Fothergills UK

Fothergills UK Fothergill's Seeds have one of the most extensive ranges of seeds and young plants in the UK. Fothergill's provide a product range for home gardeners.

From flower and vegetable seeds to young plants, potatoes, onions, garlic, shallots, vegetable plants, soft fruit and fruit trees. We are sure that from the amateur to the enthusiast there is something to meet your requirements. From the stable block of Lillie Langtry's former Newmarket home in 1978, Fothergill's began selling seed to garden shops and centres. Today, the company is one of the most

respected in the market and we now also supply to international markets and direct to the customer through mail order. The home of Fothergill's still remains at Kentford, Newmarket, although the premises are now significantly different, with purpose built offices, packing and storage buildings. If you would like to contact us then please email us using the form on the following page:
http://www.mr-fothergills.co.uk/Contact-Us.html

Alternative contact details are as follows:

Telephone: 0333 7773936 - lines are open 8:00am to 6:00pm weekdays, 9:00am-5:00pm weekends. Post:
Mr Fothergill's
Gazeley Road
Kentford
Suffolk
CB8 7QB

http://www.mr-fothergills.co.uk/

24/06/2026

Think you need a big vegetable patch to grow your own? Think again. 🌱

Courgettes are one of the most rewarding crops for small spaces. A single healthy plant can produce plenty of delicious courgettes throughout the summer, making them perfect for pots, patios and compact gardens.

☀️ Give them a sunny spot.
💧 Keep the compost consistently moist.
🌼 Pick the fruits regularly to encourage even more to grow.

You don't need a huge garden to enjoy homegrown harvests – just one pot can be enough to get started.

Are you growing courgettes this year? 💚

23/06/2026

Your plants might be thirsty... but watering them in the middle of the day could be wasting it.

When the sun is at its hottest:
☀️ Water evaporates from the soil surface faster.
💨 More moisture is lost before it can soak down to the roots.
🌱 Which means your plants don't get the deep drink they really need.

Instead, water first thing in the morning or later in the evening when temperatures are cooler. More of the water reaches the roots where it's needed most.

Your plants will thank you for it. 🌿

Send this to a friend who always reaches for the watering can at lunchtime!

23/06/2026

Rhubarb is one of the easiest perennial crops you can grow. Plant a crown once and, with a little care, it will reward you with delicious harvests for years to come.

Whether it's a classic rhubarb crumble, homemade jam or a tangy compote, this reliable favourite earns its place in every garden.

🌱 Plant in a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil.
💧 Keep it well watered while it establishes.
🪴 No garden, no problem. It will grow in a container.

What's your favourite way to use homegrown rhubarb? 🥧

22/06/2026

☀️ When a heatwave hits, it's the perfect excuse to put down your trowel and pick up a nice cold drink.

Look after yourself as well as your garden. Gardening can wait until the weather is cooler.

If you've got trays of seedlings or young plants ready to go, keep them somewhere cool and shaded until the heat passes. Those already growing in beds and borders will appreciate a little extra protection with shade netting, fleece or even a simple sheet supported by canes.

Rather than gardening through the hottest part of the day, focus on the essentials. Water early in the morning or later in the evening and give containers a good soak.

The garden isn't going anywhere. Slow down, take a break in the shade and enjoy the sunshine. Gardening should always bring you joy. 💚

22/06/2026

£2.49 can grow more than you might think... 🌱

A packet of beetroot seeds costs less than your morning coffee, but with a little time and care, it can reward you with harvest after harvest.

Growing your own isn't just about saving money. It's about the satisfaction of pulling fresh, homegrown beetroot from the soil and knowing you grew it yourself.

Would you grow beetroot? 👇

Too tired. Too late. Too unsure. Too busy.We hear this a lot... and we understand it.But gardening doesn’t ask you to be...
21/06/2026

Too tired. Too late. Too unsure. Too busy.

We hear this a lot... and we understand it.

But gardening doesn’t ask you to be perfect. It just asks you to begin.

With one seed.
One pot.
One quiet moment outside.

And before you know it, something starts to grow.

Everyone can grow something.

What do you think?

21/06/2026

The tomatoes are stressed!

Our trial field tomatoes have taken a real hit after the recent hailstorm. It's a reminder that even with the best planning and care, the weather can have the final say.

At our trial field, we grow and assess hundreds of varieties in real-world conditions, helping us understand how they perform through everything the British weather throws at them. From sunshine to storms, every season teaches us something new.

We'll continue to monitor these plants over the coming weeks and see how they recover. Nature is resilient, and sometimes the biggest lessons come from the toughest conditions.

Have your tomatoes been affected by the recent weather? Let us know how they're getting on in the comments. 👇

Brassicas don't get the glamour of a sweet pea or a tomato, but they're quietly doing the most important job in the veg ...
21/06/2026

Brassicas don't get the glamour of a sweet pea or a tomato, but they're quietly doing the most important job in the veg patch... filling autumn and winter with something to harvest 🥬

Get these sown or planted over the next couple of weeks and you'll be picking from September right through to the new year.

Save this one for your next trip to the plot 💚

20/06/2026

This pack of seeds cost just £2.99…

How many cucumbers do you think it will harvest? 👀🥒

Most people guess far too low, but a single packet of seeds can produce up to 100 cucumbers with the right growing conditions.

It’s proof that you don’t need a huge garden - or a huge budget - to enjoy homegrown food.

Just one pot, a sunny spot and a little patience.

👇 Drop your guess before you watch the end of the video!

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20/06/2026

For less than the price of a takeaway coffee, one packet of cucumber seeds can produce up to 100 cucumbers with the right care.

All you need is a pot, sunshine, regular watering and a little patience. Before you know it, you’ll be picking fresh cucumbers straight from your garden.

Sometimes the best value isn’t found in the supermarket… it’s grown at home.

🌱 Have you grown cucumbers before?

 GrowFromSeed

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Mr Fothergill's Gazeley Road
Newmarket
CB87

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Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
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