For producing bunches of dill and growing for seed. Summer sowings bolt quickly.
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A dwarf flat bean, its pods are yellow in colour, 15 cm long and very tasty. It is a short growing variety, being suitable for both mechanical and manual harvesting.
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An excellent tasting smooth yellow pepper. Has a medium to thick skin and will weigh up to 200 g. Ripens green to a deep yellow. Grows well outdoors in warm conditions.
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A traditional Portuguese melon variety kept alive by the municipality of Alpiarça and notably by Sr. Manuel António. Melon with white pulp, fruits averaging 3-4 kg. They must be harvested at the right point of maturation - early picking stunts the sweetness and freshness. Savour the tradition!
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Traditional cabbage variety from Portugal and Northern Spain. The leaves of the cabbage should be picked when medium young to ensure the leaves are tender. The cabbage will continue to grow creating a long stem. If left to flower it will attract many bees and other pollinating insects. Perennial in the right conditions.
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A herb that grows commonly in the Mediterranean area. Often used in savoury dishes but can also be used for making tea or as a medicinal herb. The plant is a small perennial bush, between 30 to 40 centimetres tall. Suited for pot cultivation.
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A beautiful blue Love-in-a-Mist which owes its name to the ferny, fennel-like foliage that forms a mist around the flowers. To be sown in autumn or early spring. Does not like being transplanted, so it’s best to directly sow it outdoors. For continuous bloom, repeat sow every four weeks until the plants begin to scatter seed on their own. The flowers keep...
Classic pumpkin variety, very productive, perfect for making Halloween decorations. The fruits weigh about 3 kg. The colour of its skin turning orange is an indicator of the ideal time for harvest. It can be used in the kitchen in various ways and can be kept for about 4 months. Its cultivation cycle is about 100 days, requiring frequent watering for...