🌿 Plant a Piece of the Past
🌿 The Best Vegetable Seeds Bundle Ireland Has to Offer
This vegetable seeds bundle Ireland brings together 12 rare Italian heirloom varieties from the legendary 1928 Franchi Sementi catalogue.
The Vintage Orto Collection draws inspiration from the historic 1928 Franchi Sementi catalogue, a time when vegetables were selected for flavour, resilience and authenticity.
Founded in Bergamo in 1783, Franchi Sementi remains one of Europe’s oldest family-run seed houses. BloomySeeds is the Official Irish Partner.
Perfect for beginner and experienced gardeners alike. Grow your own food with authentic Italian heritage seeds, delivered free across Ireland.
WHAT MAKES THIS COLLECTION SPECIAL
🌿 12 curated Italian heirloom varieties
🇮🇹 Inspired by the 1928 Franchi catalogue
🌱 open pollinated & OGM free
🌾 Suitable for seed saving
🍅 Selected for flavour, not transport
🚚 Free Shipping across Ireland
📦 Exclusive curated bundle
🥕 The 12 Varieties Included
Tomato ‘Red Pear’ – Indeterminate Italian heirloom
Marrow ‘Vintage Dwarf of Italy’ – Compact bush variety
Carrot ‘Vintage Half Length’ – Sweet traditional type
Lettuce ‘Vintage Blond’ – slow bolting crisphead
Radish ‘Vintage Gaudry’ – Early French red variety
Radicchio ‘Tonda di Verona’ – Classic Italian winter chicory
Cucumber ‘Vintage Marketmore Half Length’ – Outdoor ridge type
Spinach ‘Vintage Matador’ – Cold-resistant heirloom
Swiss Chard ‘Vintage Costa Verde’ – Perpetual spinach type
Rocket ‘Vintage Cultivated’ – Italian arugula
Basil ‘Vintage from Genova’ – Classic Genovese basil
Parsley ‘Vintage Common Flat Leaf’ – Traditional Italian flat leaf
Why choose vintage varieties?
Because flavour matters.
Because heritage matters.
Because real gardens deserve character.
Limited seasonal availability. 🌿 The Best Vegetable Seeds Bundle Ireland Has to Offer
Explore our full Vintage 1928 collection or browse our individual flower seeds.
Inspired by Franchi Sementi, Italy’s oldest seed house founded in 1783.
When to sow
March to May in Ireland. Start tomatoes and basil indoors in March or April. Sow rocket, radish and spinach direct from April. Courgette and cucumber go out in May when the ground is warm.
How to grow
One kit, one season, no experience required. Sow two or three varieties first, leave the rest for May. Every packet includes full instructions with Irish-specific timing. If a seedling dies, the packet usually has enough seeds to try again.
Recipe idea
Panzanella with what you grow. Tear two slices of stale bread, add three sliced tomatoes, a handful of rocket, fresh basil, a drizzle of olive oil and a teaspoon of red wine vinegar. Leave for ten minutes. That is the whole recipe.
