Edible
Thyme
Thymus vulgaris
Thyme is a low, creeping Mediterranean herb with tiny fragrant leaves and pink flowers — perfect for the frying pan, between paving slabs, and a favourite of bees.
Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus
Rosemary is a Mediterranean herb with needle-like fragrant leaves and blue flowers — drought-tolerant, sun-loving and beloved of cooks and bees alike.
Parsley
Petroselinum crispum
Parsley is the workhorse of kitchen herbs — a biennial with curly or flat leaves that grows as happily in a windowsill pot as in the bed.
Oregano
Origanum vulgare
Oregano is the herb of pizza and tomato sauce — a hardy perennial with fragrant leaves and pink flower clusters beloved by bees and butterflies.
Mint
Mentha spicata
Mint is an unbeatably easy, fast-growing herb with fragrant leaves for tea, drinks and cooking — so vigorous that a pot is recommended.
Strawberry
Fragaria × ananassa
The strawberry is the taste of Swedish summer — a perennial herb with white flowers, sweet red berries and generous runners that make propagation easy.
Raspberry
Rubus idaeus
Raspberry is a hardy, perennial bush with sweet red berries on thorny canes — a given in the Swedish garden and easy once established.
Zucchini
Cucurbita pepo
Zucchini is the most productive of summer vegetables — a single well-cared-for plant can produce more than you manage to eat. Fast-growing, easy to care for, and versatile in the kitchen, from grilled and fried to grated in baked goods.
Spinach
Spinacia oleracea
Spinach is one of the most nutrient-dense vegetables you can grow — rich in iron, folate and vitamin K. Fast-growing and versatile, perfect in salads, smoothies, stir-fries and pasta dishes. Thrives in partial shade and cool weather.
Lettuce
Lactuca sativa
Lettuce is one of the fastest and most rewarding vegetables to grow — from seed to harvest in just 3–6 weeks. Perfect for balconies, window boxes and kitchen gardens. Pick leaves and the plant keeps producing all season.
Roma Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
The Roma tomato, also called the plum tomato, is the perfect sauce tomato — meaty, drier and with fewer seeds than round varieties. A staple of Italian cuisine and home preserving.
Radish
Raphanus sativus
Radishes are the garden's fastest vegetable — ready to harvest in just 20–30 days. Crisp, peppery and colourful, they are perfect for beginners and impatient growers. A simple pot on the windowsill is enough.
Bell Pepper
Capsicum annuum
The bell pepper is a colourful and versatile vegetable that grows very well in a pot on a sunny balcony. From mildly sweet yellow to satisfyingly crisp red — a well-cared-for pepper plant produces all summer long.
Carrot
Daucus carota subsp. sativus
The carrot is a classic root vegetable that is as easy to grow as it is nutritious to eat. Rich in beta-carotene and sweet in flavour — home-grown carrots are dramatically tastier than shop-bought. Suitable for pots, boxes and raised beds.
Cucumber
Cucumis sativus
The cucumber is one of summer's most generous vegetables — fast-growing, productive and incredibly refreshing. Grow it in a pot on the balcony or along a fence and you can harvest cucumbers almost daily.
Chilli Pepper
Capsicum annuum / chinense / frutescens
The chilli is the hottest of garden vegetables — literally. From mildly tingling jalapeño to fiery habanero there is a variety for every palate adventure. The chilli plant is also decoratively beautiful with its glossy, colourful fruits.
Cherry Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme
The cherry tomato is one of the most popular tomato varieties — delicious, sweet, and highly productive. It is perfect for growing in a pot on a balcony or indoors on a sunny windowsill.
Beefsteak Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
The beefsteak tomato is the classic large, meaty variety — perfect for sandwiches and salads. With the right care it rewards you with impressive, juicy fruits that can weigh up to 500 grams each.
Basil
Ocimum basilicum
Basil is summer's fragrant herb and an indispensable addition to the kitchen — from classic pesto and caprese to pizza sauce. It thrives indoors on a sunny windowsill and rewards you with its intense, sweet aroma.