Growing Guides

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  STROMBOLI

  An excellent strain which produces tight, dark green, good quality heads. It is early to mature from an autumn sowing, the plants are vigorous and are not prone to 'blindness'.

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  DOUCE PROVENCE

  Best described as a sweeter version of Feltham First, this French variety is not as high yielding, although it may be sown in autumn or spring and needs virtually no support. An old variety, but well worth growing today. (Round seeded). Height: 45cm/18in.

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  MARATHON

  One of the most reliable and long cropping of summer broccolis with fine quality, tasty heads, its ability to do well in nearly all soils and its splendid disease resistances. It is possible to be cutting the heads from June right through until late autumn. An all round great performer!

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  DELIKATES

  A very tasty patty pan squash, which produces plenty of white-skinned fruits that can be treated like courgettes. If left to grow larger, hollow out the seed cavity and stuff with a favourite savoury filling and bake. The plants resist powdery mildew well, so stay productive longer.