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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.

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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.

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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!

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This variety of Chives is a vigorous grower with good disease resistance. Nice broad leaves that can be chopped up to add to summer salads etc. Will form a good clump in the vege patch or can be grown in a pot. Prefers the sun and good drainage. Perennial.

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Comfrey should be termed as a 'super-plant' it can be used as a medicinal herb, tea, vegetable, animal feed and green manure. Tall and wide spreading, it reaches a height of 60 to 90cm. With large, coarse leaves and flowers which are blue or creamy white grow in spikes and bloom all summer. It is easy to grow. Perennial.

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This hardy and very aromatic, evergreen perennial has upright growth habit, narrow, long silver leaves and yellow flower clusters. It grows up to 60cm (24") high and spreads to 60cm (24") wide.

The leaves of this great structured plant bear a distinct curry aroma, making it excellent for all kinds of cooking and seasoning.

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aka Globe Artichoke

Green Globe' is a thistle-like plant with arching silver leaves producing an edible globe vegetable just before flowering. Deserves a special place in the garden. Plant in rich fertile well drained soil and full sun.

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aka Fennel

A gourmet bulb Fennel with big white bulbs that are not too fibrous and have a delicious, mild, aniseed flavour. The bulb can be eaten raw or cooked and the foliage can be finely chopped and used as a garnish. Likes the sun and fertile, well drained soil. Perennial.

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aka Orange Sweet Potato

Another tuber (edible root). Kumara is a marvellously versatile vegetable. Like potatoes, it can be cooked in many ways and has the added advantage of being packed with antioxidants and a lower GI. It has a pleasant, sweet taste and when mashed is delightfully smooth. Great for kids. Perennial

Hybrid Kumara

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aka Purple Sweet Potato

Another tuber (edible root). Kumara is a marvellously versatile vegetable. Like potatoes, it can be cooked in many ways and has the added advantage of being packed with antioxidants with a lower GI. It has a pleasant, sweet taste and when mashed is delightfully smooth. Great for kids. Perennial

Plant maturity is approximately 120 days and depends on sunshine hours. Heirloom Kumara