Exhibition Varieties
-
Squash 'Marina di Chioggia'
Winter Squash, Zucca Barucca, Zucca Santa
Heritage (Italian 1600's)€2.35This very old Italian Heirloom rustic variety originates from near Venice and is considered the King of Italian Squashes. Round, short, and squat in shape, the dark green to grey-blue skin has slight, vertical ridging and is almost completely covered in bumps. When cooked, Marina di Chioggia squash is tender and sweet with nutty flavours.
-
Tomato 'Auriga' Organic
Early Salad Tomato
Vine / Cordon (Indeterminate)€2.75Out of stock
Tomato 'Auriga' is an orange fruited 'shirley' type. Early to ripen they weigh 70 to 80 grams. If you let them mature the flavour of the fruit changes to a gorgeous Melon taste. Very distinctive, they are ideal as an eye-catcher in salads. Organic Seeds -
Tomato 'Berner Rose' Organic
Early Beefsteak. Heritage (Swiss)
Vine / Cordon (Indeterminate)€2.95 Tomato 'Bernese Rose' is a beautiful rose-pink Swiss heirloom that is earlier to ripen that other larger varieties. Fleshy, thin skinned and with the most exquisite tomato flavours this tomato is a firm favourite amongst gardeners and growers. Organic Seeds -
Tomato 'Clementine', Organic
Cocktail Tomato
Vine / Cordon (Indeterminate)€2.55 Originally from France, Tomato 'Clementine' produces small, uniform, oval-round, golden fruits. An excellent variety for indoor production, the growth is well balanced, with a polite, open habit and can be grown at close quarters. They produce high yields and have an excellent flavour. Organic Seeds -
Tomato 'Kremser Perle' Organic
Early Salad Tomato. Heritage (Austria)
Semi-Bush (Semi-Determinate)€2.45 Tomato 'Kremser Perle' is the most famous heirloom Austrian tomato variety. Recognised for being robust and weather-tolerant, this semi-determinate variety bears abundant medium-sized, round, red fruits that have good taste. Very robust and disease resistant, they are eminently suited for cultivation in cooler climes under glass or outdoors. Organic Seeds -
Tomato 'Red Pear'
Teardrop Tomato, Heritage (USA 1700's)
Vine / Cordon (Indeterminate)€1.95This is a lovely variety of tomato which, whilst you would describe it as a cherry tomato, produces fruits in the shape of a pear. Tomato ‘Red Pear’ produce small, solid-bodied fruits that are have a sweet and flavoursome with soft and velvety textured flesh. Perfect for salads, the shape creating additional interest to any dish.
-
Tomato 'Sambucca', Organic
Cherry or Cocktail Tomato
Semi-Bush (Semi-Determinate)€2.55 Tomato 'Sambucca' is a semi-determinant cocktail tomato variety that is suitable for pot cultivation. An excellent variety for indoor production, and a good early producer that is ideal for a short summer season and can be eaten straight from the vine. Organic Seeds -
Tomato 'Sugar Grape', Organic
Cocktail Tomato, Zuckertraube
Vine / Cordon (Indeterminate)€2.35Out of stock
Cherry Tomato 'Sugar Grape' is very vigorous variety that produces large trusses of sweet flavoured fruits. This is an excellent variety for indoor production, and a good early producer that is ideal for a short summer season. Organic Seeds -
Tomato 'Yellow Pear'
Teardrop Tomato, Heritage (USA 1700's)
Vine / Cordon (Indeterminate)€1.85Tomato 'Yellow Pear' is a popular pear shaped cocktail tomato, an open-pollinated heirloom variety that produces large indeterminate plants that are very productive, the fruits grow in large luscious clusters. They have a sweet fresh taste and a beautiful yellow colour, perfect for salads or for snacking.
-
Turnip 'Snowball'
Japanese Type. Heritage (Pre 1885)€2.00Recommended by the N.I.A.B, Turnip ‘Snowball’ is a very popular first-class, globe variety with solid flesh and a juicy, sweet, mild flavour. They are a fast crop, being ready in just five to eight weeks from sowing. With pure white flesh as its name suggests, Snowball is superb for both table and exhibition.
