Veggie Patch Collection

Cabbage – Copenhagen Market (Heirloom)

(Brassica oleracea var. capitata)

Cabbage ‘Copenhagen Market’ is a classic Danish heirloom variety prized for its dense, round heads and exceptional flavour. First developed in the early 1900s, this reliable variety has remained a favourite among gardeners for its consistent performance, early maturity, and abundant yields. 

Producing compact, firm heads with blue‑green outer leaves and a tender, pale interior, Copenhagen Market offers a crisp texture and mild, slightly sweet taste. Its well‑formed heads are ideal for fresh salads, coleslaw, cooking, or fermenting into traditional dishes such as sauerkraut.

This cool‑season cabbage is well suited to both spring and autumn planting. Its relatively quick growth and compact size make it an excellent choice for home gardens, delivering high‑quality harvests even in smaller growing spaces. Reliable, productive, and full of flavour, Copenhagen Market remains a benchmark heirloom cabbage variety.

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

• Classic heirloom cabbage with proven performance
• Dense, round heads with crisp, tender leaves
• Mild, slightly sweet flavour ideal for many dishes
• Fast‑growing with reliable, uniform harvests
• Excellent for coleslaw, cooking, and fermenting 

🌱 Growing Tips

• Best grown in cool seasons (spring and autumn)
• Prefers full sun and fertile, well‑drained soil
• Maintain consistent moisture for even head development
• Harvest when heads are firm to avoid splitting in heat 
• Suitable for succession planting for extended harvests

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical name: Brassica oleracea var. capitata
• Plant type: Leaf vegetable
• Position: Full sun
• Harvest: Approx. 65–75 days 
• Seed type: Heirloom / open‑pollinated
• Approx. 100 Seeds pkt 

Turnip – Purple Top Milan (Heirloom)

(Brassica rapa)

Turnip ‘Purple Top Milan’ is a classic Italian heirloom variety prized for its attractive purple‑topped roots, smooth white flesh, and sweet, mild flavour. This fast‑growing turnip produces globe to slightly flattened roots that are tender and crisp when harvested young, making them perfect for both fresh eating and cooking. 

Renowned for its early maturity and reliable performance, Purple Top Milan is an excellent choice for spring and autumn planting. Its fine‑grained, juicy texture and subtle sweetness make it ideal for salads, roasting, soups, and traditional vegetable dishes. The nutritious leafy tops are also edible and can be enjoyed like greens, adding even more versatility to this productive crop. 

Easy to grow and quick to harvest, this variety is perfect for gardeners wanting a dependable, high‑quality root vegetable with both flavour and visual appeal.

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

• Classic Italian heirloom turnip
• Smooth white roots with vibrant purple tops
• Mild, sweet flavour with tender texture
• Fast‑growing and early to harvest
• Edible greens as well as roots

🌱 Growing Tips

• Best grown in cool seasons for sweetest flavour
• Sow directly into loose, fertile soil
• Keep soil evenly moist for smooth, tender roots
• Harvest young (5–8 cm) for best flavour and texture 
• Succession sow every few weeks for continuous supply

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical name: Brassica rapa
• Plant type: Root vegetable
• Position: Full sun to part shade
• Harvest: Approx. 45–60 days
• Seed type: Heirloom / open‑pollinated
• Approx. 200 seeds 

Kohlrabi – Purple Vienna (Heirloom)

(Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes)

Kohlrabi ‘Purple Vienna’ is a classic heirloom variety prized for its striking purple skin, crisp texture, and mild, sweet flavour. This unique vegetable produces rounded bulbs that grow above the soil, with tender white flesh that is juicy and refreshing—perfect for eating raw, adding to salads, or cooking in a variety of dishes.  

An easy‑to‑grow, cool‑season crop, Purple Vienna thrives in spring and autumn gardens and is well suited to both beginner and experienced growers. The bulbs develop quickly and should be harvested young for the best flavour, delivering a crisp texture similar to a mild turnip or broccoli stem. 

This productive variety also offers edible leaves that can be used like kale, adding even more value to your harvest. Reliable, fast-growing, and highly versatile, Purple Vienna is an excellent addition to any home vegetable garden.

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

• Beautiful purple heirloom kohlrabi
• Sweet, mild flavour with crisp, juicy texture
• Delicious raw, roasted, stir‑fried, or in slaws
• Quick‑growing and highly productive
• Suitable for garden beds and cool‑season planting 

🌱 Growing Tips

• Best grown in cool weather for tender, sweet bulbs
• Plant in full sun with fertile, well‑drained soil
• Maintain even moisture to prevent woody texture
• Harvest when bulbs are 5–8 cm wide for best quality 
• Succession sow every few weeks for a continuous harvest 

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical name: Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes
• Plant type: Root vegetable (swollen stem)
• Position: Full sun to part shade
• Harvest: Approx. 55–65 days
• Seed type: Heirloom / open‑pollinated
• Approx. 100 seeds pkt 

Spinach – Bloomsdale (Heirloom)

(Spinacia oleracea)

Spinach ‘Bloomsdale’ is a classic heirloom variety grown for its richly textured, dark green leaves and exceptional flavour. Known as one of the most popular traditional spinach types, it produces thick, crinkled (savoyed) leaves that are tender, nutritious, and perfect for both fresh and cooked dishes.

This reliable, cool‑season variety thrives in early spring and autumn, delivering vigorous growth and excellent yields. Bloomsdale is particularly valued for its cold tolerance and strong performance in the home garden, making it a go‑to choice for gardeners looking for dependable, high‑quality greens. Its leaves can be harvested young for baby spinach or left to mature for larger, more robust plants.

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

• Traditional heirloom spinach with rich flavour
• Thick, crinkled leaves with excellent texture
• Perfect for salads, steaming, sautéing, and freezing
• Cold‑tolerant and ideal for cool‑season growing
• Suitable for baby leaf or full‑size harvest

🌱 Growing Tips

• Best grown in cool weather (spring and autumn)
• Sow directly into fertile, well‑drained soil
• Keep soil consistently moist for tender leaves
• Harvest regularly to encourage continuous growth
• Avoid hot conditions to prevent bolting

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical name: Spinacia oleracea
• Plant type: Leaf vegetable
• Position: Full sun to part shade
• Harvest: Approx. 30–50 days
• Seed type: Heirloom / open‑pollinated
• Approx. 50 seeds pkt 

Broccoli – Calabrese (Heirloom)

(Brassica oleracea var. italica)

Broccoli ‘Calabrese’ is a traditional Italian heirloom variety renowned for its rich flavour, reliable growth, and abundant harvests. Producing large, tightly packed bluish‑green heads followed by a flush of smaller side shoots, this classic broccoli offers an extended picking period and excellent value in the home garden.

Originating from the Calabria region of Italy, Calabrese has been grown for generations and remains a favourite for its authentic taste and versatility. The central head is harvested first, after which the plant continues to produce numerous smaller shoots, allowing for ongoing harvests over many weeks. 

Ideal for both beginner and experienced gardeners, this hardy cool‑season vegetable thrives in spring and autumn gardens and performs well in a range of climates. Its dense green florets have a mild, slightly sweet flavour that is perfect for steaming, stir‑frying, roasting, or enjoying fresh.

🥦 Why You’ll Love It

• Classic heirloom broccoli with excellent flavour
• Produces a large central head plus continuous side shoots
• Reliable and productive across multiple seasons
• Ideal for fresh eating, cooking, freezing, and preserving
• Strong garden performance and easy to grow 

🌱 Growing Tips

• Best grown in cool seasons—plant in spring or late summer for autumn harvest
• Requires full sun and fertile, well‑drained soil for best results
• Keep soil consistently moist to support steady growth
• Harvest central head promptly to encourage further side shoots 

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical name: Brassica oleracea var. italica
• Plant type: Annual vegetable
• Position: Full sun
• Harvest: Approx. 60–90 days
• Height: Approx. 45–75 cm
• Approx. 100 seeds pkt 

Spinach – Baby Leaf Madrid

(Spinacia oleracea)

Spinach ‘Madrid’ is a fast‑growing, cool‑season variety valued for its smooth, dark green leaves and reliable performance in the home garden. Producing tender, flavourful foliage with excellent texture, this variety is ideal for harvesting both young baby leaves and mature plants. Spinach Madrid is well suited to fresh salads, light cooking, and everyday kitchen use.

This variety thrives in cooler conditions and grows quickly, making it perfect for succession planting in spring and autumn. Its upright growth habit allows for clean harvesting and strong regrowth when leaves are cut regularly. Spinach Madrid performs well in garden beds, raised beds, and containers, making it a versatile choice for growers of all skill levels.

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

• Fast‑growing and highly productive
• Smooth, tender leaves with excellent flavour
• Ideal for baby leaf or full‑size harvest
• Performs well in cool weather
• Suitable for garden beds and containers

🌱 Growing Tips

• Grow in full sun to part shade, especially in warmer climates
• Prefers fertile, well‑drained soil with consistent moisture
• Best planted in spring and autumn for optimal growth
• Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage continuous production

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical name: Spinacia oleracea
• Plant type: Leaf vegetable
• Position: Full sun to part shade
• Harvest: Approx. 30–45 days
• Use: Baby leaf or full plant
• Approx. 50 Seeds 

Pak Choi – Green

(Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis)

Green Pak Choi is a fast‑growing Asian leafy vegetable prized for its crisp white stems and smooth, dark green leaves. Mild in flavour with a gentle mustard note, it is tender, juicy, and highly versatile in the kitchen. This compact variety matures quickly and is ideal for home gardens, raised beds, and container growing.

Pak choi is best harvested young for the sweetest, most delicate texture but can also be allowed to mature for larger leaves and thicker stems. It performs well in cooler weather and is an excellent choice for succession planting, providing a steady supply of fresh greens throughout the growing season.

• Quick‑growing and productive
• Sweet, crisp stems with tender green leaves
• Ideal for stir‑fries, steaming, soups, and salads
• Perfect for small gardens and containers
• Harvest baby leaves or full heads

• Grow in full sun to part shade, especially in warmer conditions
• Keep soil consistently moist for tender growth
• Harvest outer leaves regularly or cut entire plants when ready
• Best grown in cooler seasons to prevent bolting

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical name: Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis
• Plant type: Leaf vegetable
• Position: Full sun to part shade
• Harvest: 30–45 days
• Use: Baby leaf or full plant
• Approx. 100 Seeds pkt 

Carrot – Baby Amsterdam

(Daucus carota)

Carrot ‘Baby Amsterdam’ is a classic heirloom variety grown for its slender, sweet, and tender baby carrots. One of the earliest maturing carrot types, it produces smooth, cylindrical roots with vibrant deep‑orange flesh and almost no core, making it especially prized for fresh eating and gourmet use. 

This fast‑growing variety is ideal for harvesting young as baby carrots, but roots can also be left to mature slightly for longer, finger‑sized carrots. With minimal foliage and a compact growth habit, Baby Amsterdam performs beautifully in garden beds, raised beds, and containers, and is perfect for succession sowing to ensure repeat harvests throughout the season. 

🥕 Why You’ll Love It

• Early‑maturing heirloom baby carrot
• Smooth, slender roots with a sweet, juicy flavour
• Virtually coreless with excellent eating quality
• Perfect for containers and small spaces
• Ideal for frequent, staggered sowings and quick harvests

🌱 Growing Tips

• Direct sow only: Carrots dislike transplanting—sow seeds directly where they are to grow and keep soil consistently moist until germination. 
• Light, loose soil: Best results come from fine, stone‑free soil to allow straight, uniform roots to form.
• Harvest young: Lift roots early for the sweetest flavour and tender texture typical of baby carrots. 
• Succession sow: Plant every few weeks for a steady supply of fresh carrots throughout the season. 

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical name: Daucus carota
• Type: Root vegetable
• Sun: Full sun
• Harvest: Approx. 50–65 days
• Seed type: Heirloom / open‑pollinated
• Approx. 400 Seeds pkt 

Silver beet perpetual 

(Beta vulgaris var. cicla)

Silver beet—also known as Swiss chard—is a reliable, fast‑growing leafy green valued for its broad, glossy leaves and thick, crisp stems. A staple in home gardens, it produces continuously over many months and thrives in a wide range of conditions, making it one of the easiest greens to grow.

Both the leaves and stems are edible and highly versatile in the kitchen. Young leaves can be harvested small and used fresh in salads, while mature leaves and stalks are best lightly cooked—perfect for stir‑fries, sautés, soups, pies, quiches, and pasta dishes. Silverbeet is closely related to beetroot but is grown solely for its lush foliage rather than its root. 

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

• Extremely productive and long‑lasting harvest
• Leaves regrow quickly after cutting
• Performs well in garden beds or containers
• Heat and light‑frost tolerant
• Mild flavour similar to spinach, with added crunch from the stems 

🌱 Growing & Harvesting Tips

• Easy to grow: Silverbeet thrives in full sun but tolerates partial shade, especially in warmer climates.
• Direct sow: Sow seeds directly into the garden in spring, or autumn in mild climates.
• Cut‑and‑come‑again: Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage continual new growth. Plants can be picked for months.
• Soil & water: Prefers well‑drained soil enriched with organic matter and steady moisture for tender leaves.

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical name: Beta vulgaris var. cicla
• Plant type: Annual vegetable (often grown as a long‑term crop)
• Position: Full sun to part shade
• Harvest: Baby leaf or mature leaf & stem

Approx. 50 seeds pkt