Annual, with dense branched stems grows 100 cm tall. Large double, bright orange flowers diameter 7cm. Blooms from July to late autumn. Cold and relative drought resistant. Use for flowerbeds, borders and fences.
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Middle season variety for open ground. A stem gives 30-40 fruits. The fruits are small, round, weighing 10-20 grams with intense yellow color. The variety is resistant to late blight. The fruits are used for fresh consumption, for the decoration of culinary dishes, and canning. -
Perennial: Large 20 cm blooms in red, pink, mauve, salmon, white, and red with black centers. Expect up to twenty flowers per plant, followed by attractive seed pods from which seeds can easily be harvested. Pizzicato oriental poppy seeds are best direct sown in fall or mid-winter, and grow to a height of 50 cm. The flowers appear on stiff stems that stand up well in windy areas. This Oriental poppy mix blooms in June and July, after spring bulbs have faded, but before the arrival of summer flowers. After flowering, seed heads dry and the foliage fades away entirely, returning with autumn rains. This poppy is a good choice for xeriscaping, and it's deer resistant. Greenhouse: The seed requires darkness and a minimum 24 C soil temp. for proper germination. Since seedlings are hard to transplant, sow in peat pots and place them in a flat. Cover seed flat with black plastic or heavy paper. Seed germinates in about 10 days at 60 - 80%. Grow seedlings at 29 C days and l6°C - nights. Do not use cold water on seedlings. Cut all poppies in the bud, dip stems in boiling water for a few seconds to promote full bloom. Direct Sowing: Sow seed in July in warm soil. Do not try to transplant seedlings. Plants are quite hardy and bloom in early June next spring. -
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Early variety (100-105 days) for open ground and greenhouses. The compact shrub grows up to 45-55 cm high. Prismatic-shaped, orange-red colored fruits, weight 100-130g. Use fresh and for conservation. -
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Red Giant was twice as big as the largest bell pepper. Plants are compact 60 cm tall. Truly remarkable then and now. Mid-season variety (140-160 days). Scrub grows up to 80-100 cm high, requires support during fruiting. Oblong-prismatic shaped very large red-coloured fruits, weight 500-800 grams, 20-30 cm long. Use fresh and for freezing and canning. -
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Mid-season indeterminate tomato variety for greenhouses and open ground. Round, creamy-white fruits with golden-green stripes, weight 50-100 grams with a wonderfully sweet, fruity taste. -
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The Red Robin produces great yields of 2.5 to 4 cm tomatoes. It's compact reaching only 20-30 cm and makes the ultimate cherry tomato with its' fresh sweet taste. They are quite a hardy plant and are easy to grow. Being a determinate tomato successive sowing will ensure a continuous crop. Perfect for indoor or outdoor containers. Matures in 55 days. -
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Astro Arugula-Certified Organic Sold as .50 grams which are approximately 250 seeds Grows in 21 days and matures in 40 days Both heat and cold tolerant. Astro is often considered the best of all Arugula Varieties.Mustard and Cabbage Family (BRASSICACEAE)
Germinates quickly and tolerates cold and hot temperatures well. Performs well as a cut-and-come-again crop. Certified organic, Good cool weather growth, Great for containers, Open-pollinated Astro is perfect for baby greens in early spring and fall. Baby greens are ready to cut in only 21 days. Arugula is very well suited to micro-green growth. With a nutty, spicy taste that is sometimes pungent or peppery, arugula really perks up salads, sandwiches, and even dishes like quiche, soups, or pizza. It is very cold hardy and has a milder flavor when grown in cool weather. -
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A herb, not a vegetable though related to the onion. This flat-leaf variety of Garlic Chives seeds has a strong garlic flavour and aroma. A welcome palatable alternative to those who like garlic to accompany cheese and soups. Recognized to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects. Use this herb as companion plants to repel aphids from flowers or vegetables prone to attack. Also called Chinese chives. -
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Pepper flavor adds spice to dishes. Long internodes create a tall, somewhat lanky plant. Harvest when buds begin and hang to dry. If you don't have Summer Savory in your garden it's a great time to give it a try. Excellent for all your hearty stews and soups. It's one of our favourite "go to" herbs.
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Perennial cousin to summer savory, with thicker and shinier leaves. The flavour is more pungent and biting. Has a higher proportion of thymol than summer savory. This herb is great for culinary uses, however, just as important is its use to attract bees while repelling aphids, and cabbage moths.
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A staple of the herb garden. Dusty, green leaves are used in dressing, sauces, salted herbs, sausage, and tea. Make a good base for dried floral wreaths. Also known as garden sage. Perennial in Zones 4-8.