Oriental & Speciality
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Onion, Welsh Green Stem
Spring onion, Negi€1.95The Welsh onion has a mild, sweet flavour and although the Welsh onion is much more delicate, it is strongly reminiscent of the leek in appearance and taste and is similar to the scallion. It is distinguished from the bulb onion by its round hollow leaves and only slight bulb formation.
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Onion, Bunching 'Kyoto Market'
Japanese Bunching Onion, Negi
Heritage (China)€1.75Out of stock
Bunching onion 'Kyoto Market' is an early, vigorous and heavy yielding bunching onion that does not bulb but forms long white stalks with long green foliage. suitable for later crops and for overwintering. This perennial variety splits into bunches as it grows, simply divide the clump to multiply your onion patch.
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Onion, Bunching 'Ishikura', Organic
Japanese Bunching Onion, Naga Negi€2.55Out of stock
Vigorous and quick to mature, onion 'Ishikura' is a traditional Japanese type of bunching onion. This perennial variety is extremely versatile with a long harvesting period. It is one vegetable that you would never regret growing – no matter where you are in the world. Organic Seed. -
Onion, Bunching 'Ishikura'
Japanese Bunching Onion, Naga Negi€1.95Out of stock
Bunching onion “Ishikura” is a outstanding variety of that does not bulb but forms long white stalks. It is a perennial variety that is cold hardy, very adaptable to various climates and resistant to pink root and botrytis leaf blight. It is suitable for later crops and for overwintering. -
Okra 'Clemson Spineless'
Lady's Fingers. Heritage (1939 USA)€1.95Originally developed Clemson University, Okra 'Clemson Spineless' produces compact, strong plants that produce exceptional yields of tender, less fibrous pods over a longer season. This spineless variety is still the market standard today. -
Nigella sativa 'Black Cumin', Organic
Black caraway, Fennel flower€2.25
Nigella 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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Mustard 'Rouge Metis', Organic
Oriental or Leaf Mustard€2.55 Mustard ‘Rouge Métis’ is a striking red-leaved variety grown for its finely frilled foliage and mild, peppery flavour. The leaves are a rich burgundy to wine-red, often with flashes of green near the base, and bring both colour and texture to salad mixes. Organic Seeds -
Mustard 'Red Giant', Organic
Oriental or Leaf Mustard€2.45 Mustard 'Red Giant ' is a good-looking plant, the large, red-tinged leaves intensifying to deep burgundy purple in cold weather. Both ‘cold and bolt’ tolerant and often found in the ornamental garden, it adds colour from autumn right through to spring. Organic seed. -
Mustard 'Red Giant'
Oriental or Leaf Mustard€1.95Boasting magnificent, savoyed, purple-red leaves edged and veined pale green. Mustard ‘Red Giant’ is a vigorous growing broad leaf variety. Commonly found in mesclun mixes, the leaves are slightly textured and the mild mustard flavour is fresh and zesty.
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Mustard 'Red Frills'
Oriental or Leaf Mustard€1.75Leaf mustard comes in an array of shapes and sizes, but if you want colour, choose the beautiful Mustard ‘Red Frills’. True to its name, the attractive and sweet leaves are finely serrated. The fringed burgundy-red leaves add the taste of mustard and horseradish to salads, stir fries and sandwiches.
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Mustard 'Purple Osaka', Organic
Oriental or Leaf Mustard€2.55 Mustard ‘Purple Osaka’ is a handsome Japanese mustard with broad, slightly crinkled leaves washed deep plum-purple with green undersides and pale midribs. Pleasantly mustardy with a gentle wasabi heat: mild and tender at baby leaf, fuller and warmer at mature size. Organic seed. -
Mustard 'Purple Frills', Organic
Oriental or Leaf Mustard€1.95 Easy to grow, Mustard Purple Frills is a good-looking plant, the large, red-tinged leaves intensifying to deep burgundy purple in cold weather. It is both ‘cold and bolt’ tolerant and often to be found in the ornamental garden or the potager. Organic Seeds -
Mustard 'Green Frills'
Oriental or Leaf Mustard€1.75Out of stock
Mustard 'Green Frills' has attractive and sweet leaves that are fringed and finely serrated with the tangy flavour of gourmet mustard. Use it with other salad leaves to create your own bistro salad to suit your tastes. They are fantastic when lightly steamed, stir-fried or sautéed.
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Mustard 'Golden Frills', Organic
Oriental or Leaf Mustard€1.95 Mustard 'Golden Frills' has attractive and sweet leaves that are fringed and finely serrated with the tangy flavour of gourmet mustard. Use it with other salad leaves to create your own bistro salad to suit your tastes. They are fantastic when lightly steamed, stir-fried or sautéed. Organic Seeds -
Mizuna 'Purple Stem' Organic
Oriental Greens, Japanese Greens€2.75 Mizuna ‘Purple Stem’ is a striking Japanese variety recently developed to enhance anthocyanin expression. It retains the classic deeply serrated leaves and mild mustard flavour of green mizuna, but with a touch more sweetness and less bite. Organic Seed. -
Mizuna 'Kyona' Organic
Oriental Greens, Japanese Greens€2.20The marvelous Mizuna is an oriental wonder - it thrives in cool climates and can be grown year-round. Especially suited to spring and autumn cultivation, it matures quickly, often ready to harvest in just 40 days. It is a reliable crop for gardeners and farmers. Organic Seed. -
Mizuna 'Kyona'
Oriental Greens, Japanese Greens, Kyona€1.95The marvellous Mizuna is an oriental wonder! It grows as a large rosette of finely serrated, feathery leaves, which are dark, glossy green, similar to rocket leaves. A very hardy plant, being both heat and cold tolerant, it usually grows better in moist conditions.
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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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Mibuna
Kyona, Japanese Greens€1.40Out of stock
Mibuna is a delicate and unusual plant that has been grown for centuries in Japan. It is best enjoyed in baby leaf salads where its addictive flavour can shine, or in stir-fries for a milder taste. Perfect for “cut and come” scissor harvest.
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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).
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Luffa cylindrica
Vegetable Gourd. Aka Loofah or Loofa€2.35Luffa acutangula is a very versatile plant. As a vegetable, the leaves can be eaten in a salad, the very young gourds, known as Chinese Okra they taste like aubergine. The matured dried gourd develops into a fibrous netting. It is an excellent sponge and makes a wonderful exfoliator.
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Lemon Grass 'East Indian'
Lemon Grass, Cochin Grass or Malabar Grass€2.25Lemon grass is widely used as a herb in Asian and Caribbean cooking. It has a citrus flavour and can be dried and powdered, or used fresh. It is commonly used in teas, soups, and curries and is also suitable for poultry, fish, and seafood.
