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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.
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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.
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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.
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Smallest of Basil leaf family but carries very intense flavours. Plants grows in a small compact bush and grows well in pots.
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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: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.
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An early, productive courgette from Genova with light green fruits.
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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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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
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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.
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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.
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Similar in shape to the Roma but more productive. Fruits typically of 70-80g each. Suited for cooking, sauces and preserving.
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Latin Name: Rosmarinus Officinalis L.
Woody-stemmed plant with needle-like leaves that bears pale blue flowers. Grows up to 3 feet in height. Used to flavour roasts. Prefers asheltered warm position. Prefers full sun and light, well-drained soil and is easy to grow. Use fresh or died, or freeze rosemary to future use.
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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.
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