AMARANTH - GREEN & RED
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(Amaranthus gangeticus) Large, reddish tinted leaves high in protein and minerals. Bush to 65cm. Used in salads or cooked like spinach. Easy to grow & tolerates a wide range of growing conditions. 40-55 days. 800 seeds
AMARANTH - MEKONG RED
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(Amaranthus gangeticus) Broad, vivid red, dented leaves. Used to add intense colour to salads, or used like spinach in soups, or as stir-fry. Easy to grow & tolerates a wide range of growing conditions. 30-50 days. 800 seeds
CHICORY - LONG GREEN
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(Chicorium intybus) Italian type with green, upright leaves. Used in salads to add flavour and interest. 55-80 days. 700 seeds
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CHICORY - WITLOF
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(Chicorium intybus) Also known as Belgian Endive. Medium to dark green leaves, with inner leaves and hearts used in salads. Plants 40-50cm. Delicious mildly tangy flavour. Roots dried and roasted for coffee substitute. 1200 seeds
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CORN SALAD - LARGE DUTCH SEEDED
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(Valerianella locusta) 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
CRESS - EXTRA CURLED
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(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
DANDELION - BROADLEAF
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(Taraxacum officinale) Heirloom first introduced in 1840. Culinary and medicinal herb with dark-green, tender leaves & thick, fleshy roots. High in minerals. Leaves used fresh in salads, or cooked like spinach; flowers used to add intense colour to salads or as natural food colouring. Roots roasted, dried, ground and used as coffee substitute. Easy to grow. 550 seeds
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DANDELION - RED RIB
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(Chicorium intybus) Heirloom. Dark green leaf with bright red stem & mid-vein. Attractive variety. High in nutrients - has four times the nutritive value of lettuce & spinach. Colourful addition to salads, mesclun etc. Young leaves are bitter free with mature leaves offering a pleasant bitter flavour with a background sweetness. 40-60 days. 550 seeds
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ENDIVE - BROADLEAF BATAVIAN
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Heirloom introduced prior to 1860. Large, dark green, broad, slightly twisted leaves up to 40cm across with deep, self-blanching, buttery, creamy white heart. 85 days. 800 seeds
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ENDIVE - PANCALERI FINE CUT
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(Chicorium endiva) Heirloom. Attractive, heavily serrated, dark green leaves, with a creamy white heart. Self-blanching. Has mild, slightly nutty flavour. Tolerates frost. 800 seeds
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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.
ENDIVE - RUFFEC GREEN CURLED
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(Chicorium endiva) Heirloom dating back to 1863. Open hearted, deeply indented and curly green leaves. Inner leaves blanch easily to creamy-white. Leaves used in salads, or boiled / steamed. Tolerates frost. 70-100 days. 1500 seeds
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HISTORY: Endive originated in Egypt, entering Australia in the early 1800's.
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ENDIVE - TRES FINE
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(Chicorium endiva) Finely cut, delicate, lacy leaves with white hearts. Fast growing. Excellent for adding colour and texture to salad mixes. Slow to bolt. Tolerates frost. 70-90 days. 320 seeds
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MARSHMALLOW
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(Althea officinalis) Perennial. Medicinal herb with green leaves & pale-pink flowers. Leaves, along with flowers, seed pods & roots are edible. Height to 1.5m. 300 seeds
MESCLUN - MILD MIX
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Mixture of salad greens of varying colours & shapes, typically including Rocket, Tatsoi, Mizuna, Radicchio & lettuces such as Cos Verdi, Rabbit Ear, Oakleaf, Buttercrunch etc. Great for making attractive salads. 1000 seeds.
MESCLUN - LETTUCE MIXTURE
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(Lactuca sativa) Mix of various lettuce types of various shapes & colours, including iceburg, cos, butterhead, frilled, speckled etc. 50 days. 1000 seeds
MIBUNA - GREEN SPRAY
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(Brassica japonica) Long, slender, green leaves used at young age in salads, and stir-fry, or cooked. 40-60 days. 450 seeds
MINERS LETTUCE
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(Montia perfoliata) Unusual plant. Leaves used raw in salads, steamed, or for decoration. Rich in chlorophyll. A good green for winter use. 40-45 days. 450 seeds
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MIZUNA
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(Brassica juncea var. japonica) Heirloom. Large, green, spicy leaves. Best picked when young & tender. Tolerates cold & wet conditions. Used in salads or stir-fry. 40-55 days. 1000 seeds
MOUNTAIN SPINACH - RED ORACH
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(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
NASTURTIUM
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(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.
RADICCHIO - RED VERONA
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Firm, bright red, crisp heads approx. 10cm diameter. Mature plants tolerate frost. Used fresh in salads to add colour, or cooked. Colour best during cooler weather. 800 seeds
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RADICCHIO - TREVISO
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Heirloom dating back to the 18th century. Annual / perennial. Long, slender leaves which are green in summer but turn bright red with white veins upon the onset of cooler weather. Leaves are tender yet crisp. Non-heading. Originated in Treviso, Italy. 1000 seeds
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ROCKET
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(Eruca sativa) Heirloom first cultivated in ancient Rome, entering into the European market around 1600. Medium to dark green leaves, with spicy / peppery flavour - best when picked young. Flowers and leaves used in salads. Oil made from seeds. Easy to grow. 55-60 days. 1000 seeds
SORREL - FRENCH
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(Rumex acetosa) Heirloom dating back to 1677. Perennial, culinary herb / vegetable. Rich, green leaves used fresh in salads, or cooked in soups, sauces, dressings etc. High in Vitamin C & copper. 1000 seeds. Approx. 1000 seeds/gram
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WATERCRESS
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(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. 2500 seeds. Approx. 4000 seeds/gram
