Vegetable Seed Collection- Spring and Summer

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  1 x Capsicum- Yolo Wonder (Capsicum annuum)

  Medium plant growing to 60cm. Has dense foliage that protects fruit from sunburn. Sweet and crisp green bell type fruits that mature to red. Good disease resistance. Capsicum is also known as "Sweet pepper".

  Life Cycle: Frost tender Perennial (grown as an annual in cool climates)
  Plant Height: 60cm
  Position: Full sun, well drained soil

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  1 x Turnip- White Egg (Brassica rapa)

  Smooth white skinned turnip with perfectly sweet white flesh. Great early cropping variety. Can be eaten raw or cooked. Good in salads, stews, soups and for pickling. Pick early to avoid roots becoming tough. Also known as "Turnip Snowball".

  Life Cycle: Hardy Biennial (usually grown as an annual)
  Plant Height:
  Position: Part or full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Zucchini- Grey (Cucurbita pepo)

  Plants produce oblong green and grey speckled fruit with firm but tender flesh. Exceptional flavour perfect for frying, steaming or grilling.  Good variety for warmer climates.  High yielding.  Popular for market growers.  Best picked at around 15cm.

  Life Cycle: Frost tender Annual
  Plant Height:
  Position: Part or full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Endive- Green Curled Ruffec (Cichorium endivia)

  Well know variety. Curled crispy dark green leaves. Resistant to cold very wet conditions. Commonly used raw as a salad green but can be eaten cooked in stir-fries, soups or stews. 

  Life Cycle: Hardy Annual
  Plant Height: 20cm
  Position: Full sun, moist soil

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  1 x Cabbage, Chinese- Tokyo Bekana (Brassica rapa pekinensis)

  Fast growing non-heading variety with bright green ruffled leaves. Crunchy juicy texture and a sweet mild flavour similar to lettuce. Great alternative to lettuce. Good for baby-leaf production. Can be eaten raw or cooked. 

  Life Cycle: Hardy Biennial (usually grown as an annual)
  Plant Height:
  Position: Part or full sun, well drained soil

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  1 x Radish- Pink Celebration (Raphanus sativus)

  Very attractive small round pink skinned radishes that grow to around 3cm in diameter. White interior with crunchy texture and mild flavour. Perfects for salads and garnishes. Stores well. Fast growing.

  Life Cycle: Hardy Annual
  Plant Height:
  Position: Full sun, well drained soil

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  1 x Pumpkin- Small Sugar (Cucurbita pepo)

  Heirloom variety from late 1800's. Small uniform round pumpkins with orange skin, orange flesh, sugary sweet flavour and smooth texture. Fruit grows to around 18cm or 2kg. Flesh is said to be one of the best varieties for making pies, it is also good for baking, soups and casseroles. Stores well.

  Life Cycle: Frost tender Annual
  Plant Height:
  Position: Full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Eggplant- Florida Market (Solanum melongena)

  Very popular home garden and market garden variety. Very productive variety. Tall plants that grow to around 100cm producing large oblong fruit to 25cm that is purple to black in colour. Commonly used in stews, sauces, baked, fried, stuffed and grilled. Eggplant is also known as "Aubergine".

  Life Cycle: Frost tender Perennial (grown as an annual in cool climates)
  Plant Height:
  Position: Full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Okra- Burgundy (Abelmoschus esculentus)

  Annual growing to 100cm; very ornamental plant with red stems and green leaves producing attractive red pods; best harvested when around 7-10cm long, hold their colour after cooking. Quick growing variety. Pods can be used fresh or dried, most commonly used in soups and stews. Also known as "Gumbo".

  Life Cycle: Frost tender Perennial (grown as an annual in cool climates)
  Plant Height: 100cm
  Position: Full sun, moist soil

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  1 x Chilli- Hungarian Yellow Wax (Capsicum annuum)

  Long yellow tapered fruits with waxy finish that mature red, growing to 20cm. Medium heat. Heavy producing. Good for salads, stuffing and pickling.

  Life Cycle: Frost tender Perennial (grown as an annual in cool climates)
  Plant Height:
  Position: Full sun, well drained soil

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  1 x Lettuce- Salad Bowl Green (Lactuca sativa)

  Looseleaf variety. Delicate and tender green wavy leaves. Good for salads. Slow bolting. Does not get bitter in hot weather.

  Life Cycle: Hardy Annual
  Plant Height:
  Position: Part or full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Carrot- Chantenay Red Cored (Daucus carota)

  Short and wide, red/orange tapered roots growing to 12cm by 6.5cm. Ideal for heavy soils. Small cores. Stores well. Sweet and tender. Fast growing.

  Life Cycle: Half hardy Biennial (usually grown as an annual)
  Plant Height:
  Position: Full sun, well drained soil

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  1 x Cucumber- Green Gem (Cucumis sativus)

  Summer salad vegetable. Long green fruit up to 25cm. Excellent flavour. Crisp juicy texture. Good for slicing. High yielding. Resistant to mildew.

  Life Cycle: Frost tender Annual
  Plant Height:
  Position: Full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Rhubarb- Victoria (Rheum rhabarbarum)

  Perennial vegetable growing to 100cm. Long stalks; mostly green in colour with tinges of crimson. Excellent flavour; most commonly used in desserts. Good stewed and in pies and sauces. Very hardy, low maintenance variety. DO NOT EAT LEAVES, Rhubarb leaves are poisonous.

  Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial
  Plant Height: 100cm
  Position: Part or full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Silverbeet- Rainbow Chard (Beta vulgaris)

  Biennial normally grown as an annual, growing to 60cm. Stems in a mix of colours including golden yellow, light pink, white and crimson red. Very attractive. Silver beet is also known as "Swiss Chard" and is often confused with "Spinach".

  Life Cycle: Hardy Biennial
  Plant Height:
  Position: Full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Summer Squash- Green Tint (Cucurbita pepo)

  Medium sized bush. Pale green, scalloped, button type fruit with excellent flavour and fine texture. Long producing. Stores better than other varieties.

  Life Cycle: Frost tender Annual
  Plant Height:
  Position: Full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Watermelon- Sugarbaby (Citrullus vulgaris)

  Summer vine fruit. Round fruit with tough green skin and bright red flesh, growing to 4kg. Very sweet flavour. Well suited to cooler climates. Excellent home variety. Drought resistant. Early producing.

  Life Cycle: Frost tender Annual
  Plant Height:
  Position: Full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Tomato- Tommy Toe (Solanum lycopersicum)

  Heirloom and one of the most popular varieties available. Climbing. Large cherry tomatoes growing up to 4cm. Exceptional flavour; very sweet. Long cropping. Good disease resistance.

  Life Cycle: Frost tender Annual
  Plant Height:
  Position: Full sun, moist well drained soil