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Parsnip
Pastinaca sativa Parsnips have been cultivated in Europe for over 500 years. It is a nutritious root vegetable with a sweet nut-like flavour. Use parsnips like carrots, in soups and stews, or steamed or baked. The roots become sweeter after exposure to frost. Parsnips will yield heavily in well prepared soil. In cool areas sow in spring and early summer for an autumn, early winter harvest. In warm areas sow early autumn. Germination can be slow in very cold soils, preferred germination temperature is 10 - 20°C. Seed has only a short viability so should not be stored for long. |
Parsnip 'Hollow Crown'
UT'Hollow Crown' has a long tapered root to 30 cm, with a shoulder 5 - 8 cm wide. It is a nutritious root vegetable with a sweet nut-like flavour. Use in soups and stews, steamed or baked. The roots become sweeter after exposure to frost. Days to harvest: 105. SP255 (approx. 100 seeds per pkt.) SP256 SP196 |
Asparagus Pea
UTLotus tetragonolobus Syn. Tetragonolobus purpureus Syn. Winged Pea. Heirloom vegetable from the 16th century; attractive with pretty red flowers and edible fluted pods. This is a gourmet delight, having a flavour described as a cross between the freshest of garden peas and tender, early asparagus. Steam the young pods lightly. The roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute. Days to harvest: 56 - 77; pick very young pods, less than 2.5 - 5 cm long, older pods turn fibrous. SA130 (approx. 20 seeds per pkt.) SA138 |
Butterfly Pea
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UTClitoria ternatea syn. Pigeonwings, Cordofan pea, Darwin pea A perennial climbing vine native to tropical Asia, with striking vivid blue flowers that besides being ornamental, are used to make a natural food colouring. It is in use throughout Asia to colour drinks, desserts and cakes. It can also be used as a natural dye for clothes. As a legume it is also grown for soil improvement. The pods are 5 cm long, flat pods are edible when tender. It is hardy and good at coping with wet, humid conditions. It climbs vigorously to and requires a trellis. Wait for warm, humid weather before sowing; it needs a soil temperature of at least 25°C to germinate well. It tolerates a wide soil range but prefers fertile, well-drained soil. SB448 (approx. 10 seeds per pkt.) SB467 |
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Pea
No TAS Pisum sativum Sow peas spring in cold areas, late summer to autumn in warm areas. Peas do best between 13°-18°C, a frost will damage the flowers. To reduce fungal problems, try to avoid planting before periods of high humidity and avoid getting water on the leaves. Grow in full sun in a sheltered position. Direct sow 3-5 cm deep, space 7.5 cm apart. Lightly mulch seed rows to prevent crusting. Water well once after sowing and then do not water again until seedlings appear. Peas dislike acidity, so lime if necessary. Prepare soil with compost before sowing; practice crop rotation to avoid disease build-up. |
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Snowpea / Mangetout Types The whole flat, crispy pod is eaten in salads and stirfries. |
Snowpea 'Beauregarde'
UTNo TAS 'Beauregarde' is a climbing, pretty, pink and purple flowered snow pea with deep-purple wavy pods to 7 cm long. Bred to bring more flavour (and more purple) to purple peas, these high-anthocyanin snow peas hold their vibrant colour when cooked. Allow the small green peas to develop for the best flavour. Days to harvest: 60 - 80. SP107 (approx. 25 seeds per pkt.) |
Snowpea 'Melting Mammoth'
UTNo TAS Vigorous climber to 2m, heavy cropper, delicious flavour, white flower. Days to harvest: 65 - 72. SP157 (approx. 60 seeds per pkt.) SP158 SP159 |
Snowpea 'Yakumo'
UTNo TAS 'Yakumo' is a climbing, purple flowered snow pea with large flat, light green pods, 13 cm long, that do not cup. Days to harvest: 90. SP138 (approx. 60 seeds per pkt.) SP139 SP187 |
Snowpea 'Oregon Sugar'
UTNo TAS Snowpea bush type to 70cm, that is disease resistant and heavy cropping. Pods are 11 cm long, crisp, tender, full of flavour and great in stirfries. Days to harvest: 60 - 70. SP160 (approx. 60 seeds per pkt.) SP161 SP162 |
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Sugarsnap Types Useful vegetable with no waste as the pods are sweet and crunchy. |
Pea Sugarsnap 'Cascadia'
UTNo TAS A climbing pea to 110 cm, with thick, juicy, edible pale-green pods, 6 - 7 cm long; sweet and flavourful. It is very productive and resistant to powdery mildew. Days to harvest: 58 - 65. SP207 (approx. 60 seeds per pkt.) |
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Shelling / Podding Types The sweetest of all vegetables when picked young. |
Pea 'Golden Podded'
UTNo TAS Syn. 'Yellow Mangetout' 'Golden Podded' is an attractive heirloom pea with fragrant purple-pink flowers. The young lemon-yellow pods can be eaten like snowpeas and look great in stirfries or can be steamed. It is a vigorous climber 1.8 - 2 m high. The peas can also be podded fresh or dried and used in soup. Days to harvest: 60 - 70. SP290 (approx. 25 seeds per pkt.) |
Pea 'Greenfeast'
UTNo TAS Greenfeast syn. Lincoln is a heavy bearing bush shelling pea to 1m, hardy and disease resistant. It is good for home gardeners as it harvests over a longer period than Massey Gem. Days to harvest: 65 - 70. SP225 (approx. 60 seeds per pkt.) SP226 SP227 |
Pea 'Purple Podded'
UTNo TAS Syn. Capucijner 'Purple Podded' is an attractive heirloom pea with fragrant purple-pink flowers followed by purple pods filled with bright green, plump peas. It is a vigorous climber to 1.5 m high. The whole pod can be eaten when young, or used as a shelling pea, fresh or dried. Days to harvest: 55 - 65. SP327 (approx. 25 seeds per pkt.) |
Pea 'Telephone'
UTNo TAS 'Telephone' syn. Alderman is an heirloom shelling pea with large pods that grows as a climber to 1.8m, so requires a trellis. Days to harvest: 68 - 75. SP191 (approx. 60 seeds per pkt.) SP192 SP175 |
Pigeon Pea
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UTCajanus cajan Pigeon Pea is an excellent chicken forage for warmer areas, providing high protein seeds, edible leafy greens and shelter. It is a perennial, nitrogen-fixing, drought tolerant shrub to 2 - 3 m. It is also useful for on-site mulch production and is an excellent animal forage. It is an important food plant in India; the seeds are 25% protein and can be eaten fresh or as split dried peas. The dried seeds are used for dhal in India and contain 5 times more Vitamin A and C than green peas. The leaves and young shoots can be eaten cooked, they are fibrous and have a strong spicy odour. Sow spring and summer into warm soil; autumn in frost-free areas only. Suitable for (warm) temperate, subtropical and tropical areas. More information on pigeon pea... SP123 (approx. 60 seeds per pkt.) I SP351 (approx. 125+ seeds per pkt.) I SP124 (approx. 500+ seeds per pkt.) I SP339 (approx. 1250+ seeds per pkt.) I SP244 (approx. 5000+ seeds per pkt.) I |
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not a product to be exploited by a few. Open-pollinated vegetable seeds are genetically diverse treasures that have been passed
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if you would like to help us preserve open-pollinated seed varieties in Australia.
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Green Harvest Organic Gardening Supplies is permanently closed as of 5pm on 1-11-2023.
We will not be taking orders by this website, in person, by phone or email. Our display garden and retail shop are closed forever.
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