Gardening

Seed Pads

€3.20

x 1 seed pad for Heimgart sprouting bowl.

Radish microgreens have a hot, intense flavour and are rich in vitamins and minerals.

The crop yield of the radish seed pads amounts to an average of 40 grams per pad. That means one full sprouting bowl filled with 2 pads has an average yield of 80 grams.

Broccoli microgreens have a fresh, mild flavour and are rich in vitamins and minerals.

The crop yield of the broccoli seed pads amounts to an average of 30 grams per seed pad. That means one full sprouting bowl filled with 2 pads has an average yield of 60 grams.

Red cabbage microgreens have a lovely, aromatic flavour and are rich in vitamins and minerals.

The crop yield of the red cabbage seed pads amounts to an average of 25 grams per seed pad. That means one full sprouting bowl filled with 2 pads has an average yield of 50 grams.

Plant Pot - Dark Green 32x28cm

€79.00

Plant Pot - Pink

€29.00

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Alpine Strawberry Baron Von Solemacher

€3.50

The Baron von Solemacher alpine strawberry is an antique German variety that yields dainty clusters of deep red, sweet and juicy berries, which can be up to 25 mm in diameter.

Although we aren’t sure who the Baron was, we know that this variety was first offered by F.C. Heinemann, a German seed merchant, in 1935.

Alpine strawberries are hardy perennial plants that will flower and fruit from late spring until the first frosts.

It’s also an early-fruiting variety – the first strawberries may develop as quickly as 3 months after sowing.

They make a joyous addition to pastries but are also popular in their raw state.

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• LATIN NAME
  Fragaria vesca
  
  SEEDS
  250 seeds
  
  NAME
  Alpine Strawberry
  
  VARIETY
  Baron Von Solemacher
  
  SHORT DESCRIPTION
  An old, sweet German to tempt your taste buds.
  
  PLANT SIZE
  Height 15 cm
  Width 15 cm
  
  CONTAINER SIZE
  Height 20 cm
  Width 30 cm
  
  COMPANION PLANT
  Thyme, borage, lettuces, onions, spinach
• SOWING
  Indoor Apr-May
  Outdoor Apr-June
  
  TIMING
  Germination 15-30 days
  Harvesting 90-120 days
  
  SPACING
  When sowing 1-3 cm; Depth 0,2 cm
  When thinning 10-15 cm
  
  GROWING
  Sunligth Partial shade
  Soil Well-drained, moist and fertile soil
  Watering Regular, heavy watering
  Feeding Light feeder
  
  CARING
  Expert tip Tiny strawberry seeds require a bit of patience, but don’t give up on them. Sow them on the surface and don’t cover them. Be sure not to let the soil dry out – not even for a few hours. For best results, keep the soil temperature at around 20°.
  
  SUPPORTING
  Pollinators Borage and thyme attract bees and butterflies, helping with strawberry pollination. Pests Grow companion plants that attracts ladybirds to prevent aphids attacks.
• HARVESTING
  There’s nothing easier than picking alpine strawberry. Grasp the tiny strawberry between your thumb and your forefinger, pull gently, eat and repeat!
  
  EATING
  Medicinal properties The juice of alpine strawberries can be applied to the skin to eliminate wrinkles.
  How to eat Alpine strawberries can be cooked and used in jams, tarts and other sweet treats. But, in my opinion, the best way to experience their delicious flavour and scent is to grow them in your garden and eat them fresh, straight from plant to mouth.

Carrot Paris Market

€3.50

The Paris Market carrot, also known as Tonda di Parigi or Marché de Paris, is a round heirloom variety from the 19th century.

This ancient French root vegetable is actually perfect for contemporary needs: it does well where other carrots would struggle – for example in shallow, clay-rich or rocky soil. Even better, as the carrots grow just 5 cm in diameter, they’re a perfect choice for containers.

What these small carrots lack in size, they make up for in flavour – they are deliciously tender, bite-sized, and extra sweet, with very smooth skin. They are a fantastic market seller and are very popular with kids because of their ping-pong-ball shape. They’re also a favourite with gourmet chefs, and you’re bound to love the sweetness of this old Parisian, too!

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• LATIN NAME
  Daucus carota
  
  NAME
  Carrot
  
  VARIETY
  Paris Market
  
  QUANTITY
  500 seeds
  
  PLANT SIZE
  Height 20 cm
  Width 10 cm
  
  CONTAINER SIZE
  Height 20 cm
  Width 30 cm
  
  COMPANION PLANT
  Tomatoes, lettuces, parsley, onions, garlic chives, nasturtium.
• SOWING
  Indoor Feb-Apr
  Outdoor Apr-May, Sept-Oct
  
  TIMING
  Germination 7-20 days
  Harvesting 50-70 days
  
  SPACING
  When sowing 1-3 cm; Depth 0,5 cm
  When thinning 10-15 cm
  
  GROWING
  Sunligth Full sun to partial shade.
  Soil Well-drained, light and moist soil.
  Watering Regular, heavy watering
  Feeding Light feeder
  
  CARING
  Expert tip Carrot seeds are small, but it’s wise to plant them as thinly as possible. Once the seedlings have developed their first leaves, thin them out to minimise competition and enable the carrots to grow quickly to harvest size.
  
  SUPPORTING
  Pollinators
  When allowed to flower, carrots are a huge attraction for bees and butterflies.
  Pests
  Grow aromatic companion plants to repel carrot fly.
• HARVESTING
  Start pulling up your carrots as soon as they develop a 2–3 cm bright-orange root. Grasp the tops firmly and tug gently – most of the time, the carrots will come out fairly easily.
  
  EATING
  Medicinal properties The old saying suggests that carrots are good for your eyes – can anybody prove that there’s no truth in that?! How to eat There’s no better way to enjoy Paris Market carrots than the following: wash and cut in half, leaving the tops on. Add olive oil or butter, plus herbs, salt and pepper. Bake the carrots until they’re tender and well roasted. To make them even more indulgent, add some honey and allow them to caramelise in the oven.

Catnip Nepeta

€3.50

The name ‘Nepeta’ is derived from the Etrurian city of Neptic, where, historically, this catnip plant is thought to have grown extensively.

In France, where catnip is called herbe aux chats, it was used to make tea, prior to the arrival of Chinese teas. Nowadays, the most well-known use of catnip is as a attractant for cats. It’s the nepetalactone compound that our furry friends are drawn to – it has strong behavioural effects across the cat family.

It’s a little-known fact, however, that only two-thirds of cats are sensitive to catnip. The other third simply don’t enjoy those strange rubbing, rolling pawing, licking and chewing behaviours often seen in catnip-loving felines. What a pity for them!

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• HOW TO EAT

• LATIN NAME
  Nepeta cataria
  
  NAME
  Catnip
  
  QUANTITY
  300 seeds
  
  PLANT SIZE
  Height 50 cm
  Width 20 cm
  
  CONTAINER SIZE
  Height 30 cm
  Width 30 cm
  
  COMPANION PLANT
  Mints, lemon balm, onions, garlic chives, chamomile.
• SOWING
  Indoor Not required
  Outdoor Feb-Mar
  
  TIMING
  Germination 7-15 days
  Harvesting 40-60 days
  
  SPACING
  When sowing 1-3 cm; Depth 0,5 cm
  When thinning 3-5 cm
  
  GROWING
  Sunligth Full sun to partial shade.
  Soil Well-drained, light and poor soil.
  Watering Regular watering, not overdone.
  Feeding Addition of fertilizer is not necessary.
  
  CARING
  Expert tip If you set it, the cats will eat it: if you sow it, the cats won’t know it’.
  
  SUPPORTING
  Pollinators
  Attracts bees, butterflies.
  Pests
  Repels ants, aphids, beetles and cockroaches. Funnily enough, mice and rats also hate catnip!
• HARVESTING
  You can harvest catnip leaves at any time during the growing season. The oils that entrance cats so completely reach their peak, however, when the plant is in flower.
  
  EATING
  Medicinal properties Some believe that, when chewed, catnip root can make a person fierce and quarrelsome. It is also listed, however, as an effective sedative – particularly for children.
  How to eat Young catnip leaves are edible raw. They have an aromatic, mint-like flavour and can be eaten in cold dishes. The fresh, young shoots are good in spring salads or rubbed into meat.

Cocktail Herb Collection

€9.90

A Deluxe Collection of 3 seed packets to help you grow sophisticated herbs for your homemade cocktails.

Though the classic mojito is made with mint—best with Moroccan Spearmint—you can use other herbs as zinged-up alternatives for this cocktail. Enjoy a tart, herbaceous, refreshing Shiso Mojito, for example, or a lemony and relaxing Lemon Balm Mojito to relieve stress after a tough day!

Contains 3 seed packets of:
- Moroccan Spearmint
- Shiso Red and Green Mix
- Lemon Balm Quedlinburger Niederliegende

Lemon Habanero Hot Pepper

€3.50

Habanero Lemon, also known as Yellow Habanero, is a lantern-shaped chili that matures from green to lemon yellow. The pods grow to about 5 cm long and 2.5 cm wide, and have a distinctive fruity and citrusy taste (and, according to some, even an apricot-like aroma).

Let’s talk about spiciness: our yellow friend doesn’t exceed the capsaicin level of the average habanero, registering at about 100,000–300,000 on the Scoville scale. But that’s a lot! Named after the city of La Havana in Cuba, these peppers are most likely to have originated in the Amazon region, although they are very popular in the Caribbean.

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• HOW TO EAT

• LATIN NAME
  Capsicum chinense
  
  NAME
  Hot Pepper
  
  VARIETY
  Lemon Habanero
  
  QUANTITY
  10 seeds
  
  PLANT SIZE
  Height 70 cm
  Width 45 cm
  
  CONTAINER SIZE
  Height 30 cm
  Width 30 cm
  
  COMPANION PLANT
  Basils, okra, onions, calendula, mints, oregano, thyme.
• SOWING
  Indoor Feb-Mar
  Outdoor May-June
  
  TIMING
  Germination 15-30 days
  Harvesting 90-120 days
  
  SPACING
  When sowing 3-5 cm; Depth 0,5 cm
  When transplanting 25-35 cm
  
  GROWING
  Sunligth Full sun.
  Soil Well-drained, light and fertile soil.
  Watering Regular, allow to dry out.
  Feeding Heavy feeder.
  
  CARING
  Expert tip Habaneros like it hot: the soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C to ensure good germination.
  
  SUPPORTING
  Pollinators
  Although peppers are self-pollinating plants, pollinators will increase fruit set.
  Pests
  Grow companion plants that attract ladybirds to prevent aphid attacks.
• HARVESTING
  The more habanero peppers you pick, the more you will harvest! Pick the peppers often – as soon as they are ripe – to ensure a continued harvest.
  
  EATING
  Medicinal properties Contain a high concentration of vitamins and minerals. Can help relieve pain. How to eat Try them fresh from the plant, chopped and added to salads. Use them as a garnish for Caribbean recipes or add them to salsas, marinades and bottled condiments.

Quedlinburger Niederliegende Lemon Balm

€3.50

Quedlinburger Niederliegende is higher in essential-oil content than other lemon balms. The list of reasons to love and grow lemon balm is endless – it has culinary, cosmetic and medicinal values, and a beautiful lemon scent.

The tongue-twister of a name hails from the town of Quedlinburg, which sits just north of the Harz mountains in Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt region.

Meanwhile, ‘Niederliegende’ can be translated from German as ‘procumbent’, a botanical adjective meaning ‘growing along the ground without setting roots forth’. This easy-to-grow perennial belongs in every garden!

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• LATIN NAME
  Melissa officinalis
  
  NAME
  Lemon Balm
  
  VARIETY
  Quedlinburger Niederliegende
  
  QUANTITY
  140 seeds
  
  PLANT SIZE
  Height 30 cm
  Width 40 cm
  
  CONTAINER SIZE
  Height 25 cm
  Width 25 cm
  COMPANION PLANT
  Tomatoes, basils, chamomile, borage, mints, chives, parsley.
• SOWING
  Indoor Not required
  Outdoor Feb-July
  
  TIMING Germination 7-15 days
  Harvesting 40-60 days
  
  SPACING
  When sowing 2-3 cm
  When thinning 3-5 cm
  
  GROWING
  Sunligth Full sun to partial shade.
  Soil Well drained, light and moist soil.
  Watering Regular watering, not overdone.
  Feeding Addition of fertilizer is not necessary.
  
  CARING
  Expert tip To keep lemon balm vibrant, trim the plant to about 30 cm high after the plant has stopped blooming for the season.
  
  SUPPORTING
  Pollinators
  Attracts bees, butterflies and ladybirds.
  Pests
  Repels mosquitos and fleas.
• HARVESTING
  Lemon balm can be picked at any time, but some of the flavour is lost after flowering. Choose young, bright-green and tender leaves to appreciate the citrusy flavour at its peak!
  
  EATING
  Medicinal properties Place lemon balm sachets under your pillow for a refreshing, relaxing night’s sleep. Why not give it a go? The smell alone is sure to lift your spirits.
  How to eat Add lemon balm to fruit salads, herb butters and sorbets, or use it to add a citrus hint to refreshing fruit drinks and cocktails like the delicious Lemon Balm Honeysuckle. Its lemony flavour also makes it a perfect choice for sauces and marinades for fish.

Thyme De Provence

€3.50

Thyme De Provence, or ‘Summer Thyme’, is a popular perennial herb that is well known for its culinary, medicinal and ornamental uses. With its tiny, soft, grey-green leaves and small, pinkish flowers, Thyme de Provence is spicier than common thyme and is the preferred option in authentic French cuisine. In fact, it is the leading component in the famous Herbes de Provence dried-herb mix, as well as in the Bouquet garni – a bundle of string-tied herbs used to flavour soups and stews.

Thyme can be found beyond the library’s ‘cookery’ section, though; it has long been a key ingredient in folk medicine and is listed frequently in spell handbooks. Historically, it’s had a major role in vision-inducing love potions, fairy-producing unguents and, as the botanist Nicholas Culpeper recommended, nightmare remedies.

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• LATIN NAME
  Thymus vulgaris
  
  NAME
  Thyme
  
  VARIETY
  De Provence
  
  QUANTITY
  10 seeds
  
  PLANT SIZE
  Height 15 cm
  Width 20 cm
  
  CONTAINER SIZE
  Height 20 cm
  Width 20 cm
  
  COMPANION PLANT
  Tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, oregano, alpine strawberries.
• SOWING
  Indoor Feb-Mar
  Outdoor Apr-June
  
  TIMING
  Germination 15-30 days
  Harvesting 40-60 days
  
  SPACING
  When sowing 1-2 cm; Depth 0,5 cm
  When thinning 3-5 cm
  
  GROWING
  Sunligth Full sun.
  Soil Well-drained, light and poor soil.
  Watering Regular, allow to dry out.
  Feeding Addition of fertilizer is not necessary.
  
  CARING
  Expert tip Thyme requires very little care, apart from occasional watering. Light pruning will help to maintain its compact-yet-bushy shape. Thyme is a sun-loving plant, and the light draws out the pungent oils that make its flavour so strong.
  
  SUPPORTING
  Pollinators
  Attracts bees and butterflies.
  Pests
  Repels cabbage pests, whitefly and tomato hornworm.
• HARVESTING
  Pinch out small, fresh branches as you need them, or hang to dry in small bunches.
  
  EATING
  Medicinal properties In Hippocrates’ time, infusions of the herb were drunk at the end of banquets for digestive purposes.
  How to eat Thyme De Provence works well in all Mediterranean meat and vegetable recipes, as testified by its presence in the classic Arabic Za’atar spice blend. When combined with honey, thyme can be used across the spectrum of dishes, from salads to sweet treats (especially those containing complementary lemon or orange flavours).

San Marzano Nano Tomato

€3.50

San Marzano tomatoes are, without doubt, gods of the tomato world. And, like any other god, they have their own creation myth: the story goes that the first San Marzano seed came to Italy in 1770 as a gift from the Viceroyalty of Perù to the Kingdom of Naples.

They were first grown in San Marzano sul Sarno village and have since become known as ‘the most important industrial tomato of the twentieth century’. With its firm, thick flesh and sweet taste, this variety was found to be perfect for the manufacture and exportation of pelati (peeled, tinned whole tomatoes), which have become popular all over the world. Indeed, pizza and pasta would not be the same without these distinctive, pointy, bright-red fruits. And this dwarf, determinate edition is no less than a god in miniature!

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• HOW TO EAT

• LATIN NAME
  Solanum lycopersicum
  
  NAME
  Tomato
  
  VARIETY
  San Marzano nano
  
  QUANTITY
  200 seeds
  
  PLANT SIZE
  Height 90 cm
  Width 45 cm
  
  CONTAINER SIZE
  Height 30 cm
  Width 30 cm
  
  COMPANION PLANT
  Basils, nasturtium, okra, garlic chives, borage, mints
• SOWING
  Indoor Feb-Mar
  Outdoor Apr-May
  
  TIMING
  Germination 10-20 days
  Harvesting 60-80 days
  
  SPACING
  When sowing 1-2 cm; Depth 0,5 cm
  When transplanting 3-5 cm
  
  GROWING
  Sunligth Full sun.
  Soil Well-drained, light and fertile soil.
  Watering Regular watering, up to twice a day.
  Feeding Heavy feeder.
  
  CARING
  Expert tip It is well known that compact varieties can become messy as a plant grows. Support the plant with a single, stout stake and prune out all side stems by simply snapping off the suckers with your fingers.
  
  SUPPORTING
  Pollinators
  Although tomatoes are self-pollinating plants, pollinators will increase fruit set..
  Pests
  The strong smells of onions and garlic will deter pests from the area around a tomato plant.
• HARVESTING
  A tomato is at its flavour peak when it becomes deep red in colour and has a firm texture when the fruit is squeezed gently. Cut them off the plant with scissors and keep a short stub of stem attached to prevent rotting.
  
  EATING
  Medicinal properties Rich in nutrients and vitamins. Helps protect cells from aging.
  How to eat Create the perfect tomato sauce by sweating some onions and then adding chopped tomatoes, simmering on low for a long time to draw out the sweet taste. Add some torn basil leaves and leave to stand before use to allow the flavour to develop further.

Tomato Sauce Seed Collection

€9.90

A Deluxe Collection of 3 seed packets to help you make your own tomato sauce at home.

San Marzano tomatoes, Genovese Basil and a mild hot pepper such the Cayenne Long Slim: a set of must have ingredients to cook the perfect tomato sauce—like every Italian does!

Contains 3 seed packets of:
- Tomato San Marzano Nano
- Basil Italiano Classico (Genovese)
- Hot Pepper Cayenne Long Slim

Standard Open Pollinated Seed, No Hybrid, GMO Free

Snapdragon Brighton Rock

€3.50

Snapdragon Brighton Rock is an heirloom variety that comes with a lovely blend of pastel bi-coloured blooms. The common name snapdragon originates from the fact that the flower looks like a dragon's mouth having its throat squeezed. If that’s not bizarre enough, the flower seed pods turn into creepy skulls when they die. Perhaps it is because of this ambiguous appearance that in the Victorian language of flowers, it symbolised deception and presumption. Fun fact: Only large insects like bumblebees can pollinate snapdragons because the petals are too heavy for smaller insects to push apart.

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• LATIN NAME
  Antirrhinum majus
  SEEDS
  1500 seeds
  NAME
  Snapdragon
  VARIETY
  Brighton Rock
  SHORT DESCRIPTION
  An old-fashioned flower, a treasure for bumblebees
  PLANT SIZE
  Height 45 cm
  Width 45 cm
  CONTAINER SIZE
  Height 20 cm
  Width 20 cm
  COMPANION PLANT
  Tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, melons, flowers
• SOWING
  Indoor Not required
  Outdoor Apr-June
  TIMING
  Germination 15-20 days
  Harvesting 100 days
  SPACING
  When sowing 5 cm; Depth 0,5 cm
  When thinning 10 cm
  GROWING
  Sunligth Full sun
  Soil Any soil
  Watering Regular watering, not overdone
  Feeding Light feeder
  CARING
  Expert tip After they are done blooming, trim the plants back, and they quickly will begin blooming again. If spent blooms are regularly cut back, the plants will flower from early summer right through to mid-autumn.
  SUPPORTING
  Pollinators Attracts bumblebees
  Pests --
• HARVESTING
  The best time to cut snapdragons is in the morning. Put the flower stalks directly into water. That said, when the plant is in bloom, they help attract pollinators like bumblebees.
  EATING
  Medicinal properties Snapdragon leaves and flowers are said to be anti-inflammatory.
  How to eat While using flowers in foods is an old practice, some flowers used for garnish are suited for just that – garnish. Eating snapdragon flowers is a perfect example: Even though they won’t really add anything to your culinary palate, they are pretty and will add a nice shade of colour to your plate.

Common Anise

€3.50

Anise is native to the eastern Mediterranean and is one of the oldest known spice plants, used both for culinary and medicinal purposes, thanks to its sweet and very aromatic licorice-y flavour. Through the Romans, who served anise-spiced cakes after heavy meals to aid digestion, it was spread throughout Europe by Roman legions. Anise seeds, whole or ground up, are used in teas and for confectionery purposes, as well as in a wide variety of regional and ethnic liqueurs, e.g., Greek ouzo, Italian sambuca and French pastis, just to name a few. Of its many qualities, ‘it stirreth up bodily lust’, wards off the evil eye and keeps nightmares away if placed under one’s pillow.

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• HOW TO EAT

• LATIN NAME
  Pimpinella anisum
  SEEDS
  125 seeds
  NAME
  Anise
  VARIETY
  Common
  SHORT DESCRIPTION
  It’s the spice that wards off the evil eye.
  PLANT SIZE
  Height 60 cm
  Width 60 cm
  CONTAINER SIZE
  Height 30 cm
  Width 30 cm
  COMPANION PLANT
  Coriander, beans. Do not plant nearby carrots.
• SOWING
  Indoor Not required
  Outdoor Apr-June
  TIMING
  Germination 10-15 days
  Harvesting 120 days
  SPACING
  When sowing 3-5 cm; Depth 0,5 cm
  When thinning 20 cm
  GROWING
  Sunligth Full sun
  Soil Well-drained, light and fertile soil
  Watering Regular watering, allow to dry out
  Feeding Light feeder
  CARING
  Expert tip Anise plants are annuals, but their lives can be extended by bringing them indoors before the first frost of autumn.
  SUPPORTING
  Pollinators Attracts bees, butterflies and birds.
  Pests Attracts wasps that, in turn, eat aphids that host off nearby plants
• HARVESTING
  Harvest seeds from late summer to early autumn, when seeds have turned brown and fall easily from the head. Cut the flower stems and seed heads, and hang the stalks upside down in a warm, dry, shady place.
  EATING
  Medicinal properties Anise seeds, when chewed raw, are a miracle remedy for any digestive issues.
  How to eat Anise seeds are used in baking to add flavour to gourmet bread and to enhance the sweetness of pastries, cakes and cookies. Hard anise candies, rolled in powdered sugar, are an old-fashioned home recipe.

Common Wormwood

€3.50

Artemisia, named after the ancient Greek goddess Artemis, is a herbaceous perennial plant with silvery-green leaves, famously known as the main ingredient of absinthe. This legendary liqueur was first created in 1792 by French doctor Pierre Ordinaire as a handy remedy form of the plant, which long had been known to have powerful healing properties. Commercial absinthe production began thanks to his son-in-law, Henry-Louis Pernod. The rest is history, and by the end of the 19th century, the bohemian literary crowd, who gathered in European cafes and claimed liqueurs as their muse and inspiration, embraced absinthe.

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• LATIN NAME
  Artemisia absinthium
  SEEDS
  800 seeds
  NAME
  Wormwood/Absinthe
  VARIETY
  Common
  SHORT DESCRIPTION
  "What is it in absinthe that makes it a separate cult?"
  PLANT SIZE
  Height 90 cm
  Width 60 cm
  CONTAINER SIZE
  Height 30 cm
  Width 30 cm
  COMPANION PLANT
  Carrots, onions, leeks
• SOWING
  Indoor Not required
  Outdoor Apr-June
  TIMING
  Germination 7-21 days
  Harvesting 240 days
  SPACING
  When sowing 5 cm; Depth 0,5 cm
  When thinning 10 cm
  GROWING
  Sunligth Full sun to partial shade
  Soil Any well-drained soil
  Watering Regular watering, allow to dry out
  Feeding Addition of fertilizer is not necessary
  CARING
  Expert tip Wormwood is remarkable for its tolerance for poor growing conditions. Although it is not typically vulnerable to disease, keep in mind that overwatering can lead to root rot.
  SUPPORTING
  Pollinators Attracts bees and other pollinators
  Pests Tends to repel certain insect pests
  
• HARVESTING
  The best time to harvest is just as the flowers are blooming, when the phytochemicals are at their highest. Choose a dry, sunny day and harvest after all morning dew has dried from the plants. Collect into small bunches and hang to dry.
  EATING
  Medicinal properties Since ancient times, wormwood has been used as a medicinal herbal remedy for countless diseases.
  How to eat Although making absinthe at home may seem a bit tricky, you can find many kits on the market that will help you turn ordinary neutral grain spirits into a delicious absinthe infusion. The blend of herbs and spices contains many ingredients, but magic Artemisia is without a doubt the one ingredient you’ll want to grow on your own.

Eggplant Slim Jim

€3.50

Slim Jim is a terrific dwarf aubergine variety from Italy – an award-winning all-rounder in the patio vegetable category. Its dark-purple foliage and clusters of long, slim, purple fruits make it a perfect choice for ornamental and decorative gardens. Even though the variety’s origins are not clear, most accounts agree that it is southern-Italian in origin and was first introduced by Italian seed company Fratelli Ingegnoli. Aubergines originated in Asia, being recorded first in the 6th century Chinese agricultural treatise Qímín Yàoshù. The plant was introduced to the Mediterranean region by Arabs in the Middle Ages. Aubergines have a somewhat unusual reputation in Italy – historically, it was thought that the whole plant could cause insanity. The name melanzana is derived from mela insana, meaning ‘insane apple’!

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• HOW TO EAT

• LATIN NAME
  Solanum melongena
  NAME
  Eggplant
  VARIETY
  Slim Jim
  QUANTITY
  30 seeds
  PLANT SIZE
  Height 70 cm
  Width 45 cm
  CONTAINER SIZE
  Height 30 cm
  Width 30 cm
  COMPANION PLANT
  Basil, peppers, okra, mints, thyme, catnip.
• SOWING
  Indoor Mar-Apr
  Outdoor May-June
  TIMING
  Germination 10-30 days
  Harvesting 90-12 0 days
  SPACING
  When sowing 3-5 cm; Depth 0,5 cm
  When transplanting 30-40 cm
  GROWING
  Sunligth Full sun.
  Soil Well-drained, moist and fertile soil.
  Watering Regular watering, even twice a day.
  Feeding Heavy feeder.
  CARING
  Expert tip Eggplants are a bit slower to germinate than many other plants. They require a temperature between 25° and 30°C. When the young plant reaches 15 cm in height, cut the top off to encourage branch production and increase future fruit set.
  SUPPORTING
  Pollinators
  Although eggplants are self-pollinating plants, pollinators will increase fruit set.
  Pests
  To prevent a whitefly attack, grow aubergines with a sacrificial trap crop such as bell pepper to divert pests away from the plant.
• HARVESTING
  Harvest Slim Jim aubergines when they are about 10cm long. Don’t leave mature fruits left on the plant as this will decrease further fruit production.
  EATING
  Medicinal properties Despite its historical reputation for causing insanity, aubergines are rich in nutrients and can be eaten freely! How to eat Even though fried aubergine is famous throughout the world as a key ingredient in parmigiana, the thin and firm Slim Jim variety lends itself to many culinary uses – try it pickled with garlic and oregano, roast it gently to make a delicious dip, or grill it and dress with olive oil and parsley.

Marigold Starfire Mix

€3.50

Starfire Mix marigolds, along with their relatives of the Tagetes genus, are annual plants native to Mexico and Central America, popular for their delicate, tiny, single, golden-to-orange flowers, lacy foliage and dwarf habit. There are many reasons why marigolds are used widely as an old-fashioned bedding plant: They are hardy and easy to grow – a leading companion plant that repels pests, and their flowers and leaves have a superb citrusy flavour. Beyond being a common decorative plant, one of the most striking uses for the plant is in ‘Day of the Dead’ celebrations in Mexico, where they are called Flores de Muerto.

• INFO
• HOW TO GROW
• HOW TO EAT

• LATIN NAME
  Tagetes tenuifolia
  SEEDS
  300 seeds
  NAME
  Marigold
  VARIETY
  Starfire Mix
  SHORT DESCRIPTION
  A brilliant, old-fashioned flower that enhances joy and life
  PLANT SIZE
  Height 30 cm
  Width 30 cm
  CONTAINER SIZE
  Height 20 cm
  Width 20 cm
  COMPANION PLANT
  Tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, cucumbers, melons.
• SOWING
  Indoor Not required
  Outdoor Apr-June
  TIMING
  Germination 5-15 days
  Harvesting 70 days
  SPACING
  When sowing 5 cm; Depth 0,5 cm
  When thinning 10 cm
  GROWING
  Sunligth Full sun to partial shade
  Soil Well-drained, light and moist soil
  Watering Regular, abundant watering
  Feeding Light feeder
  CARING
  Expert tip Pinch the tops of the plants to encourage bushier plants and deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering. Water well in dry heat, but allow the soil to dry between waterings.
  SUPPORTING
  Pollinators Attracts bees and butterflies
  Pests Repels whiteflies, nematodes and mosquitoes
• HARVESTING
  Harvest marigold flowers as they open in late morning for garlands, cut flowers and edible uses. Marigolds are easy to dry and store for later use. Spread the flowers on a screen to dry in a well-ventilated, shady location and store in glass jars.
  EATING
  Medicinal properties They are used as a remedy for snakebites and bruises in Central and South America. How to eat Marigolds are eaten as petals or leaves, raw or blanched, fresh or dry, sweet or savoury, in salads, cakes and teas. They also add a rich colour to stews, sauces and soups, including classic marigold cheese soup in the U.S.
  

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