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Legends of Italian Cuisine

The Italians were the first to adopt tomatoes, hundreds of years before the rest of Europe and they don't use the word 'heirloom' because they have never replaced their varieties with multinational hybrids. Their revolutionary cuisine has swept the world.

BASIL FINO VERDE

BASIL FINO VERDE

Neat compact growth makes this the perfect potted herb for the balcony. Leaves are small, tender and aromatic with a sweet basil taste and a hint of spice. Continual harvest for an extended period as it resists bolting ...

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BEAN ITALIAN ROMANO

BEAN ITALIAN ROMANO

Out of Seed Savers' collection of 2000 beans, these are the favourite of farm manager, David Cavagnaro. Quickly gaining popularity in Australia, this wide, flat 12cm bean is delicious as a green bean and also provides ...

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BEETROOT CHIOGGIA

BEETROOT CHIOGGIA

Concentrically eccentric, this was traditionally grown just outside of Venice where it has been part of the cusine since 1538. 60 gram roots at 8 week harvest.

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EGGPLANT LISTADA DI GANDIA

EGGPLANT LISTADA DI GANDIA

This fine Italian heirloom is early to fruit, productive and exquisitely beautiful. The 15-20cm fruit are almost seedless with fine textured flesh. Yields 3.5kg per plant.

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LETTUCE ITALIAN LOLLO MIX

LETTUCE ITALIAN LOLLO MIX

The ruffled leaves of these varieties make a spectacular salad of lime green, pinks and red.

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TOMATO COSTOLUTO GENOVESE

TOMATO COSTOLUTO GENOVESE

The oldest tomato derived from Pomo Doro Rosso Grosso - it is the Grosse Lisse tomato for Italian gardeners. A must-have for all cooks, the meaty ribbed texture is ideal for preserving and sauces, or just enjoy it sliced ...

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TOMATO SAN MARZANO

TOMATO SAN MARZANO

'The tomato' that launched a whole cuisine. Superior to all others for peeling and preserving for sauce and paste, pizza and pasta. Coreless and cylindrical, it is so productive you'll never need to ...

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ZUCCHINI TROMBONCINO

ZUCCHINI TROMBONCINO

The zucchini with outstanding flavour that doesn't get too big too soon. Train the quick growing vines up a trellis so it hangs straight. Fruit reaches 1m but it is best picked at 25cms long. Huge yields, fruits for ...

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CLUB COMBO POTATOES- Heirloom Collection

CLUB COMBO POTATOES- Heirloom Collection

Heirloom Collection-A Bumper crop of home grown spuds try our handpicked collection Includes one bag of each of the following for all your cooking needs: " Nicola - Great all rounder " KIPFLER - The best for salads " Sebago - Great all rounder " Dutch Cream - Amazing creamy mash potato " Royal Blue - Crunchy Chips " KING EDWARD - Great all rounder

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TOMATO GREEN AND BLACK

TOMATO GREEN AND BLACK

A taste test sensation this year, scoring second only to Tommy Toe by 1/10 of a point! This tomato combines taste and plate appeal for a late season sensation. Deep blue 7.5 cm fruit ripens slowly to yellow with blue shoulders. Tangy, citrusy green flesh enlivens late summer salads. These fruits contain high levels of anthocyanin, the anti oxida...

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2 YEAR MEMBERSHIP AND FREE POTATO PACK

2 YEAR MEMBERSHIP AND FREE POTATO PACK

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SPECIAL WEB OFFER- Join The Diggers Club today for two years and you'll receive a free packet of Nicola seed potatoes. This variety is a delicious all rounder and makes a yummy mash. Plant them after the chance of frost is over and enjoy your own home grown spuds. You'll also receive our 'Welcome to the Club' gift pack of 2 free packets of seeds...

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