Vegetable

•09 July 2026

No new races of Bremia lactucae have been identified in Europe during 2026. The stable race profile provides reassurance for UK lettuce growers and highlights the ongoing value of resistant varieties, robust crop management and continued breeding investment.

•08 June 2026

We’re inviting our customers, partners and colleagues to take on our keepy-up challenge and beat the score of 10, set by our International Crop Manager Chris Brown.

•11 March 2026

Bejo has expanded its celery breeding programme with the acquisition of new genetic material. As Bejo’s exclusive UK distributor, Elsoms is pleased to share how this development will support future innovation and enhance the range of high‑quality celery varieties available to UK growers.

•12 November 2025

With growing demand for resilient, high-performing varieties across both UK and international markets, Elsoms Seeds has acquired the edible squash breeding programme from New Zealand-based Hybrid Seed Company.

•06 October 2025

Andrew Vincent, or ‘AV’ is a respected member of the team here at Elsoms, with a profound knowledge of the horticultural industry. With over 40 years of experience in the seed trade, (30 years of which have been spent at Elsoms) Andrew has seen it all when it comes to British farming.