Vegetable Seeds Catalogue

Misc. Vegetables

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1 pkt
A$3.75
Botanical Name
Tragopogon porrifolius

An unusual vegetable used extensively in Europe. A root vegetable with a sweet, nutty flavour that is sometimes known as the ‘Oyster Vegetable’ as it is said to have a subtle oyster-like flavour. Easy to grow. It can be overwintered like parsnip and carrots, harvested when required. Salsify can be boiled, baked or fried or used in a gratin dish. 80 seeds.

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Botanical Name
Salsola komarovii

A japanese heirloom being one of countries oldest wild harvest vegetables (aka saltwort). The long, tubular succulent leaves are crisp and juicy with a salty flavour. Traditionally found growing wild in coastal salt marshes. Salsola is an easily grown annual that can grow in a wide range of soils. Can be eaten raw, steamed, sautéed or blanched in salads, a side vegie or garnish. 100 seeds.

Hierloom
Lifespan
Annual
Harvest
50 Days
Climate
Cold
Temperate
Hot Arid
Tropics/SubTropics
GermType
Fast germinating seeds
Germination Period (days)
14
Sow Method
Direct or Transplant
Sowing Instructions
Sow in trays to transplant later or direct to garden position and keep moist and warm. Grows best when soil temp. 20˚C+. Successive sowings ensure a continuous harvest. Germinates in 1-2 weeks.
Spacing/Spread
10 cm
Row Space
30 cm
1 pkt
A$3.75
Botanical Name
Scorzonera hispanica

A uniquely flavoured root crop that is little known but is truly a great vegetable. Also known as ‘Vegetable Oyster’ due to its distinctive taste, which adds amazing flavour to soups and stews or simply cook it on its own. Yields well with long roots (20+cm, 2cm wide) and has black skin and white flesh. Also a valuable ornamental plant with yellow flowers in its second summer. 50 seeds.