Dear Gardeners and Farmers,

This summer, when visiting Munich's only organic beer garden we found an asterisk * beside one of the items on the menu and at the bottom, a footnote stating that the vegetables had been grown from “100% open pollinated seed”. Choosing a dish was easy and the atmosphere was wonderful. In questioning other visitors however we received a broad if somewhat sobering selection of responses ranging from "didn't read it" to "its all the same to me" and "doesn’t that have something to do with seed and Monsanto".

In future the use of our new brand motto "varieties are biocultural heritage – true-to-seed as open pollinating" might help get the message across. It is of course not an explanation but it does give a first indication of the long term viability of these varieties: Inherited characteristics that are worth preserving and with a capacity for producing fertile seeds that breed true, these are the criteria that make our seeds unique. And it is important that managers of

organic beer gardens, health food shop traders and gardeners let people know what seed they prefer. We - like the beer garden - also need to share our progress with customers. We have still not fully met our objective of being able to supply commercial gardeners with a comprehensive and diverse range of open pollinated varieties of biodynamic or even organic origin. Each year however we come a step closer towards doing so.

As usual this symbol is used in the catalogue to indicate Biodynamic varieties that have been bred by members of Kultursaat. The same symbol in black and white indicates varieties maintained under the auspices of Kultursaat. The abbreviations "b-d-EHZ“ or "b-o-EHZ“ indicate varieties which are maintained on biodynamic or organic certified land respectively.

Thanks to everyone for all the positive feedback we received regarding our new branding concept. We are also pleased to have been able to follow up on the constructive suggestions that were made such as having a better over view and a separate index with prices. These have now been incorporated these into this year's edition. Constructive dialogue with our customers is extremely valuable - please continue giving feedback. Our progress depends on your experience. Together we can help ensure that seeds remain part of our cultural heritage.

Gebhard Rossmanith and Petra Boie

for the Bingenheimer Saatgut team.

Bingenheimer Saatgut AG Organic Seeds Kronstrasse 24 D 61209 Echzell Bingenheim

Phone +49 (0) 6035 1899-0 Fax: +49 (0) 6035 1899-40 E-mail: info@bingenheimersaatgut.de www.bingenheimersaatgut.de

Explanation

Vegetables

Aubergine Beans

Broad Bean French Beans Pole beans (Climbing French beans) Runner Bean

Beetroot Black Salsify (Scorzonera) Cabbage

Cauliflower Chinese cabbage Curly kale Kohlrabi Red cabbage Savoy White cabbage

Carrots Celery Chicory Chinese leaves Corn salad Cress Cucumbers

Ridge cucumbers Salad cucumbers

Fennel

Florence fennel Leeks Melons Parsley

Parsley Hamburg parsley

Parsnips Peas

Field Peas Garden Peas Sugar Peas

Pepper Radish Spinach beet Squash Swede turnip

12 Turnip

Winter Radish

Onions Orach Salad

Baby-leaf Batavian Bucks Horn Plantain Chicory Chicory sugarloaf Chinese leaves Cos lettuce Crisphead Endive Heading lettuce Italian lettuce Namenia Oak Leaf Lettuce Rocket

Spinach Sweet corn Tomatoes Winter purslane (claytonia) Zucchini

Herbs

Basil Black cumin Borage Burnet Chervil Chive Chop suey greens Coriander Cumin Dill French sorrel Garden Fennel Garlic chives Hyssop Lavender Lemon balm Lovage Marjoram Oregano Sage Savory

Thyme

Flowers

Annual Summer Flowers

Biennial (or perennial) summer flowers

Perennials

Flower mixtures

Annual Chrysanthemum, mixed colours Annual Mallow Arnica Aster Aster, double Bauerngarten Bee pasture Bell Flower Black Eyed Susan Blue Fenugreek Branching Sunflower Calendula, mixed Calendula, orange Californian Poppy Campion Candytuft Chamomile "Alemania" Clarkia Clary Clary Sage Coreopsis Corn Marigold Corncockle Cornflower, blue Cornflower, mixed Cosmos Dahlia Dwarf Convolvulus Dwarf Zinnia Edible flowers Elfengarten Everlasting Flower Everlasting Pea Farbenzauber Field Poppy Figwort, Creeping Snapdragon Flower Flowers for butterflies Flowers for shade French Marigold French Marigold, mixed Gilia, blue Gilia, three colours Godetia Helipterum

Larkspur, blue Larkspur, mixed Love-in-the-mist Mallow Wort Maroccan Flax Marsh Mallow Mexican Sunflower Mignonette Mix for flowering strips, bee buffet Morning Glory Nasturtium, dwarf Nasturtium, trailing Nemesia Orange Cosmos Poppy, white & red Red Amaranth, Prince of Wales Feather Red Flax Salpiglossis sinuata Siberian Motherwort Small Flowered Pansy Snapdragon, dwarf mixture Snapdragon, tall mixture Soapwort, white Sommerpracht Sommerstrauss St John's wort Sunflower "La Torre" Sunflower "Sunspot" Sunflower "Velvet Queen" Sweet Scabious Sweet William Tall Straw Flower Valerian Verbascum Vipers Bugloss Wallflower Wild flowers for dry positions Xeranthemum

Green manures

Plant material

Supply and delivery conditions

Contents

SEASON 2013

NEW VARIETY

VEGETABLES

G 627 French Beans Domino

G 628 French Beans Faraday

G 147 French Beans Purple Teepee

G 622 Pole Beans Helda

G 617 Cauliflower Celesta

G 625 Tragopogon porrifolius Haferwurz

G 615 Carrots Miranda

G 619 Par Snipes White Gem

G 630 Leeks KS-POR-AT-VRZ

G 616 Onions/Allioideae Winterheckenzwiebel

G 614 Squash Fictor

G 620 Zucchini KS-HB-KUP-Z1

G 623 Tomato Black Cherry

G 626 Tomato Dorenia

G 629 Tomato Bogus Fruchta

FLOWERS

B 462 Annual Summer Flowers Salpiglossis sinuata

HERBS

K 91 Herbs Garlic chives

Variety Information

Along with the variety descriptions in the main (German language) catalogue you will find the following additional information: The symbols of the various associations for example "Demeter" or "Bioland", indicate which organisation has certified the area of land on which the seeds were grown.

• If no plant breeder is listed next to a variety, it means that it is no longer a protected variety maintained and cared for by members of the Biodynamic and Organic Vegetable Seeds Initiative Group.

• If maintenance breeding is being carried out on biodynamic ground this is indicated by the abbreviation "b-d EHZ". If it is taking place on organic land the letters "b-o EHZ" are used.

• Varieties for which Kultursaat is entered as the official maintainer (biodynamic maintenance), are designated with the symbol of Kultursaat e.V in black and white and the words Kultursaat EHZ.

• New biodynamic varieties are designated with the symbol of Kultursaat e.V along with the name of the plant breeder.

• The place of multiplication using a farm abbreviation is also given for each seed variety (in the German

language catalogue). This is then explained on the farm profile pages of the German language catalogue.

All the seed multiplication takes place on organic land and as a rule on farms affiliated to one of the certification organisations. In exceptional cases we may offer seed for sale that has been grown to EU organic standards. All the varieties listed are open pollinated and some have been biodynamically bred.

Recommendations

Since the use to which a particular variety may be put depends on a number of different factors such as growing methods or customer preferences, no limiting recommendations are given. Varieties which state "good for amateur gardeners" are recommended for the small, home or backyard gardener. The recommendation "for seedling plant production" is directed towards market gardeners who grow young plants for sale to amateur gardeners. (AS) = Varieties with special derogations in accordance with Commission Directive 2009/145/EC Seed. "For the cultivation of varieties developed for growing under particular conditions, whose seed is regulated according to Article 26 of Commission Directive 2009/145/EC".

Technically prepared seed

Normal seed: The seed is cleaned and tested to meet all legal requirements as well as our own high quality standards. It is sold according to weight or number of seeds. Calibrated normal seed: The seed is sorted according to size (calibrated). We generally offer three sizes of seed S (small), M (medium) and L (large). The exact size indications are given in the price list in the German language catalogue. It is sold according to weight. Precision seed: The seed is calibrated and has a higher germination capacity than normal seed or calibrated normal seed. The minimum germination rate for precision seed is set according to variety. The indications are found in the variety section of the catalogue. It is sold per number of seeds. Seed Pellets: The seed is encased in a pellet (clay). This gives each seed the same size and form – very useful when planting seeds singly. The pellet is naturally made and completely free of all chemicals and meets the obligations of EU-VO 834/2007. Seed strips / plates / discs / tape: Seed is laid out at defined distances between two sheets of special paper. The size of the strips, plates, discs or tape is given alongside each item in the price list.

Quality tests

Germination: Germination tests are carried out according to ISTA (International Seed Testing Association) guidelines. The germination capacity indicated on the packet is true at the point of sale. The actual results of our germination tests are published on our website: www.bingenheimersaatgut.de/kfinfo.php. Bingenheimer Saatgut AG sets its own minimum germination standards for each variety which is above the legally required minimum.

Germination power / vigour test: This is in effect a stress test. The seedlings have to show strong growing power under challenging conditions. This test, developed for the different kinds of vegetables, is modelled on the so called "Maiskaltkeimtest in Ziegelgrus“ of the ISTA Standards.

Plant health tests: Testing for seed borne diseases is undertaken in-house or in cooperation with the plant protection agency in Wetzlar and other institutes. Seeds are naturally never completely (sterile) free of fungus spores or other micro-organisms but if a significant number of pathogens are discovered in a seed lot, a warm water treatment is given. Only then if the treatment is shown to be successful, are the seeds offered for sale. The health of plants growing out on the field is however not only dependent on seed quality but on other factors too including environmental conditions, growing methods etc.

Expectations as regards the external aspects of seed quality are continually increasing. We are able to meet these demands by regularly monitoring the quality of seeds in the warehouse so as to detect any decline in germination capacity at the earliest opportunity and remove the seeds from sale. Unfavourable weather conditions while the seed crop is developing can lead in an extreme case, to our quality standards not being met and the seeds not being sold. This will be indicated in the catalogue if the matter is known about before it goes to print.

Pricing

Common pricing structure: The 'Biodynamic Vegetable Seed Initiative Group' and 'Bingenheimer Saatgut AG' set themselves the goal of making biodynamic and organic seed widely available. The seed is produced on farms working to organic agricultural standards and to high seed quality requirements. The multiplication of seed must therefore be a secure and economically viable long term proposition for the farmers. On the other hand we need to offer our customers seeds at an attractive price. The Seed Initiative Group and Bingenheimer Saatgut AG are therefore in continuous dialogue about pricing and payment procedures and work on them together.

Licenses: Where Bingenheimer Saatgut AG contracts members of the Seed Initiative Group to multiply patented varieties from other suppliers, it must pay a license fee to the breeders of those varieties. The license fee is a contribution towards the reimbursing of breeding costs.

Variety Development Payment: For those varieties which have been registered in the name of Kultursaat e.V. we make a payment towards variety development. This applies to all varieties including those which are no longer protected. It is a payment towards the maintenance of a variety (maintenance breeding) and the development of new ones (plant breeding). These payments are taken into account when calculating the price of our seeds. Through buying the seed the user also participates in the maintenance and breeding of varieties. It has been agreed with Kultursaat that payments made towards maintenance breeding should be increased and extended in order to enable the association to undertake new and further plant breeding projects.

Seed is Valuable

Seed is much more than a means of production. It is the starting point for the creation of our food, and bears within it the whole stream of cultivated plant development from the past into the future. Maintaining it for the sake of future generations is one of our goals. The special quality of our seeds is achieved by producing, maintaining and developing them on organic and biodynamic farms affiliated to the ”Biodynamic Vegetable Seed Initiative Group”.

Availability of Supply

Availability: Because of the time needed to prepare and print the catalogue it may well be that not all the varieties have been tested at the time of going to press. Despite careful planning it may happen therefore that an advertised variety is not available after all. The entire stock is likewise dependent on its being suitable for sale - we hope you understand.

Ordering

Order forms are included with the catalogue. One form is for onion sets and garlic. We are happy to take your order without a form too by email, fax and of course by telephone. You will also find our German language online shop an easy way to order and one which allows you to see the current availability of seed. Just write the item number in the search field and you will be taken directly to the desired variety. We are happy to supply you with larger quantities than those offered on the price list. Please contact us. The delivery conditions are to be found at the end of the catalogue. The price list is to be found at the end of the German language catalogue.

Bingenheimer Saatgut AG

-Organic Seeds- Kronstrasse 24 D 61209 Echzell Bingenheim

Phone +49 (0) 6035 1899-0 Fax: +49 (0) 6035 1899-40 E-mail: info@bingenheimersaatgut.de

www.bingenheimersaatgut.de

Sowing time: Beginning of May to beginning of July. Planting distance: Rows 40 – 60 cm apart, 8 – 10 cm in the row. Alternatively sow in groups of 4 – 8 seeds spaced 40 cm all round. Amount of seed needed: 0.8 – 1.2 kg/a ; TGW between 200 g and 620 g depending on variety (see table)

Ca. 15-20 seed per running meter

V E G E T A B L E S

PEAS Pisum sativum L.

Field peas Pisum sativum L. convar. sat.

G 150 Kleine Rheinländerin Short growth, early, high yielding variety with very long dark green pods.

Garden peas Pisum sativum L. convar. medullare

G 155 Wunder von Kelvedon Early maturing, short variety with long dark green pods. Heavy cropping and resistant.

G 156 Ambassador An important well known variety used fresh and for processing, Ambassador grows up to 80 cm high. It is a mid-season variety. The pods are about 8 cm long with a blunt ended shape. Ambassador has 8 – 9 dark green peas per pod. Its TGW is about 200 g. The optimum plant population is 80 – 90 plants per m² (Seed rate 170 – 200 kg/ha). A particularly resistant variety (including against powdery mildew) and hence suited to late sowings.

Sugar Peas (mangetout) Pisum sativum L. convar. axiphium

G 161 Ambrosia A valuable mangetout variety producing a good yield. Up to 70 cm high. Sweet and a good aroma.

FRENCH BEANS Phaseolus vulgaris L. var. nanus

Variety Pod colour Pod cross section Pod lenth Ripening TGW Seed colour Saxa light green round 12-13 cm very early 380 g brown

Marona mid green round oval 17-18 cm very early 340 g brown

Maxi mid green round 18-20 cm early 445 g brown

Wade dark green round 16-18 cm medium early 490 g violet

Domino dark green round 12-13 cm early 180 g white

Faraday dark green round 13-14 cm early 135 g white

Cupidon mid green round 16-20 cm medium early 270 g dark brown speckled

Caruso Green round 17-19 cm medium early 260 g brown/violet

Sanguigno 2 light green/ red flamed

flat oval 10-15 cm medium early 620 g light brown/ speckled brown

Helios light yellow round 16-18 cm early 450 g brown

Purple Teepee violet round 12-15 cm medium early 450 g brown

Sowing time: Field peas and Mangetout March onwards, Garden peas from beginning of April; Sowing depth at least 3 cm Planting distance: Rows 30 – 45 cm apart or double rows 60 – 80 cm apart; 3 cm apart in the row Amount of seed needed: Ca. 2 kg/a; TGW ca. 180 – 250 g Ca. 30 seed per running meter

green podded

G 120 Saxa An old proven variety. Medium length, light green pods. Early and good yielding. Germinates well and hence is suitable for growing under exposed conditions. Crops for a long time. Resistant to Pseudomonas bacteria. Pod length 12 – 13 cm. Rich flavour.

G 124 Marona Marona is a very early, long podded, round shaped variety. Climbs freely. Early high yielder. Suitable for indoor production and autumn planting. Produces good yields even in dry years. Pod lenth 17 – 18 cm.

G 125 Maxi Upright growth with pods hanging above the leaves (bell type). Pod length 18 – 20 cm. The freely hanging round shaped pods are easy to pick. Maxi is early and produces a high yield. Earthing up is recommended.

G 126 Wade Well proven mid-season variety. The pods are very smooth skinned. Pod length 16 – 18 cm. Grows well even in in cool moist weather. Dark violet coloured bean seeds. Wade has a rich flavour.

G 627 Domino NEW This variety has a beautiful dark green fruit. Pod length 12 – 13 cm with a diameter of 8 – 9 mm. Good length to thickness ratio. Uniform fruit development, suitable for single harvest. High yield. Grows up to 50 cm high. Resistant to Pseudomonas, Ascochyta and mosaic virus.

G 628 Faraday NEW A particularly delicate Filet bean with regular fruits and a beautiful dark colour. Pod length 13 – 14 cm with 6.5 – 8 mm diameter. A high yielding variety and keeps well on the plant. Suitable for both processing and the fresh market. Good uniform yield. Height around 50 cm. Resistant to Pseudomonas, Ascochyta and mosaic virus.

G 128a Cupidon Can be used as a fillet bean when young and as a normal French bean bean when mature. The pods develop partially over the leaves making harvesting easier. Pod length 16 – 20 cm. Resistant to mosaic virus and pale spot blight. Cupidon has a delicate aromatic flavour.

G 129 Caruso A good fillet bean. Pod length 17 – 19 cm. High yields of very uniform beans. Resistant to mosaic virus and pale spot blight.

G 146 Sanguigno 2 Vigorous French bean with broad, flat, marbled, light green and red pods which turn green when cooked. Pod length 10 – 15 cm. Healthy, robust and drought tolerant. A multi-purpose and vigorous variety suited to both amateur and market gardens. The provision of adequate growing space and earthing up is recommended. Very long harvest season. Can be used fresh in the pod, half ripe for the bean seeds or fully ripe as a dried bean. The aromatic pods remain tender and don't get stringy even when left too long on the vines. Exceptional flavour and easily digestible.

yellow podded

G 132 Helios Vigorous and robust yellow French bean with slightly curved pods. Pod length 16 – 18 cm. Early and productive, black seeds. Good flavour.

blue podded

G 147 Purple Teepee NEW Second early variety with purple pods which turn dark green when cooked. Pod length ca. 12 – 15 cm, seeds pale brown. Specially suited for the fresh market.

POLE BEANS (Climbing French beans) Phaseolus vulgaris L. var. vulgaris

Variety

Growing situation

Pod colour Shape of cross section Pod lenth

Time to maturity Ripening TGW

Seed colour

under glass

open ground

Trebona • • mid green flat oval 25–27 cm 81 days early 500 g white

Helda • • mid green flat and wide 24–26 cm 90 days medium early 525 g white

Neckarkönigin • dark green round oval 27–28 cm 91 days medium early 490 g white

Neckargold • deep yellow round oval 23–25 cm 90 days medium early 370 g white

Blauhilde • blue round oval 25–27 cm 91 days medium early 420 g brown

Preisgewinner • mid green flat oval 25–28 cm 95 days medium early 1000 g violet

green podded

G 133 Trebona Quick maturing. Suitable for indoor production and an early outdoor harvest. Pods are flat oval shaped, very long and with an excellent quality. Produces very high yields under glass.

G 622 Helda NEW Medium early, broad podded, green pole bean suited to both greenhouse and open ground. Strong and reliable with a long season.

G 136 Neckarkönigin Very high yielding mid-season production. Long fleshy, straight and tender round pods. Can withstand unfavourable weather conditions.

yellow podded

G 139 Neckargold Produces very high yields of long, round, fleshy pods of a deep yellow colour. Exceptional flavour. Could be described as queen of the (Neckarkönigin) wax pod varieties. Resistant to mosaic virus.

blue podded

G 139a Blauhilde A blue podded pole bean of the (Neckarkönigin) wax pod type. It has long, oval shaped, thick fleshy pods which turn green when cooked. Very productive and healthy. A commercial variety of exceptional flavour!

RUNNER BEAN Phaseolus coccineus L.

G 139b Preisgewinner Red flowering; very long, fleshy pods, vigorous and productive. The beans are purple speckled with black. A favourite back garden variety. Can be eaten fresh as green beans, half-ripe as shelled beans or dried as kidney beans.

Sowing time: Beginning of May to end of June Planting distance: Distance between bean sticks 80 x 90 – 100 cm Amount of seed needed: 0.7 – 1 kg/a; Greenhouse: 7.5 plants/m² ca. 350 g/a Open ground: ca. 500 g (5 – 7 beans per bean stick; TGW 370 – 500 g)

BROAD BEAN Vicia faba L.

G 140 Hangdown grünkernig Green seeded, mid season hardy variety. 4-5 medium sized beans produced in long hanging pods. Beans remain tender and green when cooked.

G 142 Frühe Weißkeimige Early variety, turns brown when cooked. Seeds set well beautiful thick pods with large white beans.

CAULIFLOWER Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.

G 199 Odysseus Early quick growing cauliflower. Pure white, solid heads with no discolouration. Specially suited for early planting under cover and outdoors as well as for autumn production. Leaves should be folded in prior to harvesting. Uniform harvest period. 8 – 10 graded. An especially good flavour.

G 201 Neckarperle Forms well rounded, finely structured and pure white heads which can be harvested over a long period. The strong leaves protect the developing flower head and can be easily folded in later. Not recommended for summer planting. Recommended for seedling plant production. Good for amateur gardeners.

G 617 Celesta NEW Medium late variety for summer and autumn production. Firm and uniform white heads with good cover leaves. Long season. 75 days to harvest during summer.

G 202 White Ball Vigorous mid to late season, autumn variety of medium size. Although somewhat slow growing at first they develop into strong plants. The harvesting period extends over one or two weeks. This variety forms firm, heavy medium to large sized, white, well rounded heads which are well covered. White Ball is therefore very frost resistant. There is virtually no premature flowering. The leaves are strong, green to grey-green in colour and with a bubbly slightly waxed surface. Good flavour and consistency.

G 203 White Rock Vigorous mid to late autumn variety (ca 100 – 110 days from planting to harvest, plant out from July for October harvest). Resistant and self covering. The medium sized yet heavy flower heads are creamy coloured, firm and of very good quality.

CHINESE CABBAGE Brassica pekinensis L.

G 240 Granat Forms tall, thin and closed heads. Sow mid July to beginning of August. Strong aromatic flavour with good consistency and hence suitable for steaming.

Sowing time: As early as possible in open ground; from end of February. Planting distance: 10 x 60 cm Amount of seed needed: Ca. 2 kg/a; TGW ca. 1000 g; Ca. 10-12 seed per running meter

Sowing time: Beginning July – beginning August Planting distance: 50 x 40 cm Amount of seed needed: Direct sowing 6 – 10 g/a, Seed bed culture ca. 5 g for 1000 plants; TGW 2.5 – 3 g

Planting time: see table in the German language catalogue Planting distance: Ca. 25-30.000 Plants/ha Amount of seed needed: Ca. 6 - 8 g for 1000 plants; TGW 3 - 4 g Precision seed: At least 90 % germination

WHITE CABBAGE Brassica oleracea convar. Capitata var. alba

Fresh market

G 212 Eersteling Vigorous, short stemmed pointed variety that grows fast. Can be grown from spring through to autumn. Also for early tunnel production. Firm compact heads with rounded points and a weight between 800 – 1000 g. The light green leaves have a tender consistency. Fine sweet cabbage flavour.

Autumn and processing

G 215 Donator Improved September variety. Forms well rounded heads with firm internal leaf layering. Excellent for slicing, produces huge yields. Flavour and internal quality is very good. Donator is the best variety for producing premium and tasty sauerkraut. Cultivation period ca. 120 days; Harvest from mid September. Can also be recommended for coleslaw.

G 216 Holsteiner Platter Vigorous, large headed variety with strong surround leaves. Flattish round head; good for sauerkraut, not for storage. A particularly good tasting kind. Good for salads too.

G 217 Filderkraut Firm, mid season, fine cabbage for slicing. Pointed and sugar rich head. It is particularly good tasting. Recommended for salad too.

Storage

G 218 Marner Lagerweiß The medium to large sized round and firm heads ripen very late. Medium to large semi upright leaves. Store well.

G 219 Dottenfelder Dauer Vigorous, short stemmed variety with regular shaped surrounding leaves; dense, round to oval shaped head, short inner stem, stores well until January. Dottenfelder Dauer is good to eat and has a well round healthy flavour. Ideal for eating raw too. Average weight 1.5 kg.

G 220 Türkis Vigorous storage variety with a flat oval shaped head and striking leaf veins. The leaves are strongly ribbed and very healthy. Depending on planting distance it tends to produce large heavy heads which store very well.

G 221 Dowinda Vigorous, heavy yielding store cabbage. The leaves are covered with a thick wax layer. The dense, closed head is elliptical in shape and with a very short inner stem. The variety is ideal for storing. Similar in taste to Dottenfelder Dauer but with a somewhat lighter aroma and less sweet.

RED CABBAGE Brassica oleracea convar. capitata var. rubra

G 207 Amarant An early maturing red cabbage. Extremely short stemmed with horizontal leaves. Round medium sized heads. Can be harvested at the end of July from early plantings. A good delicate flavour.

G 208 Topas An early maturing red cabbage. Needs more time to grow than Amarant. Medium long stem and upright leaves. Heads are heavier and suitable for short term storage.

G 209 Granat A very quick growing yet good storing variety of red cabbage. Well ribbed healthy leaves. Produces good yields even in areas with a shorter growing season. Good uniform and easily cleaned heads.

Planting time: see table in the German language catalogue Planting distance: Early and pointed headed cabbages: Ca. 50.000 plants/ha, Summer and autumn

cabbages for fresh and storage use: Ca. 30-35.000 plants/ha, Cabbages for processing: Ca. 25.000 plants/ha

Amount of seed needed: Ca. 6 - 8 g for 1000 plants; TGW 3 - 4 g Precision seed: At least 90 % germination

Planting, Planting distance, Amount of seed needed: See White Cabbage

G 210 Rodynda Vigorous, short stemmed variety with a powerful root system and strong leaf growth. Dense, elliptical heads with a short inner stem. Short to medium term storage. Rodynda is sweet and aromatic, not strong in taste and with a good flavour. Suitable for eating raw.

SAVOY Brassica oleracea convar. capitata var. sabauda

G 214 Vorbote 3 Earliest of the savoys useful for extending the range on offer in early and mid summer. Heads weigh 0.5 – 1 kg. Round to oval shape. Very good used freshly harvested from end of June to August. Well curled tender leaves, mildly aromatic taste.

G 213 Smaragd Vigorous variety with medium to dark emerald green, strongly crinkled surrounding leaves. Firm round to oval shaped heads, medium sized inner stem. Keeps well till January. Developed from “Hammer” through many years of careful selection on the Fredeburg holding. Not an overwintering variety. Good and delicate flavour.

G 223 Winterfürst 2 Very late variety producing medium sized, finely wrinkled, firm, round to flattened shaped heads. Must be sown early (April) and starts developing its head very late (September – October). Good keeping qualities. Also suitable as an overwintering savoy for harvesting in early spring.

KOHLRABI Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes L.

G 227 Azur Star The earliest and most beautiful blue outdoor variety. Can be grown in a heated or cold greenhouse, under plastic and the first outdoor sowings. For an autumn harvest sow until the end of July. Azur Star is bolt resistant, has a beautiful, slightly flattened, round, deep blue, delicate swollen stem on a long stalk. Leaves are medium sized, of average strength and with delicate leaf stalks. Very good flavour.

G 228a Lanro UNFORTUNATELY NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE 2013 GROWING SEASON!

A well tried, white, round kohlrabi variety for early outdoor production as well as under fleece or plastic; withstands cold, frost resistant and bolt hardy. Latest autumn sowings until mid August. Tender stems which don't become woody even when over sized. Also suitable for large scale production and processing.

G 229 Rasko UNFORTUNATELY NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE 2013 GROWING SEASON!

Kohlrabi for spring, early summer and autumn cultivation with a slightly elongated, well placed, round stem, semi erect leaves. Early to medium early maturing. Good amount of quality roots. Good uniform growth. Also suited for indoor production. Well balanced aromatic flavour with a good amount of sweetness. A firm consistency without tending to woodiness.

G 231 Noriko A mid-season white outdoor variety for growing in spring, summer and autumn. Large, flattened round, tender stems, long growing stem, upright and strong leaves even in summer. Withstands cold well. Should not be sown before February; autumn sowings until mid July.

G 232 Blaro Outdoor kohlrabi for early summer and autumn cultivation. Leaves are semi upright, average in strength and with medium length leaf stalks. The tender fruiting stems of medium size are slightly flattened, round and have a beautiful violet blue colour. Blaro is strong growing, frost resistant and bolt hardy. It is known for its stress tolerance and exceptional flavour.

Planting, Planting distance, Amount of seed needed:See White Cabbage

Planting time: see table in the German language catalogue Planting distance: Greenhouse 25 x 25 cm, Open ground 30 x 30 cm Amount of seed needed: Ca. 6 - 8 g for 1000 plants; TGW 3,5 - 4,5 g Precision seed: At least 90 % germination

G 233 Blaril For late summer and autumn cultivation. Large, blue, flat-round to round stems which despite their large size (up to 1 kg) remain tender and do not grow woody. They can be stored until March.

G 230 Superschmelz Butter soft, white to light green coloured giant kohlrabi which can grow to weights of up to 8 kg without becoming woody. Grows slowly and is bolt resistant. Sown at the beginning of June it produces stems weighing 1 – 1.5 kg. Keeps in store until March, very aromatic kohlrabi flavour.

CURLY KALE Brassica oleracea var. sabellica

G 225 Halbhoher grüner Krauser A high yielding variety with a medium level of frost resistance. For harvesting until January. Dark green, wrinkled, medium sized leaves. Outstanding flavour.

G 226 Westländer Winter Frost resistant strain with half tall plants and wrinkled leaves, very uniform stands. The variety has a slightly sweet aromatic flavour.

TURNIP Brassica rapa L. var. rapifera

G 244 Golden Ball When harvested early turnips have delicate, yellow flesh similar to kohlrabi. This quick growing root vegetable increases the choice on offer in spring and in autumn produces a good storage vegetable for the winter. It can be harvested after 8 weeks. Turnips have a fine aroma reminiscent of mild horse radish.

G 613 Di Milano a colletto viola Turnip for summer and autumn cultivation. Not for spring cultivation due to bolting tendency. The root has a flattened round shape and the crown is set back. Bright violet coloured shoulder. White, fine flesh.

SWEDE TURNIP Brassica napus L. var. napobrassica

G 245 Wilhelmsburger Yellow turnip with a green top. A well formed, high yielding variety with solid flesh and very good keeping quality. Valuable winter vegetable. Can withstand an average amount of frost if the roots are earthed up.

Sowing time: June – July Planting distance: 40 x 40 – 40 x 75 cm Amount of seed needed: Ca. 6 – 8 g for 1000 plants; TGW 3 – 4 g Precision seed: At least 90 % germination

Sowing time: May for planting out; direct sowing till mid June Planting distance: Ca. 40 x 40 cm Amount of seed needed: Direct sowing ca. 10 g/a; TGW 2.5 – 3.5 g

Sowing time: Spring sown: Mid March to beginning of August Autumn sown: Beginning of July to mid August Planting distance: Distance between rows 20 – 30 cm, in the rows 5 – 15 cm Amount of seed needed: 25 – 40 g/a; TGW 2 – 4 g Ca. 20 – 25 seed per running meter

RADISH (Raphanus sativus var. sativus L.)

Growing situation

Variety under glass

open ground early

open ground summer

open ground autumn Root colour Root shape Ripening

Eiszapfen • • • white cylindrical early

Cherry Belle • • • cherry red round medium

Marike • (•) (•) scarlet round early

Sora • • • carmine round medium

Parat • carmine round medium

Rudi GS • • • red round early

G 329 Eiszapfen 10 – 12 cm long cylindrical, white, short leaved radish; quick growing. With timely harvesting year round production is possible. Also available as calibrated seed, see price list.

G 330 Cherry Belle Short leaved, cherry red and quick growing. For open ground production in spring and early summer and autumn. Sow outdoors direct from end of March. Good for amateur gardeners.

G 331a Marike Suitable for early production in heated and cold greenhouses as well as in open ground in spring and autumn, quick growing. Brilliant scarlet, round roots with fine roots and crown. Medium strong leaf growth. Tender, crisp consistency, firm flesh that doesn't burst easily. Fine mild flavour.

G 332 Sora Cultivation from spring until autumn in open ground. A firm fleshed, crimson radish with a beautiful round shape. Sora remains crisp and tender for a long time even when it grows bigger. The best rooty taste. Sow until beginning of September.

G 333 Parat Late bolting, crimson summer radish. Its higher demand for warmth means that it should not be sown too early. Juicy and not too sharp a taste. Good for amateur gardeners.

G 334 Rudi GS Outdoor radish which matures relatively early and develops in a very regular way. The root does not split easily, it is round, brilliant red, has a fine root and a stable leaf crown. Good for bunching. Sow until beginning of September.

WINTER RADISH Raphanus sativus var.niger L.

G 337 Ostergruss rosa 2 Dark pink, half long radish for bunching. Suitable for greenhouse cultivation (sow from mid January) and early outdoor crops (from early March). The dark, compact and strong leaves make for good bunches. When thinned out plants can be grown on to produce useful single radishes.

Sowing time: Sow outdoors beginning March (under fleece) till mid August; in cold greenhouse from end of January, in autumn until beginning September Planting distance: Planting distances for bunching ca. 25 x 8 cm, single roots ca. 25 x 20 cm Amount of seed needed: 30 – 60 g/a; TGW 8 – 12 g

Ca. 12 seed per running meter (for bunching), ca. 5-7 seeds per running meter (mature radishes), can be sown closer then singled.

Precision seed: at least 90 % germination

Sowing time: Sow outdoors from mid February (under fleece) until beginning of Sep.; in cold greenhouse from end of January and in autumn till end of Sep. Planting distance: 15 – 25 cm between rows, 2 – 3 cm between plants Amount of seed needed: 200 – 300 g/a, 20 – 25.000 seeds/a; TGW 8 – 11 g Ca. 30 seed per running meter Precision seed: at least 90 % germination

G 335 Runder schwarzer Winter Ball shaped, black skinned, firm fleshed winter radish which will keep until March or April when stored in a clamp. Sow in July. Direct sowing, distance between rows 25 – 30 cm, 10 cm between plants.

BLACK SALSIFY/SCORZONERA Scorzonera hispanica L.

G 400 Hoffmanns Schwarze Pfahl Thick, firm fleshed and tender root. Medium long to long depending on soil type. Stump rooted with virtually no forking. Fine black brown surface colour.

G 625 Haferwurz NEW An old almost forgotten root vegetable. Cultivation and marketing as for salsify. Sweet aromatic flavour. In England it is known as Vegetable Oyster. Very decorative, purple flowers in the second year.

BEETROOT Beta vulgaris L. ssp. vulgaris var. conditiva Alef.

G 343 Jannis Ball type. The roots are round to oval. The crown is set back. Because of its attractive shape, smooth skin, compact crown and early maturity, it is specially suited for selling fresh in bunches. Good keeping qualities. Mild in flavour; good for use in salad. Also available as precision seed (monogerm): G 344

G 345 Robuschka (formerly Rote Kugel 2) Vigorous variety with a strong leaf. Round, smooth skinned, very good keeper with uniformly dark red flesh. Equally well suited for using fresh, for storing and for processing. Our strain is characterised by its pleasant fruity sweet flavour. Also good in salads. Also available as precision seed (monogerm): G 346.

G 341 Forono Cylindrical type, uniform dark red colour, can be cut into regular slices when processed. Somewhat shorter season than Robuschka. For summer and autumn harvest. An agreeable mild sweet flavour. Also available as precision seed (monogerm): G 342.

G 347 Ägyptische Plattrunde Short topped and early with dark red flesh. Specially good for early cropping. Good for amateur gardeners.

G 349 Tondo di Chioggia Speciality for the farm shop or farmer's market. Glowing bright red skin, striped white and red ringed, pale green leaves. Grow like Robuschka.

Sowing time: As early as possible in open ground. From end of February. Haferwurz: March to May Planting distance: Ca. 30 cm between rows, thin out to 3 – 7 cm in the rows Amount of seed needed: 150 – 200 g/a; TGW 10 – 13 g Ca. 40 seed per running meter

Sowing time: From mid April, and for fresh use until mid June. Planting distance: 30 cm between rows, ca. 5 – 10 cm between plants. Amount of seed needed: Normal seed: 5 – 10 kg/ha, TGW 14 - 20 g Precision seed: Kaliber S: 4 – 5 kg/ha, Kaliber M: 5 – 6 kg/ha Babybeets: 25 kg/ha Ca. 20 seed per running meter

CARROTS Daucus carota L. ssp. sativus

Variety Type Growing season Shape Use

Nantaise 2/Milan Nantaise 90 – 120 days Medium long, cylindrical Bunching and fresh market

Nantaise 2/Fynn Nantaise 100 – 120 days Long, cylindrical Bunching and fresh market

Nantaise 2/Fanal Nantaise 100 – 120 days Long, cylindrical Bunching and fresh market

Fine Nantaise 100 – 120 days Long, cylindrical, slightly conical Bunching and fresh market

Miranda Nantaise 100 – 120 days Cylindrical, slightly conical Bunching and fresh market

Rodelika Rote Riesen 140 – 150 days Slightly conical, stump rooted Fresh market, Storage, Processing

Rolanka Rote Riesen 150 – 160 days Stump rooted, long, slightly conical to cylindrical

Fresh market, Storage

Leira Rote Riesen 140 – 160 days Slightly conical Fresh market, Storage

Robila Lange Rote Stumpfe 150 – 160 days Cylindrical, stump rooted, slender Fresh market, Storage

Oxhella Chanteney 120 – 140 days Conical Fresh market and Storage

G 286 Nantaise 2/Milan Suitable for early production of bunching carrots, for the fresh market as well as for later cultivation of store carrots. A good crop should store well until spring. Improved foliage quality, smooth and glowing orange skin when washed. Bunches can be harvested after 90 days. Pleasant, rounded juicy fesh flavour.

G 287 Nantaise 2/Fynn Early / second early Nantes 2 type carrot with a cylindrical, long root, smooth skin and delicate crown. The root is mid orange and uniformly coloured. Can keep until February. Well presented and uniform. Fynn has a delicate aromatic sweet flavour and fine crisp consistency.

G 285 Nantaise 2/Fanal Long cylindrical shape without green shoulders. Smooth easily washed skin. Juicy sweet quality with an intense red colouration and a small core of the same tone. Stores well too.

G 289 Fine Early / second early Nantes type, Cylindrical and slightly conical with a smooth skin. High yielding, average foliage strength, strong flavour.

G 615 Miranda NEW Early to second early Nantes type. Ca 100 – 120 days to maturity. Strong healthy foliage, very uniform. G 280a Rodelika Improved Rothild. A vigorously growing variety with strong foliage. Large stump rooted, smooth skinned carrots with an intensive orange red colour. Average yield. Very good for storing and large scale production, also for heavy soils. Sow mid April to mid May. Strong sweetly aromatic flavour. Has a very high Brix value and hence ideal for producing high quality juice.

Sowing time: In open ground from February until early July at the latest. For bunching until end of July. Planting distance: Rows 30 – 40 cm apart depending on variety, 2 – 4 cm between plants. Amount of seed needed: Early varieties: 1.5 million seeds/ha; Late varieties: 1 – 1.2 million seeds/ha; Industrial scale: 0.8 – 1 million seeds; TGW 0.8 – 1.2 g. Ca. 100 seed per running meter (Fresh market Carrots) Ca. 60 – 70 seed per running meter (Storage Carrots)

Precision seed: At least 85 % germination

G 282 Rolanka Rodelika-Group. Rolanka medium long to long table carrot. Compared to Rodelika it is more cylindrical in shape, has a more rounded shoulder and becomes stump ended when it matures after 160 days. It is smooth skinned with an appealing deep orange surface and is evenly coloured throughout. Rolanka has a strong sweet aromatic flavour. Also good for processing.

G 284 Leira Rodelika-Group. A variety of average vigour with strong, dark green leaves. The carrot has a rich orange red colour that is evenly distributed. Slightly conical in shape with a well developed shoulder. Its full sweet aromatic flavour is characteristic.

G 281a Robila Improved ”Lange Rote Stumpfe o. Herz”. Long, slim, cylindrical stump rooted autumn and winter carrot. Very good keeping qualities. Evenly coloured and with a well developed sweet, mild, nutty, carrot flavour.

Special shapes:

G 288 Oxhella Improved Oxheart. Oxhella has a unique medium sized, compact, conical shape and can be marketed as a speciality. Oxhella provides a fantastic extension to the range of carrot varieties on offer. Its foliage is very strong and stable. Roots are 12 – 16cm long. Thanks to its stimulating aromatic flavour and good internal colour, this variety will rapidly find devotees.

PARSNIPS Pastinaca sativa L.

G 290 Halblange Weiße Very uniform and well formed wedge shaped roots. Being frost resistant it can mature outside over winter. High yielding.

G 291 Aromata

Aromata was developed from a gene bank variety using an intensive process of sensorial selection. Aromata has very slim butter coloured roots. The special sweetness and well developed aroma of its firm and juicy roots make it highly suitable for raw consumption.

G 619 White Gem NEW

Slim, long, white roots with a good yield and little tendency to bolt. Foliage is somewhat stronger than the Halblange Weiße.

PARSLEY Petroselinum crispum ssp. crispum L.

G 310 Mooskrause 2 Mid to dark green, strongly curled leaves. Strong upright to semi upright growth.

G 311 Grüne Perle 2 For both outdoor and indoor cultivation. Heavy, densely filled dark green leaf heads on strong storks which are very practical when making up bunches for sale.

Sowing time: March – June Planting distance: 30 – 40 cm between rows, 5 – 10 cm between plants Amount of seed needed: 15 – 20 g/a; TGW 5 – 7 g Ca. 35 seed per running meter Precision seed: At least 85 % germination

Sowing time: March to early July Planting distance: 20 – 30 cm between rows Amount of seed needed: Sow direct: 40 – 50 g/a; TGW 1.2 – 1.8 g Ca. 80 seed per running meter

G 312 Einfache Schnitt 3 A plain leafed very aromatic variety.

G 313 Gigante d`Italia Plain leafed parsley with large leaves and strong stalks. Very high yielding, quick growing, sensitive to bolting in unfavourable conditions.

HAMBURG PARSLEY Petroselinum crispum ssp. tuberosum L.

G 315 Halblange Forms a medium long, smooth and skittle shaped root. Produces a high yield and is comparatively easy to harvest. The plain leaves can be used like ordinary parsley. It is resistant to downey mildew, hence valuable for leaf harvest in autumn.

CELERIAC Apium graveolens var. rapaceum L.

G 402 Ibis A quick growing strain with a smooth, ball shaped, white fleshed root. The leaves are fresh green, medium long and upright with good Septoria resistance. The small leaf crown simplifies cleaning. Its good resistance to bolting under warm conditions of ca. 18 °C means it can be grown early under protection. An ideal variety for marketing fresh with or without leaves as well as for storing and processing.

G 404 Mars Large sized, smooth skinned, oval round celeriac with white flesh, upright leaves, dark green and strongly resistant to Septoria. Keeps well in storage but can also be sold with leaf.

G 406 Monarch Very large and very heavy, tankard shaped, pale coloured roots with a low set root base. Interior quality exceptionally white and firm. Not sensitive to celery leaf spot. Remains white when cooked too. Pleasantly mild, nutty taste, excellent for storing.

G 403 Bergers weiße Kugel Strong, coarsely serrated leaves. Very resistant to Septoria. Roots large, heavy and ball shaped. Root colour pale brown. Good bolt resistance. Bergers Weisse Kugel is very aromatic.

G 405 Ortho Reliable celeriac which produces very early, fine round roots. Stores well until March. Strong aromatic flavour.

Sowing time: March to early July Planting distance: Ca. 30 cm between rows Amount of seed needed: Ca. 25 g/a; TGW 1.3 – 1.5 g Ca. 80 seed per running meter

Sowing time: Germinates in the light. Don't sow before March otherwise may bolt; Plant out: from May after last frosts. Planting distance: Ca. 40 x 40 cm Amount of seed needed: 1 – 2 g/a; TGW 0.5 g

All celery seed is tested for seed borne disease before it can be sold. If any trace of Septoria is discovered the seeds are given a warm water treatment to kill of the spores.

CELERY Apium graveolens var. dulce

G 409a Tall Utah Mid to late maturing. Celery, deep dark green leaf colour and growth of medium height. Smooth green fleshy stalks 25 - 30 cm in length, excellent flavour. Grows strongly and yields well.

CELERY Apium graveolens L. var. secalinum Alef.

G 409 Gewöhnlicher Schnitt Luxuriant growth. The very aromatic dark green leaves are used for seasoning either fresh or dried. Can be used fresh or for processing, can also be frozen for a winter supply. In favourable mild areas with little frost the plants can overwinter outdoors.

FLORENCE FENNEL Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum L.

G 190 Fino A variety of Florence fennel producing an ellipse shaped bulb. It is particularly bolt resistant and therefore suitable for early cultivation. Sow under glass from February for planting out in frames, cloches or polytunnels. Later sowings can be made outdoors from the beginning of April. Ensure soil is well manured and that plants are kept well watered.

G 192 Perfektion Fine, white bulbs, which are very bolt resistant. For early cropping and autumn harvest. Early sowings as for Fino, Later sowings mid June to mid July.

SPINACH Spinacia oleracea L.

G 410 Butterflay For spring and autumn cultivation; also for over wintering. Very robust, mildew resistant and late to shoot. Rich green leaf colour.

G 412 Matador Mid to dark green leaf colour. For spring or autumn cultivation. Winter hardy. Slower growing than ”Butterflay”.

G 414 Winterriesen/Verdil Very quick growth with large, strong leaves; Fine rosette formation with a mid green colour. For autumn and winter cultivation. Sow early August till mid September for harvesting from beginning of November until end of April. Only of limited value for spring cultivation. Very characteristic leaves with pointed tips at the lower end. Flavour is particularly aromatic and therefore best used raw in salad.

Sowing time: April – May; plant: polytunnel from early April; open ground from mid April (first sowing should be protected with fleece) Planting distance: 30 – 32 cm or ca. 10 plants/m² Amount of seed needed: For seed trays: 2 g/m², 1 g provides ca. 1000 – 1200 plants; TGW 0.4 – 0.6 g

Sowing time: Sow from mid January for planting out under fleece from early March. Sow direct from May to July. Planting distance: Rows 40 cm apart and 30 cm between plants Amount of seed needed: Ca. 50 g/a for direct sowing; ca. 15 g/a for raising seedlings; TGW 5 g Growing time: ca. 3 Months

Sowing time: Early crops: Beginning of March – mid April; Autumn crops: End of July – mid August. Overwintering crops: Early August – mid September. Planting distance: 20 – 35 cm between rows Amount of seed needed: 300 – 400 g/a; TGW 8 – 10 g Ca. 100 seed per running meter

calibrated seed also available, see price list

G 415 Gamma Monoecious, late maturing, very bolt resistant cultivar for early sowing with smooth, rounded and very dark coloured leaves. Resistant to downey mildew A and B, tolerant to type C.

SPINACH BEET Beta vulgaris L. var. vulgaris

Growing situation Variety under glass outdoors Leaf colour Width of leaf stem

Glatter Silber 3 • • dark green broad

Lucullus • fresh green narrow

Walliser • • dark green very broad

G 270 Glatter Silber 3 Swiss chard with broad silvery white stems and dark green leaf. Good yields. With protection a late sowing can also be overwintered. A particularly bolt resistant strain.

G 272 Lucullus New improved cultivar. It is characterised by its fresh green colour, improved stem conformation and good keeping quality. Slightly curled leaves. Can be used as both chard and spinach. Excellent flavour.

G 274 Walliser Specially broad stemmed variety (up to 10cm wide), pure white stems, very bolt resistant, long harvest period. For outdoor and protected cultivation.

ORACH Atriplexis hortensis

G 474 Yellow Orach Use and cultivate as spinach; for a single cut the plants are harvested when 10 – 20 cm high, about 6 – 8 weeks from sowing. Cut-and-come-again is also possible. Good flavour, yellow leaves.

ROCKET Eruca sativa

G 480 Ruca (Rocket) A salad plant with a very short growing cycle (like radish). Can be grown outdoors or under glass; very undemanding. Unusual but very pleasant slightly spicy flavour. Specially good for a mixed salad. Can also be used as sprouting vegetable like cress.

WILD ROCKET Eruca vesicaria

G 481 Wilde Rauke (Wild Rocket) Finely serrated wild form of the well loved garden rocket. It grows more slowly and has more of a rosette type growth. It can be cut up to two times and keeps significantly longer than G480. Wild rocket has a more intensive taste. Multi seeded pellets are also available (contains 12-15 seeds, see price list).

Sowing time: Sow direct from April or with modules; For overwintering sow from July in protected districts. Planting distance: 30 – 40 cm between rows, Swiss chard 30 x 40 cm between plants Amount of seed needed: 100 – 150 g/a; TGW 15 – 20 g

Growing situation Variety under glass outdoors Leaf colour Width of leaf stem

Glatter Silber 3 • • dark green broad

Lucullus • fresh green narrow

Walliser • • dark green very broad

Planting distance: 30 – 40 cm between rows, Swiss chard 30 x 40 cm between plants Amount of seed needed: 100 – 150 g/a; TGW 15 – 20 g

Sowing time: from February Planting distance: 25 – 30 cm between rows Amount of seed needed: Ca. 100 g/a; TGW ca. 4 g

Sowing time: from February Planting distance: 25 – 30 cm between rows Amount of seed needed: Ca. 100 g/a; TGW ca. 4 g

Sowing time: March till Septembre outdoors; in greenhouse till end of September. Planting distance: 25 – 30 cm between rows Amount of seed needed: Ca. 75 g/a; TGW ca. 2 g; Ca. 80 seed per running meter

Sowing time: March till Septembre outdoors; in greenhouse till end of September. Planting distance: 25 – 30 cm between rows Amount of seed needed: Ca. 75 g/a; TGW ca. 2 g Ca. 80 seed per running meter

Sowing time: March to July in open ground; under glass till end of August Planting distance: 25 – 30 cm between rows Amount of seed needed: Ca. 15 g/a; TKW ca. 0.25 g; Ca. 150 seed per running meter

Sowing time: March to July in open ground; under glass till end of August Planting distance: 25 – 30 cm between rows Amount of seed needed: Ca. 15 g/a; TKW ca. 0.25 g Ca. 150 seed per running meter

BUCKS HORN PLANTAIN Plantago coronopus

G 611 Hirschhornwegereich (Bucks Horn Plantain) Rosette forming salad plant 20 - 30 cm high. Repeated cutting possible, very hardy. Can also be used for “baby leaf” production. Spicy, pleasantly sour, weak salty flavour.

NAMENIA Brassica rapa L. var. rapa

G 490 Namenia Stielmus A very productive and good tasting leaf stem vegetable, also for salad. Dense sowing and early cutting allows for two cuts. When singled a salad the size of endive can be produced.

CHINESE LEAVES

G 247 Green in Snow (Brassica juncea) Single leaves or rosettes are used as an addition to salad and have a characteristic hot mustard flavour. Repeat harvesting is possible. Late cultivation for autumn or winter, in open ground or unheated greenhouse.

G 248 Red Giant (Brassica juncea) Pointed leaves, slightly serrated. Red leaf veins, good flavour slightly spicy like mustard.

G 249 Mizuna (Brassica rapa var. japonica) Very quick growing salad plant with a high yield. Forms a thick rosette with finely divided pale green leaves, which can be cut up to five times. First cut 2 to 3 weeks after sowing. Can be grown outdoors and and particularly useful as a catch crop in the greenhouse. Very cold tolerant.

CRESS Lepidium sativum L.

G 250 Einfache Quick growing. Ordinary type for all year round production under glass; also suitable for outdoor sowing. Its finely divided leaves make it ideal for tray production.

G 251 Großblättrige Heavy cropping and keeps longer than ordinary cress after its cut, hence an ideal cutting variety.

Sowing time: April to August Planting distance: plant 30 x 30 cm

Sowing time: Direct sow outdoors early July till end of August; Sow in seed bed from July to January for succession planting in a frost free greenhouse. Planting distance: Direct sowing: 15 – 25 cm between rows, 2 – 3 cm between plants; Transplanting: 10 – 15 cm between plants Amount of seed needed: Direct sowing for harvesting in bunches: 80 – 100 g/a; for cut-and-come-again 150 - 180 g/a; TGW 2,5 - 3,5 g Ca. 80 seed per running meter Chinese leaves can be harvested as a rosette (single harvest) or cut as baby leaf (repeat harvest)

Sowing time: In winter in a greenhouse, later in frames; from mid-March until autumn outdoors. Planting distance: Sow broadcast in the greenhouse, outdoors in rows 10 cm apart at most. Amount of seed needed: 80 – 100 g/m² for broadcasting; TGW 2 – 3 g In trays: 2,5 - 3 g / tray

Sowing time: Sow direct December to March under glass. Outdoors from March. Planting distance: 25 – 30 cm between rows Amount of seed needed: 300 – 500 g/a; TGW 2 – 3 g

Sowing time: Sow direct December to March under glass. Outdoors from March. Planting distance: 25 – 30 cm between rows Amount of seed needed: 300 – 500 g/a; TGW 2 – 3 g

CORN SALAD (Lamb's Lettuce) Valerianella locusta L.

Every lot of corn salad seeds and tested for seed boorne diseases Phoma und Peronospora val. (powdery mildew). If spores are discovered the effected lot is given warm water treatment. This ensures the destruction of infective spores. In addition germination tests are done to ensure the vigour of each seed lot. We therefore recommend that corn salad seed is ordered shortly before it is required. We are unable to guarantee however that a corn salad crop grown from our seeds will not be susceptible to mildew and Phoma. Such infections have many different causes such as cultivation methods, soil or climate.

Variety

Growing situation TGW ca.

seed per g ca.

Sowing time under glas

Plant out under glas Sow outside

under glass

open ground

Verte à coeur pl. 2 • 1.4 g 750 – – July - Sept.

Verte de Cambrai • 1.3 g 700-800 – – Aug. - Sept.

Vit • • 1.5 g 600-700 Aug. - Feb. Sept. - Feb. July - Sept.

Elan • • 1.5 g 600-700 Sept. - Feb. Oct. - Feb. Aug. - Sept.

G 180 Verte à coeur plein 2 (Dunkelgrüner vollherziger 2) Dark green, medium sized, oval shaped leaves. Good level of health and resistance. Suited to overwintering in open ground; not suitable for greenhouse cultivation. Very tasty.

G 181 Verte de Cambrai Verte de Cambrai is a strain of Dunkelgrüner Vollherziger 2. This variety has somewhat lighter green and larger than Verte à coeur plein 2 and has a compact rosette forming growth. It is quick growing and winter hardy. Suitable for growing outdoors in autumn and for overwintering. Late to bolt, hence a long harvesting season. Healthy and resistant. Very good rich flavour.

G 183 Vit Quick growing, dark green and round leafed. Excellent for autumn and winter production under glass or plastic giving a good yield and tolerating powdery mildew that frequently appears under glass. The larger seed size means that more seeds are needed. Quantity of seed required is about 2g per square meter.

G 184 Elan Growth is even quicker than Vit; suitable for growing under glass, plastic or in open ground. Don't sow too early. It is the one of our varieties that is commercially most widely grown.

WINTER PURSLANE (Claytonia) Montia perfoliata L.

G 435 Winterpostelein Like corn salad it is a salad variety for growing in autumn, winter and early spring. In protected locations it can be cut several times during the winter. If planted in a perforated fleece mulch, no weeding is required.

Sowing time: In open ground from end of July until mid-September; under glass from end of September till end of October. Planting distance: 10 – 15 cm between rows outdoors, under glass 8 – 10 cm. Amount of seed needed: Ca. 150 g/a; TGW 0,9 – 1,3 g Ca. 80 – 100 seed per running meter Precision seed: at least 90 % germination

Sowing time: In open ground from end of July until mid-September; under glass from end of September till end of October. Planting distance: 10 – 15 cm between rows outdoors, under glass 8 – 10 cm. Amount of seed needed: Ca. 150 g/a; TGW 0,9 – 1,3 g Ca. 80 – 100 seed per running meter Precision seed: at least 90 % germination

Sowing time: Open ground August; Cold greenhouse from Sep. to Feb.; Germination is held back when temperatures are high; Yield ca. 1 kg / m² and when cut Planting distance: Distance between rows: 20 – 30 cm, in the row 15 – 20 cm Amount of seed needed: 0.5 – 1 g/m²; TGW 0.6 g Ca. 250 seed per running meter

Sowing time: Open ground August; Cold greenhouse from Sep. to Feb.; Germination is held back when temperatures are high; Yield ca. 1 kg / m² and when cut Planting distance: Distance between rows: 20 – 30 cm, in the row 15 – 20 cm Amount of seed needed: 0.5 – 1 g/m²; TGW 0.6 g Ca. 250 seed per running meter

SALAD

HEADING LETTUCE Lactuca sativa L. var. capitata

Protected cropping

G 359 Briweri A tasty cabbage lettuce for early production in a cold or heated greenhouse. Second early, medium sized, very mildew resistant variety with strong mid green leaves. Well formed heads with a white core and of medium heavy weight. Not prone to rotting because its outer leaves allow a good flow of air. Best planting time: Mid February to mid March. Good experience with an autumn planting in a protected location in early September due to its robust nature. Following an inspection by the Bundessortenamt (German Federal Seed Registry). Briweri was found to be resistant to: BL 12, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25. Also available in pelleted form.

G 360 Larissa For early production in heated or cold greenhouse. When conditions are good can also be sown in autumn. Very early variety, specially suited for early protected cropping. Healthy, mildew resistant, quick growing and forms tight, firm, white and very tasty heads. No tendency for shooting or burning. Sowing time: End of November to beginning of February or from mid August to mid September. Also available in pelleted form.

Open ground

G 363 Maikönig For early outdoor cultivation and cold frames. Red tinted medium sized, firm heads. Very good and rich flavour. Can also be grown under fleece and plastic. Sowing time: February to March. Recommended for seedling plant production. Good for amateur gardeners.

G 364 Rolando Second early, glowing, fresh green cabbage lettuce. Classic butterhead. Forms large, heavy heads with well finished undersides; resistant to mosaic virus. Good for early spring cultivation, sow towards the end of March. Relatively long harvest period, hence suitable for marketing fresh in small quantities. Assessed for resistance by the Bundessortenamt for : BL 12, 17, 18, 22, 24 and LMV. Also available in pelleted form.

G 367 Neckarriesen Suitable for spring, early summer and autumn cultivation, in cooler regions also in summer. Forms large, firm heads of good quality. Recommended for seedling plant production. Recommended for seedling plant production. Good for amateur gardeners. Also available in pelleted form.

G 352 Skipper Quick growing cabbage lettuce suitable for spring, early summer and autumn production. Forms large, beautiful, light green heads. Mildew resistance BL 1-16. virus tolerant. Sow February to end April and July. Also available in pelleted form.

G 603 Cindy Recommended for spring and early summer cultivation. Quick development, compact, medium heavy heads with well closed underside and fresh green colour (size 8 heads). The variety is mildly aromatic with a typical lettuce flavour and a slight bitter sweet nutty aftertaste. Also available in pelleted form.

G 366a Wunder von Stuttgart Traditional summer lettuce, slow to bolt. Forms very tender, large yellowish heads. Can be grown under fleece for early spring sowing and for autumn. Recommended for seedling plant production. Good for amateur gardeners.

G 368 Merveille des quatre saisons Reddish brown coloured heading lettuce with good formation and bolt resistance. Suitable for spring and autumn planting. Compact type. Very aromatic. Also available in pelleted form.

Planting time: See Table in the German language catalogue. Germination temperature 10 – 15 °C, max. 18 °C Planting distance: 25 x 25 cm under glass; in open ground ca. 30 x 30 cm Amount of seed needed: 5 – 10 g/a when planted out; TGW ca. 1 g

CRISPHEAD Lactuca sativa L. var. capitata

G 370 Laibacher Eis 4 Large, medium firm, late shooting heads of yellow green colour tinged with red. For harvesting in spring, summer and autumn with good formation. Very high reliability. Much sought after due to its beautiful, unique appearance and outstanding flavour. Sow until July. Also available in pelleted form.

G 356 Saladin Well proven crisp head variety; very resilient and specially suited to summer production from June to October. It has a long harvesting period thanks to its resilience and bolt resistance. This strain is compact and very uniform and is well closed beneath. Sow: Februay to July. Fresh spicy taste. Also available in pelleted form.

G 371 Great Lakes Large, glistening, fresh green heads that ripen in a regular way. Bolt hardy. Firm crisp leaves. From spring to autumn. A well closed and even shapped head. An attractive, fresh, tasty flavour. Also available in pelleted form.

G 600 Mythos Mythos is a fresh green, very firm, crisp lettuce, well placed in its surrounding leaves and resistant to mildew and decay. The head and leaves are of medium size. The well formed, very compact head is easily harvested from its leaf nest and can presented for sale in a box of 8 or 10. Mythos has a mild slightly sweet taste. Also available in pelleted form.

G 601 Modiva Modiva is a fresh green, firm crisp lettuce. It has a somewhat shorter growing cycle, a lighter colour and a less firm head than Mythos. The head is placed well clear of its surrounding leaves making harvesting easier. Both it and the leaves are large. A closed and compact head which can be marketed in a box of 8. Modiva is resistant to mildew and decay. Taste is like Mythos, mild and sweet.

G 604 Marius Great Lakes type. Second early, for use throughout the outdoor growing season. Large heavy heads for selling in boxes of 6 to 8. Very vigorous, healthy and resistant. Also available in pelleted form.

BATAVIAN Lactuca sativa L. var. capitata

G 372 Tarengo A rich red tinted Batavian variety with glistening slightly bubbly leaves. Forms large rosettes with a loose head. Quick growth. Good mildew resistance. For use throughout the season. Also available in pelleted form.

G 373 Maravilla de Verano Reddish Batavia type, light green inside, with upright external leaves. Very long harvesting period, can be harvested as soon as heads begin to form. Can remain in the bed for a long time as a mature lettuce before being harvested. For use throughout the outdoor growing season. It can also be grown under glass or plastic early in the year and can be used for 'baby leaf' production. Also available in pelleted form.

G 374 Kamalia Red. Attractive Batavian lettuce with loose leaves. The leaves are finely curled, the colour is radiant. For growing from spring to autumn. Mildew resistant BL 1-16. Also available in pelleted form.

G 378 Amerikanischer brauner Strong upright rosette, partial head formation, brown red outside, green inside, tender wavy leaves; can be harvested over a long period. Can be used for 'baby leaf' production. Recommended for seedling plant production. Good for amateur gardeners.

COS LETTUCE Lactuca sativa L. var. romana

G 375 Brun d´hiver Fine, full, round, red cos lettuce which also forms good heads in summer. Head weight similar to Valmaine; robust and healthy. Can also be used for 'baby leaf' production. Sow mid February to beginning of July. Recommended for seedling plant production. Good for amateur gardeners.

G 376 Valmaine Upright growing, dark green variety with crisp, elongated leaves. Very healthy and resistant. For early summer and autumn production. Space plants at least 30 x 30cm apart. Can also be used for 'baby leaf' production. Good for amateur gardeners.

OAK LEAF LETTUCE Lactuca sativa L. var. crispa

G 379 Red Salad Bowl Red leafed oak leaf salad that forms thick 'bushes'. Late to shoot. Cultivate: Spring to autumn, also in cold greenhouse or polytunnel. Can be used for 'baby leaf' production too. Recommended for seedling plant production. Good for amateur gardeners.

G 379b Pasha Compact leaf salad with an oak leaf form. Open, but filled heads; red, crisp leaves with good flavour and keeping quality. Late to bolt. Reliable harvest and not too sensitive. For growing throughout the season in open ground and in a cold polytunnel early in the year. Also available in pelleted form.

G 610 Bijella Medium sized, very compact oak leaf lettuce. Red brown colour with a fresh green heart. Slow to bolt. Medium time till maturity; for planting in spring and depending on district and weather also autumn. Keeps well on the field and has an aromatic, slightly sweet taste. Also available in pelleted form.

G 358 Hardy Quick growing, large, oak leaf lettuce with an attractive green colour. Good bolt resistance. For growing throughout the year. BL 1-13, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25. Only available in pelleted form.

G 382 Till The firm layered and unique pointed leaves form a head-like fresh green rosette with a pale green heart. A bolt resistant variety for growing from spring till autumn. Very good for growing early crops under glass. Can also be used for 'baby leaf' production. Very fine flavoured crisp lettuce. Also available in pelleted form.

G 602 Cerbiatta An original type of lettuce with jagged upright leaves. Suitable for cultivating throughout the growing season both outdoors and under protection. Very quick growing and therefore suitable as cutting lettuce. Awakens customer interest because of its unusual form. Good bolt resistance. Crisp, fresh, rich flavoured lettuce, excellent addition to the vegetable box.

BABY-LEAF

Cultivation of Babyleaf

The following mixtures have proven their worth for Babyleaf production (for sowing direct on a row of 200 metres):

Variety item no. Amount

Laibacher Eis 4 G 370 25 g

Maravilla de Verano G 373 10 g

Valmaine G 376 5 g

Amerikanischer brauner G 378 10 g

Red Salat Bowl G 379 10 g

Please order ingredients of mixes individually.

The following varieties are also suitable for use in a Babyleaf mixture:

Variety item no.

Buckshorn Plantain G 611

Green in Snow G 247

Red Giant G 248

Mizuna G 249

Salad Rocket G 480

Wild Rocket G 481

Jannis (beetroot leaves) G 343

Chop Suey Greens K 65

ITALIAN LETTUCE Lactuca sativa L. var. crispa

G 380 Lollo Rossa Red. Strongly curled Italian lettuce with medium sized ball-shaped plants. Keeps well and makes a colourful salad. Also available in pelleted form.

G 381 Lollo Bionda Like Lollo Rossa except that its leaves are light green. Sow from January in succession till autumn. Can also be grown in a cold greenhouse.

ENDIVE Cichorium endivia L.

G 385a Bubikopf 2 Reliable and robust. For autumn production outdoors and under glass. Smooth leaved and with a well filled centre. Slow to bolt.

G 388 Diva Grows larger than Escariol and Bubikopf. Upright growth, early and densely filled, self blanching. Resistant to leaf spot, leaf curl and rotting.

G 385 Escariol grüner Reliable, frost resistant variety that stores well; for autumn production outdoors or later under glass. Fleshy smooth leaves and well filled yellow hearts, mild taste.

G 389a Wallonne (Frisée) A curly endive of the Walonne type. Very robust variety for autumn production in the open ground. Vigorous grower, withstands damp weather and the early frosts. Selected for a filled centre.

CHICORY Sugarloaf Cichorium intybus var. foliosum L.

G 390 Zuckerhut Forms long shaped and pointed heads. A winter salad with a more delicate taste than endive. Can withstand light frosts. Will keep till February if clamped with their roots. Can be stored for 6 – 8 weeks in a cool room. The leaves have spicy-nutty, slightly bitter flavour.

CHICORY Cichorium intybus L.

G 395 Tardivo For mid to late forcing. Harvest December till March. Can be forced with or without an earth covering. Forms heavy, firm chicons. Delicious, pure chicory taste.

G 396 Brüsseler Witloof Well tried reliable variety for an early to mid season harvest. Forms large, firm and elongated chicons. Aromatic flavour.

Sowing time: From mid June either transplant or sow direct; early cropping from mid February possible depending on variety Planting distance: 30 x 40 cm between plants Amount of seed needed: Ca. 3 g for 1000 Plants; TGW ca. 1.2 g

Sowing time: Mid June to mid July Planting distance: 30 x 40 cm to 40 x 40 cm between plants Amount of seed needed: Ca. 3 g for 1000 Pflanzen; TGW ca. 1.4 g

Sowing time: Mid June to mid July Planting distance: 30 x 40 cm to 40 x 40 cm between plants Amount of seed needed: Ca. 3 g for 1000 Pflanzen; TGW ca. 1.4 g

Sowing time: Early May Planting distance: 40 – 50 cm between rows, thin to ca. 12 cm between plants Amount of seed needed: 10 – 20 g/a; TGW ca. 1.3 g Ca. 15 seed per running meter

Sowing time: Early May Planting distance: 40 – 50 cm between rows, thin to ca. 12 cm between plants Amount of seed needed: 10 – 20 g/a; TGW ca. 1.3 g Ca. 15 seed per running meter

LEEKS Allium porrum L.

Early leeks

G 322 Hilari For harvest in late summer, autumn and early winter. Medium green leaf. Very long and closed stem shafts. Suitable for growing early crops under glass. Sow from December for planting from March.

Autumn leeks

G 321 Haldor New selection from "Blaugrüner Herbst". Longer stem with a larger proportion of white; dark, blue-green and upright leaf placement. Only a slight tendency to form bulbs. Limited frost resistance hence should be harvested from October to December.

G 323 Herbstriesen 2/Hannibal Dark green, thick stemmed autumn and winter leek. Suitable for group planting, very productive. Sow February to April.

Winter leeks

G 324a Blaugrüner Winter/Husky Frost hardy, high yielding winter leek for harvesting in spring. Long white stems without bulb formation, the blue green leaves are healthy, strong and relatively upright making for easier harvesting.

G 326 Blaugrüner Winter/Avano The Avano line is characterised by an improved stem length and narrower leaf placements. The leaves have a strong blue green leaf colour and demonstrate good frost resistance. Long term selection could further improve the yield potential of this variety.

G 630 KS-POR-AT-VRZ NEW Being tested. Seed for trialling. Dark, late winter leek. Particularly good for overwintering. Stem length ca 17 cm. Upright growth without any side bulbs.

ONIONS Allium cepa L.

G 460 Stuttgarter Riesen Early to second early, flattened globe shaped, yellow onion with very good keeping qualities and fine flavour. Also a good variety from which to produce onion sets.

G 461 Sturon Second early, round, yellow-brown skinned variety for both food and set production; high yielder and good keeper.

G 462 Rijnsburg 5/Bajosta Rijnsburger-5-Selection with good storage quality, resistant and high yielding. Second early onion for growing from seed with a fine round form and pale bronze skin. Quick and powerful growth with strong leaves. Firm, round storage onion that retains its skin well; very high yielding.

G 463 Robelja Second early dark red, with colour that penetrates through the onion, round slightly flattened, for selling fresh and for storing. This variety has shown itself to be vigorous and robust. Very high yielding, healthy and good for medium to long storage.

Sowing time: February/March for planting out in May; Direct sow as early as possible. Planting distance: 30 - 40 cm between rows, 8 - 15 cm between plants Amount of seed needed: 10 – 15 g/a when planted, 60 g/a for direct sowing; TGW 2 – 4 g

Also available as seeding strips in 7.5 m rolls

Sowing time: From March to early May Planting distance: 25 – 30 cm between rows thinned to 5 cm between plants Amount of seed needed: 50 g/a onion seed drilling, ca. 1000 g/a; using onion sets; TGW 3 – 4 g Ca. 40 seed per running meter

G 466 Ishikura Long White (Allium fistulosum L.) Bunching onion which instead of onions, forms long white and thick stems. Leaves are fresh green and stand very upright. Good for bunching throughout the season and reasonably frost hardy.

G 616 Winterheckenzwiebel (Allium fistulosum L.) NEW Perennial, robust onion plant with strong foliage. Flower heads form 30 cm – 60 cm high. Fast growing, also suitable for growing under cloches. The green leaves are harvested and continually re-grow.

SQUASH Cucurbita maxima Duch., C. pepo, C. moschata

G 253 Zierkürbis/Mischung (Ornamental gourd) C. pepo 100 – 110 days Mixture of small and decorative fruits from variously coloured trailing varieties.

G 254 Zappho C. maxima Zappho is botanically a squash but can be used like a courgette. The skin is edible too. The fruits should be harvested when the fruits are 8 – 12 cm long and with a pale green colour. The fruits are broad and round and have yellow flesh. The plants are non-trailing but can grow 1 metre long.

G 255 Jack O´Lantern C. pepo 125 days Typical Halloween pumpkin. The plant is slightly trailing. The mature golden yellow fruits can weigh up to 3 kg and can keep for about four months.

G 256 Bischofsmütze C. maxima 110 days Trailing, multicoloured red-white-green. Its characteristic form makes it very decorative, but it can also be eaten. Orange coloured flesh somewhat sweet to the taste. Fruits weigh 1 – 1.5 kg, stores very well.

G 257 Rondini C. pepo 95 days Trailing with many small, round and green fruits which can be eaten in their young stage like courgettes. When fully ripe they keep very well. Yellow fleshed fruit weighing 0.2-0.3 kg.

G 258 Patisson, Custard White C. pepo 95 days Bush type. Flat, round, cream coloured squash, waved or serrated along the edge. Stores for a limited period. Mild in flavour, can be eaten young complete with skin when young like courgettes. Fruits weigh 0.5 – 0.7 kg.

G 259 Futsu Black C. moschata 125 days Moschata squash. Trailing and warmth loving, should be left on the plant to ripen fully. Fruit start off dark green and as they ripen they turn beige and finally gain a grey sheen. Inside they are brilliant orange. It has an exceptionally fruity flavour. Store well. Fruits weigh from 5 – 25 kg.

G 260 Gele Centenaar (Gelber Zentner) C. maxima 125 days Trailing, vigorous with very large flattened round fruits. Flesh is yellow orange. Traditional variety for processing. Weight between 10 and 30 kg.

G 261 Rouge vif d`Etampes (Roter Zentner) C. maxima 110 days Trailing, vigorous, with very large flattened round, orange to orange red fruits. Flesh yellow orange. Stores a long time. Weight 5 – 25 kg.

G 262 Red Kuri C. maxima 110 days Trailing Hokkaido squash. Broad and round, orange squash with yellow flesh for cooking . Average weight 1.5 kg. Uniform round shape. With careful harvesting in September and October and good storage, it will keep until February. TGW ca. 220g. Best germination rates are achieved when temperatures remain above 20 degrees and only falling slightly at night. Sow ca. 10 - 12.000 seeds/ha. High health value, can be eaten with skin. Fine nutty flavour. High yielding.

Sowing time: In open ground from mid May or transplant from pots after the last frosts. Planting distance: 1.2 – 2 m between rows, 0.5 – 1 m between plants Amount of seed needed 20 – 50 g/a; TGW 200 – 500 g, depending on variety

G 606 Solor C. maxima 105 days A trailing, orange coloured, thick fleshed Hokkaido squash with an average weight of 1.1 kg and uniform shape. With careful harvesting in September/October and good storage facilities it will keep through to February. Best germination rates are achieved by maintaining daytime temperatures above 20 °C and with only a small drop at night. Sow between 10 – 12.000 seeds/ha. Solor is somewhat darker and smaller in comparison to Red Kuri. High health value since it can be consumed with the skin.

G 614 Fictor C. maxima 105 days NEW Variety with small, pendulous, glowing red fruits with an average weight of between 1 and 1.2 Kg. Very uniform and with a beautiful round fruit form. Early ripening. Under suitable and well managed storage conditions it will keep until March. Optimum germination is achieved with temperatures above 20 degrees C and with only a slight fall during the night. Sow ca. 10 – 12.000 seeds/ha.

G 263 Green Hokkaido C. maxima 110 days Green Hokkaido variety. Notable for its specially fine flavour long winter storage capacity. It should be marketed in succession to Red Kuri. Dark green skin, fruit flesh yellow to orange. Weight 1.5 – 2 kg.

G 263a Blue Kuri C. maxima 100 days Japanese variety with grey blue fruits. Weight of fruit varies between 1 kg and 2 kg. Each trailing plant has 4 – 5 fruits. Stores for up to six months. Use raw, for stuffing, pies, soups, purées and sweet dishes. Very good flavour.

G 265 Muscat de Provence C. moschata 125 days Trailing, vigorous variety with dark green, flattened, round and ribbed fruits which gain a yellowy grey shimmer as they ripen. Flesh orange red, fruits weigh 5 to 10 kg. Slow growing, should not be harvested too early in autumn, it then keeps well. Warmth loving and especially suited to a wine growing climate. Excellent taste.

G 266 Butternut Waltham C. moschata 125 days A trailing kitchen squash with a remarkable pear shape. The fawn coloured fruits are very practical for the kitchen because the orange coloured flesh is free of seeds throughout its 30cm length; There is a small seed cavity at the end of the fruit. Stores very well, fine nutty taste. Weight 1.5 – 2 kg.

G 267 Sweet Dumpling C. pepo 105 days Small, round and very attractive squash; vigorous, trailing plants. The fruit has a creamy white background colour and green ribs. Average weight between 500 g and 600 g; Stores for 4 months. The orange flesh has a distinct chestnut like flavour and tastes very good. Especially good steamed in its skin.

G 268 Blue Ballet C. maxima 100 days Round, slightly pear shaped fruits with turquoise to blue-green skin and firm yellow-orange flesh. Weight 1 – 3 kg, each plant 1 – 2 fruits. Good keeper (till February). Slight floury consistency with strongly developed nutty flavour. Trailing plants.

G 269 Ungarischer Blauer C.maxima 125 days Trailing squash. Fruits pale grey to turquoise, flesh brilliant orange. Fruits weight ca 5 – 10 kg. Good flavoured variety that stores well.

MELONS Cucumis melo L., Citrullus lanatus

G 276 Petit Gris de Rennes (Sugar melon) High yielding sugar melon with fruits weighing between 500 g and 800 g, which requires less warmth to ripen than most. The fruit is ripe when cracks appear in the fruit stalk and the fruit separates easily. Sweet, orange fruit flesh, early ripening and aromatic.G 277 Sugar Baby (Water melon)

G 277 Sugar Baby (Water melon) Sweet fruits with dark green skin and salmon coloured flesh, up to 3 kg in weight. Sow seeds mid April and plant out from mid May. Planting distance 1m x 1m, a soil covering with black mulching material will assist growth and ripening. Outdoor cultivation only possible in a warm climate, fruits can then be harvested from August, in polytunnel from mid July. Don't harvest too soon, only when the fruit stalk has dried out. Water melons can be stored for 8 to 10 days at a temperature of 8 –10 °C.

RIDGE CUCUMBERS Cucumis sativus L.

G 170 Vorgebirgstrauben

A cucumber for processing with many small, dark green fruits with firm flesh. Good for amateur gardeners.

SALAD CUCUMBERS Cucumis sativus L.

G 172 Helena Greenhouse cucumber. Forms long smooth fruit of mid to dark green colour. The variety has been bred in northern Germany and is well adapted to the conditions there. It is susceptible to scorching in hot situations, and therefore benefits from some shading. Slender cucumber of the Parthenocarp strain. When stressed it may produce some male flowers. Helena has a smaller nutrient requirement than usual. The fruits are of excellent flavour.

G 176 Arola Arola is a mixed flowering slender cucumber with long, mid to dark green fruits, which are slightly prickly. It has a thicker skin than most slender cucumbers but can be enjoyed with its skin. Arola is a very resilient cucumber showing strong resistance to pests and disease and can therefore be harvested well into the autumn. Warning: The fruits form primarily on the side shoots! So don't pinch out the side shoots and only prune after the flower truss has formed. When they reach the top wire they can be thinned out by removing the spent vines. Training the side shoots upwards on horizontal wires (30 cm – 40 cm apart) trellis fashion has been found very productive (hint from Piluweri garden). Arola is a real cucumber taste experience! The fruits have a rich, fresh, aromatic flavour.

G 174 Tanja Good yielding, mixed flowering variety for open air cultivation (outdoor cucumber). The fruits are dark green when harvested young, slim and around 20cm – 25cm long. Slightly prickly. Totally without bitterness.

G 175 Persika Good yielding, mixed flowering salad cucumber with green short to medium long, smooth skinned fruits. Suited to both outdoor and greenhouse cultivation. Indoors the side shoots should be pruned when the second cucumber has formed. Should be harvested as short mini cucumbers, well suited as a break time snack in the office. Very good flavour, virtually no bitterness.

Sowing time: Sow from mid February for planting out mid March in heated greenhouse ; sow early April for planting out early May in cold greenhouse; sow direct outdoors from mid May – only ridge and pickling varieties Planting distance: 100 – 150 cm, between plants 30 – 40 cm Amount of seed needed: Direct sowing 20 – 30 g/a; TGW 15 – 30 g

Mixed flowered varieties should not be grown in the same greenhouse as female only varieties.

Sowing time: April/Mai under glass; Germination temp. 22 °C Planting distance: 100 x 50 cm Amount of seed needed: 5 – 10 g/a; TKM 30 – 35 g

Sowing time: April/Mai under glass; Germination temp. 22 °C Planting distance: 100 x 50 cm Amount of seed needed: 5 – 10 g/a; TKM 30 – 35 g

Sowing time: Sow from mid April and plant out from mid May (after the last frost); or direct sow mid May. Planting distance: 100 x 100 cm between plants Amount of seed needed: Ca. 35 g/a; 200 g for ca. 1000 plants; TGW ca. 170 g

ZUCCHINI Cucurbita pepo L. convar. giromontiina

G 620 KS-HB-KUP-Z1 NEW Still being tested. A variety for trial growing. Compact growing courgette, which because of its open growth pattern, is easy to harvest. Well formed, cylindrical. Dark green marbled, gleaming fruit. Well balanced between vegetative growth and fruiting.

G 449 Alberello

Bush type, with light, slightly marbled, cylindrical and gently curved fruits. Open growth, generous and early fruit formation. Excellent addition for the market garden. The flesh has a fine consistency and is very tasty.

G 450 Cocozelle de Tripolis Undemanding variety. Long, green, striped fruits. Good for amateur gardeners.

G 451 Zuboda Non-trailing with green, slightly marbled, long fruits with a small seed cavity. Start harvesting six weeks after planting. Early and good cropper.

G 254 Zappho (C. maxima) Although Zappho is botanically a squash, it can be used as a courgette. It is eaten with the skin too. The fruits should be harvested early with a diameter of 8 cm – 10 cm and while still a pale green colour. The fruits are broad round and have yellow flesh. The plants don't trail but by autumn can be up to 1 m long.

PEPPER Capsicum annuum L.

G 299 Pantos Long shaped variety with pointed (ca. 20 cm long, 200 g heavy) large, gleaming dark green, late fruit that ripen to red. The variety is notable for its enormous growing power (an early planting at the end of March can by September grow 2.5 to 3 m tall) and its health. Very tolerant of earth borne diseases. Higher temperatures needed in the seedling stage than for other varieties. The thick walled, ripe, red fruits are very tasty and a real experience for the palate! Best enjoyed juicy, fresh and raw or as a vegetable paprika.

G 303b Sweet Dreams High yielding, vegetable paprika of peperoni type: long (up to 15 cm), narrow tapering fruits, about 3 cm wide,light yellow; ripening to red. Mild flavour.

Variety Type Shape of fruit Colour when ripe Thickness of flesh Ripening time

Pantos Pepper / paprika three cornered, long, pointed

dark green – dark red thick late

Sweet Dreams Pepper / paprika three cornered, long, pointed

light yellow – red thin very early

Ferenc Tender Pepper / paprika three cornered, pointed light yellow – red thick early

Neusiedler Ideal Pepper / paprika stocky yellow green – red thin – medium early

Yolo Wonder Pepper / paprika stocky dark green – red thick medium early

Pusztagold Pepper / paprika blunt ended light yellow – red medium medium early

De Cayenne Hot pepper Long, narrow green – red thin – medium medium

Sowing time: Beginning to end of February; Plant out under glass beginning to end of May; in warm locations outdoors from mid May. Planting distance: 70 x 50 cm Amount of seed needed: Ca. 15 g for 1000 plants; TGW 6 – 7.5 g

Sowing time: Beginning to end of February; Plant out under glass beginning to end of May; in warm locations outdoors from mid May. Planting distance: 70 x 50 cm Amount of seed needed: Ca. 15 g for 1000 plants; TGW 6 – 7.5 g

G 309a Ferenc Tender Early ripening paprika with light yellow, thick fleshed, pointed fruits, which ripen to a brilliant red. For protected cultivation and outdoors in warm districts. Very sweet and good yielding.

G 301 Neusiedler Ideal Medium sized, stocky, yellow green fruits, red ripening. Very high yielding and early, very thin walled and light fruits. Can also be grown in open ground. Recommended for seedling plant production. Good for amateur gardeners.

G 300 Yolo Wonder Large, glistening dark green, thick fleshed fruit of stocky form. Excellent for greenhouse production, healthy growth, and relatively early ripening. High yielding. Good taste.

G 306 Pusztagold Medium early, high yielding paprika with pale yellow, large, stump ended fruit. For growing under protection and outdoors in warm districts. Mild, yet aromatic flavour; can also be consumed raw while still green.

G 304 De Cayenne Hot chilli pepper with 10 cm – 12 cm long, slim, green fruits. Ripens to red. About 60 cm high.

TOMATOES Lycopersicon lycopersicum L.

Variety Shape of fruit Colour Ripe for harvest Type

Pilu round red early mid season normal

Tica round red early mid season normal

Ruthje round slightly heart shaped red mid season normal

Matina round red früh normal

Hellfrucht round red early mid season normal

Moneymaker round red mid season normal

Goldene Königin round yellow mid season normal

Berner Rose round pale red mid season beef heart tomato

St. Pierre flattened round red mid season beef heart tomato

Zuckertraube round red mid season Cherry Tomato

Yellow Submarine pear shaped yellow mid season Cherry Tomato

Black Cherry round dark purple mid season Cherry-Tomato

Roma VF elongated red mid season Plum tomato

San Marzano elongated red mid season Plum tomato

Dorenia round-oval red early mid season Normal

Quadro oval red mid season Plum tomato

Bogus Fruchta round red very early Balcony tomateo

Rotkäppchen round red very early Balcony tomateo

Golden Currant round yellow early Wild tomato

Rote Murmel round red early Wild tomato

Sowing time: From January for warm greenhouse; in March for outdoor culture. Planting distance: In double rows 75 x 40 cm to 75 x 60 cm under Glas, 100 x 50 cm between plants outside. Amount of seed needed: 1 g produces ca. 220 plants; TGW 3 – 4 g

Variety Shape of fruit Colour Ripe for harvest Type

Pilu round red early mid season normal

Tica round red early mid season normal

Ruthje round slightly heart shaped red mid season normal

Matina round red früh normal

Hellfrucht round red early mid season normal

Moneymaker round red mid season normal

Goldene Königin round yellow mid season normal

Berner Rose round pale red mid season beef heart tomato

St. Pierre flattened round red mid season beef heart tomato

Zuckertraube round red mid season Cherry Tomato

Yellow Submarine pear shaped yellow mid season Cherry Tomato

Black Cherry round dark purple mid season Cherry-Tomato

Roma VF elongated red mid season Plum tomato

San Marzano elongated red mid season Plum tomato

Dorenia round-oval red early mid season Normal

Quadro oval red mid season Plum tomato

Bogus Fruchta round red very early Balcony tomateo

Rotkäppchen round red very early Balcony tomateo

Golden Currant round yellow early Wild tomato

Rote Murmel round red early Wild tomato

Planting distance: In double rows 75 x 40 cm to 75 x 60 cm under Glas, 100 x 50 cm between plants outside. Amount of seed needed: 1 g produces ca. 220 plants; TGW 3 – 4 g

Ordinary

G 418 Pilu Strong growing, medium early to early tomato variety with long internodes, for growing under glass and plastic. The variety has very good vegetative properties together with a regular generative development that ensures a steady and good quality harvest. The gleaming, strong red coloured, medium firm, 80 – 100 g fruits are ideal for harvesting individually with their dark green sepals. When fully ripe these good tasting, two chambered, juicy fruits are specially suited for direct marketing and when partially ripe for the wholesale market too. This variety has a good sugar/acid balance. Suitable for growing with the Layering System between March and October. Proven resistance to: Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici (Fol 0,1) and Cladosporium (”Samtflecken”) (Ff 1-5).

G 419 Tica Average vigour, medium early to early tomato variety with short internodes, for growing under glass. Fine flattened round and very firm fruits with bright red colour. Fruits 70 – 80 grams. Good taste and balanced sugar/acid ratio. High yields close to those of F1 hybrids. Good for marketing on the truss. Tica is suited to all types of market, also for wholesale supply. Proven resistance: Fusarium oxysporum (Fol 0,1), Tomato mosaic virus (TMV 0, 1, 2), Verticillium.

G 433 Ruthje Shiny, strong leaves with short internodes, good fruiting position, not suited for truss harvesting. Very bright red tomatoes, slightly heart shaped and with indentations round the stalk. Fruits weigh between 40 and 55 g. Exceptionally good flavour that compares well with a good cocktail tomato. The firm fruits keep well on the plant and should be left to hang until fruits are fully coloured.

G 422 Matina Earliest of outdoor tomatoes, also suitable for protected cultivation. Potato leaved variety with medium large, glowing red and burst proof fruits. Recommended for seedling plant production. Good for amateur gardeners.

G 420 Hellfrucht High yielding outdoor tomato. Light coloured fruit that are burst proof even with changeable weather, resistant. Recommended for seedling plant production. Good for amateur gardeners.

G 421 Moneymaker Recommended outdoor variety with red, medium sized fruits with no green edges. Suitable for all purposes. A widely grown variety for sunny situations. Recommended for seedling plant production. Good for amateur gardeners.

G 423 Goldene Königin An outdoor indeterminate variety of average vigour which doesn't split readily. The golden yellow, round fruit of medium size have a mild yet aromatic flavour due to their low acidity. Recommended for seedling plant production. Good for amateur gardeners.

Beefheart tomatoes

G 431 Berner Rose Very good flavour, with large fruits, a speciality for the market gardener with a very attractive and unusual pale pink coloured fruit. Thin skinned.

G 424 St. Pierre Large fruited, productive, fleshy tomato with flattened round fruits. Recommended for seedling plant production. Good for amateur gardeners.

Cherry-tomatoes

G 427 Zuckertraube Heavy cropping, relatively large cocktail tomato with a delicious flavour. Long bunches with small, aromatic, appealing fruits. Vigorous. For greenhouse production or outdoors with rain protection. Side growths can also be trained.

G 432 Yellow Submarine Yellow cocktail tomato with an open growing habit. Potato leaf type. Many small, beautiful, pear shaped fruits growing in long racemes, delicious flavour. Because of its funny shape and good taste it is known as the “children's tomato”.

G 623 Black Cherry NEW Heavy yielding and vigorous cherry tomato (fruit weigh ca 25 g) with dark purple, split resistant fruit. Good flavour and very healthy. Good for mixed Cherry Tom bowls.

Plum tomatoes

G 428 Roma VF Old resilient variety with egg shaped fruits. Bush tomato with 4 - 5 fruiting stems. Recommended for seedling plant production. Good for amateur gardeners.

G 429 San Marzano A robust indeterminate variety, with elongated fruits that are particularly suited for tomato sauce production. Recommended for seedling plant production. Good for amateur gardeners.

G 426 Dorenia NEW Medium early, vigorous outdoor tomato with rounded oval, split resistant fruits (weight 60 – 70g). Very healthy plants particularly resistant to blight. Good yields. Well developed fruity flavour. Recommended for seedling plant production. Good for amateur gardeners.

G 430 Quadro Strong growing, largely blight resistant indeterminate tomato, high yielding and suitable for growing outdoors and under glass. The oval shaped fruits are particularly valuable for tomato sauce production. Recommended for seedling plant production. Good for amateur gardeners.

Balkony tomatoes

G 434 Bogus Fruchta NEW Open growing, early ripening bush tomato with fruity-sweet tasting, round, red fruits. Weight ca 40 g. Suitable for pots and tubs. Pinching out side shoots is not necessary with this dwarf bush tomato. Height up to 65 cm. Plant should be supported with a stake. Recommended for seedling plant production. Good for amateur gardeners. (AS)

G 434 Rotkäppchen Compact bush tomato with a relatively open growth habit and good tasting round fruits of the ordinary fruiting type. Fruits weigh approx. 50 g. Height up to 55 cm. Very good for balconies and containers. With determinate bush types, the pinching out of side shoots though not necessary. Recommended for seedling plant production. Good for amateur gardeners.

Wild tomatoes Lycopersicon pimpinellifolium Wild tomatoes are less demanding that cultivated strains. Their nutrient demand is low. Too much compost and watering leads to strong leaf development and a reduction in fruit quality. They are much more resistant to leaf rot (blight) than the usual kinds of tomato and therefore grow well outside. They grow as bushes, the side shoots should be selectively pinched out and the plants tied up a bit. If the side shoots of a few plants are trained up a pole, their fruit will ripen earlier. Due to their vigorous bushy growth, the plants can be grown in many different ways. The plants can be allowed to grow freely to at least 1 meter in height.

G 607 Golden Currant Golden yellow tomato with cherry sized, sweet and tasty fruits. Resilient outdoor variety. Early and high yielding. Can also be grown in large pots on the balcony or patio. Recommended for seedling plant production. Good for amateur gardeners.

G 608 Rote Murmel Very sweet, red, tiny fruits. Almost as vigorous as the Golden Currant. It needs a continuous temperature of around 24 degrees for propagation. Recommended for seedling plant production. Good for amateur gardeners.

Aubergine Solanum melongena L.

G 681 De Barbentane An open pollinated variety from France, with upright growth. Support is recommended. The fruits grow to around 20 cm to 25 cm long, have a long barrel shape and are dark to black in colour with a smooth, shiny skin. Seedlings need a warm environment to develop (germination temperature 20 – 35 degrees). When the first flowers appear on the side branches, the main bud on the leader should be pinched out. This encourages the development of more flowers. Recommended for seedling plant production. Good for amateur gardeners.

SWEET CORN Zea mays convar. saccharata L.

G 455 Golden Bantam Golden Bantam is an old variety (around since 1902). It is a medium sweet variety of sweet corn. The cobs are of very good quality if harvested when milk ripe. The conversion of sugar to starch proceeds more rapidly after being picked than with the extra sweet varieties. It is therefore essential that cobs are consumed fresh and within a day of picking. Pleasant flavour, less sweet than the hybrids. Good for amateur gardeners.

Sweet corn (Extra sweet)

The world's first extra sweet open pollinated varieties. The process of transforming sugar into starch is (as with the so-called sh2 types) considerably slowed down. The three new varieties have a vigorous early development stage, are stable and robust. The cobs are large and regular. The plants have a medium to tall growth habit. The variation in height as compared to hybrids has no effect on the cob yield. An especially flavoursome taste with a considerable amount of sweetness. Growing suggestion: By sowing the three varieties together the cropping season can be extended by a further 2 – 3 weeks.

G 456 KS-SR-01 Being tested. Seed for trialling. Maturity (shortest period) ca. 85 – 95 days. Medium tall growth. The cobs are somewhat smaller than later varieties. (AS)

G 457 KS-SR-02 Being tested. Seed for trialling. Maturity (medium period) ca. 90 – 100 days. Tall growth. (AS)

G 458 KS-SR-03 Being tested. Seed for trialling. Maturity (late) ca. 100 – 105 days. Tall growth. (AS)

Sowing time: From early May with a soil temperature of at least 12 °C Planting distance: Around 60 cm between single rows, 80 – 100 cm between double rows; 20 – 25 cm between plants. Doppelreihen, in der Reihe 20 – 25 cm Amount of seed needed: Ca. 200 g/a; TKW 100 – 300 g Ca. 5 – 7 seed per running meter

Because of the danger of crossing they should be planted aty least 500 m away from fodder maize crops and other sweet corn varieties.

Sowing time: From January for warm greenhouse cultivation; In March for outdoor production Planting distance: In double rows 75 x 40 cm to 75 x 60 cm under Glass, 100 x 50 cm between plants in open ground Amount of seed needed: 1 g produces ca. 130 – 150 plants; TGW 4 – 5 g

ONION SETS AND GARLIC CLOVES

Please note: An order for onion sets and garlic cloves are always treated separately and incur extra delivery costs. Because of their moisture content they cannot be sent out with seed. Despatch time is dependent on seasonal and weather conditions. In spring they are sent between the end of February and middle of March and in autumn from mid to end of September.

Latest ordering deadlines: 4.2, or 2.9

Please use the designated order form in the German language catalogue for onion sets and garlic.

Onion sets (Allium cepa L.)

G 521 Sturon Large, round, bolt resistant onions which keep well and have a hard skin. Sizes: 10 – 21 mm and 21 – 24 mm. Limited number are grown under exclusively Demeter conditions. Be sure to order in good time (When there is high demand we reserve the right to supply an alternativ).

G 525 Red Baron

UNFORTUNATELY NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE 2013 GROWING SEASON!. But we deliver the comparable variety: Kamal. Red onion. Especially good for selling in bunches too. Heat treated and therefore bolt resistant. Sizes: 10 – 21 mm.

G 535 Red Sun (Schalotten) Red skinned, round variety for the connaisseur cook. Shallots are known for their tasty yet mild flavour. Plant after April 1st to prevent bolting. Planted ca. 25 cm between rows and 12 – 15 cm between plants, the crop will produce good 8 – 10 kg/100 m².

Winter onion sets

G 530 Radar Round onion with strong protective skin, suitable for over wintering. Plant till end of October. Delivery in September.

Quantity indications for onion sets:

1 kg reflects the following sizes and number of onion sets per variety: G 521a: Size 10/21 mm Ø – contains ca. 350 – 450 sets G 521c: Size 21/24 mm Ø – contains ca. 150 – 180 sets G 525: Size 10/21 mm Ø – contains ca. 350 – 450 sets G 535: Size 25/45 mm Ø – contains ca. 40 – 60 sets G 530: Size 10/21 mm Ø – contains ca. 350 – 450 sets

Amount needed: depending on size ca. 7 – 25 kg/a

Time to set: March / April Planting distance: Ca. 30 cm between rows, 5 – 10 cm between plants

Time to set: March / April Planting distance: Ca. 30 cm between rows, 5 – 10 cm between plants

Time to set: beginning October Planting distance: Ca. 30 cm between rows, 5 – 10 cm between plants

Time to set: beginning October Planting distance: Ca. 30 cm between rows, 5 – 10 cm between plants

Garlic Allium sativum L.

G 541 Frolia Planting time: Mid to end September. There is only a small amount of visible growth in autumn. In spring however this variety displays strong vigorous growth. "Frolia" is an stem forming variety which forms subsidiary bulbs in mid June. The development of a stem from mid June encourages clove formation. They should not be harvested too early so as to allow the young cloves to ripen. No need to worry if the bulbs fall apart. The 5 - 10 sizeable cloves on each bulb are covered by a firm, brown skin. The medium sized bulbs are whitish in colour with violet flames and hold the individual cloves well bound together. The variety is notable in that the harvested bulbs can be used directly for re planting. If no selection is done, it is wise to purches new stock every 3 – 4 years.

Time to set: Mid till end of September Planting distance: Ca. 30 cm between rows, 15 – 20 cm between plants Amount of seed needed: 1 kg contains ca. 150 cloves; Amount required: 10 - 15 kg/a Whole garlic cloves will be delivered. Important: Individual cloves should be seperated immediately before planting.

Time to set: Mid till end of September Planting distance: Ca. 30 cm between rows, 15 – 20 cm between plants Amount of seed needed: 1 kg contains ca. 150 cloves; Amount required: 10 - 15 kg/a Whole garlic cloves will be delivered. Important: Individual cloves should be seperated immediately before planting.

G R E E N M A N U R E S

Green manures are very important for organic growing systems. Green manures should be sown whenever an area of ground is not being cultivated for shorter or longer time periods. It allows the soil to replenish itself, be thoroughly penetrated by plant roots and maintain and even improve its fertility:

Winter hardy species can prevent the leaching of nutrients during the dormant season.

Quick growing species help to repress weed growth.

Deep rooting species can help bring nutrients to the surface from deeper layers.

The legume family can fix nitrogen from the air with the help of nitrogen fixing bacteria and make it available for succeeding crops.

The following table provides an overview of the uses to which the various species can be put:

Species/Variety Item no. Sowing times Amount of seed needed

Annual or

perennial Specific qualities

Bee pasture

Over wintering

Phacelia tanacetifolia

D 10 Mar. – early Sept. (into Oct.)

100 – 300 g/a annual October sowings can be over wintered. Rotation neutral

yes no

Buckwheat D 110 April – Aug. 600 – 800 g/a annual Rapid soil coverage yes no

Fodder radish D 115 Mar.– Oct. 250 g/a annual For soil cleansing no

Sunflower D 120 April – end of Aug.

400 – 500 g/a annual Large amount of green matter. Ties up nutrients and prevents leaching.

yes no

Winter Vetch D 200 Aug. – Oct. 600 – 800 g/a annual Deep rooting plant leaving lots of readily available organic material in the soil. Nitrogen fixer.

yes yes

Summer Vetch D 201 April – Aug. 1.0 – 1.25 kg/a annual Good weed suppressant due to its large green mass. Nitrogen fixer.

– no

Field Pea (Livioletta)

D 202 Mid March – mid April

1.3 kg/a annual Rapid soil covering; lots of biomass; summer catch crop; nitrogen fixer.

– no

Crimson Clover D 220 April – end of Sept.

250 – 300 g/a biennial Winter catch crop. Nitrogen fixer. yes yes

Sweet Clover (Melilot), yellow

D 221 March – Aug. 250 – 300 g/a biennial Pioneer plant for poor or compacted soils. Nitrogen fixer.

yes yes

Persian Clover D 211 May – Aug. 180 – 250 g/a annual Nitrogen fixer yes no

Yellow lupin D 260 Mid to end of March – July

1.2 – 1.5 kg/a annual Specially suited to light or medium soils. Nitrogen fixer

– no

Egyptian Clover D 210 April – end of July

200 – 300 g/a annual Rapid soil coverage with its quick early growth; nitrogen fixer

– no

Seradella D 300 April – Aug. 400 g/a annual Nitrogen fixer for poor sites. yes no

Sainfoin D 301 Feb. – June 1.9 kg/a perennial Withstands extremely dry conditions yes yes

Winter Rye D 390 March – end of Oct.

1 – 1.2 kg/a perennial Thickly rooting, quick growing, good as a winter catch crop.

– yes

Rye-Vetch mix D 400 Sep. – Oct. 1.5 kg/a biennial Prevents leaching over winter. Intensive root penetration. Nitrogen fixer

– yes

Lupin, Crimson Clover, Sunflower mix

D 410 up to end of Aug.

1.0 - 1.5 kg/a annual A lot of green matter; can also be used as fodder

– no

Clover Grass D 420 up to end of Aug.

350 g/a, Undersowing: 200 g/a

biennial 25 % legume content, suitable for all positions except where it is extremely dry.

– yes

Oat – Vetch mix D 460 up to end of July

1 – 2 kg/a annual For summer sowing. Intensive root penetration; nitrogen fixer

– no

Flax (Blaue Wunder)

D 470 till Aug. 500 g/a annual Good as green manure being neutral in the crop rotation. Sow in April to collect seeds.

– no

Wild flower Strip / Insect Buffet

D 490 early May – end of July

300 g/a annual

Insect pasture plants, specially suitable for headland strips. Good to look at from the farm or for farm visitors.

yes no

D 10 Phacelia tanacetifolia (Phaci) Produces good soil structure and is a first class bee plant. March sowings come into flower by July, later sowings to the beginning of September produce good green manure and are killed off by the frost. October sowings germinate well and usually overwinter well. Germinates in the dark. 100 g – 300 g/a.

D 110 Buchweizen (Lifago) (Buckwheat) Quick growing, ground covering, bee plant. Compact growth and relatively sturdy variety, killed off in the winter. Grows to 80 cm high. Quantity of seed: 600 g – 800g/a. Sow till end of August.

D 115 Ölrettich (Reset) (Fodder /Oil radish) Green manure plant that cleanses soil of Nematodes. Very vigorous, strong roots. 250 g/a.

D 120 Sonnenblume (Sunflower) Good green manure plant with a large green mass, can also be used as fresh fodder or as silage. Can be left standing over winter as cover for helpful insects. Sow till end of August, 400 - 500 g/a.

D 200 Winterwicke (Zottelwicke) (Dr. Baumanns Ostsaat) (Winter Vetch) Used primarily as an overwintering catch crop in the Landsberger Mixture. The winter vetch with its deep rooting habit, counts as one of the best winter catch crops for enriching the soil and imbuing it with readily available organic materials. Very good crop in preparation for leeks etc. Sow 2 – 5 cm deep; 600 g – 800 g/a.

D 201 Sommerwicke (Ebena) (Summer Vetch) Small seeded, rapid growing green manure and protein rich fodder plant. Strong weed suppression with its large amount of green mass, strong root penetration, good soil structure, high level of nitrogen fixing. Not winter hardy. Sow 2 – 5 cm deep; 1 – 1.25 kg/a.

D 202 Futtererbse (Livioletta) (Field Pea) Quick growing green manure with large amount of green mass. Good weed suppression. Strong root penetration in the upper soil level. Small seeds hence smaller sowing quantity/ha. 1.3 g/a.

D 220 Inkarnatklee (Crimson Clover) One cut variety for a winter catch crop. Its demand on the soil is minimal. It is quick growing and has a strongly ramified root system. Nitrogen fixer. 250 – 300 g/a.

D 221 Steinklee (Sweet Clover, yellow) Pioneer plant for hungry and compacted soils, biennial with a long much divided tap root, very good insect plant. Slow early development. 250 g/a.

D 211 Perserklee (Ciro) (Persian Clover) Quick growing summer clover which can be cut several times, not winter hardy. With its high protein content and good regenerative power, it can be cut several times well into the autumn. The intense honey scented flowers make excellent bee pasture. Sow May to August. Thrives on all kinds of soil, especially those of lighter or medium texture. Sow 1 – 2 cm deep; 180 – 250 g/a.

D 260 Süßlupine (Borut) (Yellow lupin) Slow growing when young. Grows well on light to medium soil (18 – 60 points). Deep root penetration, good nitrogen fixer, improves soil structure. Sow: 1.2 – 1.5 kg/a.

D 210 Alexandrinerklee (Tigri) (Egyptian Clover) Several cuts possible, suitable for one year clover grass ley, quick early development, rapid soil coverage, nitrogen fixer. Sow deep 1 – 2 cm; 200 – 300 g/a; Sow till end of July.

D 300 Seradella (Mecklenburg) Seradella is a strongly growing legume for poor locations. Its early growth is slow, may be cut once, is not winter hardy and is a good preparation for heavy feeders. Grows at low temperatures well into the autumn and can withstand up to 5 degrees of frost. Does not like lime and prefers sour, sandy loam soils. Protein rich fodder plant for many domestic animals. Improves sandy soils and fixes nitrogen. Sow: April – August, 1 – 2 cm deep, 400 g/a.

D 301 Esparsette (Zeus) (Sainfoin) Specially good on dry, shallow soils not lacking in lime. Perennial, warmth loving, winter hardy legume. Can withstand drought due to deep network of roots. A pioneer plant. Much cultivated as a protein rich fodder plant and nitrogen fixing soil improver. Rich pink flowers, with a good flow of nectar and pollen for bees. Sow February – June, 1 – 2 cm deep; 1.9 kg/a.

D 390 Waldstaudenroggen (Perennial Rye) Perennial, very frost hardy and undemanding green manure plant. Tillers strongly and forms a thick root mass, good as winter catch crop, grows quickly even during drought. 1 – 1.2 kg/a.

D 400 Wickroggen (Rye-Vetch mix) Winter hardy green manure/fodder mixture of rye and vetch. Stops winter soil leaching. 1.5 g/a.

D 410 Mischung Lupine, Inkarnatklee, Sonnenblume (Lupin, Crimson Clover, Sunflower mix) Sow until end of August. A lot of green matter which can also be fed to livestock. 1 – 1.5 g/a.

D 420 Kleegras (Clover Grass) Mixture contains 25 % red clover, 20 % perennial rye grass, 20 % Italian rye grass 'Lipo', 35 % Italian rye grass 'Tine' (the mix may vary), amount to sow: 350 g/a.

D 460 Hafer-Wicke-Mischung für Sommeranbau (Oat – Vetch mix) Oats and summer vetch. Nitrogen fixing and deep rooting. 1 – 2 kg seed/a.

D 470 Lein (Blaues Wunder) (Flax) An old, elegant and undemanding cultivated plant with wonderful blue flowers. Ca. 40 – 50 cm high. Excellent for green manure, bordering a maize field and for harvested seeds that make a valuable dietary addition. 500 g seed/a.

D 490 Blühstreifenmischung / Insektenbüffet (Wild flower Strip / Insect Buffet) An annual, inexpensive mix for flowering strips with plants to attract and specially designed with the market gardener in mind. Contains: Buckwheat, Phacelia, sunflower, borage, lupin, Egyptian Clover, Persian clover, summer vetch, serradella, motherwort, dill, Mauritanian mallow). Subject to possible changes. A mixture without any Cruciferae. Legumes provide nitrogen enrichment and are a good crop preparation. Quick growing varieties cover the soil rapidly and so control weeds. 300 g seed/a.

Green manure for garden areas. Please note the units on the price list.

We obtain organically grown green manure seeds from the leading producers of organic seeds. These seeds are produced exclusively on areas of land registered with one of the following organic certifiers: Bioland, Demeter, Naturland, Bio Siusse (Switzerland) und Ernte-Verband (Austria). A certificate from these organisations for each individual seed lot is not currently available. We are offering the seed in accordance with EU Organic Regulation EU-VO 834/2007.

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K8 -

K14

Basil (different varieties)

Ocimum sp. • 1,0 –

1,7 40 – 50 3 – 4 20

30 x 25 until

40 x 25

0,3 – 0,5

indoors from April, May onwards outdoors

Germinates in the light, needs much warmth

K15 Summer savory Satureja hortensis •

0,4 –

0,6 50 – 60 2 10 30 x 25

lightly covered

from April to July

germinates in light

K16 Winter savory Satureja montana

• 0,3 –

0,5 50 – 70 30 x 25

lightly covered

recommend sowing indoors from March

germinates in light

K18 Borage Borago officinalis •

16 – 22

250 150 30 x 30

until 30 x 40

0,5 – 1 April to June

K20 K22

Dill Tetra Dill

Anethum graveolens •

1,2 –

2,3

80 – 120, for dill

bunches until 400

3 20 30 x 5 –

10 2 – 3

April to June outdoors

K25 Cumin Carum carvi • • 2,5 –

3,0 60 – 100 8 30 x 10 1 – 2

Indoors from March,otherwise April-June

Often drilled as an undersowing in first year

K30 Chervil Anthriscus cerefolium •

1,1 –

2,3 40 – 60 45

30 x 5 – 10

lightly covered

March – June germinates in light, keep moist

K31 Coriander Coriandrum sativum •

10 – 17

80 – 100 8 – 10 30 x 10 1 – 2 From March – April

sow in drills

K32 Garden Fennel Foeniculum vulgare • •

3,5 –

8,5 60 – 80 10 20 30 x 25 1 – 2

From March-April

Sensitive to frost, thin to 20 - 30 plants/m²

K35 French sorrel Rumex acetosa • 0,8 –

1,3 200 3 15 – 20 30 x 25 0 – 5

Raise indoors from early April

germinates in light

K38 Lavender Lavandula officinalis

• 0,7 –

0,9 20 2 4 30 x 25

lightly covered

In seedbed from February

Changing temeratures needed for germination

K40 Lovage Levisticum officinale

• 2,4 –

3,6 50 – 80 8 40 40 – 50 1 – 2

in seedbed from March

Ready for use in 3 - 4 years

K45 Sweet Marjoram Origanum majorana •

0,12 –

0,18 50 – 80 0,6 4 30 x 25

lightly covered

April-May

Germinates in light, needs warmth and moisture.

K46 Pot marjoram Origanum vulgare

• 0,1 40 – 50 1 3 30 x 25 lightly

covered In seedbed from February

germinates in light, bee plant

K80 Oregano,Greek Origanum heracleoticum

• 0,05

– 0,13

40 – 50 1 3 30 x 25 lightly

covered In seedbed from February

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K50 Burnet Sanguisorba minor

• 7 – 11

300 15 80 30 x 25 1 From March – April

germinates in the dark

K58 Sage Salvia officinalis • 7,5 – 9

50 – 80 15 80 30 x 25 1,5 in seedbed from March

germinates in light

K61 K63

Chive (different varieties)

Allium schoenoprasum

• 0,8 –

1,5 60 – 100 0,5 – 2 20 30 x 25 2 – 2,5

In seedbed from Februaryr, from March to July outdoors

must be kept well watered

K91 Garlic chives Allium tuberosum • 3 500 5 60 30 x 25 2 – 2,5

Indoors from February, from March to July outdoors

K64 Black cumin Nigella sativa • 1,9 –

2,7

150 – 200 30 x 25 1 From end of April

K65 Chop suey greens Chrysanthemum coronarium •

2,4 –

2,7 100 – 120 30 x 25

lightly covered

throughout the year, sow direct from April

raising in trays recommended

K70 Garden thyme Thymus vulgaris • 0,25

– 0,3

50 – 70 1 6 30 x 25 lightly

covered in seedbed from mid March

germinates in light

K73 Hyssop Hyssopus officinalis

• 0,9 –

1,2 40 – 60 2 10 30 x 25

lightly covered

in seedbed from mid March

raising in trays recommended

K79 Land cress Barbaraea praecox

• 1,0 –

1,2 40 – 50 3 – 4

30 x 5 – 10

lightly covered

July- September protect over winter

K90 Lemon balm Melissa officinalis

• 0,5 –

0,7 10 3 6

30 x 25 untlil

40 x 25

lightly covered

in seedbed from mid March

germinates in light, young plants are frost sensitive

SEED DISCS For larger orders selected herb seeds are offered as sowing discs. This makes the exact sowing of seeds easy and labour efficient. It is recommended for market gardeners wishing to extend their range of pot herbs. Because they are easy to handle, sowing discs are also good for institutions working with special needs people. The discs have a diameter of 10 cm and the number of seeds make them suitable for size 11/12 pots. The name of the variety is printed on the paper disc so that no confusion can occur. We can offer seed discs for the following varieties:

Variety item no.

Basil, large leaved K11

Red basil K12

Tetra Dill K22

Chervil K30

Coriander K31

Majoram K45

Chive Gonzales K63

Garden thyme K70

Lemon balm K90

Grüne Perle (curled Parsley) G311

Einfache Schnitt (plain leafed Parsley) G312

Salad Rocket G480

The prices and quantities can be found in the price of the herbs in the German language catalogue.

H E R B S

K 8 Buschbasilikum (Bush Basil) Ocimum basilicum var. Minimum Very compact, branching with small leaves, very late to flower, good for growing in pots. Planting distance 25 x 25 cm.

K 10 Basilikum mittelgroßblättrig (Basil, medium) Ocimum basilicum Annual, ca. 30 cm high. Medium sized leaves with a good scent and strong vegetative growth. Fine plant for growing in a pot. Plant 30 x 40 cm apart.

K 11 Basilikum großblättrig (Basil, large leaved) Ocimum basilicum Genoan type. Large leaved form, strong growth, very good flavour. Excellent for selling in bunches and for processing. Plant 30 x 25 cm apart.

K 12 Basilikum rotblättrig (Red basil) Ocimum basilicum Red brown, ornamental, aromatic. Very striking also for bunching. Somewhat more sensitive to grow than green varieties.

K 13 Zitronenbasilikum (Lemon basil) Ocimum americanum Lemon tasting basil; for tea and salad; very aromatic; use fresh or dried.

K 14 Zimtbasilikum (Cinnamon basil) Ocimum basilicum Pleasant smell, combines cinnamon and basil to create an unusual scent and bouquet. Forms large leaves. Its tiny violet flowers make it very decorative in the flower bed.

K 15 Bohnenkraut “Saturn” (Summer savory) Satureja hortensis Annual, height: up to 50cm, tall growing, direct sowing possible, harvest just before flowering. TGW 0.4 – 0.6 g; Direct sowing: 50 – 60 g/100 m². A second crop from a July sowing also possible.

K 16 Berg-Bohnenkraut (Winter savory) Satureja montana Perennial seasoning and medicinal herb, germinates in the light. Sow singly or in small groups, prick out. Height: 50cm, TGW 0.3 – 0.5 g; planting distance 50 x 40 cm.

K 18 Borretsch (Borage) Borago officinalis Herb for using fresh, annual, 80cm high, blue flowering, sow direct suitable for pot growing, harvest the young leaves. TGW 16.0 – 22.0 g; direct sowing 250 g/100 m²; 150 g/1000 pots; minimum 30 cm between plants.

K 20 Dill Anethum graveolens For the production of dill bunches, and growing for seed. Height up to 100 – 120cm. Summer sowings bolt quickly. Sow outdoors from April. TGW 1.4 – 2.2 g; Direct sowing 80 – 120 g/100 m²; for dill tips, sow thicker (up to 400g) and closer row spacings. For raising in boxes 3 g/1000 plants, 20 g/1000 pots; distance between rows 30 cm, sowing depth 2 – 3 cm.

K 22 Tetra Dill Anethum graveolens Annual, thicker leaved that K20; lot of leaf mass, specially good for bunching; sow and harvest as K20, can also be raised inside. TGW 1.4 – 2.2 g; seed and sowing requirements as K20.

K 25 Kümmel (Cumin) Carum carvi An annual or biennial plant, strong, rough taste, stimulates appetite and helps digestion; 90 – 120 cm high; undemanding, thrives on deep, calcium and humus rich soils, not frost sensitive. Sow April/May till late June. Seedlings can be raised March – May. TGW 2.5 – 3.0 g; 60 – 100 g/100 m²; raising indoors 8 g/1000 plants; 30 cm between rows, 5 cm between plants; sowing depth 1 – 2 cm.

Applies to all basil varieties: Seasoning and medicinal plant, requires warmth and is frost sensitive. A lot of rain and temperatures below 8 °C cause leaf discolouration. For outdoor cultivation it should be raised in seed trays from mid April and pricked out in small clumps. Can be sown direct from mid May, but indoor sowing is recommended. Shallow sowing, germinates in the light. Harvest just before flowering. TGW 1 – 1.7g; Sow direct: 40 – 50 g/100 m², in trays: 3 – 4 g/1000 Pflanzen or 20 g for 1000 pots. Warning: Slugs love basil.

K 30 Kerbel, Verena (Chervil, Verena) Anthriscus cerefolium Annual, several sowings in year; for spring soups and salad; Sowing before June helps keep flowering back. Many cuts possible, TGW 1.1 – 2.3 g; 40 – 60 g/100 m², 45 g/1000 pots; 25 cm between rows, 5 cm between plants or 10 – 15 cm between double rows and 30 – 40 cm between two double rows. For first crop in spring sow from end of July and August, can also be over wintered. Seed depth 1.5 – 2 cm.

K 31 Koriander (Coriander) Coriandrum sativum Annual, fresh green for soups; for meat dishes or the seeds can be used for vegetables especially beetroot. Height 40 – 60 cm. Prefers light and loose soil. Sow direct from March/April, slow growing to start with. TGW 10.0 – 17.0 g; 80 – 100 g/100 m²; raised in boxes 8 – 10 g/1000 plants; 30 – 50 cm between rows, sowing depth 1 – 2 cm.

K 32 Gewürzfenchel (Garden Fennel) Foeniculum vulgare Annual or biennial, frost sensitive, protect over winter; use fresh green in the kitchen, seeds ripen very late, sow direct from March/April; slow growing to start with, up to 200 cm high, best raise seedlings in boxes. Good for digestive problems and for babies. TGW 3.5 – 8.5 g; 60 – 80 g/100 m², sow in boxes 10 g/1000 plants., 20 g/1000 pots; 40 – 50 cm between rows.

K 35 Kultursauerampfer (French sorrel) Rumex acetosa Perennial, young fresh leaves in salads in spring, for soups, herb mixes, cleanses blood and stimulates appetite. TGW 0.8 – 1.3 g.

K 38 Lavendel (Lavender) Lavandula officinalis Perennial, dwarf bush, 50 – 80 cm high, best raised inside, prefers dry, lime rich, light places, also at altitude; Medicinal and scent plant; sow till mid February in greenhouse to raise young plants. Alternating temperatures help germination (20 – 30 °C). Prick our, slow young plant development; plant out from May. TGW 0.7 – 0.9; 20 g/100 m²; 2 g/1000 plants; 50 x 30 cm between plants.

K 40 Liebstock (Lovage) Levisticum officinale Perennial, up to 200 cm high, best to sow indoors, direct sowing possible, can be harvested 3 – 4 years, likes moist, humus-rich, deep and fertile soil; sow from March, plant out in April; TGW 2.4 - 3.6; 50 - 80 g/100 m², sown in boxes 8 g/1000 plants, 40 g/1000 pots; Distance between rows 40 – 50 cm.

K 45 Majoran (Sweet Marjoram) Origanum majorana Annual seasoning herb, height 30 – 50 cm, recommended for pot culture, prefers porous, light, fertile, calcium rich and easily warmed soils; choose warm and protected situations for cultivation; needs a lot of warmth and enough moisture to grow. Sow from early May; in greenhouse in cold districts, slow early development; TGW 0.12 – 0.18 g; 50 – 80 g/100 m², in boxes 0.6 g/1000 plants., 4 g/1000 pots; 25 – 30 cm between rows.

K 46 Dost, Wilder Majoran (Pot marjoram) Origanum vulgaris Perennial, Pizza seasoning, beautiful bee plant, use in tomato dishes, etc. Height: 60 – 90 cm, direct sowing or box sowing possible, germinates in light, raise from February at 16 °C, outdoors in April. TGW 0.07 – 0.1 g; 40 – 50 g/100 m², indoors 1 g/1000 plants, 3 g/1000 pots; 50 x 30 cm between plants.

K 80 Oregano, griechischer (Oregano,Greek) Origanum heracleoticum Seasoning plant; typical pizza seasoning and for sauces; a productive selection with a particularly strong flavour. Perennial, height up to 30cm; sunny position, poor soils, flowers July/August, white to

pink flowers. TGW 0.07 – 0.08 g. Plant out 30 x 25 cm.

K 50 Pimpinelle (Burnet) Sanguisorba minor Perennial, up to 50 cm high, tea and seasoning plant, good addition to salad. Harvest into the autumn, prefers sunny, dry, lime rich situations. Sow direct from March. TGW 7.0 – 11.0 g; 300 g/100 m², in boxes 15 g/1000 plants, 80 g/1000 pots; 30 x 25 cm between plants.

K 58 Salbei (Sage) Salvia officinalis Perennial, small shrub, a seasoning and medicinal plant, 50 – 70 cm high, likes warm, wind free situations; lime rich humus soil, no wet feet. Early development slow, raise indoors from March, plant out May and June. TGW 7.5 – 9.0 g; 50 – 80 g/100 m², 15 g/1000 plants, 80 g/1000 pots; 50 – 60 cm between rows, 30 – 40 cm between plants, sowing depth 1.5 cm.

K 61 Schnittlauch Schmitt (Chive, Schmitt) Allium schoenoprasum Medium large. Vigorous, with medium strong, stiff haulms. TGW 1.2 g; Direct sow: 8,0 – 12,0 kg/ha.

K 63 Schnittlauch Gonzales (Chive, Gonzales) Allium schoenoprasum Large leafed. Vigorous and upright; dark green leaves, good yielder, equally well suited for forcing and open ground production.

K 91 Schnittknoblauch (Garlic chives) Allium tuberosum NEW Perennial allium, whose flattish round leaves can be harvested continuously like chives. Very strong and resistant to rust. Taste is mildly aromatic between chives and garlic.

K 64 Schwarzkümmel (Black cumin) Nigella sativa Annual; dull black, cornered seeds of a uniqueflavour, strong and spicy for bread and cheese. Genuine black cumin also for Turkish flat bread. Ancient medicinal and seasoning herb. Up to 60 high. Flowers June/July, TGW 1.9 – 2.7 g; 150 - 200 g/100 m², 25 – 30 cm between rows.

K 65 Speisechrysanteme (Chop suey greens) Chrysantemum coronarium Annual, spicy side dish, intensive flavour, up to 100cm high. Cut as vegetable 10-20cm high, Can be cut several times as it develops new side shoots. Pot culture possible. Cultivate similar to spinach, good for early spring cultivation, sow direct from mid April. TGW 2.4 – 2.7 g; 25 – 30 cm between rows, 10 – 15 cm between plants.

K 70 Thymian “Deutscher Winter” (Garden thyme) Thymus vulgaris Medicinal and seasoning plant, essential for Mediterranean cooking, but also a cough tea, fresh or dried, a perennial evergreen shrub, up to 30 – 40cm high, enjoys light, lime-rich soils, manages on heavier soils too so long as they are not too wet. To avoid winter losses do not cut too short, perhaps provide protection, drought tolerant. Direct sowing is difficult but possible, water well after planting. Good for pot culture. TGW 0.25 – 0.3 g; 50 – 70 g/100 m², 1 g/1000 plants, 6 g/1000 pots; 40 x 30 cm between plants.

K 73 Ysop (Hyssop) Hyssopus officinalis Seasoning and medicinal plant, long lasting small shrub, fresh and dried with flowers for meat and vegetable dishes, raw in salads, spicy tea, herb of taste, slightly sour. 60-100cm high, flowers violet blue, occasionally pink or white, direct sowing is possible in warm damp weather, best to raise indoors, slow early development. Can be used for 3 or 4 years. TGW 0.9 – 1.2 g; 40 – 60 g/100 m², 2 g/1000 plants., 10 g/1000 pots; 40 – 60 cm between rows, 30 – 40 cm between plants.

K 79 Winterkresse (Land cress) Barbarea præcox Spicy plant with a cress like taste. Biennial plant, up to 80 cm high, likes sun and half shady situation; Crucifera ; the dryer the site the hotter the taste; Harvest before flowering, can replace water cress, it is simpler to cultivate; suitable for cold greenhouse; sow in August, harvest until it flowers the next year. Serrated leaves, gold yellow flowers, it likes moist, fertile soil yet not over fertilised. Flowers from April to June. Collect seeds from July, in winter provide protection. TGW 1.0 – 1.2 g.

K 90 Zitronenmelisse (Lemon balm) Melissa officinalis Medicinal and seasoning herb, tea plant. Perennial up to 90cm high, likes rich fertile soil, not too dry and warm, loamy sand or sandy loam with a supply of humus and good structure, no waterlogging, avoid foggy lowlands; likes sun or half shade; direct sowing not recommended, protection needed in rough climates, pot cultivation recommended, germinates in light. Raise young plants from mid March, plant out early May, autumn planting until mid September. Young plants are frost sensitive; 50.000 up to 60.000 young plants needed/ha. TGW 0.5 – 0.7 g; 10 g/100 m², 3 g/1000 plants,

6 g/1000 pots 50 – 60 cm between rows,30 – 40 cm between plants.

Applies to all chives varieties: Perennial, up to 60 cm tall, should be kept well watered, prefers alkaline, humus rich soil, can be grown in pots. TGW 0.8 – 1.5 g; 60 – 100 g/100 m² ; 0.5 – 2 g/1000 plants ; 20 g/1000 pots; Distance between rows 30 – 40 cm.

Applies to all chives varieties: Perennial, up to 60 cm tall, should be kept well watered, prefers alkaline, humus rich soil, can be grown in pots. TGW 0.8 – 1.5 g; 60 – 100 g/100 m² ; 0.5 – 2 g/1000 plants ; 20 g/1000 pots; Distance between rows 30 – 40 cm.

A N N U A L S U M M E R F L O W E R S

B 110 Agrostemma githago (Corncockle) Wild form. Flowers violet red to purple, from June to September, 50 – 80 cm high. Sow direct March to June.

B 111 Amaranthus hypochondriacus (Red Amaranth, Prince of Wales Feather) Decorative border and container plant for sunny situations. Upright growth, reddish stems and leaf veins. The dark red flowers are most effective in groups among perennials or shrubs. Sow from April indoors and outdoors from mid May. Flowers from July to September. A cut flower which can be used fresh or dried.

B 119 Antirrhinum majus (Snapdragon, tall mixture) New tall selection of the gently scented cottage garden favourite in many colours! Fine cut flower. Often perennial in protected positions. Height: 60cm. Sow under glass in March/April or directly outdoors in April/May. May be cut when 3 – 5 of the lowest flowers have opened. Relatively slug resistant.

B 119b Antirrhinum majus (Snapdragon, dwarf mixture) Colourful dwarf mixture. 30 cm high. Sow March/April, Cut when lowest 3 – 5 flowers have opened. Relatively slug proof.

B 122 Asarina scandens (Figwort, Creeping Snapdragon) Very pretty delicate climbing plant with deep violet flowers. Sow from March for planting out in May. Suitable for patio tubs. Needs support, can also hang down. Flowers from June to October.

B 130 Calendula officinalis (Calendula, mixed) Mixture of yellow and orange shades, sow from March to August, flowers from June to October, 30 – 60 cm high, Generous flowering cut flower, medicinal plant.

B 130a Calendula officinalis (Calendula, orange) Orange coloured, well filled flowers, flowering from June to October, grows around 60 cm tall. Generous flowering cut flower, medicinal plant. A selection with high flavonid content. TGW 4 –13 g.

B 135 Callistephus chinensis (Garden Aster) Many colours, flowers July to November, height 50 cm. Sow from March for planting out in May. May be cut as soon as the flowers are properly open. Old cottage garden flower.

B 136 Callistephus chinensis (Aster, double) Many colours, flowers July to November, height 50 cm. Sow from March for planting out in May. May be cut as soon as the flowers are properly open. Old cottage garden flower.

B 145 Centaurea cyanus (Cornflower, blue) Blue flowers from June to September, 70cm tall. Sow March to June or August/September for over wintering. Good cut flower/bedding and border plant. Ready to cut as soon as topmost flowers open.

B 146 Centaurea cyanus (Cornflower, mixed) In white, pink, blue and violet colours. Flowers from June to September, 70 cm, sow March to June or in September for the following year. Good cut flower / bedding and border plant.

B 164 Chrysanthemum segetum (Corn Marigold) Yellow flowers from July to October, 30 – 50 cm, Sow: From April directly outdoors. Good cut flower.

B 164a Chrysanthemum carinatum (Annual Chrysanthemum, mixed colours) White, red, yellow and brown rings on the flowers, flowers from July to October, 30 – 50 cm high. Sow: From April in open ground. Excellent cut flower, Ready as soon as flower head opens.

B 175 Clarkia elegans (Clarkia) Summer flower; 40 – 60 cm high. Flowers lilac to salmon pink, mainly strong pink shades. Border plant. Flowers June to September. Sow: Direct from April to end of May.

B 178 Cleome spinosa (Spider Flower) White, pink, Violet; ca. 1 m high; heat loving. Flowers July to September. Sow: April for planting out in May. Good as a single border specimen. The first flowers must be open before cutting.

B 180 Convolvulus tricolor (Dwarf Convolvulus) Blue and white shades with a yellow eye; Strong expressive flowers from June to mid August, 30 cm high. Sow: March to May direct. Germinates in the light, cut flower.

B 185 Coreopsis tinctoria (Coreopsis) Yellow to ochre cut flower. 50 – 80 cm high. Sow: March/April; Germinates in light. The flowers must be well opened before cutting.

B 190 Cosmos bipinnatus (Cosmos) Mauve, pink and white flowers, from June to November. 100 – 150 cm high. Sow: April – May. Old cottage garden variety and favourite cut flower. Ready when the first tip blossoms are out. Dead heading will considerably increase flowering time. Fur fine, scented wreaths.

B 192 Cosmos sulphureus (Orange Cosmos) Brilliant orange. Flowers from June to August, ca. 40 – 50 cm high. Sow: from April.

B 199 Dahlia variabilis (Dahlia) Mixed colours red, orange, yellow, ca. 30 – 40 cm high. Sow seeds under glass. Forms tubers, which can be planted out the following year if over wintered under frost free conditions. Flowers June to October. Very frost sensitive!

B 200 Delphinium ajacis (Larkspur, mixed) White, blue and pink flowers from June to September. 50 – 100 cm high. Sow: April to mid June. Cut when racemes have 6 - 8 open flowers. Also good for drying.

B 201 Delphinium ajacis (Larkspur, blue) Primarily blue flowering selection from B 200.

B 461 Echium vulgare (Vipers Bugloss) Lasting and abundant blue flowering plant; 30 – 60 cm high. Very good insect pasture in dry situations. Sow direct in March or late summer for early flowers the following year.

B 235 Eschscholtzia californica (Californian Poppy) Delicate poppy, with mainly yellow, orange and white flowers. Fine blue green, very decorative leaves. Flowers from May to September. Height 30 – 50 cm. Sow: April to early June, also good for dry positions. Wonderful on turf roofs.

B 260 Gilia capitata (Gilia, blue) Ball shaped, sky blue flowers from June to September. 30 – 50 cm. Sow: From April, delicate, long lasting cut flower. Very attractive to insects especially butterflies.

B 260a Gilia tricolor (Gilia, three colours) Good for mixed planting. Good companion to roses. Delicately formed summer flower with fine, violet blossoms with a dark eye. June to August, second flowering if dead headed, 20 cm high. Sow: From April, a feature plant for the window box.

B 265 Godetia grandiflora (Godetia) Flowers range from mauve to salmon pink, occasionally white. Flowers July to September, 40 – 60 cm high. Sow: March to May. For sun or half shade, in beds and in pots. Good cut flower and old cottage garden flower.

B 270 Gypsophila elegans (Soapwort, white) White, double flowers from July – August, 40 – 80 cm high. Possible to sow out directly. Successional sowing for flower arranging. Sow: From March to end of May. Favourite flower for cutting and drying.

B 275 Helianthus annuus (Sunflower "La Torre") Small multi flowered variety growing 2 m high; with pale yellow, yellow and red flowers. Suitable for cutting. Sow until early July.

B 277 Helianthus annuus (Sunflower "Velvet Queen") A special sight in the farmer's garden: Many glorious, satin red-brown and edible flowers! Valuable bee plant. Sow under glass late April and May or outside in May and June.

B 596 Helianthus annuus (Sunflower "Sunspot") Low growing, non branching sun flower. Ca. 40 – 50 cm high. Brilliant flowers with a green centre and large yellow flower sepals. Good for tubs and pots, also for cutting. Sow from April to early July.

B 278 Helianthus debilis (Branching Sunflower) A strongly branching plant with many dark centred yellow flowers. Good flower for cutting or drying. Regular cutting encourages more flowers. Valuable bee plant. Sow indoors end of April and May, outside in May and June.

B 279 Helichrysum bracteatum (Everlasting Flower) Mixed colours. Ca. 30 – 40 cm high. Sow indoors from April. Sow direct from May, Flowers July to September. Cut as soon as to or three rows of petals have opened. Flower for drying.

B 280 Helichrysum bracteatum monstr (Tall Straw Flower) Mixed colours. Ca. 80 – 100 cm high. Sow indoors from April. Sow direct from May. Flowers July to September. Flower for drying.

B 285 Helipterum roseum (Helipterum) Colour pink to white, flowers July and August, height 40 – 50 cm. Sow April in a pot. Plant outside from May 25 x 25 cm apart. Flower for drying.

B 296 Iberis umbellata (Candytuft) Mainly lilac coloured flower heads in July and August. Height about 25 cm. Raise indoors from April and plant out 30 x 30 cm apart or sow direct in May. Protect seedlings from flea beetle. Cut flower.

B 300 Ipomoea rubro-coerulea (Morning Glory) Spectacular climber with large, mainly blue-violet flowers from July till September, 2 – 5 m high, sow indoors March and April for planting out in May. Hardy variety for our climate, good screen plant.

B 310 Lathyrus odoratus (Everlasting Pea) Free flowering climbing plant,producing garden colour from June to August. Height around 2 m. Sow direct in April, not too shallow. Fine scented cut flower. Ready when lowest flowers are completely open. Stand in very little water. Old cottage garden plant.

B 315 Lavatera trimestris (Annual Mallow) Branching bush with pink mallow flowers, flowers June to September, height 50 cm. Sow where it is to flower, April to June. Relatively slug resistant. Cut when 1 or 2 flowers on each stem are open. Coloured buds will open in the vase.

B 321 Leonorus sibericus (Siberian Motherwort) Annual plant growing to 1.5 m with four cornered branching stems and fine feathery, dark green leaves. Pink to purple coloured, whorl shaped, lipped flowers. Bee plant producing nectar for all kinds of bees and butterflies, flower for cutting and for flower borders. Likes a sunny position. Sow direct April to June. Takes 2 – 3 weeks to germinate; flowers July till October.

B 330 Linaria maroccaria (Maroccan Flax) Magical range of colours from red and violet through to yellow and white. Delicate, many flowered, snapdragon like flowers from June to August. Height 40 cm; sow April to June where they are to flower, tiny seeds which should be sown shallow and thinly. Relatively slug proof.

B 335 Linum grandiflorum (Red Flax) Shining, silky red flowers from June to September, 40 – 50 cm high, free flowering. Sow April to July. Relatively slug proof.

B 343 Malope trifida (Mallow Wort) 60 – 100 cm high; wonderful purple coloured flowers, free and long flowering; Flowers up to 8 cm in diameter. Good cut flower. Sow end March to May in open ground.

B 345 Matricaria chamomilla (Chamomile "Alemania") Medicinal plant used for biodynamic preparations. Sow August or April. Flowers May to September, height 10 – 50 cm. Germinates in the light (roll after sowing).

B 348 Nemesia strumosa (Nemesia) Colourful, free flowering bush with a brilliant colour display lasting many weeks of summer between June and October; 20 – 30 cm high. Also good for patio planting. Likes a poor soil with lots of sun and air. Sow March / April for planting out in May. Sow in nutrient poor soil, keep temperature below 16 °C for germination.

B 350 Nigella damascena (Love-in-the-mist) Summer flower with blue, also pink and white flowers from June to September. Height 40 – 50 cm, Sow direct March to May or September. Ready for cutting when first flower on a shoot has fully developed. Seed heads can be used for dried flower arrangements. Relatively slug proof.

B 369 Papaver rhoeas (Field Poppy) Summer flower with brilliant red blooms. Height 50 – 60 cm, sow March to May, good cut flower. Cut when in bud. Seed heads can be used for dried flower arranging. Relatively slug proof.

B 371 Papaver rhoeas (Poppy, white & red) Red, white and pink coloured mix, large flowered poppy, flowers throughout the summer, 60 – 80 cm high. Sow direct. When cut the upright buds can be observed opening in the vase. The ornamental seed heads can be used in dry flower arrangements. Relatively slug proof.

B 390 Reseda odorata (Mignonette) Scented bee flower with unassuming yellow/green/red flowers on upstanding pyramidal flower heads. Flowers June to to September. Sow March in boxes; from April outdoors. Height 20 – 30 cm.

B 395 Rudbeckia hirta (Black Eyed Susan) Late summer cut flower, grouped in borders; golden yellow flowers, 80 cm high. Sow March/April for planting out in May. Cut flower. Flowers July to October. Ready for cutting when flower heads are well opened.

B 462 Salpiglossis sinuate NEW Upright plant up to 70 cm high with 5 – 6 cm large trumpet like flowers and strong stems. Beautiful play of colour ranging from red to bluish purple with flecks of yellow. Thrives in well prepared garden soil in sunny situations. Sow indoors from March for planting out or sowing direct in May. Good cut flower.

B 399a Salvia viridis (Clary) Pretty pink and violet upper leaves from June to October, height 30 – 50 cm, sow direct from April, cut flower. Flowers repeatedly when cut frequently. Relatively slug proof.

B 400 Scabiosa atropurpurea (Sweet Scabious) Summer cut flower, about 90 cm high; beautiful mixed colours – purple, pink and white. Raise in boxes March/April; sow direct end April. Flowers from July to November. For cutting the flower heads should be half opened and well coloured.

B 401 Silene vulgaris (Campion) Low creeping plant with bright purple coloured flowers in May to July / August. Sow from March in open ground.

B 415 Tagetes tenuifolia (French Marigold) Ornamental, yellow flower heads from May to November; sow March/April for planting out in May. Height 30 – 40 cm.

B 415a Tagetes tenuifolia blanding (French Marigold, mixed) Small flowered Tagetes, rich range of colours from lemon yellow to to orange and rust brown with many variations. 30 – 40 cm high, border plant with very aromatic scent.

B 415b Tithonia rotundifolia (Mexican Sunflower) Very decorative, up to 1.6 m high plant with brilliant large orange coloured leaves. Enjoys a warm, sunny position and good soil. Good for cutting. Sow March to April in pots, prick out later and plant outside when all danger of frost is past.

B 416 Trigonella coerulea (Blue Fenugreek) Blue flowering. Likes a sunny position. Grows to 40 cm. Rich seasoning herb for potato dishes, bread, quark and cheese. Sow from mid April. Light feeder as a legume.

B 417 Tropaeolum majus (Nasturtium, trailing) Trailing mix; single flowers in differing shades of yellow, orange and red. The leaves and flowers are edible – they have a mustardy cress-like taste and provide a pretty culinary addition to any salad. Planted at the foot of fruit trees they help keep aphids away. Attract bees. Also a cut flower. The young, green fruit pods can be pickled in vinegar in the place of capers. 200 g produce 1000 plants. Sow March/April in pots or outdoors at the end of April. Flowers from June to the first frost. Advice: For better germination refrigerate at 5 °C for 5 days prior to sowing.

B 418 Tropaeolum majus (Nasturtium, dwarf) As B 417, but not trailing. Hence good in a pot or tub on the patio.

B 455 Xeranthemum annuum (Xeranthemum) Delicate purple and white flowers; for drying or cutting, beautiful too in the rockery. 30 – 60 cm high. Sow direct from April to May. Flowers from July to September. For drying cut as soon as the flowers open. Hang upside down to dry in a cool airy place.

B 460 Zinnia angustifolia (Dwarf Zinnia) Free flowering with yellow-brown colour tones, around 40 cm high. Raise seedlings in a heated propagator, plant out at the end of May. For borders and for cutting. Flowers from June to October. Ready for picking once the stamens in the centre of the flower are fully formed.

BIENNIAL (OR PERENNIAL) SUMMER FLOWERS

B 140 Campanula medium (Bell Flower) A mixture of pale violet and white flowers in June – July, height 70 cm. Sow May to July. Long lasting cut flower. Ready for cutting when when the flowers are well developed and coloured but not yet open.

B 157 Cheiranthus cheiri (Wallflower) Yellow to brown-red. Flowers May to June; about 90 cm high; Sow July for later planting spaced 25 x 25 cm

B 210 Dianthus barbatus (Sweet William) Free flowering mixed colours, flowers June – July, height 50 – 60 cm, Sow April to July. Plant in good time 30 x 30 cm apart. Cut as soon as the first flowers are open.

B 399 Salvia sclarea (Clary Sage) Pink flowering; scented plant. Sow march/April. Height 80 to 120 cm. Strong spicy aroma. Used to be cultivated in vineyards as a medicinal and seasoning plant.

B 422 Viola tricolor (Small Flowered Pansy) Small flowered pansy, Purple-yellow-white. Sow June/July for later planting.

PERENNIALS

B 117 Althaea rosea (Marsh Mallow) Sensational mixture up to 200 cm high. Flowers July to September. Sow until end of May (germination may take 20 – 30 days). Old cottage garden flower for cutting or growing as a specimen plant. Cut back in winter.

B 120 Arnica montana (Arnica) Golden yellow flowers from May to August, old medicinal plant. Sow February to April; needs acidic humus rich soil.

B 290 Hypericum perforatum (St John's wort) Yellow flowering medicinal plant. Flowers June/July. Height 50 – 100 cm. Sow April to June for summer planting. Can be grown as a perennial. Selected to be tolerant to red wilt fungus.

B 419 Valeriana officinalis (Valerian) Medicinal and preparation plant; up to 1.5 m high; likes half shade. Sow March to June; sowing from mid July for planting out at end of August also possible, or sow direct in August. Germinates in the light. Plant 100 x 40 cm between plants.

SUMMER FLOWER MIXTURES

B 558 Sommerstrauss Tall growing summer flowers, specially chosen for picking (ca. 80 – 110 cm). Contains enough for 1 square metre. Sow very thinly. The mixture contains pink and white spider plant (B 178), Cleome spinosa, cornflower mixed (B 146), cosmos pink and white, tall cosmos (B 190), larkspur (B 200), soapwort (B 270) Red flax (B 335, Linum grandiflorum), Field poppy (B 371, Papaver rhoeas), Scabious, (B 400, Scabiosa atropurpurea) and various grasses (changes possible)

B 560 Bauerngarten Traditional tall cottage garden plants (ca 80 – 110 cm). Content is enough for 1 square metre. Sow very thinly. The mixture contains: Cosmea, pink/white (B 190, Cosmos bipinnatus), cornflower, blue (B 145, Centaurea cyanus), Coreopsis yellow/ brownish red (B 185, Coreopsis tinctoria), Marsh mallow, pink (B 315, Lavatera trimestris), Rudbeckia, yellow (B 395, Rudbeckia hirta), corncockle purple (B 110, Agrostemma githago), corn marigold (B 164, Chrysanthemum segetum), Phacelia blue (D 10, Phacelia tanacetifolia), Dill (K 22, Anethum graveolens), as well as millet and sorghum. (changes possible).

B 562 Elfengarten A medium tall mixture of ornamental summer flowers. Contains enough for 1 square metre. Sow very thinly. The mixture contains Californian poppy (B 235, Eschscholtzia californica), clarkia, (B 175, Clarkia elegans), Cosmea orange (B 192, Cosmos suphureus), chamomile (B 345, Matricaria chamomilla), clary, lilac/pink, (B 399a, Salvia viridis) soapwort, (B 270, Gypsophila elegans), love-in-the-mist, blue/pink/white (B 350, Nigella damascena), Gilia, blue (B 260, Gilia capitata) and greater quaking grass. (changes possible).

B 564 Farbenzauber A multicoloured mixture of low growing ornamental summer flowers (30 – 60cm). Contains enough for 1 square metre. Sow very thinly. The mixture contains: Californian poppy, (B 235, Eschscholtzia californica), Gilia, violet (B 260a, Gilia tricolor), Moroccan flax, mixed (B 330, Linaria maroccaria), annual candytuft, lilac (B 296, Iberis umbellata), night scented stock, (B 390 Reseda odorata), clary, lilac/pink, (B 399a, Salvia viridis), blue fenugreek (B 416, Trigonella coerulea), also oval sedge (Carex leporina) and greater quaking grass (Briza maxima). (changes possible).

B 566 Sommerpracht The mixture also contains low growing but stronger summer flowers of about 30 – 50 cm in height. Content is enough for one square metre. Sow very thinly. The mix contains: Clarkia, pink (B 175, Clarkia elegans), Californian poppy,(B 235, Eschscholtzia californica), Campion, pink/white (B 401, Silene vulgaris), Godetia, pink (B 265, Godetia grandiflora), Dwarf convolvulus, blue/white/yellow (B 180 Convolvulus tricolor), Gillia, blue (B 260, Gilia capitata). (Changes possible).

B 568 Bienenweide (Bee pasture) Composed of herbal, aromatic and flowering plant seeds. A good pasture for honey bees, bumble bees, butterflies etc. Perfect for small spaces and garden flower islands, for sunny and half shaded sites. No particular soil requirements. The mixture contains: Buckwheat, cornflower, calendula, borage, dill and phacelia.

B 570 Essbare Blüten (Edible flowers) This mixture contains calendula, borage, cornflower and corn marigold. These flowers are also attractive for bees and are suited for the balcony. Only available in set portions.

D 490 Blühstreifenmischung / Insektenbüffet (Mix for flowering strips, bee buffet) Annual mix of inexpensive seeds for flowering strips to attract insects, especially for market gardens. (Contains: Buckwheat, phacelia, sunflower, borage, lupin, Egyptian Clover, Persian clover, summer vetch, serradella, motherwort, dill, Mauritanian mallow). Subject to possible changes. A mixture without any Cruciferae. Legumes provide nitrogen enrichment and are a good crop preparation. Quick growing varieties cover the soil rapidly and so control weeds.

WILD FLOWER MIXTURES

The wild flowers are native varieties which have been grown according to Demeter and Bio-Suisse production standards (which accord with the EU Organic Regulation). The mixtures can either be sown on their own or used for undersowing. When sown on their own the soil should be dug over, raked to a fine tilth and sown broadcast. The seed should be firmed into place (for example using a board), but not covered. The seed comes combined with rock dust so as to make sowing easier. The seed bed should not be allowed to dry out. Wild flower mixtures are only available as a pack. A full variety listing is given on the packet.

Cultural note: The mixtures are perennial and many wild plants are slow to germinate – this allows local weeds to develop. The plants should be lightly mown in the first year. In the second and third year the sown mix should then reveal itself in all its glory.

B 601 Wild flowers for dry positions Sow from March to October, don't allow to dry out. Quantity of seed 0.3 g/m². The mixture is cut once or twice per year (in June/July and possibly September/October). Contains 34 different wild flowers including, scabious, hare bells, cowslips and others. One portion is enough for 5 m².

B 602 Flowers for shade Can be sown from March at the rate of 0.3 g/m². Contains 30 different wild flowers such as cuckoo flower, wood anemone, oxlip, wild garlic etc. One portion is enough for 5 m².

B 603 Flowers for butterflies Can be sown from March to October at the rate of 0.3 g/m². The mixture should be cut once or twice a year (June/July and possibly September/October). Consists of 28 wild flowers including meadow sage, viper's bugloss and large flowered verbascum One portion is sufficient for 5 m².

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Prices

All prices in our (German language) catalogue are given in Euros, net of tax and apply ex warehouse. VAT is calculated separately. Seeds draw VAT at the rate of 7 %.

The most recent prices are those in the German language catalogue 2013. They supercede all previous ones and will remain valid until a new price list is published.

Conditions of Sale / Partial Delivery

The completion of an order depends on the availabilty of supply. The buyer is required to accept partial deliveries where this is reasonable. In such a case no additional delivery charges will be incurred. No compensation will be given for any loss caused as a result of a partial delivery.

The prices given in this catalogue are accurate. However, where printing errors have occurred we retain the right to adjust prices.

Urgent partial orders received by fax or phone before 11.00 am are generally posted out the same day.

Express orders can be arranged by telephone. The actual additional costs incurred will be added to the bill.

Environmental issues with Packaging and Delivery

The packaging used by us is according to our supplier, made entirely from natural materials. It is 100% compostable (within 14 days). The green colour used is food safe. None of it is produced from genetically modified materials. The material can be re-used and may be disposed of by composting it or sending it away with household green waste. Please don't send it away for recycling (”yellow”) bin.

Postage and packing costs within Germany

Carriage for all orders within Germany is charged at the rate of 5,55 € ( 5,94 € inc. VAT). Follow up orders mailed out the same season will be charged at least 2,75 € (2,94 € inc. VAT) letter rate and 5,55 € (5,94 € inc. VAT) for parcels.

Payment

Unless agreed otherwise all invoices must be paid in full without discount within 30 days.

If you have provided us with a direct debit form, payment will be taken (without reduction) from your account 30 days from the date on the invoice.

The goods remain the property of Bingenheimer Saatgut AG until full payment is received.

Special conditions pertain to sales to the retail trade.

New Customers

Orders placed by new customers must be made in writing.

For new customers we require pre payment for all orders over 200 €.

Orders from outside Germany

EU customers (outside Germany) are asked to provide their VAT identification number when ordering. If none is given we will calculate in the current VAT amount. When making a transfer from abroad we request that all payments are made in Euros. If the seller incurs additional costs as a result of the money transfer, they will be added to the invoice. Please use the following bank details when making payments from outside Germany:

IBAN-Code: DE 82 5185 0079 0086 0016 08 SWIFT-BIC-Code: HELADEF1FRI

Delivery charges outside Germany

The following table gives the net delivery costs for sending packages of up to 20 Kg. For weights greater than 20 Kg please contact us for a price.

Countries within the EU including overseas territories 17 €

EFTA-countries (Switzerland, Norway…) 28 €

Rest of Europe, Middle East, North Africa 34 €

North America, parts of South America, Japan, China, Korea, India, Pakistan, South Africa 38 €

Rest of the world 42 €

Small packages (total weight up to 1000 g and with a value of less than 100 €) to other European countries can be sent at customers own risk (uninsured) as a large letter for 7,50 € (net) or 5,55 € (net) (two options offered by German Post Office).

If the seller has additional costs beyond those of postage and delivery, they will be included on the invoice.

Returns

If you wish to return seeds or other goods to us for reasons beyond our responsibility, we can neither credit your account nor make a refund to you. This also applies to a partial return. Only if you as a customer can demonstrate a legal infringement of your consumer rights (cancellation, guarantee, withdrawal or product returns), does this not apply. Please also bear in mind that we are unable to offer any of the returned seeds for further sale since, having no knowledge of how the seeds were store or transported, we cannot provide any guarantee as to their germination capacity.

Onion Sets, Garlic Clov54es, Flower Bulb

Onion sets, garlic and flower bulb orders are classed as special goods as far as delivery costs are concerned. Because of its moisture content live plant material cannot be sent together with seeds. Delivery times are set according to the appropriate season and to favourable weather conditions.

Defects

The customer must notify us of any defects as soon as they are discovered. The customer must be able to prove the seeds' identity (retained packaging with its lot number and remaining quantity of seed). In the event of any dispute concerning such a defect, an expert must be brought in. If the claim is upheld the seller will undertake to offer a replacement, a discount or an additional delivery. Any compensation can only be of the same value as the goods in question. The customer must take all reasonable care to ensure minimal damage. An exception to this is the liability for diseased seed stock and the transfer of pests and diseases from it. For any such claim however the seed lot number must be presented.

Bingenheimer Saatgut AG

Organic Seeds

Kronstrasse 24

D 61209 Echzell Bingenheim

Phone +49 (0) 6035 1899-0

Fax: +49 (0) 6035 1899-40

E-mail: info@bingenheimersaatgut.de

Internet: www.bingenheimersaatgut.de

GLS Gemeinschaftsbank eG A/c 6 003 927 300, Sort code 430 609 67

Sparkasse Oberhessen A/c 86 001 608, Sort code 518 500 79

IBAN-Code: DE 82 5185 0079 0086 0016 08 SWIFT-BIC-Code: HELADEF1FRI

USt-IdNr.: DE217305770

DE-ÖKO-007 certification code

Seeds are Alive

The buyer is not allowed multiply or change them (eg by making pellets) for further sale without agreement from the variety's maintainer. It is important to remember that seed is alive. It responds to different conditions and the plants adapt themselves to their surroundings. The descriptions given for the different varieties are based on existing experiences and are only intended for purposes of comparison. Depending on such influences as climate, weather conditions, planting times etc. the way a plant develops can vary.

The germination rate given on the packets is true at the point of delivery.

Origin of varieties / genetic modification

The Bingenheimer Saatgut AG exclusively delivers organic seed. The original seed (elite seed) comes primarily from biodynamic stock. The varieties on offer have been develped using traditional breeding methods such as for example mass selection or crossing. The strains flagged with the "Kultursaat" logo“ have in addition been bred using specifically biodynamic criteria. All the varieties offered are open pollinated varieties. When producing seed we ensure greater seperation distances between related varieties than the legally required minimum. This along with other measures such as the provision of insect isolating greenhouses enables us to minimise unwanted hybridisation. This is an important way of preventing any potential contamination by genetically modified organisms in the future. Organic seed must remain free of even the smallest trace of GM plant material. We will work tirelessly to achieve this aim.

All other normally accepted conditions of trade apply.

Imprint

Editor: Bingenheimer Saatgut AG

Coordination: Judith Jäger

Translation: Bernard Jarman

Bingenheimer Saatgut AG

Organic Seeds

Kronstrasse 24

D 61209 Echzell Bingenheim

Phone +49 (0) 6035 1899-0

Fax: +49 (0) 6035 1899-40

E-mail: info@bingenheimersaatgut.de

Internet: www.bingenheimersaatgut.de

GLS Gemeinschaftsbank eG A/c 6 003 927 300, Sort code 430 609 67

Sparkasse Oberhessen A/c 86 001 608, Sort code 518 500 79

IBAN-Code: DE 82 5185 0079 0086 0016 08 SWIFT-BIC-Code: HELADEF1FRI

USt-IdNr.: DE217305770

DE-ÖKO-007 certification code

Pictures and Prices: see German language catalogue or www.bingenheimersaatgut.de