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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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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: 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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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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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.