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Okra
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syn. Lady's Fingers; Gumbo; kok-tau, jiao dou (Chinese); kopi arab (Indonesian); kacang bendi (Malaysian); kachieb (Thai); dau bab (Vietnam)
Abelmoschus esculentus syn. Hibiscus esculentus Okra grows as a vigorous, annual bush to 1-1.5m tall. It is a truly heritage vegetable having been grown by the ancient Egyptians. Sow okra direct, after frost, it needs a warm soil to germinate. Keep soil moist. It grows best in a fertile, well-drained soil, slightly acid pH 6.00 - 6.5, prepared with plenty of organic matter. Plant bushes in full sun 30-40 cm apart. Soak seed for 12 hours before planting to improve germination. Sow seed 2 cm deep. For continuous production harvest pods every day, when about 8 cm long. Sow spring and summer. Suitable for temperate (if started early), subtropical and tropical areas. |
Okra 'Hill Country Red'
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UTAn heirloom okra from the Hill Country of southern Texas considered to have the best flavour. The short, plump green tinged with red pods have a striking burgundy tip. The plants are 1.8 m tall and produce prolifically. Pods are at their most tender and flavourful at 5 - 7cm long; the pods are crisp and extremely tender when blanched and boiled. Days to harvest: 60 - 70. SO100 (approx. 30 seeds per pkt.) |
Okra 'Mammoth Spineless'
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UTOkra 'Mammoth Spineless' is highly productive tall bush, up to 2m tall with green stems and leaves. The slightly ribbed, vibrant green pods are best harvested small, less than 10 cm long. SO142 (approx. 30 seeds per pkt.) SO143 SO202 |
Okra 'Red'
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UTSyn. Okra 'Burgundy' Okra 'Red' is high yielding with rich scarlet, tender pods to 15 - 17 cm long, that turn green once cooked. The pods of this variety are dark red with red-tinged stems and leaves. Serve fried, in soups and stews and use for pickling. Seeds can be roasted and ground as a coffee substitute. Young leaves can be steamed. SO190 (approx. 30 seeds per pkt.) SO191 SO192 |
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Onion
Allium cepa Onions are slow to germinate and slow growing, requiring close attention to weeding and watering. They do best on fertile soils and are suitable for temperate and subtropical areas. They prefer an open, sunny site, with free drainage and a pH above 6.5. The flowers of onions are attractive to bees and other useful insects. Onions are mostly grown as a winter crop. In southern Australia onions are sown (depending on variety) from mid-May to August; in Queensland onions are usually sown from March to June. Seed is hard to germinate in hot weather. Seed germinates best at 10 - 23°C soil temperature. Sow seed 1 to 2 cm deep, cover with soil and firm down. Space rows 25 - 30 cm apart. Seed takes 7 - 10 days to germinate. Thin to 8 - 10 cm apart in the rows to produce a good-sized bulb. It takes 12 weeks for seeds sown in trays to be ready to transplant. To transplant, trim the tops and avoid planting them too deeply, less than 1 cm deep. Onions are ready to harvest when the tops shrivel just above the bulb and bend over. You can lift them early while the tops are still green but they will not keep well. Mature onions can be stored in open mesh bags in a cool, dark, well-ventilated position. |
Onion 'Early White'
UTAllium cepa 'Early White' is an excellent, early, 'short day' onion grown mainly in Queensland. They are only a 'fair' keeper and are used mainly as a 'fresh' or 'spring' onion. The bulbs are globe-shaped with an attractive white skin and pungent flavour. 'Early White' can be planted from late February to May in Queensland. Unsuitable for Tasmania. Days to harvest: 165 - 195. SO120 (approx. 100 seeds per pkt.) SO121 SO181 |
Onion 'Gladalan Brown'
UTAllium cepa 'Gladalan Brown' is an open-pollinated, productive, medium to large brown onion up to 15 cm in diameter, with good keeping qualities. It is a medium-short day type, so suited to warmer climates. It has a mild flavour and can also be grown as a spring onion. Days to harvest: 110 - 130. SO117 (approx. 100 seeds per pkt.) SO118 SO149 |
Onion 'Golden Brown'
UTAllium cepa 'Golden Brown' is a 'short day', early maturing variety. It is an excellent onion for warmer areas and a very good keeper. The bulbs are globe-shaped with an attractive golden skin and pungent flavour. Days to harvest: 165-195. SO114 (approx. 100 seeds per pkt.) |
Onion 'Long Tropea Red'
UTAllium cepa Also known as 'Tropeana Lunga', 'Tropea Rossa Tonda'. An Italian heirloom traditionally grown in Italy and France. It is a intermediate-day onion with torpedo shaped bulbs up to 15 cm long. The bulbs have red skins and sweet, rosy flesh. It is ideal for eating raw in salads due to its mild flavour and high sugar content. It can be picked young as an attractive bunching onion. It will store for up to 3 months. In cool temperate and highland areas sow in July; in warm temperate areas sow May - June; in subtropical areas Lockyer cultivars will do better; it is unsuitable for tropical areas. Days to harvest: 90 - 110. SO144 (approx. 100 seeds per pkt.) SO145 SO146 |
Onion 'Mini Purplette'
UTAllium cepa 'Mini Purplette' is a pearl or cocktail onion with glossy, rich burgundy skin, 2.5 - 5 cm across. It is suited to both warm and cool areas. The bulbs are golf-ball size and shape with a sweet, delicate, mild flavour. Mini onions do not store well but are one of the easiest onions to grow. This is a good choice as a pickling onion, it turns pale pink when cooked or pickled. SO186 (approx. 100 seeds per pkt.) SO187 SO188 |
Onion 'New Zealand Creamgold'
UTAllium cepa syn. Pukekohe Longkeeper 'NZ Creamgold' is a long-day length onion, suitable for cooler areas. In cool areas sow July; in temperate areas sow mid May - August; it is not suitable for Qld or coastal NSW. The bulbs are globe-shaped with a light brown skin and pungent flavour. It is one of the longest keeping onions, stores 6 - 8 months. Days to harvest: 195 - 225. SO173 (approx. 100 seeds per pkt.) SO174 SO175 |
Onion 'Red Creole'
UTAllium cepa 'Red Creole' is a short-day, medium-sized red onion especially suited for warmer, subtropical areas. The flattened, globe-shaped bulbs have a pungent, spicy purple-red flesh. It is excellent for storing; use in cooking or salads. Sow in temperate areas from late May to July; in subtropical areas late March to end of May; it is unsuitable for wet, tropical areas. Days to harvest: 110. SO160 (approx. 100 seeds per pkt.) SO161 |
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Welsh or Bunching Onion
Allium fistulosum Also known as Welsh onion; Japanese bunching onion; evergreen bunching onion; taai tsung, qing cong, xiao cong (China); bawang daun (Indonesia); atasuki, negi (Japan); bawang daun (Malaysia); ton horm (Thai); hanh (Vietnam). Welsh onions are a hardy, non-bulbing, often perennial, spring onion with a mild, sweet flavour. It has tube-like, hollow, green leaves above white stems; the white shaft plus a few cm of the green leaves are eaten. It is a versatile plant, extremely hardy and pest resistant, that will generally grow from cold regions right through to hot, tropical areas. The seeds can also be sprouted. Older varieties will form a clump; some modern cultivars are best grown as annuals and will fail to clump up very much at all. Welsh onions prefer an open, sunny site, with free drainage and a pH above 6.5. The flowers of Welsh onions are attractive to bees and other useful insects. Sow seed in autumn or spring; it germinates best at 10 - 24°C soil temperature; in warmer areas try germinating the seed tray in the bottom of the fridge to get it started. Sow seed into a seedling tray, 5mm deep, cover with soil and firm down. Transplant the seedlings once large enough to handle. Space rows 30 - 70 cm apart with 15 - 30 cm between plants. Seed takes 7 - 21 days to germinate. Established clumps can be divided to for propagation material. |
Onion 'Deep Purple'
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UTAllium fistulosum 'Deep Purple' is a welsh or bunching onion that retains its gorgeous deep violet-purple stems even in warmer areas. It produces large, slightly torpedo-shaped spring onions, perfect for use in salads or stir fries. This is a versatile plant that will grow from cold regions right through to hot areas. Sow seed in autumn or spring; it germinates best at 10 - 24°C soil temperature. It prefers a neutral to slightly alkaline soil and is extremely hardy and pest resistant. Grow it in full sun. Days to harvest: 60 SO126 (approx. 60 seeds per pkt.) SO109 |
Onion 'Evergreen Bunching'
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UTAllium fistulosum Syn. Welsh Onion, Japanese bunching onion A reliable and useful heirloom vegetable, 'Evergreen Bunching' is a non-bulbing, open-pollinated spring onion which readily forms a clump to 30 - 40 cm high. It has a mild, sweet flavour; the green shaft plus a few cm of the green leaves are eaten. The flowers are attractive to bees and other useful insects. This is a versatile plant with tube-like hollow leaves; it will grow from cold regions right through to hot areas. Sow seed in autumn or spring; it germinates best at 10 - 24°C soil temperature. It prefers a neutral to slightly alkaline soil and is extremely hardy and pest resistant. Grow it in full sun. They can be propagated from offsets once clumps are established. Days to harvest: 60 - 120. SO110 (approx. 200 seeds per pkt.) Welsh Onion plants are available seasonally. |
Onion 'Ishikura Winter Long'
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UTAllium fistulosum 'Ishikura' is a popular variety in Japan for its long, white stems and excellent flavour. It has a very long 45 cm of white stalk; 75 cm overall in length. It is a vigorous, non-bulbing spring onion with tube-like, hollow, blue-green leaves. Use it in salads, stir-fries and soups. It will grow from cold regions right through to subtropical areas. It is hardy, frost tolerant and pest resistant. 'Ishikura' is best grown as an annual and is unlikely to form a clump. Sow seed in autumn or spring; it germinates best at 10 - 24°C soil temperature. 66 days to begin harvest. This is an F1 hybrid so is not suitable for seed saving. SO154 (approx. 200 seeds per pkt.) SO155 SO156 |
Onion 'Red Beard'Allium fistulosum Syn. Welsh Onion Red Stem, Japanese Red Bunching Onion Onion 'Red Beard' is an heirloom variety of bunching onion native to China and Kazakhstan, arriving in Europe in the Middle Ages and in England in the 17th century. It's a hardy, fast-growing onion that is perfectly suited to home gardens. As a non-bulbing, perennial, spring onion; it has a mild, sweet flavour; the shaft plus a few cms of the green leaves are usually eaten. It has stems tinged with bright red, particularly during winter. It is cold hardy and even though it is suitable to grow in temperate and subtropical areas it is unlikely to turn red except in cold areas. Sow seed in autumn or spring; it germinates best at 10 - 24°C soil temperature. It prefers a neutral to slightly alkaline soil and is extremely hardy and pest resistant. Grow it in full sun. Welsh onions can be propagated from offsets once clumps are established. Days to harvest: 45 - 85 SO103 (approx. 100 seeds per pkt.) SO119 SO130 |
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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
on from generation to generation of gardeners. We invite you to contact us
if you would like to help us preserve open-pollinated seed varieties in Australia.
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