Garden Update: Starring seeds

THERE are three new entries this year in the list of top-selling vegetable seeds compiled by Marshalls, the Fenland seed firm: their new carrot 'Sytan', resistant to attack from carrot fly; the parsnip 'Tender and True' and the old favourite, 'Early Nantes' carrot. Top place for the seventh consecutive year goes to the beetroot 'Boltardy'. Marshalls' new catalogue is available from them at Wisbech, Cambridgeshire PE13 2RF (0945 583407).