Seed collection Italian Specialty Garden

Set of 8 seed bags

Italian cuisine is a tribute to the diversity and richness of Mediterranean vegetables in all shapes and colours. It entices us with an endless variety of appetizers, snacks, and particularly delicious and healthy main dishes. In addition to classic vegetables such as tomatoes and courgettes, which immediately come to mind when thinking of Italian food, the rich repertoire also includes less frequently used vegetables such as kale and catalogna. To enjoy these delights, you don’t have to travel far: Italian vegetables can also be successfully grown in Germany. We have compiled the most important traditional varieties from our selection for you.

Zucchini Cocozelle von Tripolis

• This robust, tried-and-tested courgette variety is undemanding, easy to care for, and produces abundant yields
• The fruits are very appealing, dark green with light green stripes
• They have a mild flavour and delicate texture; smaller fruits can be eaten raw as a snack or in salads, and the blossoms are also edible

French bean Sanguigno 2

• Drought-tolerant, vigorous variety with a long harvest window
• Can be consumed fresh as a pod, semi-ripe as a runner bean, or dried as dry beans
• As a dry bean, it is a key ingredient in many classic bean stews that bring warmth and comfort during the cold months

Catalogna Rossa Italia

• This beautiful, red-stemmed, tall-growing chicory can be grown outdoors all year round
• Catalogna is harvested either as a whole rosette or as individual leaves
• Whether raw or grilled, as a risotto ingredient, baked in the oven, or fried in a pan, this noble and slightly bitter leafy vegetable holds a special place in Italian cuisine

Tomato San Marzano

• This tomato produces high yields in the greenhouse or in a sheltered, sunny spot in the garden
• The oval, meaty fruits have a thin skin and are sweet-fruity with low acidity
• San Marzano tomatoes are the preferred choice for making tomato sauce, pasta, and pizza

Beetroot Tondo di Chioggia

• Very decorative beetroot when sliced, featuring a beautiful interplay of red and white rings that retain their colour even when cooked
• Delicate and unobtrusive, with a sweet, less earthy flavour than other beetroot
• Ideal for beetroot carpaccio

Black kale Nero di Toscana

• An easy-to-cultivate leafy cabbage vegetable with high ornamental value in the garden
• This mild Italian cabbage variety can be harvested as early as summer
• Concentrated flavour reminiscent of wild greens, with a delicate sweetness and a hint of broccoli and nuts

Salad Lollo Bionda

• This Italian salad specialty features crisp, finely curled leaves with a pleasantly strong flavour
• Can be harvested as a cut salad or as a whole head of lettuce
• Suitable for cultivation throughout the entire outdoor season and bolt-resistant in the height of summer

Basil, large leaved

• Beautiful, glossy dark green basil with large leaves
• Genovese basil is the classic Italian variety, valued for its spicy flavour and wonderful aroma
• Besides being used to make pesto, the leaves are also perfect for seasoning vegetables and salads, or classically paired with tomatoes and mozzarella, drizzled with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and salt