**NEW FOR 2011** ITALIAN STRAWBERRIES. PRE-ORDER NOW**Italian Melons, Strawberry, Rhubarb and Italian fig and grape varieties, suitable for growing in the UK. We are so used to seeing Turkish brown figs and German grapes in the UK, but the varieties below have been chosen for ease of growth and flavour, but are also classic Italian varieties. The figs and grapes are at least a year old with 8 months growing in the 2 litre pots and they come from Raggi Vivai nurseries in Emilia Romagna. Figs are very rustic and need no interventions, except removing dead or diseased branches - thats it. UK only.
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| BLACK FIG BROGIOTTO |
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Mainland UK ONLY (Except Scottish Highlands). A variety found in the North and also in Tuscany which is particularly suited to colder areas. Low productivity of extremely good quality figs which are purple/black in colour, mid to small and |
£19.99
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| CANTELOUPE MELON |
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Cantaloupe melon from Charentais in France. Sweet yellowy-orange flesh. It was originally grown in the Papal gardens of Cantalupo near Rome during the Renaissance period. @150. Sow Feb-end Jun. |
£1.95
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| CAPPERO SPINOSO |
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MAINLAND UK ONLY. Caper plants. Indoor in the UK producing beautiful white flowers which will produce the caper fruits you then pickle in vinegar or preserve in salt. The plants are about 60cms tall with capers on them. £19.99 |
£19.99
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| CONCORDE GRAPE / UVA FRAGOLA (UK only) |
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Mainland UK ONLY. (red variety pictured) Introduced from the US in the 19th century, this grape tastes of strawberry and is used to make the Italian aperetivo 'Fragolino' which is a sparkling wine. Online Only. Limited stocks. |
£19.99
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| FIG GIALLORO PLANT |
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Mainland UK ONLY. Vigorous plant and of medium production, producing only late 'Fioroni' figs (the first production) mid Jul-mid Aug. Large, resistant fruits with thick yellow/gold skin and consistant yellow/ |
£19.99
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| FIG PANINO PLANT |
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Mainland UK only (except Scottish Hghlands). Vigorous tree, very rustic and of medium production, producing 'Fioroni' figs (the first production) around the June, with the real figs arriving mid Aug and all S |
£19.99
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| GIUGGIOLO NOSTRANO (Chinese Date/Jujube) |
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MAINLAND UK ONLY. Enjoyed since Roman times this tree produces fruits like large olives similar to dates which can be eaten fresh, made into jams and syrups, candied fruit and alcoholic drinks. |
£19.99
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| KAKI TREE PERSIMMON (DIOSPYROS KAKI) |
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MAINLAND UK ONLY. New stocks arriving end of March. An ancient species living about 50 years and very 'hard' - designated tree of peace as after the Nagasaki bomb, only some Kaki trees survived and the fruits are harvested wit |
£24.99
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| MELON ANANAS |
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'Pineapple melon'. Vigorous and productive plant with fruits of good dimensions. Netted fruit with yellow, perfumed, sweet flesh. @22 seeds. |
£1.95
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| MELON RAMPICANTE ZUCCHERINO |
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Literally translated 'Climbing Sugar'. Thick yellowy/green skin with a deep orange sweet flesh. Ideal served with Parma Ham. @25 seeds. Sow from Feb-Jun. |
£1.95
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| MELON RETATO |
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Gardeners melon with 'netted' skin and sweet orange flesh. @150. Sow Mar-mid Jun. |
£1.95
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| MELON TENDRAL VALENCIA |
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A late oval melon from Valencia in Spain with soft, sweet white flesh and green ridged skin. @30 Seeds. |
£1.95
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| MELON ZATTA |
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Called 'Brutto ma Buono' in Italy, or Ugly but good. Scalloped, scaley skin, but sweet orange flesh from Padua. Described by Giaccomo Castelvetro in 1614 in his book The Fruits, herbs and vegetables of Italy. Sow from Feb - Jun. |
£1.95
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| NESTI DANTE SAPONE DI UVA |
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Grape and Blueberry. From Nesti Dante, Florence, est.1948. Each soap is still made using the old cauldron baking traditions of the 'saponeria'. A rich, indulgent bar which will leave your skin glowing. Dermatologically tested. Made with Love and care i |
£3.99
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| POMEGRANATE TREE 'DENTE DI CAVALLO' |
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MAINLAND UK ONLY. 'Horses Teeth'! Apart from being an ornamental tree, the edible fruits are in great demand at the moment. Self pollinating. Usually the tree will flower around June with the fruits |
£19.99
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| RHUBARB COMUNE |
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What could be better than some sweet stewed Rhubarb with fresh cream. An Italian variety. 2g. Sow mid Jul-end Sep. |
£1.95
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| STRAWBERRY PLANT MAYA (UK ONLY). Pre-order now for APRIL 2012 |
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Exclusive to Seeds of Italy, this large Italian strawberry was bred in Cesena, has an excellent flavour and will be sent out during April. Each pack contains 8 plants. Harvest in early summer. Productive and resistant to common diseases it seperates easil |
£8.00
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| TABLE GRAPE UVA ITALIA PLANT - Available during February |
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Mainland UK ONLY (except Scottish highlands). Uva da Tavolo 'Italia' - Table grape. White variety with seeds and the most widely and preferred variety in the world. Excellent characteristics - large bunches with a mediu |
£19.99
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| WATERMELON ASAHI MIYAKO |
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Very early with medium fruits. Striped green skin with thirst quenching red, sweet flesh. @10. Sow mid Mar-Jun. |
£2.25
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| WATERMELON CHARLESTON GRAY |
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An oval shaped fruit, juicy with sweet red flesh. 180 seeds. @180. Sow Mar-May and harvest Jul-Sep. |
£1.95
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| YELLOW WATERMELON JANOSIK |
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A very unusual and highley prized Polish variety which has pure yellow flesh inside, is very sweet and not only tastes great, but looks fabulous too. sow Feb-Apr protected. £1.99 |
£2.25
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