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PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ALL aka Horse Radish Horseradish needs little or no attention in order to thrive. To keep the plant from looking ratty, however, water it once a week during dry spells and use a couple of inches of mulch around the plant to help conserve moisture. Horseradish sauce made from grated horseradish root and vinegar is a popular condiment. Keep harvested root refrigerated in plastic bag.
Horse Radish Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Asparagus Pacific Challenger Bred in NZ Pacific Challenger produces an all green spear. Early to mid season variety. Easy to grow but they do need a dedicated sunny spot with good drainage to mature and multiply. Plant crowns in trenches that have been back filled with mulch or compost. Perennial. Asparagus Challenger Expected Stock Height: Bareroot crown Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Asparagus This is a high yielding variety that produces a early to mid season crop. Bred in NZ to thrive in our climate, Pacific Endeavour produces mid to large spears that are green with a slight purple blush at the base. Plant at a depth of 10-15 cm. Deciduous. Asparagus Pacific Endeavour Expected Stock Height: crowns Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Asparagus Bred in NZ for NZ climate. Produces a super sweet, dark purple spear. This is also suitable for super sweet white asparagus. The spears are very low in fibre meaning they can be eaten from tip to base and don't require peeling prior to cooking. Late season. Asparagus Pacific Purple 5 crowns Expected Stock Height: crowns Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Basil mixed A mixed selection of highly ornamental form of Sweet Basil which is great for summer salads. Lush foliage with full of flavour and fragrance. Plant in a sunny well drained spot and protect from frost. Pinch back to a new growth point as you harvest the leaves to encourage re-growth. Annual. Basil Gourmet Blend Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Container: 0.5l ? $6.99 aka Sweet Basil Where would summer be without Basil to add fragrance and flavour to a multitude of dishes? Large shiny green leaves that taste great fresh - wonderful for Pesto. Leaves can be frozen for future use if you have an over-production. Loves the sun and good drainage. Protect from frost. Annual.
Basil Sweet Genovese Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Container: 0.5l ? $6.99 Thai basil is sturdy and compact, has shiny green, slightly serrated, narrow leaves with a sweet, anise-like scent and hints of licorice, along with a slight spiciness lacking in sweet basil. Thai basil has a purple stem, and like other plants in the mint family, the stem is square. Perennial Basil Thai Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Container: 0.5l ? $6.99 aka Lemon bee balm The flowers are very pretty in white or pink with purple dots, growing in typical Bergamot fashion. Young leaves can be used in tea or for any gourmet dish, especially fish, where a strong lemon flavour would add interest. An attractive plant that will attract the attention of bees, as well as people, in any herb garden.
Bergamot Lemon Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Container: 0.5l ? $6.99 aka Green Crop Green Crop. Planting Lupin seeds in your garden is an economical and natural way to help control weeds and replace lost nutrients, especially nitrogen, in the soil. Plant in autumn, grow through winter and then mulch Lupin plants into the soil late winter/early spring.
Blue Lupin Seeds 1kg Current Stock Height: 1 Kg Container: 1kg ? WAS $16.99 LESS 50% A useful and attractive perennial with grey/green foliage and pretty sprays of mauve flowers that appear from spring right through to autumn. Useful as an edging for flower beds. Loves a sunny position and a good haircut every now and then. Hardy, evergreen easy to grow if you can keep your cats off it long enough!
Catnip Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Container: 0.5l ? $6.99 Stock of this item is very low.
horseradish is a common ingredient in Bloody Mary cocktails and in cocktail sauce, and is used as a sauce or sandwich spread. Horseradish cream is a mixture of horseradish and sour cream and is served alongside au jus for a prime rib dinner.
Habit: Upright
Yummy Asparagus packed full of vitamins and a very welcome early spring vegetable. This clonal hybrid has tolerance of phytophthora rot.
Freight on this item is up to 4 bundles for $8.00
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 60cm
Freight on this item is up to 4 bundles for $8.00
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 60cm
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 60cm
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): 45cm x 20cm
Habit: Spreading
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 60cm
Apply 30g per square metre of soil. Dig into the soil when Lupins reach approximately 50cm high and before they flower. Ideally this should be done about 4 to 6 weeks before planting your vegetable garden.
Habit: Upright
NOW $8.50
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): Spreading
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