Basil Italiano Classico

$9.90

Latin Name: Ocimum Basilicum L.

ClassicåÊvariety of basil. Large plant with dark green leaves. Often used for sauces and pestos.

Thrives in tropical weather. Very easy to germinate and grow. Shade cloth recommended to shield from afternoon sun.

Red Cherry

$9.90

Latin Name:Solanum Lycopersicum L.

Open pollinated variety producing many small fruits of 20-30g each - 'pomodorini'. Oblong 'plum' sytle cherry. Bush, so ideal for containers and balconies too.

Roma VF

$9.90

AVAILABLE AT FAR EAST FLORA, 555 THOMSON ROAD, SINGAPORE

Latin Name:Solanum Lycopersicum L.

Meaty mid-sized oblong tomato. Versatile as can be used for cooking or eating. Determinate. Quite resistant with fruits typically of 70-80g each in weight.

Basil Bolloso Napoletano

$9.90

Latin Name: Ocimum Basilicum

Large basil with blistered leaves. This variety is only found in Naples and is highly prized for it's flavour. Traditionally used to wrap the large leaves around mozzarella balls and drizzled with olive. 8 Grams of seeds.

Clemson Spineless, Lady Fingers

$9.90

Latin Name: Hibiscus Esculentus L.

Classic lady's fingers. Grows well in nutrient rich soil and can tolerate tropical growing conditions.

Plants grow quite tall >4ft. Will bolt faster as temperature rises and duration of sunlight increases. OKRA plants can handle full sun but use of shade cloth to block out afternoon sun (when its intense) is recommended.Germinate in cool area. Grow in cool area, good air circulation and water often. Suitable for container gardening.

Eggplant Long Violet

$9.90

Latin Name:Solanum Melongena L.

Melanza: Violetta Lunga 2

The classic Italian eggplant. Long, dark and slightly curved.

Eggplants in general take well to tropical climates and can be grown as perennials. Just make sure soil preparation and moisture is adequate for fruiting plants and allow for protection during the hottest of afternoon suns and good air circulation in-between and amongst plants.

Padron Chilli Pepper - Peperone Padron DBO

$9.90

Latin Name:Capsicum Annuum L.

Peperone:Padron

Hailing from Padron, Northwestern Spain, this plant produces small to medium sized elongated conical shaped peppers. It's flesh is thick and tasty. The heat levels vary from mild to hot. This type commonly fried in oil and served as tapas.

San Marzano 2

$9.90

AVAILABLE AT FAR EAST FLORA, 555 THOMSON ROAD, SINGAPORE

Latin Name:åÊSolanum Lycopersicum L.

Classic Italian plum tomato from Naples used mainly for cooking as it has very little water inside, few seeds and is very meaty. Use for making Passata, cooking. 70-80 g.

Comune 2

$9.90

Latin Name: Peroselinum Crispum

Prezzemolo: Comune 2

Fragrant, thin stalked, flat-leafed parsley. National variety used all over Italy.

Thai Siam Basil

$12.90

Latin Name: Ocimum Basilicum L.

Small, narrow leaves and purple stems, with a mauve (pink-purple) flower.Very strong, clove-scented basil popular in Thailand cuisine.Its flavour is more stable under high or extended cooking temperatures than that of sweet basil.

Rio Grande

$9.90

AVAILABLE AT FAR EAST FLORA, 555 THOMSON ROAD, SINGAPORE

Latin Name:åÊSolanum Lycopersicum L.

Similar in shape to the Roma but more productive. Fruits typically of 70-80g each. Suited for cooking, sauces and preserving.

Black Beauty

$9.90

AVAILABLE AT FAR EAST FLORA, 555 THOMSON ROAD, SINGAPORE

Latin Name:Solanum Melongena L.

This heirloom varietal produces large black and glossy fruits. A common standard of market eggplants.

Eggplants in general take well to tropical climates and can be grown as perennials. Just make sure soil preparation and moisture is adequate for fruiting plants and allow for protection during the hottest of afternoon suns and good air circulation in-between and amongst plants.

A Foglie Di Lattuga

$9.90

AVAILABLE AT FAR EAST FLORA, 555 THOMSON ROAD, SINGAPORE

Lettuce-leaf basil.

This is a vigorous plant with large leaves and a milder taste than Italiano Classico. Use it to  put on a sandwich, wrap a slice of tomato with mozzarella cheese, or on bruschetta. Can be grown in containers. 75-80 days from direct seed.  Sow seeds in a sunny spot when weather has warmed up, or start in a seed box and transplant. For transplants, sow 5-6 seeds in a 10cm pot six weeks before setting out. 8g about 5,600 seeds.

Nero Di Milano, Zucchino

$9.90

Latin Name:Cucurbita Pepo L.

'Black of Milan'. This variety has a very dark green skin, making it look almost black. Regionally found in the Lombardia area of Italy. Productive plant with open plant habit making it easy to harvest.

Marketmore Cucumber

$9.90

AVAILABLE AT FAR EAST FLORA, 555 THOMSON ROAD, SINGAPORE

Latin Name: Cucumis Sativus L.

Cetriolo:Marketmore

English style cuke. Mid-early medium sized fruits with few spikes. Delicious, mildly sweet cucumbers with dark green, protective skin.A climbing type of cucumber that should be spaced about 10cm (4in) apart

Dill

$9.90

Latin Name: Anethum Graveolens L.

Basil Verde A Piccole Foglie

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Latin Name: Ocimum Basilicum L.

Smallest of Basil leaf family but carries very intense flavours. Plants grows in a small compact bush and grows well in pots.

Perenne Oregano

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AVAILABLE AT FAR EAST FLORA, 555 THOMSON ROAD, SINGAPORE

Latin Name: Origanum Vulgare

A robust perennial plant with large leaves.Used in Mediterranean cooking, the dried leaves are indispensable on breads, pizza and tomatoes. Real Italian origano. Large highly flavored leaves.Easy to grow.

Sunflower Alto Giallo

$9.90

This is an Annual variety, upright about 170cms tall. 
Striking effect. 
To Sow from February to June.
Recommended for cutting 

Custard White, Zucchino

$9.90

Latin Name: Cucurbita Pepo L.

UFO shaped courgette which has a firmer consistency when cooked (more like white fish). Just cut into 'steaks' or slices and fry.

Chilli Adorno

$12.90

Compact plant with greeny-violet leaves. Produces dark green fruits which grow pointing upwards and ripen reddy-violet. Can also be grown ornamentally in a container. Local Italian Production. Voted 10th hottest by BBC Gardeners World in the 2006 Hottest Chilli Trials. 

Lunda Di Napolo, Zucca, Pumpkin

$9.90

Latin Name:Cucurbita Moschata

Zucca: Lunga Cilindrica Napoletana

The same shape as a butternut squash, but mottled green outside with thin skin, yellow flesh and a delicate flavour. Can grow to 1 metre in length. Made in Naples.

Hungarian Yellow Wax Hot Chilli Pepper

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Latin Name:Capsicum Frutescens

Medium heatchillithat measures between 100mm - 150mm in length. Slightly tangy-sweet with that mild heat layered on top.Serve fresh in salads and salsas, or as a pickled appetizer.

Marmande

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AVAILABLE AT FAR EAST FLORA, 555 THOMSON ROAD, SINGAPORE

Latin Name:Solanum Lycopersicum L.5

Flat, scalloped beefy tomato with thick flesh and sweet flavour. A favourite of many gardeners. Indeterminate. 150-170g.

Goccia D'oro

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Latin Name:Capsicum Annuum L.

Peperone:Goccia D'oro(Drop of Gold)

Long bulls-horn type pepper that's slightlymisshapen. Thin-skinned andgreat for frying.

Corno Rosso

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Latin Name:CAPSICUM ANNUUM L.

Short for Corno Di Toro or "bulls horns", these red and sweetish peppers are mild in heat.

Nano Giallo A Fiore Pieno

$9.90

Latin Name: Helianthus SPP.

Dwarf puffball sunflower ideal for windy gardens and containers.Suitable for beds or pots. Final height depends planting method.4" flowers will grow smaller in pots than if grown in a bed. Can grow up to 24" - 30" sown in grown.

Sorrel

$9.90

Latin Name:Rumex Acetosa L.

Lombardo

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Latin Name:Capsicum Annuum L.

Peperone:Lombardo

Very long, thin sweet green peppers native to the Lombardia region of Italy

Genovese Zucchino

$9.90

Latin Name: Cucurbita Pepo L.

An early, productive courgette from Genova with light green fruits.

Prosperosa Select

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Latin Name:Solanum Melongena L.

Melanzana: Prosperosa

Round egg plant, large, light mauve eggplant you often see at the greengrocers

Eggplants in general take well to tropical climates and can be grown as perennials. Just make sure soil preparation and moisture is adequate for fruiting plants and allow for protection during the hottest of afternoon suns and good air circulation in-between and amongst plants.

Lungo Fiorentino, Zucchino

$9.90

Latin Name: Cucurbita PepoL.

'Long of Florence'. This courgette is a long, light green variety with light ribs along it's length.

Butternut Squash Rugosa, Zucca

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AVAILABLE AT FAR EAST FLORA, 555 THOMSON ROAD, SINGAPORE

Latin Name:Cucurbita Moschata

Peel and boil the squash until soft. Then simply mash it with some butter and freshly grated nutmeg. Please note that the butternut liscia we sell has a smoth skin and this variety is slightly scalloped.

Bolognese, Zucchino

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Latin Name: Cucurbita Pepo L.

Plump, oval fruits from Bologna. Make nice round slices for frying. Light green with a good flavour.

Tortarello Barese Cucumber

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Latin Name: Cucumis Flexuosus

CetrioloMelone:Tortarello Barese

A long, light green ridged cucumber variety from the Abruzzo region of Southern Italy. Unusual variety grows to a length of about 16 inches and is covered with a light fuzz. Mild, prolific, light green with some ribbing. Excellent for salad, fresh eating. Does well on trellis

Nano Giallo A Fiore Pieno

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AVAILABLE AT FAR EAST FLORA, 555 THOMSON ROAD, SINGAPORE

Latin Name: Helianthus SPP.

Dwarf puffball sunflower ideal for windy gardens and containers.Suitable for beds or pots. Final height depends planting method.4" flowers will grow smaller in pots than if grown in a bed. Can grow up to 24" - 30" sown in grown.