Unusual Vegetables

Brassica oleracea 'Romanesco Natalino'

Broccoli/Cavolo Broccolo/Chou Brocoli 'Romanesco Natalino'

The beautiful geometric pattern of the pale green florets of this variety of broccoli is a must for the potager and the vegetable platter! This is a cold weather crop that likes well drained, moisture retaining soil. Sow directly outside in...

Brassica oleracea 'Romanesco Natalino'

Broccoli/Cavolo Broccolo/Chou Brocoli 'Romanesco Natalino'

The beautiful geometric pattern of the pale green florets of this variety of broccoli is a must for the potager and the vegetable platter! This is a cold weather crop that likes well drained, moisture retaining soil. Sow directly outside in soil...

Brassica oleracea (Capitata group) 'Fuego (Red) F1'

Cabbage 'Fuego (Red) F1'

Deep red, uniform heads which hold well. They have excellent colour right into the centre of the round to oval heads. Delicious raw, pickled or cooked. Harvest August to February.

Brassica oleracea longata

Cabbage, 'Walking Stick'

A peculiar vegetable for the garden, the stout stems which carry a crown of ‘greens’ can be used to make walking sticks. Plants reach up to 7 feet (2.1m) from an early spring sowing, and up to 10 feet (3m) in the second year! A real talking...

Abelmoschus esculentus 'Clemson Spineless 80'

Okra 'Clemson Spineless 80'

The standard tender, spineless green okra produces and produces all season. About 58 days to picking.

Allium cepa 'Red Bunching Crimson Forest'

Onion, Bunching/Multiplier 'Red Bunching Crimson Forest'

A completely new bunching onion. Very decorative red stalks with colour extending in 2- 4 layers. Extra decorative to use in salads.

Allium cepa 'The Kelsae Exhibition Onion'

Onion 'The Kelsae Exhibition'

First introduced in the early 1950s, The Kelsae is still one of the most popular exhibition onions. This attractive onion regularly achieves record weights and, unusually for a show onion, has an exceptional flavour as well.

Allium porrum 'Armor Mini-Leek'

Leek 'Armor Mini-Leek'

A vigorous, hardy variety, ideal for pulling as mini leeks, with an erect habit and long tender white stems. The first thinnings when the size of a pencil can be used instead of spring onions. Harvest mini-leeks when shanks reach half-inch...

Allium porrum 'Armor Mini-Leek'

Leek 'Armor Mini-Leek'

A vigorous, hardy variety, ideal for pulling as mini leeks, with an erect habit and long tender white stems. The first thinnings when the size of a pencil can be used instead of spring onions. Harvest mini-leeks when shanks reach half-inch...

Apium graveolens 'Giant Red'

Celery 'Giant Red'

85-95 days. This heirloom variety brings back the real taste of celery. Very crisp and juicy, with moderately long 25-38cm (10-15 in.) stalks. Just a hint of red to accent your salad or relish tray.

CULTURE: THE TRANSPLANT...

Apium graveolens 'Giant Red'

Celery 'Giant Red'

85-95 days. This heirloom variety brings back the real taste of celery. Very crisp and juicy, with moderately long 25-38cm (10-15 in.) stalks. Just a hint of red to accent your salad or relish tray.

CULTURE: THE TRANSPLANT METHOD: Start...

Apium graveolens 'Herb Par-Cel'

Herb Par-Cel

An unusual herb with a taste halfway between celery and parsley. Try it in all types of dishes that call for these flavours. Very easy to grow, with a delicate but distinctive taste.

Apium graveolens 'Herb Par-Cel'

Herb Par-Cel

An unusual herb with a taste halfway between celery and parsley. Try it in all types of dishes that call for these flavours. Very easy to grow, with a delicate but distinctive taste.

Apium graveolens var rapaceum 'Snow White Celeriac'

Celeriac 'Snow White'

A beautiful white bulb makes this variety of celeriac very attractive. Just as easy as the others to grow, with a delicate flavour.

Apium graveolens var rapaceum 'Snow White Celeriac'

Celeriac 'Snow White'

A beautiful white bulb makes this variety of celeriac very attractive. Just as easy as the others to grow, with a delicate flavour.

Asparagus officinale 'Connover's Colossal 1873'

Asparagus 'Connover's Colossal 1873'

This is an excellent standard variety which is an early and heavy cropper. Being open pollinated you get more seed for your money but have to wait an extra season for the first crop.

Asparagus officinale 'Connover's Colossal 1873'

Asparagus 'Connover's Colossal 1873'

This is an excellent standard variety which is an early and heavy cropper. Being open pollinated you get more seed for your money but have to wait an extra season for the first crop.

Beta vulgaris (Cida gp) 'Yellow Lights'

Swiss Chard 'Yellow Lights'

As ornamental as it is delicious, this Swiss Chard has golden yellow stems (chards) which are delicious steamed or baked. Use the leaves like spinach for a really versatile vegetable.

Beta vulgaris (Cida gp) 'Yellow Lights'

Swiss Chard 'Yellow Lights'

As ornamental as it is delicious, this Swiss Chard has golden yellow stems (chards) which are delicious steamed or baked. Use the leaves like spinach for a really versatile vegetable.

Beta vulgaris 'Chioggia'

Beet 'Chioggia'

65 days. A striking Italian home garden variety with light red, round roots and bright pink and white alternating rings inside. Beets are about 5cm (2 in.) around with green tops and red-shaded stems. Early and tasty, sweet...