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  • Ibis CeleriacIbis Celeriac

    Celeriac – Ibis (Organic)

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    Celeriac – Ibis (Organic)

    Fast growing smooth skinned celeriac with good storing qualities and disease tolerance. Ibis is a vigorous variety that produces smooth white skinned globes with a good dense interior. Its celery-like nutty mild taste enriches soups and stews and it tastes amazing when roasted or mashed. Our favourite recipes include celeriac schnitzel, battered and pan-fried and celeriac chips with curry powder.

    We’re selling particularly this variety because it has all the qualities you would want from a celeriac. Its smooth skin makes it easy to clean, it’s resistant to septoria, good for storing and is bolt-hardy which makes it suitable for early cultivation under protection.
    (Approximate seed count – 300)

    £2.30
  • Red Baron Onion

    Onion – Red Baron (Organic)

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    Onion – Red Baron (Organic)

    A mid-late variety with deep red skin, suitable for storage as well as bunching when young. Red Baron is a classic red onion producing large globe-shaped bulbs with a punchy flavour. They can be grown as a main-crop onion but are also suitable for bunching when picked young.
    (Approximate seed count – 350)

    £2.25
  • Zebrune ShallotZebrune Shallot

    Shallot – Zebrune (Organic)

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    Shallot – Zebrune (Organic)

    A French heritage shallot of mild and sweet taste. With their elongated bulbs and their creamy brown colour tinged with a deep pink, this shallot looks as elegant as it tastes. It has an ivory white coloured flesh that is crisp and tightly layered.

    Zebrune is classed as a ‘banana shallot’ which is essentially a cross between an onion and a shallot. It inherited the best qualities from both sides. They are larger than the regular shallot and therefore easier to handle but so mild and fragrant in taste that is far superior to any onion.

    We loved every stage of growing this one, it’s a very pleasing crop and adds a French finesse and aroma to any meal.

    £2.30£5.60
  • Goldana Turnip

    Turnip – Goldana (Organic)

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    Turnip – Goldana (Organic)

    An improved version of the Golden Ball turnip, creamy-yellow flesh, suited for spring and autumn sowing. Turnips are very traditional vegetables which, unlike most of the vegetables we eat, are native to Europe. For some reason they are not as popular as they used to be.

    Goldana is a tasty maincrop variety with a uniform golden round shape, probably one of the mildest and sweetest varieties that you can find. It is quick to grow and doesn’t need much attention. “Get them in, get them out” is what Fred says. He likes them in soups or stews but they can also be roasted, mashed or grated into a slaw or salad.
    (Approximate seed count – 400)

    £1.65
  • Willhelmsburger Swede

    Swede – Willhelmsburger (Organic)

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    Swede – Willhelmsburger (Organic)

    A well-formed, firm-fleshed and smooth-skinned swede, refined in taste and with good keeping qualities. Swede is a very valuable winter vegetable and easy to grow.

    Wilhelmsburger is a German variety from 1935 bred for culinary use. Ronja’s favourite recipe for swede is a bake with a creamy sauce and goats cheese. It will also make a great addition in stews or just roasted.
    (Approximate seed count – 275)

    £1.60
  • Flaming Barrel BeetrootFlaming Barrel Beetroot

    Beetroot – Flaming Barrel (Organic) ***NEW FOR 2024***

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    Beetroot – Flaming Barrel (Organic) ***NEW FOR 2024***

    A new golden beet variety specifically bred for its sweet taste and less earthiness.

    Named after the famous festival in Ottery St Mary, Flaming Barrel is our new favourite beet and we are very pleased to be able to offer it in our collection.

    The roots are elongated and have a deep yellow/orange colour. When cooked they are deliciously sweet. A must have for the veg patch.

    (Approximate seed count – 150)

    £2.60
  • Tropea Lunga Red OnionTropea Lunga Red Onion

    Red Onion – Tropea Lunga (Organic)

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    Red Onion – Tropea Lunga (Organic)

    Extremely sweet pointed red onion sought after by chefs around the world. This is probably Italy’s most famous onion. It comes from the Tropea region which has the perfect climate for onion growing.

    The pointed pink bulbs have a very high sugar content making them perfect for caramelising. Indeed some say they are so sweet you can eat them like apples! Each to their own, but you get the point…
    (Approximate seed count – 350)

    £2.50
  • Lila Lu CarrotLila Lu Carrot

    Carrot – Lila Lu (Organic) ***NEW FOR 2024***

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    Carrot – Lila Lu (Organic) ***NEW FOR 2024***

    Lila Lu is a purple carrot on the outside with a vibrant orange interior, sweet and crunchy. This is a modern European breed specifically developed for organic growing conditions. It has a crunchy texture and pleasantly sweet taste, the purple pigmentation is attributed to a higher levels of the potent antioxidant ‘anthocyanin’ alongside the usual beta carotene that orange carrots offer. Carrots have been bred since the 10th century in Asia, whilst we have come to know carrots in their orange standard, their ancestors were yellow and purple, we appear to have come full circle with this ‘new’ variety.
    (Approximate seed count – 400)

    £1.95
  • Black Spanish Radish

    Radish – Black Spanish (Organic)

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    Radish – Black Spanish (Organic)

    Large round winter radish with thick black skin and white flesh. This radish is an old variety that is easy to grow and makes an excellent winter vegetable. It is larger than the standard radish with a spicy taste and crisp texture. It’s great eaten raw in salads or cooked in a stew, stir-fry or used like a turnip. It’s a reliable and robust radish that will keep throughout the winter outside or in storage, staying tender and without getting woody.

    Sow thickly in July or August and thing out for small early harvests.
    (Approximate seed count – 250)

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    £2.30
  • Cylindra BeetrootCylindra Beetroot

    Beetroot – Cylindra (Organic)

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    Beetroot – Cylindra (Organic)

    A distinctive, very attractive variety which forms long, thin cylindrical beets . Deep purple, and typically 20cm tall, and 6cm diameter, but like any beet, can get very large with enough room. They look great in the veg patch, at the market and also on your plate! Very suitable as a main crop and has excellent storage capability.
    Guest description by our friend Dan from Chagfood CSA

    £2.30£4.40
  • Robelja OnionRobelja Onion

    Onion – Robelja (Organic)

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    Onion – Robelja (Organic)

    A productive red onion with medium storage potential. It makes beautiful dark red globe-shaped bulbs with a fine flavour. They store quite well for red onions but not as long as some white onions.
    (Approximate seed count – 350)

    £2.30
  • Minowase Daikon RadishMinowase Daikon Radish

    Daikon Radish – Minowase (Organic)

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    Daikon Radish – Minowase (Organic)

    A traditional variety of Daikon radish producing long bright white roots which are crunchy and delicious. This is a great variety of Daikon radish for sowing after July. Its roots can grow huge – up to 3 inches in diameter! It is not too hot and stays very sweet and crunchy. It’s best left in the ground until needed. We have some disagreement on the best way to eat Minowase; Fred likes to eat it raw and Ronja prefers to eat it cooked. Try both and see what works best for you!
    (Approximate seed count – 250)

    £2.20

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