Winter sowing in subtropical climates – open‑pollinated seeds for cold‑tolerant and early‑starting vegetable varieties, herbs and wild plants that germinate reliably and develop strongly in mild subtropical winters. Ideal for climate zones with warm days, cool nights and consistent winter moisture. Includes robust crops that make use of the mild winter period to form early roots and become the first to grow in late winter or early spring. Sowing is best done in early winter but can be carried out into late winter, from December to February.
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'Blauer Herbst und Winter' Winter Radish – traditional autumn and winter radish with a blue‑violet skin and a mildly spicy flavor. A robust variety with distinctive blue‑violet roots that are round‑to‑elongated and slightly oval. Its flavor ranges from mildly spicy to aromatic,...
'Escariol Grüner' Endive – traditional variety with large, smooth‑edged green leaves.This variety is a broad‑leaved endive with large, rosette‑shaped heads and fleshy, entire‑margined leaves. It has a mild, slightly nutty flavor with only few bitter compounds and convinces with its crisp texture....
‘Guérande' (Oxheart) Carrot – a traditional French landrace with short, heart‑shaped roots.A very old, mid‑season carrot with characteristic orange‑red, short, heart‑shaped roots. Its flavour is aromatic, sweet, and intense. The plants grow reliably, form firm flesh, and are ideal for open‑ground cultivation....
The perennial sugarroot is a very old, hardy and forgotten original root vegetable variety with a very high sugar content. The roots grow to 15 to 20 cm long and taste mealy and sweet. Ideal for direct sowing, pot cultivation possible, sowing in...
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Annegret S.
Sehr gute Keimfähigkeit
Sehr gute Keimfähigkeit, Pflanzen wachsen gut heran, alle Samen haben gekeimt. Ernte steht bevor. Danke für die ausführlichen Anbautipps.
Dicke Bohne 'Crimsonia' - Vicia faba
Annegret S.
Starke Pflanzen, üppige Ernte
Starke Pflanzen, üppige Ernte. Die Zucchini sieht zudem mit ihrer Farbgebung auch appetitlich aus, hat eine gute Konsistenz d.h. nicht zu fest im Ganzen. Danke für den Hinweis über Mischkultur und Aussaat.
Zucchini 'Cocozelle von Tripolis' - Cucurbita pepo
Ge K.
Richtig tolle Auswahl an samenfestem Saatgut und alten Sorten. Man merkt sofort, dass hier viel Wissen und Leidenschaft dahintersteckt. Besonders spannend finde ich auch die Setzlinge vor Ort, super Qualität und perfekt für alle, die direkt loslegen wollen. Klare Empfehlung für alle, die Wert auf nachhaltigen Anbau und besondere Sorten legen.
Benjis Seeds
Jayne N.
Excellent Seeds from a Caring Seller
Benji has an incredible selection of open pollinated, organic seeds, both perennial and annual. We have bought from him numerous times and if we want a special, rare or medicinal herb, will always look to Benji's first and he doesn't disappoint. Fast secure payment and delivery too as an added bonus!