Novantina Riccia di Sarno Broccoli Raab Seeds

55 days. Solanum melongena. (F1) Millionaire Eggplant. This early maturing plant produces high yields of 8 to 10" long, glossy dark purple eggplants. Very delicious and tender. The creamy flesh is nearly seedless too. Great for stir fry dishes. One of the most popular Japanese eggplant hybrids is sold in markets. It does well in hot weather. Heat Tolerant. Suitable for container gardening and greenhouse production. An excellent choice for home gardens, greenhouses, market growers, and open field production. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 350320. A variety from the USA.

90 days. Capsicum annuum. (F1) Mosquetero Pepper. The plant produces high yields of 6" long by 3" wide Ancho peppers. Peppers are mildly hot and turn from deep green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Usually used when green. They perform well under cooler climates. Excellent for stuffing into chiles Rellenos or frying. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA.

S65 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Spigariello Broccoli. The plant produces good yields of very flavorful broccoli leaves. It is technically broccoli, but without the dense green heads. Instead, it is something like a miniature kale but sweeter and milder. It is an Italian heirloom Broccoli variety; unlike standard heading broccoli, it is grown primarily for its tender, flavorful leaves and small shoots rather than large florets. It is a great source of vitamins A, C, and K, rich in antioxidants, and has anti-inflammatory and immune-enhancing properties. You can cut it all season, and it keeps coming back. This fresh green from southern Italy has become quite a hot item among foodies and top chefs. Tolerates hot conditions without bolting. Heat Tolerant. Bolt Resistant. Excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety from Italy.

85 days. Solanum melongena. Open Pollinated. Thai Long Green Eggplant. The plant produces good yields of beautiful 10 to 12" long light green eggplants. One of the best tasting eggplants. The white flesh is mild and flavorful. The tender skin does not require peeling. Used extensively in Thai dishes. Drought Tolerant. Suitable for container gardening. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 666079. An heirloom variety from Thailand.

55 - 85 days. Beta vulgaris. (F1) Merlin Beet. The plant produces high yields of 3 to 4" diameter dark red beets. It is a popular hybrid beet variety prized for its exceptional sweetness, uniformity, and flavor. It is very sweet, has a high sugar content, and has a superior taste. The roots are uniformly round and smooth. It has bright red stems and dark green leaves. Grow them as gourmet baby veggies or full-sized beets. Excellent roasted, baked, or boiled. This variety replaced the discontinued Pacemaker Beet. Drought Tolerant. Slow to bolting. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistance: CLS, DM.

45 days. Brassica rapa. Open Pollinated. Early Fall Rapini Broccoli Raab. This early-maturing plant produces good yields of large, dark green broccoli raab. It is a popular broccoli variety prized for its ability to thrive in cooler weather and suited for early fall planting (late summer sowing for fall harvest), but also works for spring/summer in many climates. It has a zesty, mustard-like flavor. The head averages 1 inch in diameter. Excellent for stir fry and salads. This variety prefers a cooler short-day season. It does best in 60 to 65 F weather. Suitable for spring, summer, and fall planting, but thrives when planted in the early fall. Excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.