Italian Melons, Strawberry, Rhubarb and new for 2006, 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. |
£1.85
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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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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. |
£22.50
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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. The tree can g |
£19.99
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| KAKI TREE PERSIMMON (DIOSPYROS KAKI) MAINLAND UK ONLY |
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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 with cold and eaten when soft un |
£19.99
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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. |
£1.85
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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. |
£1.85
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| MELON RETATO |
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Gardeners melon with 'netted' skin and sweet orange flesh. @150. Sow Mar-mid Jun. |
£1.85
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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. |
£1.85
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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. |
£1.85
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| NESTI DANTE SAPONE DI UVA (SAVE 20P) |
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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 |
£3.50
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| NOCCIOLO DELLE LANGHE PIEMONTESE IGP-Piemonte hazelnuts. Last 2. |
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MAINLAND UK ONLY. These are certainly the most highly prized of all the hazelnuts in Italy and are among the best in the world. Large, crunchy and fragrant, they are used to make the best torrone and other dishes in Italy. Piemonte hazelnuts have an 'IGP' |
£19.99
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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. 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. |
£1.85
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| STRAWBERRY QUATTRO STAGIONI |
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Strawberry called 4 Seasons which produces two crops per year of small alpine strawberries. @400. Sow Jul-Aug. |
£2.25
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| UVA ITALIA PLANT |
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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. |
£1.85
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| WINE GRAPE MOSCATO |
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MAINLAND UK ONLY. Sweet desert wine grape famous throughout the world from the alpine region of Piemonte especially Asti. Plant in full sun and cut back after harvest. |
£19.99
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| WINE GRAPE NEBBIOLO |
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Mainland UK Only. Red wine grape variety from Piemonte used to make deep ruby red wines with real body and blackcurrent colour. Plant in full sun. Mainland UK only. |
£19.99
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| WINE GRAPE SANGIOVESE |
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Mainland UK ONLY (except Scottish Highlands). This famous wine grape produces a full bodied, well balanced, ruby red wine with an intense, fruity nose, which is famous throughout Italy and the world. It is a |
£19.99
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| WINE GRAPE TREBBIANO |
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Mainland UK ONLY (except Scottish Highlands). Typical grape of the Romagna region of Italy which has ancient origins and was known to the Romans as Trebulanum. Cultivated all over Italy because of its excelle |
£19.99
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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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