Lobelia, Mass of blue coloured delicate flowers growing outdoor.

Lobelia, Mass of blue coloured delicate flowers growing outdoor.

Lettuce, Lettuce 'Chartwell', Lactuca sativa var. romana, L-R lettuce chartwell, Yugoslavian red, Analena, all growing in allotment.

Lettuce, Lettuce 'Chartwell', Lactuca sativa var. romana, L-R lettuce chartwell, Yugoslavian red, Analena, all growing in allotment.

Lettuce, Lettuce 'Chartwell', Lactuca sativa var. romana, L-R lettuce chartwell, Yugoslavian red, Analena, all growing in allotment.

Chicory, Italian chicory, Cichorium intybus 'Palla Rossa', Vegetables growing outdoor on allotment.

Chicory, Italian chicory, Cichorium intybus 'Palla Rossa', Vegetables growing outdoor on allotment.

Chicory, Italian chicory, Cichorium intybus 'Palla Rossa', Vegetables growing outdoor on allotment.

Chicory, Italian chicory, Cichorium intybus 'Palla Rossa', Vegetables growing outdoor on allotment.

Runner bean 'Moonlight', Phaseolus coccineus 'Moonlight', Close up of green beans growing outdoor on the plant.

Runner bean, Phaseolus coccineus, Growing outdoor on allotment entwined around cane frame.

Marigold, Calendula officinalis 'Dandy', Green seedlings in plastic trays.