July
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Radish 'Viola'
Globe Radish€1.85Not your average radish, Radish ‘Viola’ is one of the jewels of veg patch. This dramatic, magenta-skinned variety is quick to mature and makes a delightful presentation on the plate. High yielding in limited space, they can be grown wherever there is sun and moist, fertile soil, even on the smallest city lot.
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Radish 'Sparkler'
Globe Radish€1.75Full of character but easy on spice, Radish ‘Sparkler’ is an attractive globe variety with shading from the brightest scarlet to pure white, dotted with merry flecks. There's no beating this delightful little two-tone jewel for quick harvest, mild peppery bite, and terrific plate appeal. RHS AGM. -
Radish 'Rainbow Mixed'
Globe Radish€1.65Quick to grow and beautiful to look at, Radish 'Rainbow Mixed' is a visually stunning selection of coloured-skinned radishes. A very exciting sight to see when picked and an excellent choice for salads and gourmet dishes.
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Radish 'Long White Icicle', Organic
Heritage variety. (China, Introduced 1540)€1.65Out of stock
Radish 'Long White Icicle' is a lovely white spring radish, that is ready for harvest in only 25 days. Plant a small crop every two weeks to guarantee a continuous harvest. Perfect for folks who want a crop in hand by the time the first robin sings. Organic Seed. -
Radish 'Long White Icicle'
Heritage variety. (China, Introduced 1540)€1.40Radish 'Long White Icicle' is a uniform strain which forms long, pure snow-white roots. The white flesh is crisp and mild and less pungent than that of the round varieties, they have a spice that warms the tongue, but doesn’t bite back. Very easy to grow and ready for harvest only 25 days after planting,
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Radish 'French Breakfast 3'
Heritage variety (Introduced before 1885)€1.75French Breakfast 3 is a solid, sweet, cylindrical shaped radish that sports crimson shoulders and a white tip. Quick-growing with crisp, tender roots and a sweet mild flavour. Suitable for planting from spring through to autumn even on the smallest city lot. -
Radish 'Diana'
Globe Radish€2.15Out of stock
A first in this colour break for rounded radishes Radish 'Diana' is a unique round radish with distinctive purple skin and a white tip. Resistant to cracking and bolting, harvest in just 35 to 40 days and enjoy the beautiful two-toned roots from spring until autumn.
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Radish 'Cherry Belle', Organic
Globe Radish€2.00Out of stock
The globe shaped roots of Radish ‘Cherry Belle’ have appealing bright red skins, smooth white flesh and a crisp, crunchy texture. This fast maturing variety is reliable and versatile, producing early crops of sweet and succulent, mildly flavoured radish. Organic Seeds. -
Radish 'Cherry Belle'
Globe Radish€1.65The globe shaped roots of Radish ‘Cherry Belle’ have appealing bright red skins, smooth white flesh and a crisp, crunchy texture. This fast maturing variety is reliable and versatile, producing early crops of sweet and succulent, mildly flavoured radish.
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Purslane 'Green Purslane' Organic
Summer Purslane, Garden purslane.
Ancient Crop. In use since the 1600's€2.00This highly esteemed ancient crop can be used raw in salads, sautéed as a side dish or cooked like spinach. Summer Purslane has a crispy texture you would expect from a succulent and an interesting nutty, peppery flavour. It is salty on the tongue. Organic seeds. -
Purslane 'Green Purslane'
Summer Purslane, Garden purslane.
Ancient Crop. In use since the 1600's€1.75This highly esteemed ancient crop can be used raw in salads, sautéed as a side dish or cooked like spinach. Summer Purslane has a crispy texture you would expect from a succulent and an interesting nutty, peppery flavour. It is salty on the tongue.
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Purslane 'Golden Purslane'
Summer Purslane, Garden purslane.
Ancient Crop. In use since the 1600's€1.85Summer Purslane was highly esteemed and cultivated in Europe as far back as the Middle Ages, but is now cultivated only for specialised connoisseurs.This wonderfully succulent and cooling herb has tangy leaves make a very nice contrast, in texture as well as taste to other salad leaves.
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Phacelia tanacetifolia 'Lacy Phacelia'
Wildlife, Set-aside, Cover Crop or Green ManureStarting at: €2.35
Out of stock
Phacelia is a very attractive plant and one with a variety of uses. Very rich in both nectar and pollen, it is listed as one of the top 20 honey-producing flowers for honeybees. It is ideal for a wildlife-friendly planting scheme and makes a wonderful green manure.
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Pak Choi 'Dwarf Canton White'
Baby Bok Choi, Pak Choy,
Spoon cabbage, Taisai, Chinese mustard.Starting at: €1.85
Dwarf Canton White is a short and squat variety, often known as Baby or Squat Pak Choi. Tender and delicious, with a compact habit, this fast growing vegetable can be harvested at any stage, for 'baby leaf or left to mature to thick succulent white stems.
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Orach 'Red' Mountain Spinach, Organic
Mountain Spinach€2.45Colourful Red Orach used to great effect in ‘edible landscape’ plantings, mingled with flowers, vegetables and herbs. Whether in salad mix, cooked like spinach or as a micro-green, the heart-shaped leaves have a pleasant flavour and the colour is always spectacular. As beautiful as any floral bouquet. Organic Seed -
Orach 'Green' Mountain Spinach, Organic
Mountain Spinach€2.45Out of stock
Known as Mountain Spinach, Orach is a heat and cold tolerant green for all seasons. A handsome plant and very suited to growing in the flower garden, the flavour has a nice citrus touch. Use individual leaves in salad mix, cook like spinach or as a micro-green. Organic Seed -
Onion, Spring Onion 'White Lisbon'
Spring, Salad or Bunching Onion, Scallion
Heritage (1787)€1.95White Lisbon is an old favorite and ever popular Spring Onion. It is a hardy and reliable variety which features long white stems with bright green tops. It is quick and easy to grow, sow in autumn or spring, Cropping in 60 days. NIAB Accreditation and RHS AGM. -
Onion, Spring Onion 'Ramrod'
Spring, Salad or Bunching Onion, Scallion€1.95Onion 'Ramrod' is a distinct salad onion which has proved itself in the market place. This versatile onion is winter hardy and a good variety for drilling in the autumn. Use for both spring and autumn production. RHS AGM. -
Nigella sativa 'Black Cumin', Organic
Black caraway, Fennel flower€2.45Nigella sativa flowers are very similar to the popular Nigella 'Love in a Mist', they are well suited to the border as well as the herb garden. The seeds have a spicy, nutty flavour, they can be harvested and stored for use throughout the year. Organic Seed. -
Nigella sativa 'Black Cumin'
Black caraway, Fennel flower€1.85We have all heard of Nigella Lawson, the British cooking show goddess who advocates the importance of a well-stocked pantry. But the seeds had the name first. Nigella sativa have a spicy, nutty flavour with a crunchy texture, they may be used whole or ground, and develop their flavour best after short toasting.
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Mitsuba, Mashimori
Japanese Parsley€2.35Mitsuba is a classic seasoning that is very popular in Asian cuisine. Used as both an herb and a salad green and added fresh or cooked to anything from soup to sushi. Mitsuba's look and aroma are distinctive, for the herb aficionado or aesthetically motivated cook, it is a great addition to the gourmet garden.
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Minutina, 'Erba Stella'
Herba Stella, Bucks Horn€2.35Minutina, also known as Erba Stella is a unique, cold weather salad green prized in Italy for its mild nutty flavour and crunchy texture. This perennial can be grown all winter in temperate climates. With a mild nutty flavour and crunchy texture it is a great addition to salad mixes or for stir-frying.
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Malabar Spinach, Basella rubra
Chinese spinach, Saan choy, Pui shak€2.35Commonly called Malabar Spinach, Basella rubra is valued for the brilliant fuchsia-purplish colour of its leaf stems and veins as well as its mild flavour. The leaves are delicious mixed in with other greens in tossed salads. Juicy and crisp, the flavours of citrus and pepper accompany the succulent leaves.
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Malabar Spinach, Basella alba
Chinese spinach, Saan choy, Pui shak€2.35Malabar Spinach, is a vining type of plant that thrives in hot temperatures, it is a discovery that is a boon for those of us that love our greens but find the warm days of summer a bit too hot for good growth. It can be grown throughout the summer and can even cope when the heat exceeds 32°C (90°F).