Originating from North Africa, Texsel greens (Brassica carinata) came about as a hybrid between black mustard (B. nigra) and B. oleracea. It is known by various other names such as Ethiopian mustard or garlic kale. An annual crop grown as a salad or cooking green – more delicate in flavour than other Brassica greens. Can be picked multiple times and the flowering stems cooked when it does start bolting. Successional sow for a steady supply.
Can also be grown as a green manure or cover crops as a similar way to mustard.
Average 200 seeds per packet.
10g is approximately 2,000 seeds.
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An heirloom swede variety (Brassica napus) that is reported to have a high resistance to clubroot disease. Roots are yellow with green tops. Flesh is firm and relatively dry with excellent storage properties. Cold resistant variety well suited to Irish conditions.
‘Chioggia’ is a traditional Italian beetroot with striking concentric rings of pink and white when cut. It is also known as ‘Candy Stripe’ and ‘Bull’s Eye’ beetroot. The flavour is milder and sweeter than most beetroot varieties and it does not have a strong earthy flavour.
They are particularly attractive thinly sliced and eaten raw in salads, where their unusual colouring can be fully appreciated. Cooking melds the colours a bit but they are still delicious roasted, steamed or pickled.
