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Sow seed 1cm
(1/2") deep in seed beds from mid-March to mid-April. Transplant from
mid-May to end of June 75cm (21" / 2ft) apart.
NOISETTE
An old French gourmet
variety. Small tight sprouts with very distinctive nutty flavour are produced
and can be picked over a long period.
BEDFORD FILLBASKET
A lovely open
pollinated variety, which produces large sized solid buttons from October to
December.
BRILLIANT F1 Hybrid
An early variety with
unusually dark, heavy buttons, plants stand well. Good disease tolerance.
DIABLO F1 Hybrid
Early mid-season
variety for harvesting December through to February. Excellent disease
resistance. May need staking in very exposed areas. Re-introduced by popular
demand.
BRIGITTE F1 Hybrid
November - December
harvest. Vigorous growth with excellent resistance to lodging. Good disease
resistance and sweet flavour.
DORIC Fl Hybrid
A vigorous late
variety to replace Braveheart. Good solid buttons which hold well. Harvest from
December onwards.
RED BULL
Novelty red sprout.
Good quality buttons which develop better colour with cold weather.
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