Eschscholzia californica (Bag) – Franchi Sementi

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.

Violetto Aromatico / Dark Opal basil. This is a really pretty basil. Nice color, good size plant similar in size and growth habit to Genovese basil. Good aroma and flavor. Will do ok in a pot, but does better outside in the garden. Consider using it as a decorative plant in place of flowers. A bed of red basil, Genovese basil and lettuce leaf basil is quite pretty. For transplants, start 6-7 weeks before set out date (10 days after last frost date), 5-6 seeds/cell and thin to two or three. Plant at 12 inch intervals. For direct seed, 6-7 seeds every 12 inches cover with 1/4 inch fine soil and keep watered until germination: 7-10 days. Thin to 2-3 plants per space.

Basil has approximately 600-650 seeds per gram.

*Heritage Variety*
Red Basil. This is a mid-early variety with vigorus plant. The leaves have a bright violet colour and a sweet intense perfume. Sweeter tasting than regular basil with a slight clove undertone.
Easy to grow and ideal for containers.

Approximate seeds quantity: @3200 seeds.
To be sown from March to July directly in the ground or all year long in a protected indoor system.

Misticanza Quattro Stagioni — Mesclun Four Seasons. Mesclun mix of lettuce, endive, radicchio & chicory. 14 varieties including Verona, Pan Zucchero, Four Seasons lettuce, Romaines, cutting lettuces. For salads or braising. Cut when 3-4 inches tall. Make succession plantings every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvests. 8 gram packet, approximately 4500 seeds. Approximately 600-1200 seeds per gram.