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Aguadulce Supersimonia Broad Bean Seeds | Extra-Long Pods & 8 to 9 Beans Each

Darione — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:57:11 +0000

Aguadulce Supersimonia is a broad bean with extra-long pods containing up to 8 or 9 beans each. Strong upright plants around 110 to 120cm tall with good cold tolerance. One of the most productive broad bean varieties available.

Sow in autumn for an early crop, or in spring for a summer harvest. Broad beans are one of the easiest and most reliable crops for Irish gardens. The young beans are sweet enough to eat raw with a piece of pecorino and some olive oil.

🌱 Sowing depth: approx. 5 cm

📅 Sow (Ireland): October-December in mild/sheltered gardens for early crops; February-April in most areas for late spring/summer harvests

☀️ Light: full sun or light partial shade

🌡️ Germination: about 10-21 days in cool, moist soil

📏 Height: plants around 110-120 cm

🪴 Spacing: 15-20 cm between plants; 40-60 cm between rows

⏳ Harvest: roughly 90-100 days from sowing; pods 30-32 cm with 8-9 beans each

🔢 Seeds: typical retail pack ~80-100 seeds (100 g class), larger trade packs also available

When to sow

October to November for an early spring harvest, or February to March for a summer harvest. Broad beans are one of the hardiest vegetables you can grow. They handle Irish winters better than almost anything else.

How to grow

Sow 5cm deep, 20cm apart. They do not need staking until they reach 60cm or so. Pinch out the growing tip when the first pods appear. This reduces blackfly and directs energy into the beans.

Recipe idea

Broad bean and pecorino bruschetta. Shell and blanch the beans for two minutes, slip off the grey skins. Smash roughly with a fork, add a squeeze of lemon, a drizzle of olive oil and shavings of pecorino. Pile onto toasted bread. This is a standard Roman antipasto.

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Cabbage ‘Langedijk’ Seeds | Dutch Late Winter Cabbage

Darione — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 22:11:38 +0000

Langedijk is a productive late Dutch cabbage with solid round heads, tightly wrapped smooth light-green leaves, and excellent keeping quality. One of the best varieties for winter storage. Harvest in autumn and it keeps in a cool shed for months.

The flavour is sweet and mild. Excellent for coleslaw, sauerkraut, soups and slow-cooked dishes. A reliable workhorse variety that earns its place in any kitchen garden.

Cabbage ‘Langedijk’ is a productive late variety from Holland, forming solid, round heads of medium size with tightly wrapped, smooth, light green leaves. Excellent for extended winter harvests and storage, its mild, sweet flavour is perfect for coleslaw, hearty soups, and traditional braised dishes. This packet contains approximately 1200 seeds.

🌱 Sow from Oct-Feb. Ideal for overwintering to produce heads in late spring/early summer.
☀️ Prefers full sun. A bright, open site is best for solid head formation.
💧 Keep soil moist. Consistent watering is key during establishment and head formation.
📏 Forms compact, solid heads. Harvest from late spring onwards from autumn/winter sowings.

Bullet Technical Data
🌱 Depth: 1.5 cm
📅 Sow: October to February
☀️ Light: Full sun
🌡️ Germ: 7-12 days
📏 Height/Spread: Medium, compact round head
🪴 Space: 40-50 cm apart
⏳ Harvest: May-July (from autumn/winter sowing)
🪙 Seeds: Approx. 1200 seeds

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Dwarf Pea Piccolo Provenzale Heritage Variety by Franchi Seeds

Darione — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 16:01:39 +0000

Piccolo Provenzale is a rustic dwarf heritage pea from Provence. Compact plants that do not need tall supports. Sweet, flavourful peas in abundant pods. One of the best varieties for small gardens, containers and raised beds.

Sow direct outdoors from March. Support with short twiggy sticks or a low net. The peas are good enough to eat straight from the pod while you are standing in the garden. That is the test of a proper pea variety.

Featured on the BBC programme “Grow Your Own” with Carol Kline in January 2007, this variety has a long history of reliability and taste. With approximately 200 seeds per packet (70 g), Piccolo Provenzale is perfect for fresh eating, freezing, or adding to soups and risottos.

🌱 Sowing information

Sow from February to mid‑May for spring crops, and again from July to end of November for autumn sowings.
Plant seeds 3-5 cm deep in drills spaced 40-45 cm apart.
Compact plants require little support, making them ideal for smaller gardens.

☀️ Light exposure

Prefers full sun for strong growth and sweet pods. Partial shade is tolerated but may reduce yields.

💧 Water needs

Keep soil evenly moist, especially during flowering and pod formation. Avoid waterlogging.

🌡️ Germination temperature & time

Seeds germinate at 7-18 °C, usually within 7-14 days.

📏 Plant spacing & final size

Space plants 5-8 cm apart in rows 40-45 cm apart. Mature plants remain dwarf, around 40-50 cm tall.

🌼 Harvesting notes

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Pea Dark Skin Perfection Heritage Variety by Franchi Seeds

Darione — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 15:47:40 +0000

Dark Skin Perfection is a mid-early heritage pea with compact plants 70 to 80cm tall. Dark green pods that look and taste excellent. Particularly recommended for freezing because the flavour and texture hold up well.

High in protein and fibre. A proper kitchen-garden variety that produces generous crops without taking up much space. Sow from March for summer harvests.

With approximately 200 seeds per packet (70 g), Dark Skin Perfection offers reliable yields for fresh eating, freezing, or adding to soups and risottos.