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Lactuca sativa The most delicate of lettuces which can be side picking or left to form a soft heart. Good sweet lettuce or very popular in all seasons. Does better in semi shade in summer. -
Cucumis sativus Heritage variety originates from Australia in the early 1900's. Great cropper that can climb or crawl along the mulched bed. Large tender tennis ball size fruit that doesn't go bitter. Highly recommended. -
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Brassica oleracea A rare combination of cauliflower colours that will all taste delicious yet with subtle differences. -
Capsicum pubescens Despite mild frosts, the Rocoto doesn’t stop giving and growing in the later months. It originated high in the Andes. A remarkable chilli plant with black seeds and nice heat yet great flavour. Plant in spring-summer in trays and transplant in protected area full sun. -
Melissa officinalis Growing up to 150cm tall the leaves have a gentle lemon scent with small white flowers in summer. In traditional Austrian medicine used for gastrointestinal disorders and calms the nervous system. Lemon balm essential oil is very popular in aromatherapy. Great bee attractant. -
Solanum lycoperiscum L. Juicy low acid sweet golden medium size tomato originally from an old British seed company. Indeterminate plant needing staking this tomato will be one of the first to produce. -
Solanum lycopersicum L. Sweet round medium size red fruit with a dark hue & sweet dark brown red flesh. Medium size plant indeterminate that needs staking. Fruit has been described as 'delicious blend of sugar and acid'. -
Brassica rapa One of the Japanese green this light salad leaf is tender with just a hint of mustard making it delightful eaten fresh. Cold resistant so plant early Autumn to early Summer in trays or direct. -
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Brassica oleracea Also known as 'Two Peters' this is the softest kale with long green serrated leaves that are side picked and steamed or used fresh while leaves are small. Loves the cooler months this tasty Russian variety is great in smoothies. Plant direct or in trays Autumn to late Spring. -
Brassica oleracea Dramatic serrated green leaves with purple edges this almost ornamental kale is soft and tender and can be eaten raw or cooked. Tolerant of heat and cold try using smaller leaves in salads also. Quite hardy so grow all season but mid summer. Plant direct or trays. -
Lactuca sativa A side picking lettuce with oak like serrated edges that remain tender and sweet even in summer. Very heat tolerant compared to many varieties so highly recommended. -
Lactuca sativa Easy to grow hardy variety with small soft heads which are crisp and tender. Lovely flavour and one of the few we sell that are not side picking. Just enough for a salad picked whole. -
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Daucus carota Good reliable carrot with great sweet flavour. Short and stocky. -
Vicia faba Long plants up to 120cm Aquadulce are the most common and most reliable to grow for those who are wanting a good tasty feed of broad beans. Pods are around 15cm with around 5 seeds per pod. Flowers are white with purple touches. Broad beans can be planted Autumn and Winter for a Spring crop although the flowers can be affected by frosts. -
Solanum lycopersicum It took us a while to find this lovely fruit coming out of South Australia - and here it is. So sweet with great balance of flavour. And fruiting very early which we need in Victoria’s unpredictable summers. Like all tomatoes plant the seeds in July. -
Solanum lycopersicum L. Large heart shaped fruit with deep fleshy interior. Oxheart is a great old heirloom tomato with few seeds. In parts of Gippsland this variety is a favourite handed down many generations. Described as ‘sweet, rich, complex flavour and very meaty yet still juicy’. Excellent production on a large indeterminate plant needing a lot of staking. -
Beta vulgaris Really a chard, but so tender & with green stems as well these leaves are as mild as any spinach. Lasts 18 months before going to seed and as the name suggests excellent repeat picking over a long period. -
Latuca sativa Tight frilly leaves that can be side picked or picked whole. Very hardy and if let will self seed through garden easily. Lovely & tender and great in salads. -
Claytonis perfoliata Delicate tasty cold hardy salad green producing large quantities of 3cm heart shaped leaves. Grows best in winter. High in nutrients being of the purslane family. Plant direct or in trays. Allow to self seed through garden. -
Cucumis sativus Most popular of the cucumbers, the Lebanese produces abundant 15-20cm long green straight fruit that has thin mild skin and doesn't need peeling. Beautiful tender crisp flavour. Grows equally well on the ground or on a trellis. -
Daucus carota 15cm or longer with red-orange colour, crisp sweet flavour and stores well. Known as a great juicing carrot and suggested tolerant of warm summers. -
Vicia faba Gift from an Italian gentleman of these wonderful broad beans. Classic black white flowers on tall plant with huge amounts of pods. Seems to set very well. As usual stake and rope around plants early for wind protection later. Plant direct 15cm apart Autumn-Spring for Summer harvest. Consider a little lime and good compost in soil and mulch well. The secret of broad beans is don't overwater before germination or they'll drown. Once germinated not a problem. -
Solanum melongena We wanted eggplants that can only be bought at Asian grocery shops and we've found it. Really sweet slender long dark fruit. Plant Spring in trays transplant in warm protected area full sun ready for purple flowers in late summer autumn fruit. -
Allium ampeloprasum Big fat sweet leeks with good reliability. Like all leeks gather the mulch up the sides to increase the white of trunk. -
Cucurbita pepo Delightful little fruits on compact plants these pale green 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 Green to red upright leaves with red stems. Medium height very tender and grows all year round. -
Valerianella locusta Growing wild in parts of Europe this delicate winter green is also known as Mache and Lamb’s Lettuce. Small leaves can be side picked or picked whole and is particularly loved by the French eaten fresh. High in vitamin C, beta-carotene, B6, iron and potassium. -
Cucurbita maxima Rich, sweet thick flesh on a 7kg pumpkin with grey green ribbed skin and good orange flesh. Considered a very good flavour. -
Solanum melongena Lots of varieties including Rosa Bianca, Early Long Pod, White, Red, Black Beauty. Great mix with the usual beautiful pink flowers. Dramatic display. -
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Solanum melongena Beautiful Italian variety with light purple and white fruit, mild flavour, little bitterness and creamy texture. Its large round 13cm shape makes it good for stuffing and baking. -
Cucurbita moschata Thanks yet again to the French for developing this remarkable deeply loved fruit with pink brown skin and deep orange sweet flesh. An excellent cooking pumpkin and like all of the ‘moschata’ variety lovely flavour. Plant spring then transplant full sun allowing lots of room.
