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PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ALL aka Potato 1st Early. This potato is called 'Rocket' as it matures very early and quickly after planting - approximately 60 days. Oval tubers with white skin and white flesh. A great boiling and roasting potato. NB Does not keep particularly well as it's main quality is being ready so early.
Potato Rocket 1kg Expected Stock Height: tuber New stock expected Beginning of July, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Potato Main Crop. The reliable 'Rua' is probably NZ's most popular potato. Can be planted quite late in the season to ensure you have a supply of potatoes to store for winter consumption. Matures 100-120 days after planting. White skin and white flesh, large oval tubers. Good all rounder.
Potato Rua 1kg Expected Stock Height: tuber New stock expected Beginning of July, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Potato 1st Early. 'Swift' by name swift by nature. This fast maturing potato is ready to eat 60 days after planting and is usually one of the first potatoes planted in early spring. Round tubers with white skin and waxy creamy flesh. Good for boiling and salads. Usually has high yields.
Potato Swift 1kg Expected Stock Height: tubers New stock expected Beginning of July, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Potato Main Crop. Round tuber with very red skin and white flesh. Another good all purpose potato, great for boiling and roasting. Matures approximately 90 -100 days Potato Van Rosa 1kg Expected Stock Height: tuber New stock expected Beginning of July, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Maori Potato Maori Potatoes. Great medium sized boiling potato, lovely tasting. Have a light purple mottled skin and a firm smooth creamy flesh.
Mature in approximately 110 days. Tubers are oval or round. Vegetable.
Potato Waiporoporo 1.5kgkg Expected Stock Height: tubers New stock expected Beginning of July, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Maori Potato Maori Potatoes. Great for Hangi and in salads. Mature in approx 120 days. Slightly elongated tubers. The skin colour is pink,
mottled with yellow. The flesh is yellow and when boiled the tubers remain reasonably firm.
Potato Whataroa 1.5kg Expected Stock Height: tuber New stock expected Beginning of July, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Dwarf Pomegranate A showy dwarf shrub with orange flowers followed by bright orange fruit. Deciduous in colder areas. The Pomegranate is a beautiful and highly ornamental shrub and a producer of highly decorative and nutritious fruit. Showy orange-red flowers over a long period from late spring through summer. Punica granatum nana Container: 2.5l ? $39.99 This plant will soon be in stock and can be pre-purchased now. A newer variety that has compact growth with highly decorative dense blue-green leaves.Short, thick and juicy stems that are bright ruby redat the base fading to green at the top. Great for jams and crumbles. Plant in the sun in well drained soil. Winter dormant in cool areas. Rhubarb Heritage Ruby Red Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ? New stock expected Middle of September, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $18.99. Payment on order.
aka Rhubarb A vigorous Heritage Rhubarb with healthy, strong upright growth. The stems are broad with quite a bit of green shading on the red stalks. Good flavour and produces well. Plant in humus rich soil that does not completely dry out in summer and feed regularly with organic matter. Perennial. Rhubarb Victoria Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Who doesn't love Rhubarb? Though the edible stalks of this large perennial are a little tart and acid, cooked up with a little sugar and an apple they are delicious. Great for jams and crumbles. Plant in the sun in well drained soil. Winter dormant in cool areas. Remember - don't eat the leaves. Rhubarb Winter Wonder Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ? New stock expected Middle of September, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $18.99. Payment on order.
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 30cm
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 30cm
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Leaves: Semi-Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
Remember not to eat the leaves.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 40cm
Wairere Top Tip. Try cooking Rhubarb with 1 sliced apple - it balances out the acid flavour nicely.
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 0.3m x 0.3m
The growth of Rhubarb can be suppressed if climate is 30 degrees plus. Likes a chilling below 4 degrees
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 40cm
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