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Pisum sativum Bush variety of large podded flat pea early maturing and sweet delicious pods. With snow peas up to 12cm long on plant 30cm tall this is value for space. -
Apium graveolens var. dulce Soft pink base with slight hue up the stem. Lovely flavour with all the crispness and nutrition of all celery plants. Looks great in the garden especially grown with the pale golden ‘self blanching’. -
Phaseolus vulgaris Dwarf plant producing lots of white flowers and round stringless beans over a long period. A nice snap bean needing very little cooking if picked young. Reliable 14cm pods. -
Phaseolus vulgaris Vibrant yellow podded dwarf bush bean about 15cm long these wonderful butter beans origins seem to come from South Carolina around the 1950’s. The strain is disease resistant, a vigorous grower with a good strong harvest. Best picked early while quite slender and they’ll be plenty to come. These are fun to seed save from as the bean is deep black. -
Lagenaria siceraria You’ll note by the unusual seed that this is not of the pumpkin or squash family and should be eaten when young like a zucchini. And it’s delicious by all the taste tests. Creamy with great texture. Growing conditions are much like the ‘squash’ Tromboccini and again watching these vigorous plants grow is a delight. Highly recommended and rare. -
Basella rubra Ceylon spinach is an edible perennial plant in tropical climates but enjoys our hot summers. Plant early in trays in warm spot and transplant when weather is warm in hot sheltered position. Eat luscious climbing leaves and tips in salads or use as spinach. -
Basella rubra Malabar spinach is an edible perennial vine found in Asian and Africa and used as a leaf vegetable. Grow here in the heat of spring in trays or hot spot outside and watch this beautiful lush plant climb. Pick leaves and tips to eat raw in salads or use as spinach. -
Raphanus sativus Cylindrical root red and white skin with white flesh these are a favourite with my radish connoisseurs. They look great and the flavour is sweet without too much spice. Why the name ? yes the French loves their radishes but very few would eat them for breakfast! -
Pisum sativum Climbing plant up to 2 metres producing white flowers then classic 11cm snow peas. Perfect eaten whole for stir fries or fresh. High yielding, early and loving cool weather, this is a hardy pea. -
Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum An old heirloom known in American seed catalogues since 1870. Also known as Giant Musselburgh. White long thick stems with creamy heart. Will blanch by hilling up as extends. Plant Autumn-Spring direct or trays & plant out 10cm apart in well composted soil full sun. Mulch well. Harvest as spring onions or strong leeks. -
Capsicum annuum Compact plant even suitable for a largish pot with beautiful upright green to red fruit reaching upward on top of plant, so quite unusual and ornamental. And of course delicious. Found right through Asia and introduced by the Spanish conquistadors. Considered very hot yet used in most of the Thai dishes we eat. Recommended. -
Apium graveolens var. dulce Tender long green classic celery that can be blanched or side picked as needed. Good flavour with no bitterness -
Beta vulgaris This variety dates back to the 1880's or more. Beautiful gold to orange glow and lovely sweet flavour - in fact one of our favourites! It doesn't bleed like most beets so even more reason to like it. -
Phaseolus coccineus Originally from the mountains of Central America, Scarlet Runners are often grown as an ornamental as the flowers with contrasting green leaves are dramatic & beautiful. Planted in spring the climber can produce flowers all summer till autumn when the beans begin to set in the cooler weather. Beans when picked young are long flat tender and very tasty. Or let beans dry on plant and are considered tasty.
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Spinacia oleracea Considering it's heat tolerance this spinach is delicate and tender with triangular indented leaves on fine stems. Origins in the Middle East. Often used in hydroponics but great in the garden too. -
Raphanus sativus Bright purple skin with white flesh. 3-5cm globes with sweet crisp flesh and doesn’t get pithy.
