Exhibition Varieties
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Squash 'F1 Hunter' Butternut
Winter Squash€2.95
Butternut Squash 'Hunter' has been specifically bred and developed to give consistent results in our unreliable climate. Easy to grow and maturing up to four weeks earlier than other varieties. Each plant should produce 6 or 7 fruits of around 1kg. -
Squash 'Futtsu Black Early'
Black Futsu Winter Squash,
Heritage (Japan 1800's)€2.55Blocky, deeply ribbed and extremely bumpy, for most of the season they are a gorgeous dark green to charcoal black, but in autumn 'Futtsu Black Early' mature in a fascinating metamorphosis, to a grey-bloomed dusty orange. Harvest in the midst of their transformation for funky autumn displays or wait for them to ripen completely for maximum flavour, nutty and sweet with hints of chestnut.
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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.
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Tomato 'Auriga' Organic
Early Salad Tomato
Vine / Cordon (Indeterminate)€2.75
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 'F1 Sungold'
Cherry Tomato
Vine / Cordon (Indeterminate)€3.45Out of stock
Tomato F1 Sungold is often referred to as the ultimate tomato. In any taste comparison of different tomato varieties, Sungold will always come out on top - The bite size fruits have an exceptional flavour all their own and as they cannot be bought in stores they are the perfect crop for growing your own. RHS AGM. -
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.
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Tomato 'Sambucca', Organic
Cherry or Cocktail Tomato
Semi-Bush (Semi-Determinate)€2.45 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)€2.35 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)€1.95Tomato '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.
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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.
