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![]() A bag to store your garlic in - 300 mm (L) x 190 mm (W), zippered side, drawstring top, made from machine washable cotton TF166 Also available as part of a Garlic Lovers Kit |
![]() Not to Norfolk Island, SA, TAS or WA This Garlic Lovers Kit gives you everything you need to grow, store and cook with your garlic. Includes:
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![]() Allium ampeloprasum Ampeloprasum Group Not to Norfolk Island, SA, TAS or WA Syn. Russian Garlic, Levant Garlic Elephant garlic has a mild, sweet flavour that is somewhere between garlic and onion. Cloves are large, easy to peel and can be eaten raw, sliced into salads. Good garlic for warmer, subtropical areas as it is hardier to hot conditions. It can grow from the tropics to temperate regions. Each kilo pack contains approximately 42 - 46 cloves (planting pieces). Each small pack contains 5 cloves (planting pieces). More info on growing elephant garlic... GG107 GG112 |
![]() Allium sativum Artichoke Group Not to Norfolk Island, SA, TAS or WA Best choice for warm climates Garlic 'Glenlarge' is a soft-neck type with a purple skin, selected by Gatton Research Station as being suitable for Australian conditions, from the Atherton Tableland to SA. It is a top-setting, early, day-length neutral garlic, which makes it far more suitable for warmer areas, than many other garlic cultivars. Each bulb weighs approximately 45 g; there is an average of 10 planting pieces (large cloves) per bulb; with an average of 22 bulbs per kg. More info on growing garlic... GG105 GG106 |
![]() Allium sativum Artichoke Group Not to Norfolk Island, SA, TAS or WA Garlic 'Italian Late' is huge this year, absolutely beautiful organic Australian garlic! It is a slightly later form of Italian White. It is a soft-neck type with creamy white skin, medium to large bulb. It has a great flavour and is a medium pungent cooking type. Suitable as far north as Coffs Harbour, on the mid north coast of NSW; cooler, inland areas only further north. It will keep for 6 - 9 months after harvest and is a good braiding type. Each bulb weighs approximately 100 g; there is an average of 18 planting pieces (large cloves) per bulb; with an average of 10 bulbs per kg. More info on growing garlic... GG144 GG145 |
![]() Allium sativum Artichoke Group Not to Norfolk Island, SA, TAS or WA Good choice for warm climates Garlic 'Italian Pink' is a soft-neck type with a pink-purple skin and medium bulb developed by the Gleeson family of WA. It is an Artichoke type adapted to wide variety of climates. A day-length neutral garlic that does not like very cold, wet winters. It is one of the main types grown commercially in WA, northern NSW and QLD. The flavour is very good, rich, sweet and spicy, with moderate hotness. The flavour improves if the bulbs are kept for a few weeks after curing and before use. Each bulb weighs approximately 45 - 75 g; there is an average of 12 - 15 planting pieces (large cloves) per bulb; with an average of 13 - 20 bulbs per kg. More info on growing garlic... GG160 GG161 |
![]() Allium sativum Artichoke Group Not to Norfolk Island, SA, TAS or WA Garlic 'Italian White' is a soft-neck type with creamy white skin, medium to large bulb. Artichoke types are adapted to wide variety of climates. Grown commercially on the mid north coast of NSW; worth trying further north, particularly in cooler, inland areas. This garlic has firm juicy cloves with a great flavour and is good for eating or planting. Each bulb weighs approximately 35 g; there is an average of 14 planting pieces (large cloves) per bulb; with an average of 29 bulbs per kg. More info on growing garlic... GG108 GG124 |
![]() Allium sativum Silverskin Group Not to Norfolk Island, SA, TAS or WA Garlic 'Printanor' is French in origin and is a medium sized bulb with a teardrop-shape and white skin. It has a strong flavour and is very pungent. The cloves are large with a pink to tan colour. Suitable for warm climates with mild winters as far north as Coffs Harbour, on the mid north coast of NSW. It is very long keeping, up to a year after harvest and is a good braiding type. Each bulb weighs approximately 32 g; there is an average of 7 - 10 planting pieces per bulb; with an average of 31 bulbs per kg. More info on growing garlic... GG146 GG147 |
![]() Penny Woodward 2014 (AUS) Garlic, another great book from popular gardening writer Penny Woodward, offers cultivation guidelines for growing garlic all around Australia. Beautifully illustrated with a multitude of colour plates, including ones of 50 Australian Cultivars, it offers information on the harvesting, curing, storing and preserving of garlic. Learn how to make Garlic plaits and the culinary and medicinal uses of this great plant! Included are profiles of numerous Australian growers and advice on a range of topics including pest management and marketing. Coverage is given to Elephant Garlic, garlic chives, garlic mustard and society garlic. 217pp BG141 |
![]() Allium sativum Turban Group Not to Norfolk Island, SA, TAS or WA Garlic 'Monaro Purple' is a hardneck variety which usually produces a flower stem in early summer which is suitable for harvesting as 'green garlic'. Removing it won't affect the bulb development. It has a warm to hot, spicy, rich flavour. Monaro Purple is mainly suitable for cooler areas but gardeners have been successful with it in southern areas of QLD. Each bulb weighs approximately 41 g; there is an average of 10 planting pieces (large cloves) per bulb; with an average of 24 bulbs per kg. More info on growing garlic... GG120 GG154 |
![]() Allium sativum Creole Group Not to Norfolk Island, SA, TAS or WA Garlic Creole 'Rojo de Castro' syn. 'Red Rocambole' is a hardneck or top-setting garlic variety which usually produces a flower stem in early summer. Worth buying just for cooking, this organic garlic is a powerhouse of flavour, definitely one for the gourmet. The silvery white bulbs are smaller than some types but the cloves are a good size with a beautiful and distinctive crimson skin. This garlic has recently been relabelled as a Creole type which makes it suitable for a range of growing areas. Each bulb weighs approximately 53 g; there is an average of 10 - 11 planting pieces (large cloves) per bulb; with an average of 18 bulbs per kg. More info on growing garlic... GG101 GG126 |
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![]() Allium sativum Artichoke Group Not to Norfolk Island, SA, TAS or WA Garlic 'Southern Glen' was originally selected by a grower in South Australia, Roger Schmitke. Further selection work was done at Queensland's Gatton University. It is similar to both Glenlarge and Italian Pink. It has a purplish skin and large cloves. It is more suitable for northern areas than most other garlic types, as it tolerates a shorter day-length. It has a strong, sweet flavour with medium pungency. Each bulb weighs approximately 37 g; there is an average of 11 planting pieces per bulb; with an average of 27 bulbs per kg. More info on growing garlic... GG152 |
![]() Allium sativum Turban Group Not to Norfolk Island, SA, TAS or WA Garlic 'White Crookneck' is a hard-neck, weakly-bolting type with an attractive white skin and white to pale pink cloves. It has a medium to large, slightly flattened bulb. This garlic is very hot when raw but milder when cooked. It is suitable for Victoria, Northern NSW and highland areas further North. Each bulb weighs approximately 38 g; there is an average of 10 planting pieces (large cloves) per bulb; with an average of 26 bulbs per kg. More info on growing garlic... GG155 |
![]() Allium sativum This unique Australian grown and slow cooked garlic is a real taste sensation. It has a soft texture like roasted garlic and tastes sweet and caramelised, with a hint of fig and balsamic vinegar. It is the result of a very specific ageing process applied to the garlic, involving low heat and high humidity, taking anywhere between a month to 90 days. Black garlic has been known to be easier on the digestion than raw or cooked garlic and is believed to have medicinal properties. Originally from Korea and China, this garlic is usually eaten raw or used in Asian recipes. Prepared either way is a rare and delicious treat 2 bulbs, approximately 60 g total weight EB100 |
![]() Made from natural jute fibre, these great looking bags are strong with an over-lock stitched hem and, are 100% biodegradable. Use them for your tuber harvests - potatoes, yams and sweet potatoes - or any vegetables that requires a dry and dark storage place with some air circulation. They are 500 mm long x 450 mm wide, with a drawstring at the top and have an approximate capacity of 10 kg. TF162 |
![]() Cynara scolymus Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA 'Imperial Star' is an improved variety adapted to a wider climate range than other artichokes, it crops well in the first year. The large flower buds are deep green faintly tinged with purple with solid hearts, between 7.5 and 12.5 cm wide. Globe artichoke is an herbaceous perennial to 1.5 m high, suitable for temperate, Mediterranean climates. The edible flower buds are a delicacy, pick them before they start to open. The striking grey-green foliage and spectacular flowers add beauty to the garden. Globe artichoke has a restricted climatic range and prefers cool, moist summers and mild winters. Chilling is needed to produce buds. A deep, rich, well-drained, alkaline soil is required; artichokes will grow in a pH range of 6.5 - 7.5. Growing in humid, subtropical and tropical areas is very difficult, even if the plants grow well, insufficient chilling will make bud production unlikely or of very poor quality. If you live in a warmer area and artichokes are on your 'most desired' list then try the 'Imperial Star' variety as they begin cropping early. Enthusiasts in warmer areas dig the roots and put them in the fridge during the summer for planting in the autumn. Excellent drainage is required and raised beds will help. Provided in mini pots GG141 GG142Save $1.90 |
![]() ![]() Eugenia brasiliensis Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA This is really a 'must have' small, shrubby tree if you live from a warm temperate area to the tropics. It is very attractive with glossy leaves and starry white flowers and produces fruit similar to a cherry in size and appearance. It doesn't have the dark, rich flavour of a cherry but is still very enjoyable. It will tolerate down to minus temperatures and has the added advantage of being resistant to fruit fly. It makes a good screening plant or fruiting hedge, is useful in the poultry food forest as it gives the chooks good shelter from hot sun and any circling hawks. It doesn't like drought and requires consistent watering, it will also tolerate partial shade. Unfortunately birds are keen on the fruit too, so prune it regularly to keep it bushy so a bird net can be thrown over it. Provided as tubestock. GG165 GG166Save $3.90 |
![]() ![]() Amoracia rusticana Not to Norfolk Island, TAS or WA Deep rooted perennial; the roots are dug in winter and used as flavouring and to make sauce. Suited to temperate and subtropical areas. More info on growing horseradish Provided as 3 root cuttings. GH100 Provided in mini pots Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA GH102 GH104Save $1.90 |
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![]() Myrciaria cauliflora Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA An excellent ornamental shrubby tree with coppery pink new foliage suitable for a wide climate range from warm temperate to tropical areas. It tolerates light frost and is drought tolerant, although drought will impact fruiting. The fruit is similar to a large black grape and as the fruit is hidden on the internal branches there are usually few bird problems. It is also resistant to fruit fly. Jaboticabas may crop several times a year, depending on water availability and can be pruned hard to keep as a shrub. It is useful as a fruiting hedge and the fruit may be eaten fresh, made into a delicious jam, wine or liqueur. Provided as tubestock. GJ116 GJ117Save $3.90 |
![]() Hovenia dulcis Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA Japanese Raisin Tree syn. Chinese Raisin Tree is an ornamental shade tree well-suited to the home garden and school playgrounds. It grows well with little care and attention. A deciduous tree, it grows to a height of 6 - 9 m with a spread of 4 m. It is suited to temperate and subtropical climates and is very hardy to cold. It produces copious quantities of sweet, raisin-like, edible fruit. It is tolerant of wide range of soil types but prefers good drainage. Space trees 4 m apart in full sun. More info on growing Japanese Raisin Tree... Provided as tubestock. GJ107 GJ110Save $3.90 Available as seed... |
![]() ![]() Helianthus tuberosus Not to Norfolk Island, TAS or WA Syn. sunchoke, topinambour A very hardy, easy to grow tuber that can be cooked like potatoes, it does best in well-drained soils. it is especially good for diabetics as it contains no starch. An added bonus is the attractive yellow daisy flowers.Suitable for temperate, subtropical and tropical areas. More info on growing Jerusalem artichokes... Provided as 3 tubers per pack. GJ100min. 3 tubers (1 pack) GJ104min. 9 tubers (3 packs) GJ105min. 21 tubers (7 packs) |
![]() Citrus hystrix Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA Syn. Makrut Lime A type of citrus native to South-East Asia with a long history of uses including cooking, perfumery and medicine. The fruit and leaves have an intense and very pleasant citrus fragrance. The crushed leaves are traditionally used in curry paste but don't stop there - add it to pesto, dry the leaves to use in herb salt, candy the peel, make marmalade and use the rind to flavour desserts and ice cream. The hardy trees grow to 4 m tall, tolerate light frost and will grow as far south as southern Victoria, in a sheltered microclimate. Trees are self-pollinated and suit backyards and orchards. They can be pruned to 2 m high for use as a large container plant. Provided as tubestock GK117 GK118Save $1.90 |
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