Mesembryanthemum (Bag) – Franchi Sementi
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Carrot Touchon – this is an old French variety of superb quality and flavour.
Ready in 65 days, this plant produces roots about 17cm long, crunchy and tender.
Easy to grow and vigourous.
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B17 - This wide, meaty yellow French Bean is stringless. It is great hot as a vegetable, but it really comes into it's own in a bean salad dressed with Olive oil and balsamic vinegar from Modena.
Early variety with white seeds. The plant reach and height of 190cm, with pods about 20cm long and 3cm wide.
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