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Phaseolus vulgaris This lovely ‘politically incorrect’ bean derives its name for its ease of growing and one of the first stringless beans making preparation much easier…for the housewife nearly 200yrs ago! Tender, productive fleshy broad green climber up to 2 metres. Rare now and needing reviving as its flavour compares well with today's good green bean. -
Phaseolus vulgaris Once the most popular bean in the south of America this bean has been first mentioned in 1864 as Texas Pole. A green climber it can grow very tall producing pods up to 20cm long. Fleshy, curved and broad-oval pods with seeds filling to the tip and edge but not crowded. Very reliable, flavoursome, abundant and early maturing. Can be picked fresh or allow pods to dry and save beans. -
Cucurbita pepo I am often approached by my older customers seeking what they like to call a true squash. And this is the closest I can give them. Lovely flavour especially when roasted. To get the ‘spaghetti’ affect it needs baking. We cut in half, scoop out seeds, fill with eggs, cream, cheese and seasoning and bake first 20mins covered, last 10mins uncovered to crisp the top. Seriously yum. -
Barbarea verna Slightly hotter than watercress but a very similar flavour. Does not need water to grow. Often grown for it’s affective deterrent of white butterfly larvae which tend to eat the leaves even though it means their demise. Recommend planting throughout the garden when planting brassicas. -
Raphanus sativus This is a fun pack of purples, reds, white daikon's, black Spanish, watermelons and others. They look beautiful as they develop and the kids and big kids think they’re great to eat. -
Allium fistulosum Originating in France and Italy this sweet almost shallot style onion is planted in late winter/early spring for harvesting mid/late summer. For best results maintain water well and grow like most onions. -
Cucumis sativus Lebanese style but thinner & with thinner skin yet again. Recommend grow on trellis for space saving. Excellent flavour & texture. -
Brassica oleracea Most beautiful colour contrasting with the green of leaves making it quite ornamental as growing. And truly delicious too. This one does not need lots of cheese sauce just a little steaming or even raw as its so tender. -
Vicia faba
A short broad bean plant with pods up to 30cm. Tripoli is grown for its delicate beans which grow 6-7 per pod. Great yields for this small plant which if protected from strong winds doesn’t need staking quite so dramatically. Very rare at present and in need of saving.
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Lactuca sativa Soft golden side picking lettuce. Gift from Wa and amazing best kept secret.... until now. -
Solanum lycopersicum L. This large tomato was first presented to us by John Grasso at one of our markets. He brought it with both hands saying 'they get bigger than this'. What I didn't realise was how sweet they were. Plant is tall indeterminate type and needs to be staked well especially considering the weight of the fruit! -
Cucurbita pepo Delightful little fruits on compact plants these ‘golden’ squashes are best eaten young when they remain very tender, needing very little cooking. Great for small meals when they can be picked carefully as needed. -
Beta vulgaris The mix of colours make this chard a delight to grow and the kids will be encouraged to eat it. Sweet tender flavours the young leaves can be eaten in salads. -
Brassica oleracea Compact deep red cabbage bred for the cooler areas of America. Proving popular as sweet tender leaves good raw or steamed. One of the few open pollinated varieties so seed saving is recommended. Colours best if it is planted in Autumn or early Spring. -
Phaseolus vulgaris Flat 15cm long green ‘roma’ style beans falling and nearly touching the ground on good strong dwarf plants. Very tender like most Roma beans with excellent flavour. Also versatile as can be used either fresh or dried in soups or casseroles. -
Cucurbita pepo Bright yellow cylindrical fruit makes this zucchini harder to camouflage behind the greenery. Looks beautiful as it develops and our experience it that it seems a little more tender than the darker zucchinis.
