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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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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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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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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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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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Perennial shrub with woody stems with long oval shaped green/grey leaves with a velvet like texture. Grows up to 2 - 3 feet tall and can be used fresh or dried. Plant in a partially shaded spot. Spicy aroma commonly used to season meat and pasta. Also used to make tea that has been used to sooth coughs and sore throats. Plant near rosemary, cabbage, and carrots, but keep sage away from cucumbers.
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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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