Chicory Catalogna Of Pugliese (Bag) – Franchi Sementi

Cucumber Tortarello Barese. 65-70 days. An Italian strain of Armenian cucumber popular in Bari, Italy. Picked young, it tastes just like a cucumber. Left to mature, the fruits turn slightly yellow and develop a melon-like fragrance and flavor. It is renowned for early, prolific production of fruits that grow very quickly. Does well on trellis. Plant 4-6 seeds per hill; space hills 3' apart. Thin to 3 plants per hill. 3 gram pack; approximately 100 seeds.

*Heritage Variety*
S13 - A long, light green ridged cucumber variety from the Abruzzo region of Southern Italy. The odd fruit has a tendency to become 'hairy', but they are few and far between !! Indoor.

Approximate seeds quantity:@120
Sow: from March - end of July and harvest June - October.

Partnership plant: Cauliflower, Cabbage, Bean, Fennel, Lettuce,
Pepper, Spinach, Courgette.

What to sow after: Chard, Carrot, Chicory, Bean, Fennel, Endive,
Lettuce, Pea, Leek, Parsley, Spinach, Lamb's lettuce

Marketmore has long been the standard for fresh eating. The fruits are 8-9" long and slender, with shiny, dark green skin. About 70 days to maturity. A great slicer! 5 gram pack = about 150 seeds. Approximately 30-45 seeds per gram.

English riged variety for indoors our out. Not too long, juicy with some spines on and the one we always grow at home.
Sow: March - end July


Partnership plant: Cauliflower, Cabbage, Bean, Fennel, Lettuce, Pepper,
Spinach, Courgette.

What to sow after: Chard, Carrot, Chicory, Bean, Fennel, Endive, Lettuce, Pea, Leek,
Parsley, Spinach, Lamb's lettuce.

Capers/Cappero. Mature caper bushes can grow three feet high and spread four or five feet. They are quite pretty and aromatic. They require dry heat and intense sunlight to flourish. Will be killed by temperatures below 20 degrees F. In the north, bring them inside in the winter and treat them like rosemary. Seeds are sometimes difficult to germinate; soak seeds a day, put in refridgerator in wet towel in plastic bag for 6 weeks, then plant in 5" pots, 4 seeds/pot. Thin to strongest. When transplanting, disturb root as little as possible. May have flowers year 1, will have them year 2. 1 gram packet.

Indoor only. This perennial plant is ideal for pickling in vinegar for later use on pizza and in antipasti. Must be grown in a hot climate, or in a greenhouse/conservatory. Sow from Mar-Jun and add sand and gravel to the soil. Please note that germination can take from 3-12 months.

Capers/Cappero. Mature caper bushes can grow three feet high and spread four or five feet. They are quite pretty and aromatic. They require dry heat and intense sunlight to flourish. Will be killed by temperatures below 20 degrees F. In the UK, bring them inside in the winter and treat them like rosemary. Seeds are sometimes difficult to germinate; soak seeds a day, put in refrigerator in wet towel in plastic bag for 6 weeks, then plant in 5" pots, 4 seeds/pot. Thin to strongest. When transplanting, disturb root as little as possible. May have flowers year 1, will have them year 2. 1 gram packet. To learn more about growing capers, click here.


Approximate seeds quantity:@120
Sow: Spring