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L26 – This late variety produces large thight green head with large and numerous leaves. The leaves have pronunced crunchy ribs. This variety is really similar to the iceberg lettuce.
Approximate seeds quantity: @3200 seeds.
To be sown from March to June and harvest from June to October.
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L26 – This late variety produces large thight green head with large and numerous leaves. The leaves have pronunced crunchy ribs. This variety is really similar to the iceberg lettuce.
Approximate seeds quantity: @3200 seeds.
To be sown from March to June and harvest from June to October.
1g
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Cabeza Negra. Also known as Cavolo Cappuccio. (Red Cabbage). Solid red smooth leaf cabbage. Large head, good taste. 85 days. Best color if planted for fall harvest. 6 gram packet, approx. 1200 seeds. Approximately 190-300 seeds per gram.
V57 - Frost resistant. Firm, deep red. A Christmas favourite braised sweet and sour.
Approximate seeds quantity:@1500
Sow: from May - end July
Partnership plant: Chard, Cucumber, Bean, Lettuce, Pepper, Pea,
Tomato, Leek, Spinach.
What to sow after: Chicory, Bean, Endive, Lettuce, Pea, Leek,
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.
*Heritage Variety*
This is a mid-early variety producing bushes variety with small leaves and quite a strong flavor. This variety is easy to grow, especially in containers.
Super for making good basilly sauces and with Red Pear Franchi tomatoes.
Approximate seeds quantity:@4000.
To be sow from March to July directly on the ground and inside the rest of the year.
Basil Fine Nano Compatto a Palla (formerly Greco a Palla). This is a beautiful plant, a bush variety with a naturally round shape. It has small, bright green leaves. The flavor is intense and holds up well in tomato dishes. Use for flavoring or just leave some on a plate or in a jar in the kitchen for aroma and color.
It can be grown in a large pot. For transplants, start 5-6 seeds in a cell six or seven weeks before set out date which is ten or more days after last frost date. Thin to three or four. Set plants 12 inches apart. For direct seeding, 7-8 seeds every foot, thin to two or three. 5 gram packet, about 3,000 seeds.
Basil has approximately 600-650 seeds per gram.
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Radicchio Palla Rossa 3 has probably the greatest color contrast of the red radicchios. It is fairly easy to grow in that it consistently forms nice heads. Nice taste and texture. 75-80 days. Best in fall. Most intense color in late fall during cool weather. Sometimes need to be 'forced'. Grow like Radicchio di Chioggia. 7 gram packet.
Days to maturity: 90 - 100
R12 - Classic Palla Rossa Radicchio. Compact tight redhead. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner.
Seeds quantity: @6000 seeds.
Sow: from May-Aug
Harvest: Aug-Nov.
Partnership plant: Carrot, Bean, Fennel, Lettuce, Pepper,
Tomato.
What to sow after: Cauliflower, Cabbage, Cucumber, Bean,
Aubergine, Melon, Pepper, Pea, Tomato, Radish, Courgette.
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