Amount 10 Seeds

Germination approx. 10 days at 15ºC, eight hours before planting soak at room temperature.

Broad Beans (Vicia faba)

Probably one of the most ancient cultivated plants. 5000 years before Christ and this high-protein legume was being cultivated. In Italy small broad beans prepared with salami or ham and olive oil is a popular "antipasto". In Catalunya there is something like the "faves a la Catalana" with ham (also with black sausage), onions and mint, and possibly many Mediterranean countries have very similar dishes. The beans can be planted in Spain in October (also depending on the area) to get an early harvest in March or April. They are also a natural fertilizer (nitrogen from their roots), so once harvested, other plants can tap the wealth left in the substrate. In northern Europe planting time is in February / March for harvest in May / June.

Quantity: 20 seeds

Germination: approx. 7- 14 days at 18ºC

White courgette, White zucchini seeds

The white zucchini is an old variety that is still tender even in the larger fruits .

Plants are very productive and courgettes are ready to be harvested when they h are 25-30 cm in length, larger specimens can reach up to 50-60 cm and form a hard shell and therefore can be stored ( suspended in a dry place in a net) .

Amount 25 Seeds

Germination approx. 7 -14 days at 16 ° C

Zucchini, Courgette "Black Beauty" (Cucurbita pepo)

This is an easy to grow variety of zucchini, larger specimens have a green and black tougher skin, but can be stored for use a long period of time without spoiling.

Quantity 250 Seeds

Germination approx. 10 to 24 days at 20 ° C do not bury the seeds, place them on the substrate surface and press lightly

Common celery seeds (Apium graveolens var. Sweet)

Celery is a spice and also a vegetable. eg tt can be used in chicken soup. Celery was first cultivated 3000 years ago in the Mediterranean area, but the root is little known in this area. It is consumed in fresh salads or in "dips" with sauces. Its fresh leaves can be used like parsley and the fruit / seeds are a very aromatic seasoning (although you should be careful with their use).

Celery is an important herb in Ayurvedic Medicine. It has antispasmodics effects, is a digestive (anti- flatulent), and is used for hypertension and improving problems of rheumatism. It also contains some anticancer components .

Quantity  30 Seeds

Germination approx. 7 days at 18 ° C 

Radish "rat tail" (Raphanus caudatus)

The leaves and the taste of rat tail radishes closely resemble their root relatives but in this case what we eat is the fruit.

The fruit must be picked green, if they are too mature are fibrey and bitter. The plant grows very quickly and their bright white and violet flowers are not only appreciated by the insects in the garden. Because the plants get quite big they should be planted in the garden at a distance of 40 cm between them.

Soil: They adapt well to almost all types of soil and can also be planted in pots. The harvest is much better if planted directly in the open.

Light: Lots of light. Support direct sunlight.

Multiplication: Multiplication by seeds is very successful. Multiplication by cuttings has not been tried. To produce seeds simply leave a plant to seed. In the garden produces fruit from April to August.

In winter: Year old plants sprout again in spring

Uses:

In the kitchen: the fruit can be eaten raw and is reminiscent of radishes (a healthy alternative snack to accompany beer!). Tastes good (spicy and sweet), also in a wok or vegetable panache.

Quantity 200 Seeds

Germination approx. 14 days at 22 °C the seeds in a bowl of soil covered with water.

Water cress seeds (Nasturtium officinale)

In Spain and many parts of Europe watercress is very appreciated as a salad. Although commercial cultivation is a bit complex it can be grown near a pond or in appropriate containers. Watercress is a perennial herb that prefers shady places.

In the kitchen watercress is used mostly fresh and is particularly suitable to accompany meat dishes.

Quantity 20 Seeds

Germination: approx. 7 -14 days at 20 ° C

Mouse Melon (Melothria scabra)

Mouse Melon also called in German and English Mexican mini watermelon or cucumber looks like a watermelon in miniature, but tastes like cucumber and so can be used as snack or salad.

The plant needs a sunny location and a place to climb. It also grows in the shade but barely bears fruits are obtained. Even without any fertilizer the plant can reach a height of 3.5 m.

Quantity 100 seeds

Germination: approx. 7 days at 20 °C

Rocket seeds (Eruca vesicaria sativa ssp)

This special plant salad with spicy and nutty flavor comes originally from the Mediterranean area, although in the last 15 years it has also conquered the stomachs of northern Europeans. Those who enjoy the flavor should try the homemade rocket and walnut pesto.

Easy to grow, its seeds germinate easily, the plant grows quickly and it's rarely attacked by pests.

In folk medicine it is said to be an appetite stimulant and a diuretic. The Romans also considered it to be an aphrodisiac.

Amount 100 seeds

Germination approx. 7 Days at 17 ° C

Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. Pekinensis)

Chinese cabbage was cultivated in China in the V century BC. It is an excellent winter vegetable with a mild flavor. Cabbage reaches a weight of about 3 kg. In Germany it is cultivated throughout almost the whole year. In Spain in autumn, winter and spring, and after 3 months it can be harvested.

Amount . 15 Seeds

Germination approx. 10 -18 20 Days

Tamarillo, tree tomato seeds (Cyphomandra betacea)

Our tamarillo is now in its second year and offers numerous and tasty fruits, similar to the tomato in flavor, but like other tropical fruits it has a typical acidity, ideal for the preparation of "chutneys" and jams. As the tree tomato is sensitive to frost in winter should be protected against the wind and cold especially with temperatures below 0 ° C. Cyphomandra betacea is very easy to care for and in the first year it reaches a height of 1.50m. If you prune the upper parts of the plant, it grows more branches. Even without fruit is a plant with a ornamental value. The plant originally comes from Bolivia, but it is grown in many tropical and subtropical countries