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The French artichoke grown for its large, edible flower buds. Attractive thistle like plants which are so ornamental they are often grown in the flower garden.
Has the same taste and texture as the Common Artichoke but the tubers are larger and have a smoother surface, making them much easier to prepare. Eat boiled, baked or roasted.
Our specially designed knife has a serrated, curved blade that is perfect for cutting the spears just below ground level. The high quality ash handle is lathe produced and the sturdy steel blade is forged in the traditional way.
The highest yielding asparagus we know, it is remarkable not just for the quantity of purple-tipped spears it produces, but also for their very high quality. Ariane begins cropping early in the season and continues for several weeks.
In our book '2000' is the tastiest asparagus of them all. Quite a claim, but we know you will love the slender, purple spears of this outstanding New Zealand-bred variety. Sweeter and more tender than green asparagus, it has a real melt-in-the-mouth appeal whether cooked or served raw in salads.
This New Zealand-bred, purple speared, mid season variety is sweeter, more tender (on account of its low fibre) and higher in antioxidants than green types. It is also high yielding and absolutely delicious. So tender, it can even be eaten raw if desired.
Expect plenty of shiny, dark purple 'baby' fruits from this compact and high yielding aubergine.
Later to mature than globe beets, Cylindra is slow to bolt, produces sweet flavoured roots about 10cm/4in long. Just the job for slicing.
Whether eaten as baby beets or left to mature, picked or served hot with a white sauce, Solist will impress you with its quality and flavour.
We have selected some of the very best modern varieties to ensure you have an abundant supply of 'greens' from summer through to autumn. All are robust and have hybrid vigour to make really healthy and productive plants.Brussels Sprout Bronte F1 - This tall variety produces usable buttons by September, and they will stay in good condition until Nov/Dec. It gives high yields of well flavoured, solid sprouts.Cabbage Kilaton F1 - At last a cabbage which has resistance to club root And what a cabbage! A large, densely hearted ballhead with a lovely texture and flavour. Great cooked or for making delicious coleslaw. Cabbage Traviata F1 - This top-notch Savoy is usually ready for cutting from November onwards. We have chosen it for its dark colour, dense heads and, of course, its superb flavour. Very hardy, it is also disease-resistant.Cauliflower Moby Dick F1 AGM - The finest strain for cropping from September to December, when it produces large, pure white, dense heads which hold their quality until required for the kitchen. Ample foliage gives protection against early frosts.Calabrese Ironman F1 - A splendidly vigorous variety which yields high quality, blue-green heads from September through to November.
Remove central head to encourage long, tender stems - steam like asparagus. Delicious!
Including:- Bronte F1, Dominator F1 and Cascade F1 AGM.
Tall variety for Sept to Dec cropping. High yields of extra-tasty sprouts.
Perfect partner for Bronte, cropping November to March. Vigorous, tall grower.
Perfect for Christmas - crops until February and weather resistant.
