Growing Guides

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  EMERALD ICE

  Although looks ornamental this has the best quality of all kales and is starting to appear in supermarkets. The textured, ruffled leaves develop a striking contrasting white centre as they mature and have a very sweet flavour, even the leaf stalks are very sweet and have the crispest texture. Ideal used for baby leaf, and suitable for multiple cuts prolonging the harvest period.

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  LODERO

  Produces tightly packed small to medium sized heads which are full of flavour and store well. Excellent in coleslaw or steamed where it retains its colour well.

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  BRILLIANT

  Smooth roots with beautiful white flesh which does not discolour. Also known as Turnip Rooted Celery, it will add a delicious tangy taste to soups and stews. Maturing time approximately 30 weeks from sowing.

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  DEFENDER

  Courgette Defender has an open bush habit, making it very easy to harvest. It is also very early to crop (sometimes in June). It is a heavy yielding variety which is resistant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus. Deep green fruits are produced all summer long if cropped regularly.