English Name: Thai Basil Latin Name: Ocimum basilicum ‘Siam Queen’. Description: Thai basil is an attractive plant with pale green leaves with a blush of burgundy and summer flowers that are deep purple. It has a definite aniseed flavour which is stronger than that of sweet basil. Suitable for growing in garden beds or in […]
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Tokyo Long White Onion
English Name: TOKYO LONG WHITE ONION Asian Name: ishikuru Latin Name: Allium fistulosum Description: Little or no bulbing spring onion that grows with single stems. Ishikuru has white stalks and dark green leaves. A hardy annual to 45cm in height. A tender and tasty vegetable. Suitable to grow in pots. Harvesting: Harvest the tops continuously […]
Coriander Slowbolt
English Name: Chinese Parsley Latin Name: Coriandrum sativum Description: Also called Cilantro or Chinese Parsley. Slow bolting coriander is a little more stable than normal coriander and less likely to bolt in extreme weather but has exactly the same flavour and characteristics. Coriander has a dark green foliage and good pungency. Annual. Height 40cm. Harvesting: […]
Mizuna
English Name: Chinese Lettuce Latin Name: Brassica japonica Description: Vigorous Japanese Green with stunning dark green indented leaves and mild crisp flavour. Delicious. Mizuna is a stunning plant amongst the vegetable garden or even to provide greenery amongst flowering annuals. Annual. Height 30cm. Harvesting: Continually harvest or “cut and come again” when leaves are only […]
Watercress
English Name: Watercress Latin Name: Nasturtium officianale Description: Low growing aquatic plant with a spreading habit. The small heart shaped fleshy leaves have a peppery mustard flavour. Leaves are rich in Vitamin C. Probably best to grow in a large pot or tub in Australia as prefers constant moisture. Perennial. Height 30cm. Harvesting: Harvest leaves […]
Vietnamese Mint
English Name: Vietnamese Mint Asian Name: Rau Ram, Laksa Leaf Latin Name: Polygonum odoratum Description: Aromatic, creeping herb with spear shaped green leaves and attractive reddish markings that some refer to as looking like a finger print. The leaves have a fresh coriander-like flavour and aroma. Probably best to keep this plant in a large […]
Mibuna ‘Green Spray’
English Name: MIBUNA ‘GREEN SPRAY’ Asian Name: shui cai, kyona Latin Name: Brassica ssp. Description: A high yielding Japanese green with a fresh, slightly mustardy taste. Mibuna has long tender leaves that are delicious, bright green with smooth edges and white stems. An annual to 50cm in height. It grows in a clumping manner. The […]
Horned Mustard
English Name: HORNED MUSTARD Latin Name: Brassica juncea Description: The leaves have tender midribs with little horns where the leaf begins. The leaves are golden-green in colour, smooth and hairless with frilled margins. Excellent garlic type flavour. An annual to a height of 30cm. Suitable to grow in pots. Harvesting: Harvest the young leaves continuously […]
White Welsh Onion
English Name: WHITE WELSH ONION Asian Name: nebuka Latin Name: Allium fistulosum Description: Nebuka has a thickened and fleshy leaf that is similar to spring onion. Easy to grow. A perennial to 30cm. Nebuka has a delicious mild flavour. It is suitable to grow in pots. Harvesting: Harvest the tops continuously as ‘cut and come […]
Japanese Red Bunching Onion
English Name: JAPANESE RED BUNCHING ONION Asian Name: taai tsung, negi, atasuki Latin Name: Allium fistulosum Description: An evergreen, red-skinned bunching onion. This onion has a mild, sweet taste which strengthens as the plant matures. A perennial to a height of 75cm. Suitable to plant in pots. Harvesting: Harvest the tops continuously as ‘cut and […]