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African Premier Bush Bean
R26.00Phaseolus vulgarus
African Premiere is a bush bean with Kenyan origin. The bean seeds have a lovely pink/red/brown colour with black/brown specks and lines.
Approx. 25 seeds
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Aji Pineapple
R26.00Capsicum baccatum
This is an awesome, rare Peruvian heirloom. Traditional Aji flavours dominate with a strong tropical/pineapple undertone that is really refreshing.
An easy to grow, productive, low growing Baccatum pepper that is really worth the space in your garden or in a container garden. Makes a stunning cascading plant in a suitable container.Standard pack contains approx 25 seeds
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Artichoke Green Globe
R26.00Cynara scolymus
The Green Globe Artichoke can grow up to 2m tall. Its silvery-green leaves forms a beautiful rosette and if left to flower, you are rewarded with a stunning purple flower.
Artichokes are rich in anti-oxidants and, quite possibly, one of the lesser known super-foods.This variety prefers warm summers and mild winters. It will thrive in good soil. Water regularly and it’s a good idea to provide some frost protection in winter.
Artichokes are targeted by slugs, snails, flying insect larvae and sucking insects. It is susceptible to diseases like damping off, powdery mildew, botrytis and curly dwarf virus.Best months to sow: July, September, October.
Best months to transplant: January, August, October.Companion plants:
Good: Mint, marigold, nasturtium, corn, coriander, cucumber, tarragon, sunflower, rhubarb.
Bad: Potatoes.Approx. 20 seeds
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Artichoke Purple Italian Globe
R32.00Cynara scolymus
This open-pollinated variety hails from Italy. The plants produce large, purple-coloured 8–16 cm heads.
Purple Italian Globe are tender and according to most culinary gurus, it tastes better than the green varieties. Artichokes are rich in anti-oxidants and quite possibly, one of the lesser known superfoods.
They like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil. The purple globe artichoke are more tolerant to both heat and cold than the standard green globe artichoke. They do not like frost. Mulching is very important if you want to cultivate artichokes successfully. Avoid overhead watering.
Artichokes are targeted by slugs, snails, flying insect larvae and sucking insects.
These include aphids, mites, scab and thrips. It is susceptible to diseases like damping off, powdery mildew, botrytis and curly dwarf virus. The majority of artichoke plant diseases can be avoided by crop rotation.
Best months to sow: September, October, July.
Best months to transplant: January, October, August.
Companion Plants:Good: Mint, marigold, nasturtium, corn, coriander, cucumber, tarragon, sunflower, rhubarb.
Bad: PotatoesApprox. 20 seeds
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Asparagus Mary Washington
R28.00Asparagus officinalis
Every year, asparagus will be the first spring harvest out of your garden. An asparagus planting is an investment, as much as it is a pleasure. Mary Washington is one of the old standard asparagus varieties and is a consistent performer year after year. It is a well-known variety that has a host of admirers and dedicated growers.
Approx 25 seeds
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Asparagus Sweet Purple
R38.00Asparagus officinalis
Developed specifically for the speciality and gourmet market, this open pollinated variety has deep burgundy spears that are much sweeter than standard green asparagus.
Having a 20% higher Brix count, these nutty well flavoured asparagus are a sure to be a hit with your family and guests.
Approx. 20 seeds
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Bean Jicama
R30.00Pachyrhizus erosus
Also known as the Mexican Turnip and or the Mexican Potato.
NOTE: The only part of the Jicama bean that is edible is the root, everything else above the ground is toxic.
The tubers are the size of a turnip and have a yellow to brown coloured skin and a creamy yellow white flesh, which is crisp and juicy and has a sweet and nutty flavour.
Can be eaten raw or boiled.
Approx. 10 seeds
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Beans Black Eye (Cow Peas)
R26.00Vigna unguiculata
Black Eye Beans are a sub-species of cow peas. AKA Black-eyed Pea, Black-eyed Bean or Goat Pea.
The pods can either be used young as green beans or left to dry on the plant for dry beans. the dry beans are used to make delicious dishes all over the world. the Dry beans are a pale colour with a black spot that resembles an eye, giving the bean its’ name.
The plants are heat loving and drought resistant, however they are susceptible to Root-knot nematodes.
Harvest is between 50 and 90 days, depending on how the beans are to be used.
Approx. 25 seeds
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Beans Legume Bambara Nut
R26.00Vigna subterranea
Also called “the seeds that satisfy”, this ground nut grows in the same way as peanuts. The whole plant is lifted and beans are shelled in the same manner as peanuts. It’s very productive, resistant to high temperatures and demands very little from the soil. It will produce where other legume crops will fail. Other Names: Cokon (Original local name), Njugo Beans (South-Africa), Kwam (Northern Nigeria), Nyimo (Zimbabwe), Congo Goober, Earth Pea.
Approx. 25 seeds
