Lettuce & greens
Growing your own salad greens allows you to harvest them at the peak of freshness, ensuring a higher nutrient content compared to store-bought alternatives.
The variety of lettuces, spinach, arugula, and other greens available for home cultivation adds a burst of flavours and textures to your salads, creating a diverse and satisfying dining experience.
Additionally, tending to a salad garden promotes a deeper connection with nature and a healthier lifestyle, as the process involves physical activity and encourages a diet rich in vitamins and antioxidants.
The convenience of having a readily available source of fresh greens encourages healthier eating habits, while the act of cultivating and harvesting your own salad instills a sense of accomplishment and pride.
Ultimately, the benefits of growing salad in your home garden extend beyond the plate, fostering well-being, sustainability, and a deeper appreciation for the food on your table.
Chard - Compactum - 21RW
Feed back from a customer living near Katikati, she sowed this variety in Sep 2020 which is still growing March 2022 having not bolted to seed during this time, being a bi-annual it should have run to seed late 2021.
Chard - Multi coloured silver beet - 111RG
Chard, Ford Giant Hook - 169SS
Propagation: Sow seeds directly where to grow or in a tray of seed raising mix in a warm sunny location, should germinate in 14-21 days.