The “deer tongue” idea refers to the pointed shape of the leaves and not, we hope, to some special fondness deer may have for this unusual variety of leaf lettuce. Still you'll need to guard it from marauders, deer or human, because the rich, nutty...
In his legendary book, Back to Eden (see book section of this catalogue), Jethro Kloss wrote, Red clover is an exceedingly good remedy for cancer on any part f the body. Red clover is also efficacious for bronchial troubles, whooping cough, gastric troubles...
What a fun revelation this was for us. Easy to grow: sow direct in the garden in spring and harvest seed pods in 50-55 days. The pods were absolutely incredible! They had a sharp but pleasant radishy taste, with a very nice crunchy texture.
Prolific yellow squash with excellent firm, fine-grained flesh. Bushy plants are heavy yielders, starting in 45-60 days. Club-shaped fruits are best eaten when 10-15cm/4-6" long. Delicious sliced and sauteed with zucchini, onion, garlic and herbs in olive...
A tender, sweet celery, not as fibrous as other varieties, but with a nice crisp snap that makes it perfect for eating fresh. 80 days to maturity. Taller and more tolerant of heat than other varieties.
Plant seeds in early spring for fall harvest. Heritage variety from the 1800s with compact growth of medium size pure white heads, mild flavour, excellent keeper and suitable cooked, raw or frozen.
Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. botrytis 'Snowball'
Dwarf non-climbing growth habit is ideal for borders, window boxes and hanging baskets. Flowers all summer in full sun or partial shade. High in vitamin C. Or for fun freeze the flowers in ice cubes for drinks.
With deep salmon coloured flesh that is thick, firm with a sweet, intense flavour Good for short season gardeners. Produces firm, round fruit weighing 1-2kg/3-4 lbs.
We have assembled 6 of the most popular seed varieties for sprouts and will deliver them to you as Certified Organic Seeds. Here's great tasting food that is really good for you! The health benefits you will find in these 6 varieties are second to none.
(Dalmatian sage) The main culinary varieties popular with onions for poultry stuffing and for flavouring rich meats like pork or duck. Grey-green pebbly leaves, pale blue flowers The most commonly grown culinary variety.
Leaves 20cm/10" or shorter are best. Young leaves can be added raw to salads and larger leaves are steamed, stir-fried or sauteed with olive oil and garlic or onion. It is slow to bolt so the harvest period can last months.
Fresh leaves burst of lemon when squeezed. Proven effective against herpes. A truly delightful tea made from the dried leaves is our favourite anytime tea as it both stimulates the heart and calms the nerves.
When to Sow: Spring/Late Summer/Early Fall/Anytime
Loaded with protein! Great for a snack, on sandwiches, or in salad, clover sprouts are loaded with calcium, potassium, protein, iron, and zinc. Clover sprouts contain the most significant dietary sources of isoflavons of any sprout variety.
Award-winning variety with bigger, broader leaves than regular garlic chives. Ht. 25-60cm/10-24". Plants are taller, more vigorous and higher yielding. All-America Selection for 2015.
Ease of Germination: Easy
When to Sow: Spring/Late Summer/Early Fall/Anytime
Deep-red “baby” pods make very attractive menu additions and older pods remain tender even at 20cm/8” length, and retain their red colour when cooked. The attractive red stems and branches, red-veined green leaves are ornamental as well as tasty!...
Alternaria blight shows as brown-black lesions edged with yellow on leaf margins beginning on oldest leaves. An initial watering will split or dissolve the pellet, but if the soil is allowed to dry out before the germination period is over, the seed may...
Great in soups, Crispy Salad Mix includes Green Pea, Green Lentils, and Red Lentils. Crunchy Sprouts contain amino acids and are high in Vitamins A, C, E, iron, calcium, phosphorous and potassium.
Piping hot white habanero chile. Heat: 100,000-350,000 Scoville units. Wrinkled lantern-shaped pods are used fresh or dried in salsas, chutneys, marinades. Thrives in hot sunny spots, a little on the dry side.
Fire things up with, chef-quality hot sauce! This weed-blocking fabric seedsheet is embedded with seed-filled pods that dissolve upon contact with water, "planting" the seeds in the planting mix below.
✓ Includes fabric container and potting mix
✓ Weed-blocking fabric keeps weeds at bay
✓ 12" in diameter x 8" H
✓ You'll get the freshest flavor when you grow your own ingredients for hot sauce
Rich in vitamin A, this early maturing, brilliant orange colour, coreless crispy variety is of exceptional sweet flavour! Great for juicing, freezing or fresh use.
Easy to grow from seeds. Excellent for Mediterranean dishes, soups and sauces. Ht. 12-15cm/5-6”. The zesty flavour is spicy but not quite as hot as our standard variety. It is a low spreader, with grey-green leaves typical of zaatar but larger.
This is a "radish green" grown for its spicy leafy greens and not for bulbous stems typical of other radish varieties. Very easy to grow. The fresh greens, with their pink stems and smooth lobed leaves, are gorgeous when added to salads or used as a garnish.
Low calorie and high in fiber, Mung Beans have a crisp nutty flavor that can be stir-fried or eaten raw in salads. Of seed per ounce. Today, bean sprouts are synonymous with mung bean sprouts, and the popularity of this nutritious sprout continues to...
