(Valerianella locusta) Heirloom. Also known as 'Lambs Lettuce'. Broad, light green leaves resembling lettuce. Pick outside leaves as required or leave to mature. Great substitute for lettuce during cooler months. High in Vitamin C. Use raw in salads, steamed or cooked like spinach. Tolerates cooler weather. Very hardy. 600 seeds
(Lepidium sativum) Annual. Dark green, curled leaves with peppery flavour. Used as sprouts, or left to mature in garden - leaves picked as required. May also be grown as lawn (in out-of-traffic areas). Damp areas only. 1500 seeds
(Chicorium endiva) Heirloom. Attractive, heavily serrated, dark green leaves, with a creamy white heart. Self-blanching. Has mild, slightly nutty flavour. Tolerates frost. 1000 seeds
DID YOU KNOW: Endive is best when harvested after long periods of cool or cold weather. The plant increases its sugar content to stay warm, thereby reducing its bitterness and increasing its sweet flavour.
HISTORY: Endive originated in Egypt, entering Australia in the early 1800's.
(Lactuca sativa) Mix of various lettuce types of various shapes & colours, including iceburg, cos, butterhead, frilled, speckled etc. 50 days. 1000 seeds
(Atriplex hortensis) Heirloom originating from the ancient Greeks around 1213, first entering into the European market around 1815. Also known as 'Love Cabbage' or 'Goosefoot'. Attractive reddish-purple leaves, growing to 120cm in height. A spinach variety grown in warmer weather. Used to add colour to salads or cooked. Pick leaves as required. 50 days. 250 seeds
(Tropaeolum majus) Perennial. Low spreading vine often used as a ground cover. Round, flat, pale green leaves with peppery taste and bright orange / yellow flowers. Leaves & flowers used in salads. Seeds also reputed to have antibiotic properties. 15 seeds
RECIPE: Nasturtium Pepper - Dry seeds until crisp. Grind in coffee grinder. Store in tightly capped bottle. Add a little salt if desired.
(Nasturtium officinale) European heirloom dating back to 1777. Perennial. Smooth, shiny, dark green leaves used in salads, omelettes, soups or cooked like spinach. Thrives in clear, cool water, or moist ground. High in nutrients. Also reputed to prevent hair loss. Very small seed. 5000 seeds
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(Cichorium intybus) Italian heirloom translated as 'Red Ball'. Attractive, small, bright wine-red heads 8-10cm across with white veins. Slightly bitter, tangy flavour. Young leaves used in salads; mature leaves cooked. One of the few red vegetables which retains its colour with heat. Frost tolerant. Slow to bolt. 65-85 days
(Brassica rapa var. nippposinica) Light green, thin, jagged, heavily fringed leaves with deep purple tinges. Mild, peppery, earthy, mustard flavour. High in nutrients. Best harvested young when colour is at its deepest red. Ideal for mesclun salads, stir-fry or soups. Quick to grow. Tolerates heat well. Slow to bolt. 20-45 days