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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.
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Latin Name: Lavandula Vera
Perennial aromatic herb that bears blue flowers.24" high plant with compact growth habit. Plant in full sun, germinate cool.Long germination period of 2 - 4 weeks. Sow in neutral or slightly alkaline, well drained soil.Start indoors in pots, set outside at 12-18" spacing. If your soil is soggy, damp or poorly drained, lavender's delicate roots are likely to rot.Keep topsoil relatively dry to prevent humidity/ fungus related problems. Use dried flowers to flavour homemade biscuits or with pork and for perfume pouches.
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Lollo Rossa (Spumiglia)
Classic Italianwith tightly ruffled, purple-red edges forming a mounded, round shape.
Growing lettuce plants in the tropics generally require more care. They are delicate plants that are sensitive to heat and humidity. Grow with care. Will bolt faster as temperature rises and duration of sunlight increases. Use shade cloth to block out afternoon sun.Germinate in cool, dark area. Grow in cool area, shaded from afternoon sun, good air circulation and water often. Suitable for container gardening. Not recommended for beginner guerillas.
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Annual with vibrant coloured flowers with robust leaves. rustic plant and suitable for most soils, prefer full sun. flowers all summer and is suitable for borders and rockeries.
Sow from March to June.
Recommended for pot
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Latin Name:PortulacaGrandiflora Hook
Portulaca: A Fiori SempliciMulticolour
Single mixed colour Portulaca
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Rossa A Foglia Riccia Da Taglio
This loose, elongated, rounded and curly leafed varietal is commonly used for cutting (from the top).
Growing lettuce plants in the tropics generally require more care. They are delicate plants that are sensitive to heat and humidity, particularly if the heads are closed or tightly bunched together. Grow with care. Will bolt faster as temperature rises and duration of sunlight increases. Use shade cloth to block out afternoon sun. Germinate in cool, dark area. Grow in cool area, shaded from afternoon sun, good air circulation and water often. Suitable for container gardening. Not recommended for beginner guerillas.
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Latin Name:Cucumis Melo. L.
Melone: Retato Degli Ortolani
This netted skin varietal is has sweet orange flesh.
Growing melons in the tropics generally requires experienced care. Although they can grow well in heat and humidity, the time taken to fruit (especially for larger fruits) leaves the plants moresusceptible to plant diseases than the shorter harvesting cycles of leafy vegetables. Fruiting plants also require much more nutrients and water (especially when fruiting) than non-fruiting plants.
Grow with care. Although a full day's sun is required, use shade cloth to regulate excess afternoon sun. Germinate in cool, dark area. Grow in cool area, shaded from afternoon sun, good air circulation and water often. Larger fruiting varietals are not recommended for beginner guerillas.
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