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AUTUMN EDIBLE PLANTS
- available March, April - while stocks last Green Harvest specialises in a range of rare, perennial food plants for Australian gardeners. Due to seasonal variations Green Harvest does not accept pre-orders, quantities are often limited so it is important to respond quickly once notified of availability. |
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THIS IS A MAJOR PLANTING TIME FOR SHALLOTS, GARLIC, POTATOES AND STRAWBERRIES IN WARMER AREAS OF
AUSTRALIA, INCLUDING QLD, NT AND THE NORTH COAST OF NSW.
Preparing your planting area ahead of time is very worthwhile - for detailed growing notes, click the link next to each plant. Link to list of all plant information |
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NOT TO TAS or WA SORRY but due to quarantine restrictions between Australian States no plants at all can be ordered by residents of TAS and WA. These restrictions are very important as they prevent the spread of plant pests and diseases. No garlic, shallots, elephant garlic, strawberries or potatoes can be sent to SA. |
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ArrowrootCanna edulis Not to TAS or WA Syn. Queensland arrowroot, achira, achera, dong rieng, edible canna, ganyong, sakhu chin zembu, maraca A clump-forming perennial plant with large bright green leaves and edible tubers; excellent for mulch production and animal forage. Provided as tubers. More info on growing arrowroot... GA100 GA101 GA108 A Kama is a light-weight Asian-style sickle which is ideal for cutting mulch plants. |
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Elephant Garlic
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Elephant Garlic Organically Certified OGAAllium ampeloprasum (Ampeloprasum Group) Not to 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 contains approximately 80 cloves. More info on growing elephant garlic... GG107 GG112 |
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Garlic 'Glen Large'Allium sativum Not to SA, TAS or WA Garlic 'Glen Large' is a variety 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 other garlic cultivars. Each bulb weighs approximately 45g; there is an average of 11 planting pieces (large cloves) per bulb. More info on growing garlic... GG105 |
Garlic 'Italian White'
 Organically certifiedAllium sativum Not to SA, TAS or WA Garlic 'Italian White' is a soft-neck type with creamy white skin, medium to large bulb. Suitable as far north as Coffs Harbour, on the mid north coast of NSW; cooler, inland areas only further north. Worth buying just for cooking as this organic garlic has a superb flavour and will keep for many months. Each bulb weighs approximately 40g; there is an average of 11 planting pieces (large cloves) per bulb; with an average of 22 bulbs per kg. More info on growing garlic... GG108 GG124 GG109 |
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Garlic 'Monaro Purple'
Organically certifiedAllium sativum Not to SA, TAS or WA Garlic 'Monaro Purple' is a hardneck or top-setting garlic variety which usually produces a flower stem in early summer. It is also called a 'rocambole' variety from the habit the flower stem has of looping over on itself to produce a distinctive twist. Worth buying just for cooking, this organic garlic has a sweet, nutty flavour. Monaro Purple is mainly suitable for cooler areas. Each bulb weighs approximately 67g; there is an average of 9 planting pieces (large cloves) per bulb; with an average of 16 bulbs per kg. More info on growing garlic... GG120 GG122 |
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If space is limited and you would still like to grow your own spuds in a courtyard or on a
balcony, then Potato Growing Bags are a great
idea. Check that the area is in full sun. Keep in mind that Potato Growing Bags full of spuds are pretty
heavy so a balcony would need to be capable of supporting the extra weight.
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Spud Kits Save $6.50Not to SA, TAS or WA Grow potatoes on your balcony, verandah, garden path or lawn with these specially designed bags. Use this no-digging, no trenching, no weeding, no-hilling method and if placed on a bench, no bending method to grow your spuds. The bags can be pulled under the eaves to give protection from frost or too much rain. There is a convenient velcro side panel for harvesting (bandicooting) your young and tender harvest while the plant still grows. Plant 3 - 5 potatoes per bag. W 350mm x H 450mm - 40L capacity. Supplied as a pack of 2 potato growing bags with a kg of the selected potatoes. More info on growing spuds... GP124 GP125 GP135 GP136 |
Potatoes 'Desiree'Solanum spp. Not to SA, TAS or WA 'Desiree' is a moderately large, oval Dutch potato with rosy pink skin and scrumptious yellow flesh perfect for baking, boiling, wedges or mashing. It is drought resistant. More info on growing spuds... GP102 |
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Potatoes 'Dutch Cream'Solanum spp. Not to SA, TAS or WA 'Dutch Cream' produces an oval tuber with a yellow skin and rich yellow, waxy flesh; holds its shape when cooked and is excellent mashed, only needing a little salt. More info on growing spuds... GP108 |
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Potatoes 'Nicola'Solanum spp. Not to SA, TAS or WA 'Nicola' is a German variety with long oval tubers, smooth light yellow skin, shallow eyes and rich yellow buttery flesh. Ideal for mashing, baking, salad or boiling. Good producer, disease resistant. More info on growing spuds... GP105 |
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Potatoes 'Sebago'Solanum spp. Not to SA, TAS or WA 'Sebago' potatoes were introduced in the USA in 1938. It produces oval tubers with shallow eyes and smooth, white skin. Good for boiling and baking, with no darkening after cooking. Good yield. More info on growing spuds... GP111 |
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Saffron CrocusCrocus sativus Not to TAS or WA Saffron Crocus flower stamens are the world's costliest spice. It grows as a small bulb with purple flowers, each with three stamens. Easy to grow, in dry Mediterranean conditions (VIC, SA, drier areas of NSW). It is unlikely to be successful in humid, subtropical areas, such as coastal zones north of Sydney and QLD but if you want to give it a try, plant it in a terracotta pot that can be kept fairly dry. More info on growing Saffron Crocus... GS109 |
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Red Shallots
Allium cepa var. aggregatumNot to SA, TAS or WA Red Shallots look similar to golden shallots, but have a reddish skin and pale, purple-pink flesh. The flesh is sweeter, with a subtler flavour than other members of the onion family. They are preferred in Asian cooking, particularly Thai. Generally they appear hardier to subtropical climates than golden shallots. These shallots are suitable for NSW, VIC and southern areas of QLD. More info on growing shallots... GR105 GR106 |
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Golden Shallots
Allium cepa var. aggregatumNot to SA, TAS or WA Australians are often confused about what a shallot actually is, as we commonly refer to spring onions this way. Elsewhere in the world the word 'shallot' is only used to describe this small bulb with its superb, delicate flavour. These shallots are long keeping and suitable for NSW, VIC and cooler areas of QLD. More info on growing shallots... GG103 GG116 Looking for spring onions? available as seed. |
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Expand the areas you grow in with these versatile planters made from tough, waterproof 'tarp' material.
Produce leafy greens, herbs, tomatoes, flowers and strawberries in
handy hanging planters. Reinforced stitched handles
allow for relocation to adjust to sun, rain, cold, holiday absence or when moving. High yields in a bag
will save you time watering, weeding, pest control and harvesting. Simply fill with potting mix, compost,
worm castings, fertiliser and plant. Great gift idea: fill and give as a living present.
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Strawberry Hanging Garden Kit
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Strawberry Hanging Garden Kit Save $6.00Not to SA, TAS or WA Maximise your growing space with this hanging planter bag. Simply fill with potting mix and insert your strawberry plants into the ready-made holes as you fill. Twelve plants can be planted in the side of the bag and a couple more placed in the top once it's hanging. The plants can be easily watered from the top, keeping the entire 700mm long column of growing media consistently moist. Fertiliser can be applied from the top as a liquid or incorporated into the potting mix. The moderate size means they're not too heavy to lift once full. Made from a woven, durable material with drainage holes and sturdy hanging handle you will be able to reuse this growing bag many times. Use the built-in reinforced handle and your own hanging basket hook to hang over a balcony railing, against a vertical wall or even on an unused garden trellis. Each kit contains 3 bags and 40 Strawberry 'Joy' plants. More info on growing strawberries... GS114 |
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Strawberry 'Joy'Fragaria spp Not to SA, TAS or WA 'Joy' is a Queensland developed cultivar that is productive over a long period. This is an ideal strawberry for warmer climates. Berries are large, glossy with a round shape; fruit is very sweet with a low acidity. It is considered to be one of the best tasting cultivars grown in Australia. Certified disease free plants. More info on growing strawberries... GS105 GS113 GS106 Keep an eye out for slugs and snails in the strawberry patch More info on snails... Snail & Slug Products |
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NOT TO TAS or WA SORRY but due to quarantine restrictions between Australian States no plants at all can be ordered by residents of TAS and WA. These restrictions are very important as they prevent the spread of plant pests and diseases. No garlic, shallots, elephant garlic, strawberries or potatoes can be sent to SA. |
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