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Perennial Brassica from the forest garden
Details
Having freed ourselves of the expectation of eating vegetables that resemble the unnatural size and uniformity of those found in the supermarket we have reduced our efforts and disappointments in the garden. Perennial brassica are one way that we produce more food with less work. Foraged fresh from the surrounding landscape, these baby broccoli heads (flowers) are tasty and tender.
Date
September 03, 2019
Cucumbers
Details
We are finally starting to get some cucumbers out of the tunnel house. Things have been growing like crazy in there, to the point where access is almost impossible.
However, having only one opening prevents airflow making the temperature too high and reducing bees, required for pollination. As a result, yields have been low.
Modifications are in order....
However, having only one opening prevents airflow making the temperature too high and reducing bees, required for pollination. As a result, yields have been low.
Modifications are in order....
Date
March 05, 2011
Zucchini Seeds
Colour
Pale green
Common name
courgette
Botanical name
Botanical name
Details
A vigorous vining plant producing large numbers of dumpy fruit. Harvest regularly while small for a constant supply.
Edible
Frost sensitive
Price
$3.90
20 seeds
Globe Artichoke
Botanical name
Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus
Details
The globe artichoke is a variety of a species of large thistle cultivated as a food. The edible matter is buds that form within the flower heads before the flowers come into bloom.
Edible
Perennial
Price
$3.90
20 seeds
Forest layer
herbaceous
Perennial multiplying leeks
Common name
Perennial leeks, Multiplier leeks, Perpetual leeks
Details
This is one of my favourite vegetables to grow as it is easy care, quick to multiply and can be used raw or cooked in many meals. If you want a perennial spring onion / leek then this is the one to grow and is productive for much of the year
Forming clumps over time, this onion / allium can be harvested and divided at any time, sitting ready and waiting in even poor, weedy soil. Rapidly bulk up your patch by dividing regularly and not eating too many at the beginning.
Forming clumps over time, this onion / allium can be harvested and divided at any time, sitting ready and waiting in even poor, weedy soil. Rapidly bulk up your patch by dividing regularly and not eating too many at the beginning.
Forest layer
herbaceous
Edible
Perennial
Soil type
Most
Painted Mountain Corn Seed
Propagation method
Sow direct
Common name
Maize
Botanical name
Zea mays
Details
A dry corn rather than a sweetcorn, featuring brightly coloured cobs bred for hardiness, earliness and high nutrition flour.
Height around 1.5m. Early maturing 90 days from sowing.
Edible
Frost sensitive
Seeds / nuts / tubers
Price
$3.90
20 seeds
Buy organic plant seeds - grow your own fruit, vegetables, berries and more
Browse our selection of organically grown vegetable, flower and tree seeds. Hand harvested in Autumn from healthy plants growing in the blockhill forest garden.
Our collection sometimes includes imported seeds from popular permaculture shrubs and trees that are difficult to source locally.
Our collection sometimes includes imported seeds from popular permaculture shrubs and trees that are difficult to source locally.
Assorted capsicum seed
Common name
Pepper
Botanical name
Capsicum
Details
A random selection of sweet to mild peppers. We find these plants will last for several seasons in the glasshouse but die off in winter outside in North Canterbury.
Edible
Frost sensitive
Propagate
November
September
October
Price
$3.90
20 seeds
Perennial multiplying leek plants
Common name
Perennial leeks, Multiplier leeks, Perpetual leeks
Botanical name
Allium ampeloprasum
Details
Easy to grow leek or spring onion substitute that will, once well established and managed, supply a constant supply of fresh leeks. Plants develop new baby leeks around the base. Just pull out the largest, central leek to eat and leave the rest to develop or replant space out the young ones if required.
Edible
Perennial
Price
$9.90
20 baby leeks
Welsh bunching onion plants
Common name
Long green onion, Japanese bunching onion
Botanical name
Allium fistulosum
Details
Hardy, reliable, and endlessly useful in the garden and kitchen, these clumping onions thrive in a wide range of conditions, producing tender, mild-flavoured stems and hollow green tops that can be harvested year-round. Perfect for stir-fries, salads, soups, or as a substitute for regular onions.
- Perennial and self-multiplying
- Cold-hardy and drought-tolerant once established
- Great companion plant and pollinator-friendly
- Supplied as healthy, rooted plants ready for transplanting
Edible
Perennial
Price
$9.90
10 baby onions