Growing Guides

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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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  MONTELLO

  (Determinate) This vigorous variety is so prolific; producing handfuls of tasty fruit that are so easy to harvest through mid- to late summer. Delicious enough to eat straight from the plant or added to salads; they also make excellent rich Bolognese sauces and soups. Can be grown in the greenhouse or outdoors.

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  CHIOGGIA

  This old Italian favourite shows alternate red and white rings when sliced - just the job for adding interest to salads. Its flavour is mild and most appealing. Roots become pink when cooked.

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  ST VALERY

  The exhibitor's carrot par excellence, it was introduced in the 1880s, but still takes some beating. A high yielding maincrop, the uniform roots have a splendid colour and very good flavour.