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- Curcubits, Seeds & Plants
African horned melon (kiwano)
- R30.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'Another name for this wonderful fruit is Cuke-a-Saurus and we think that’s the best name to describe something so odd and weird. It is also called kiwano and is a traditional food source in Africa. It is one of the few sources of water in the dry season in the…
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- Edible flowers, Seeds & Plants
Artichoke: Violet de Provence
- R30.00 incl VAT
- Small, purple, flavorful bud. Delicious! Statement foliage. 25 seeds The Violet de Provence is a purple-budded traditional French heirloom which has a finer flavour than its green cousin, and much prettier flowers. If its early buds are picked small enough, they often don’t have a ‘choke’. All artichokes are statement plants – and they need space so that they can…
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- Edible stems, Rhizomes, bulbs, roots & tubers, Seeds & Plants
Asparagus crowns – pack of 7
- R140.00 incl VAT
- Plant heirlooms! These two-to-three year old UC157 hybrid asparagus crowns don't look like much in their bag but these are gold. Green gold. We've ordered the 2024 season crowns and they'll arrive in May. You are welcome to place your orders now. While UC157 hybrid asparagus crowns aren't heirloom varieties, they are excellent producers for home gardeners with restricted space.…
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- Edible stems, Rhizomes, bulbs, roots & tubers, Seeds & Plants
Asparagus: Mary Washington
- R30.00 incl VAT
- Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a hardy perennial native to Western Europe. This perennial can remain viable for 10-20 years, so choose your garden site carefully.
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- Health, Beauty & Apparel
Bamboo socks
- R180.00 – R200.00 incl VAT
- I spend a lot of time wearing socks ... I'm proper 'socks in boots' all year round. And I like colourful socks because life is too short and all that. But there is only one brand that I recommend and that is Sexy Socks. Oh, ok, two, but they're from the same South African producer: Sexy Socks AND Sock Doctor.…
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- Herbs, Seeds & Plants
Basil: Lemonette
- R30.00 incl VAT
- Lemonette (lemon basil) really does have a pleasing citrusy scent. The leaves aren’t as robust as the basil that most food gardeners know, and the plants are smaller and more compact. It is, however, a welcome and aromatic addition to your garden, and plate.
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- Herbs, Seeds & Plants
Basil: Red Rubin
- R30.00 incl VAT
- Red Rubin is a compact red basil plant with delightfully dramatic red-purple leaves which have a spicy aroma. It finishes the season by making pretty pink flowers which look great in salads, and flower arrangements. Use the leaves sparingly in dishes as this variety is more pungent than other basil types. It’s wonderful to flavour vinegar.
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- Herbs, Seeds & Plants
Basil: Sweet
- R30.00 incl VAT
- Well, this is promising, right? Basil with large leaves? So more flavour and more pesto! Basil provides the scent of summer in a veggie garden – and delectable freshness to salads, pesto, pizza and pasta. Bonus is that large-leaf basil is apparently sweeter than the regular Genovese sweet basil that most of us are used to planting. Worth a try!
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- Herbs, Seeds & Plants
Basil: Thai Siam Queen
- R30.00 incl VAT
- For cooks, this quick-growing basil should be a staple for the kitchen garden. It has a more pungent flavour than most basil and is used in Thai, Indian and Italian dishes. It also produces pretty burgundy flowers, and green and burgundy leaves. The seed is very small and fine so sow carefully in trays or, if you’re feeling brave, in…
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- Beans, Seeds & Plants
Bean: Winged beans/Asparagus peas
- R40.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'What a rarity! Asparagus Peas are also known as Winged beans and they come in a few different sizes and colours. To be clear, these are the smaller green ones with maroon flowers. We haven't tasted the asparagus flavour that these peas are described as having. These peas are summer…
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- Rhizomes, bulbs, roots & tubers, Seeds & Plants
Beet: Rainbow Blend
- R40.00 incl VAT
- Chioggia (pronounced k-ee-OH-g-j-ee-aa) beetroots are distinctive because of their candy-stripe patterns when cut through ... concentric rings of white and pink. This variety is both earthy and aromatic - and is a fun addition to salads, grated or sliced, or cooked like ‘normal’ beetroot (but without as much stain potential). Beet seeds germinate in 7 to 14 days. Soak them…
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- Health, Beauty & Apparel
Bottlesling water bottle carrier
- R145.00 incl VAT
- Gaye Boshoff from Honeymoon Farm was inspired to produce the Bottlesling after a surf trip to Indonesia. There Gaye saw people carrying their bottled refreshments about in handmade nets and thus the Bottlesling was born. The Bottlesling will keep your bottle handy so you can keep your hands free while doing what you love doing, or going about your daily…
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- Beans, Seeds & Plants
Broad bean: Longpod Aquadulce
- R30.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Kirchhoffs: The rich flavour and crisp texture of freshly harvested garden broad beans cannot be beaten. These beans should be sown before the soil becomes too warm. Early, tall plants bear long pods with large, flat pale seeds inside. One of the few podded vegetables for winter and early spring.
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- Garden Decor, Gardening Stuff
Bunting – 3 metres
- R250.00 incl VAT
- Liven up any gardening, living or camping space with colorful 100% cotton bunting. Our bunting is hand-made in South Africa, double-sided, durable and fully washable. Available in these colourways - please message Potager to specify which you'd prefer as our bunting is made to order in two lengths, 3 metres (12 flags) or 5 metres (20 flags): Shweshwe blue Shweshwe…
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- Garden Decor, Gardening Stuff
Bunting – 5 metres
- R350.00 incl VAT
- Liven up any gardening, living or camping space with colorful 100% cotton bunting. Our bunting is hand-made in South Africa, double-sided, durable and fully washable. Available in these colourways - please message Potager to specify which you'd prefer as our bunting is made to order in two lengths, 3 metres (12 flags) or 5 metres (20 flags): Shweshwe blue Shweshwe…
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- Beans, Bush, Seeds & Plants
Bush bean: Black and White Trout
- R30.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'A beautiful and hard-to-find heirloom bean of German origin. The beans are mottled black or dark purple on a white background. The bushes grow vigorously and produce masses of pods. The beans can be harvested at a young stage or left to dry in the pod. This is one of…
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- Beans, Bush, Seeds & Plants
Bush bean: Blue Jay
- R35.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'This variety was discovered and named by Russ Crowe in 1977. It was a natural outcross that happened in his garden. Russ attended an exhibition where he showcased his newfound Blue Jay beans, only to find that the whole jar was stolen from his table! He later found his beans…
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- Beans, Bush, Seeds & Plants
Bush bean: Conserva
- R35.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: ‘Known by German growers as ‘Konserva’, this is an old-style green bush bean and was marketed for the first time back in 1925. Conserva was bred by David Sachs out of two European varieties, Alpha and Saxa. This is not the typical green bean you find in stores these days,…
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- Beans, Bush, Seeds & Plants
Bush bean: Contender
- R25.00 incl VAT
- This well-loved bush bean really is the business. It grows quickly to form a compact habit from which it produces a steady crop of green beans. Sow regularly to ensure that there are always strong plants available to produce for your kitchen, if the crunchy green beans don’t find your mouth before your basket! Plant in good soil for…
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- Beans, Bush, Seeds & Plants
Bush bean: Ken Early Yellow Eye
- R35.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'This dry bean did very well in a dry bean trial we did and was one of the earlier maturing varieties. The bean was developed at Kentville, Nova Scotia's research station, specifically as a dry bean variety and was selected for early and uniform maturity - exactly what we saw…
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- Beans, Bush, Seeds & Plants
Bush bean: Lime Delight
- R30.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'This is a very unusual coloured bean, that produces medium-sized pods containing oval-shaped lime beans. The plants have a bush growth habit, but sprawling isn’t uncommon. Lime delight is best used as dry beans in stews, chilies or added to any other meat dishes. If you want to have a…
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- Beans, Bush, Seeds & Plants
Bush bean: Orca
- R30.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'Possibly the most beautiful dry bean there is. Also known as yin-yang bean and calypso bean. The contrasting black and white seed coats are magical and if you ask any child which one they like most, they will probably point to these. The bushes produce bumper crops of flat green…
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- Beans, Bush, Seeds & Plants
Bush bean: Prairie Appaloosa
- R30.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'I'm sure you will agree that these are some of the most beautiful beans around. However, their appearance is not the only thing that I love about them. Prairie Appaloosa originates from the South Western parts of America and is named after the Appaloosa horse which bears similar colours. During…
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- Beans, Bush, Seeds & Plants
Bush bean: Rockwell
- R35.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: ‘What an attractive bean this is. When I received the original seed from a friend, there was a note with it that said ‘Very Productive’. How true that turned out to be! Rockwell is an egg-shaped white bean with maroon and tan markings around the eyes. White beans all have…
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- Beans, Bush, Seeds & Plants
Bush bean: Tongue of Fire
- R30.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'This exceptional bean also goes by the name of Borlotti lingua di Fuoco and is a fascinating heirloom variety that originates from South America, but is most popular in Italy. This multi-purpose bean can be used at various stages: as a very young green bean, as a shelling bean when…
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- Beans, Bush, Seeds & Plants
Bush bean: Vaquero
- R35.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: ‘This is my new favourite variety when it comes to dry bush beans. I recommend these to anyone who is searching for that one variety that has it all. Vaquero means cowboy in Spanish. This variety is from South America and it is well adapted to our warm and dry…
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- Beans, Bush, Seeds & Plants
Bush bean: Vitumbe
- R35.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'This a beautifully purple-colored bush bean from Northern Malawi, originally grown by the Tumbuka people. The dual-purpose pods have a fresh nutty flavour and a crisp, succulent bite. The beans are attractive with a navy blue seed coat decorated with cream/tan streaks. The fresh green pods also have purple mottling…
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- Beans, Bush, Seeds & Plants
Bush bean: Zagreb’s Soldier
- R30.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'Zagreb's Soldier is a heirloom variety that originates from Croatia. It is also known as the 'soldier bean' as the pattern on the bean resembles a soldier figure. These bush beans are extremely drought tolerant and produce masses of pods that shell very easily when dry. The dry beans can…
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- Edible flowers, Seeds & Plants
Calendula: Pacific Beauty Mix
- R30.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Kirchhoffs: A showy winter pop of colour, can stand moderate heat as well as frost. Orange-yellow shades brighten up a winter garden. Includes apricot, yellow, persimmon and orange.
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- Rhizomes, bulbs, roots & tubers, Seeds & Plants
Carrot: Kuroda
- R25.00 incl VAT
- Carrots are basic, right? Well, not really – once you have grown your own, and tasted them fresh out the garden and straight onto your plate, you’ll be wary of buying them in the shops. You’ll notice that carrot seeds are very fine – so mix them with sand or the seed of a quick-growing plant like radish so that…
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- Rhizomes, bulbs, roots & tubers, Seeds & Plants
Carrot: Rainbow Blend
- R40.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from RAW Seeds: Once upon a time, carrots came in a wide variety of colours. However, in a stroke of patriotism, 16th-century Dutch growers bred the humble carrot orange. This throwback blend is a kaleidoscope of carrots that add a dash of crazy and a whole lot of flavour to every dish. When cooked, Atomic Red develops…
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- Edible stems, Leafy greens, Seeds & Plants
Chard: Swiss Chard Jewel Mix
- R30.00 incl VAT
- The tender chard stalks of this jewel mix glow in sunlight - red, pink, yellow and orange with vivid green leaves. The added bonus is the role in salads and cooked dishes. Soak the seeds in warm water for an hour or two to aid germination. Sow 2 mm deep, directly into beds or containers. Expect leaves to pop through…
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- Chillis & Peppers, Seeds & Plants
Chilli pepper: Berbere (Ethiopian Brown)
- R40.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'Here is some spiciness from Africa! Though the name says brown, this is as close as the chocolate you'll get. The strong plants produce many well-sized green pods that colour up to an amazing mahogany brown with a faded matt effect. Broad pods are anything from 6 to 10 cm.…
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- Chillis & Peppers, Seeds & Plants
Chilli pepper: Beulah’s Old Sundew
- R40.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'If you like so-called peppadews, you should have a look at this variety as it fits the same profile and can be used in various ways. The pods mature from green to a solid red when ripe. They are twice the size of normal peppadews and less work is required…
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- Chillis & Peppers, Seeds & Plants
Chilli pepper: Bishop’s Crown
- R40.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'Our favourite pepper hands down! The weirdly-shaped pepper turns from green to red and the fruit has a spicy, but also fruity flavour that suits any dish that you don’t want to ruin by serving it too hot. Add it to pasta, curries, stews, stir fries or just about every…
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- Chillis & Peppers, Seeds & Plants
Chilli pepper: Black Pearl
- R40.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'Black Pearl pepper is a cultivar of Capsicum annuum. It is characterized by distinctive black leaves and fruit. It was developed by Arboretum Floral and Nursery Plants Research Unit scientists Rob Griesbach and John Stommel of the Agricultural Research Service’s Vegetable Laboratory. This pepper plant is notably similar to another…
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- Chillis & Peppers, Seeds & Plants
Chilli pepper: Blondie
- R40.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'She's blonde and she's hot! Solid white chili pods are a rare occurrence, but Blondie is as close as you'll get to it. Blondies are of the baccatum species so one can expect some sharp heat, fruitiness, and overall good fresh eating experiences. Blondie hits the SHU scale at about…
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- Chillis & Peppers, Seeds & Plants
Chilli pepper: Buena Mulata
- R40.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'This must be one of the most beautiful peppers to grow. It's very rare and not commonly offered. The plants have dark green leaves, purple nodes, and purple flowers. The peppers start off with very attractive majestic purple pods, that turn a tan brown before it matures to their final…
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- Chillis & Peppers, Seeds & Plants
Chilli pepper: Bulgarian Carrot
- R40.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'This sure resembles a carrot! Also known as 'shipkas' in Bulgaria from where they originate. The plants are lower-growing and produce a surprising amount of pods that grow up to 7cm. This variety is one that most households can entertain with - they have just enough heat to elevate a…
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- Chillis & Peppers, Seeds & Plants
Chilli pepper: Cayenne
- R30.00 incl VAT
- Cayenne chillis are middle ground chillis in terms of hotness, between the habenero and the jalapeño. Their thin skins make them easy to dry and then grind into powder - a must-have staple in any kitchen. Chillis are long-season crops so the earlier you sow the better. That’s not to say that late season plants can’t over winter and produce…
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- Chillis & Peppers, Seeds & Plants
Chilli pepper: Cherry Bomb
- R40.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'Cherry bomb peppers are named for their Cherry/cherry tomato-shaped pods that vary from green to bright red. The pods can grow up to a golf ball-sized and they are one the best peppers to use for stuffing but can be diced and used in any dish to lighten it up…
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- Chillis & Peppers, Seeds & Plants
Chilli pepper: Ghost Chilli / Bhut Jolokia
- R40.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from RAW seeds. The Bhut Jolokia is better known as the 'ghost chilli' or 'ghost pepper', and was once considered the hottest chilli in the world. It cracks a whopping 1 million units on the Scoville Scale of hotness (which has nothing to do with its looks, and everything to do with how it can burn your…
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- Chillis & Peppers, Seeds & Plants
Chilli pepper: Golden Cayenne
- R40.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'A delightful gold version of the very popular red cayenne pepper. The plants are extremely productive and one plant will yield between 20 and 30 pods if well looked after. Considered a moderately hot variety, golden cayenne chilli peppers range from 30,000 to 50,000 SHU on the Scoville scale and…
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- Chillis & Peppers, Seeds & Plants
Chilli pepper: Habanero (red/yellow mix)
- R40.00 incl VAT
- Intense! Hot! This is a spicy hot chilli - a must-have in a garden where hot is appreciated in the kitchen. It’s hottest when harvested red, but can be eaten any time from when it reaches a good size, and is green. Chillis are long-season crops so the earlier you sow the better. That’s not to say that late season…
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- Chillis & Peppers, Seeds & Plants
Chilli pepper: Hot Apple
- R40.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'This pepper resembles a small apple, but don’t expect the same eating experience or flavour. Hot apples belong to the C. Annuum species, but the exact origin is unknown. The pods have large cavities and are ideal for stuffing as their spiciness is low and tolerable by most (5,000 SHU).…
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- Chillis & Peppers, Seeds & Plants
Chilli pepper: Jalapeño
- R30.00 incl VAT
- Jalapeño chillis feature in most Mexican style dishes in South Africa. They’re very popular here and are easy to grow. Their fresh, warm to hot flavours are fabulous in cooking - anything from poppers to pickled, roasted or smoked. Chillis are long-season crops so the earlier you sow the better. That’s not to say that late season plants can’t over…
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- Chillis & Peppers, Seeds & Plants
Chilli pepper: Molly Ornamental
- R40.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'Molly Ornamental is one of most eye-catching ornamental peppers out there with dark green/purple foliage decorated with lots of purple and orange peppers facing upwards on the plants. The plants are very sturdy and compact and are ideal for containers if you don't have much space. The pods start off…
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- Chillis & Peppers, Seeds & Plants
Chilli pepper: Paprika
- R40.00 incl VAT
- Paprika peppers are grown much like other peppers, and enjoy a well-draining, fertile soil in a sunny area. Fruit is mature when it is bright red in colour. Dry your peppers in mesh bags hung in full sun for three to seven days. When completely dry, 85 percent of the pod weight will have been lost. Milder than chilli powders,…
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- Chillis & Peppers, Seeds & Plants
Chilli pepper: Rocoto Red
- R40.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'Now this is an interesting Peruvian heirloom variety in so many ways. Also known as Tree Peppers they grow as big as trees and will take up quite some space. They are some of the best overwinter varieties and are cold-hardy, producing almost all year round. The plants have slightly…
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- Chillis & Peppers, Seeds & Plants
Chilli pepper: Sugar Rush Peach
- R40.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'Sugar Rush Peach chilli peppers are elongated pods, averaging 5 to 8cm in length, and have a cylindrical shape that tapers to a point on the non-stem end. The skin is smooth, glossy, may appear lightly wrinkled or creased, and ripens from light green through golden yellow, to dark peach…
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- Rhizomes, bulbs, roots & tubers
Comfrey
- R40.00 incl VAT
- Comfrey is a wonder plant - useful both as a tea. Famously comfrey is also known as knitbone as it has the capacity to aid bone repair after a break ... those special powers also mean that eating or imbibing comfrey product can be dangerous and has resulted in comfrey products being banned in places like the US. Treat carefully!
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- Herbs, Seeds & Plants
Coriander
- R30.00 incl VAT
- Slow Bolt coriander really is slow-to-bolt and thus can provide a handy supply of aromatic greens for a while before setting seed. Even then the seed is a handy spice to use in one’s kitchen, along with the yummy roots.
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- Corn, Seeds & Plants
Corn: Black Aztec
- R30.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: ‘This is a heritage, open-pollinated corn variety that was grown very long ago by the Aztecs. Black Aztec can be found in seed catalogues dating back to the 1860s. The massive plants grow up to 2 to 2.5 m and produce 10 to 15 cm cobs filled with blueish black…
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- Corn, Seeds & Plants
Corn: Chires Baby
- R30.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'This is a real miniature corn. The plants grow up to 1.6 m tall and put a lot of their energy into forming many small cobs on a single plant. For the perfect baby sweet corn, the mini cobs should be harvested a week after the silks are produced. Baby…
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- Corn, Seeds & Plants
Corn: Glass Gem
- R30.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'Stunning glossy colours! Translucent kernels shine like glass and resemble glass beads on the cob. Glass Gem isn't a true heirloom variety, but rather a combination of several heirloom corn varieties. This makes it very popular and exciting as you can never determine what combination of colours you will find…
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- Corn, Seeds & Plants
Corn: Strawberry Popcorn
- R30.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'I think this is one of the coolest and easiest crops to grow and is a must try for all gardeners. It's not certain from where strawberry popcorn originates, but some believe it to be a very old North American corn. The image and name are pretty self-explanatory and it's…
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- Health, Beauty & Apparel
Cotton socks
- R100.00 – R145.00 incl VAT
- I spend a lot of time wearing socks ... I'm proper 'socks in boots' all year round. And I like colourful socks because life is too short and all that. But there is only one brand that I recommend and that is Sexy Socks. Oh, ok, two, but they're from the same South African producer: Sexy Socks AND Sock Doctor.…
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- Beans, Cow pea, Seeds & Plants
Cowpea: Pink Eye Purple Hull
- R30.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'This delectable, nutty-flavoured cowpea is perfectly suited to hot summer heat. This classic variety of cowpea has long been a favourite across the world and especially in the southern parts of the USA for its impressive heat tolerance and wild productivity. The plants grow quickly in the face of intense…
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- Curcubits, Seeds & Plants
Cucamelon (mouse melon)
- R40.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'Melothria scabra, commonly known as the cucamelon, Mexican miniature watermelon, Mexican sour cucumber, Mexican sour gherkin, mouse melon, or penguins, is a species of flowering plant in the cucurbit family grown for its edible fruit. Its native range spans Mexico to Venezuela. Fruits are about the size of grapes and…
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- Rhizomes, bulbs, roots & tubers
Day lily (Hemerocallis)
- R40.00 incl VAT
- Who knew that daylilies, a stalwart in many gardens, are edible? Their petals taste like lettuce and their buds are brilliant dipped in batter and fried.
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- Herbs, Seeds & Plants
Dill
- R30.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Kirchhoffs: Dill is easy to grow and is in the same family as Parsley. Mention of dill can be found in ancient Egyptian scripts. Dill has a mild liquorice flavour. Dill leaves and seeds are used in a wide variety of dishes, traditionally dill seed is used for pickling while the leaves can be used for…
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- Seeds & Plants, Tomatoes & Nightshade family
Egg plant: Black Beauty
- R35.00 incl VAT
- Brinjal (egg plant, aubergine, melanzane ...) are long-season plants so sow your seeds as early as possible. These teardrop beauties will provide long, slim fruit, ready to slice into stir-fries or stews, baked or grilled, or popped onto a braai and slathered with olive oil and freshly-cracked pepper ... yum! The flowers turn to fruit quickly so keep an…
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Egg plant: Long Purple
- R35.00 incl VAT
- Brinjal (egg plant, aubergine, melanzane ...) are long-season plants so sow your seeds as early as possible. These teardrop beauties will provide long, slim fruit, ready to slice into stir-fries or stews, baked or grilled, or popped onto a braai and slathered with olive oil and freshly-cracked pepper ... yum! The flowers turn to fruit quickly so keep an…
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- Health, Beauty & Apparel, Kitchen & Home
Fabric Handy Bag
- R150.00 incl VAT
- Priced for the base option only, these fabric bags are handmade to order. They are washable, lined bags and are super handy to store cosmetics and toiletries, and actually ... anything. They measure about 30 cm long, 20 cm wide and 20 cm high and are supplied with optional handles: in middle, or handles at either end. It really comes…
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- Herbs, Seeds & Plants
Flat-leaf (Italian plain) parsley
- R30.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Kirchhoffs: Parsley can be difficult to start from seed, and it can take several weeks for seed to germinate. (Top tip: place your seed packet in the fridge for a few days before sowing.) Once established, seedlings are easy, quick growers that can take sun and partial shade. Regular harvesting will encourage plants to produce new…
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- Rhizomes, bulbs, roots & tubers
French Tarragon
- R40.00 incl VAT
- This is the tasty French tarragon - apparently it was originally from Russia, which makes things confusing as there is a Russian sub-species which doesn't deliver the same flavour.
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- Kitchen & Home, Pottery & Ceramics
Grater
- R65.00 incl VAT
- This stoneware grater works beautifully to grate ginger and garlic. Simply wet it, and grate, and brush the gratings into your dish. Add oil or lemon juice to loosen before rinsing off. Or dip the grater in your soup or stew, or tea - it'll cope with the heat. The grater measures about 10 cm across and a hole allows…
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Head Lamp
- R295.00 incl VAT
- What a find! This PANGOLIN head lamp is a well-priced but feature-full gardener's friend. I love this head lamp because it has a hands-free sensor that actually works and one of the five options includes a constant (or flashing) red beam for when I need to do something but don't want to have bugs flying into my face. Also I…
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Insect repellent spray: Citronella and Lemon Grass
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- This natural insect-repelling spray from Ruby Soul contains citronella and lemon grass essential oils.
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Jane’s Delicious A-Z of Vegetables
- R285.00 incl VAT
- Jane’s Delicious A–Z of Vegetables is an accessible guide to the most commonly-grown vegetables, plus many new and unusual ones now available, with detailed information on how to sow, plant, feed, water, protect, harvest and eat them, as well as save their seed for future generations.
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Jane’s Delicious Super Foods
- R275.00 incl VAT
- Potager is offering you a 10% discount if pre-ordered now for delivery in September 2021. (RRP is R350 incl VAT.) Jane’s Delicious Superfoods for Super Health is a comprehensive guide to more than 150 delicious, nutrient-rich foods which, when eaten as part of a balanced diet, boost our immune system, improve our health and reduce the risk of disease. And…
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Jane’s Delicious Urban Gardening
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- Do you love living in the city but dream about growing your own wholesome fruit and vegetables? South Africa’s organic gardening guru, Jane Griffiths, shows you just how easy it is to achieve a flourishing food garden, no matter how small your space. Jane’s Delicious Urban Gardening is packed with inspirational ideas and practical information on all aspects of urban eco…
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- Cruciferous plants, Leafy greens, Seeds & Plants
Kale: Dinosaur / Tuscan
- R45.00 incl VAT
- The Italians call it Cavolo Nero, and yes, that sounds like the name of an eccentric millionaire who wears suits on yachts. Imagine our disappointment when we found out that it actually means “black cabbage.” In an effort to never be misled by the musical beauty of their language again, we’re firmly calling it Dinosaur Kale and brainstorming T-Rex jokes…
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Kale: Red Russian
- R30.00 incl VAT
- This kale’s names - Red Russian or Ragged Jack - provide an indication of its growth habits. Burgundy red ribs extend into ragged purple blue and green leaves which are shaped in a rosette. Red Russian kale offers a mild nutty flavor that is slightly sweet and earthy with a hearty texture. It grows all year round in South Africa…
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Kale: Vates Blue Curly
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- Kale has become a standard ingredient in many healthy dishes, from smoothies to soup, stir-fries and bakes. It can be dry-fried and spiced up to make chips. The nutty flavour and consistent form even when cooked sets this green (or in this case ‘blue-green’) apart from the likes of spinach and chard. Kale is easy to grow in one’s home…
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- Kitchen & Home
Kombucha Scoby
- R95.00 incl VAT
- Kombucha is a lovely, refreshing way to use up leftover fruit produce from your garden or fruit basket ... It is a fruity, fizzy, refreshing drink that's a great alternative to wine and beer. At the same time, there is some evidence that kombucha's natural prebiotics support the gut and other systems. So, refreshing AND good for you! Win.
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Lemongrass and Citronella Soap
- R70.00 incl VAT
- This fresh, lemony handmade soap contains lemon grass and citronella essential oils, which gardeners will know have bug repellent properties. Each square-shaped soap is wrapped in clear cellophane.
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- Leafy greens, Seeds & Plants
Lettuce: Chinese Sword
- R30.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'Chinese Sword lettuce is an Asian loose-leaf type of lettuce also known as Taiwanese Sword, Pointed Leaf lettuce, or Oriental lettuce. The plants are medium-sized averaging 30cm in height and producing long bright green leaves that grow upright from a central stem. The leaves are slightly serrated along the edges…
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Lettuce: Gourmet Blend
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- This blend of lettuce is ideal for kitchen gardeners who enjoy a variety of leaves. Own-grown lettuces taste so much better than the shop product. The mix includes rocket, mustard greens and an assortment of lettuces in an array of colours, shapes, textures and tastes. Sow thinly, at regular intervals so that you have a steady supply of leaves ...…
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Lettuce: Gourmet Salad Blend
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- This variety is from RAW: A tasty, colourful mix of five loose leaf varieties. They range from shades of green to red, with textures from oak leaf to tightly ruffled. Sow this exciting mix every week to ten days for a constant supply of fresh salad leaves throughout the season. Goodbye, soggy packets of store-bought fridge lettuce. Fast-growing, tender, and…
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Lettuce: Paris Cos
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Lettuce: Salad Mixed
- R30.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Kirchhoffs: A classic in kitchens and gardens. A mix of red and green lettuce with varied leaf types. Can be grown year round and used as baby leaf or full grown lettuce. All varieties can be used as cut and come again. ie use older leaves and new leaves will grow from the centre.
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- Beans, Lima beans, Seeds & Plants
Lima bean: Christmas
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- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'This is a very attractive lima bean: the whites and dark reds of the seed coat resemble festive colours, hence the name. Christmas lima beans are from Peru and have been around since the 19th Century (they reached America in the 1840s). They are heavy yielding, great tasting, beautiful and…
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Lima bean: Dixie butterpea
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- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'Dixie Butterpea is a bush-type lima bean that impresses me each time I grow them. The green pods are inedible, but the beans can be harvested when the pods start to swell and can be used as a shelled bean, or the dried beans can be harvested once the pods…
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Lima bean: Florida Speckled
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- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'This small to medium butter bean is one that amazed me with the number of pods it set through summer right up until winter. This is a very popular bean in the south-west US as it can handle the heat and is drought tolerant. The beans are flat, white with…
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Lima bean: Snow on the Mountain
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- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'Productive and lovely looking smallish bean that was grown in the family of Reverend Roy Blount, Louisiana, from 1880. The white colouration resembles snow on the dull red/brown background - it's a fitting name for this bean. The plants climb up to 1.5 m in height, but love to grow…
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Marigold ‘Alaska’
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- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'What a beauty. Alaska has a very upright and erect growth habit with strong stems. Sowed in spring they will flower well into late summer. The attractive flowers are not pure white, but rather an off-white/ light yellow color. Not the same as other yellow marigolds and they do stand…
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Milk Kefir Grains
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- Another organism in the good gut brigade is kefir. (The word is most often pronounced 'keh-feer'.) It turns milk into a creamy, sour, slightly effervescent concoction that gives the final product a complex deliciousness. Yes, the flavour takes a bit of getting used to but it's worth it. The lactobacilli in kefir survive stomach acid and get to the other…
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- Herbs, Seeds & Plants
Mint: Korean
- R30.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'The chances of true mint seeds germinating are very low, but this variety isn't a true mint and they germinate very easily from fresh seeds. Korean mint (Agastache rugosa) is an extremely beautiful lilac purple flowering herb that will bring colour to your garden the whole summer long. Korean Mint…
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Olive Oil Soap
- R45.00 incl VAT
- This beautiful handmade soap holds its scent and texture. Formulated to be gentle to hard-working gardeners' hands and skin, African Bliss soap contains sustainable ingredients, from sustainable sources.
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Oval leaf bowl
- R100.00 incl VAT
- This shallow, oval, stoneware bowl measures 15 cm long, 10 cm across. The indigenous pelargonium leaf is impressed into the clay. There are two standard finishes: colour glazed with a gloss finish, or colour inset with a clear satin finish.
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- Books & Media
Plenty
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- Plenty is the cookbook that launched Yotam Ottolenghi from a fabulous chef, London restaurant owner, and British newspaper columnist to an international food celebrity. In Plenty, Yotam puts a spotlight on vegetarian restaurant-calibre recipes that every home cook can make. A vibrant photo accompanies every recipe in this visually stunning Ottolenghi cookbook. Essential for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike!
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Plenty More
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- The hotly anticipated follow-up to London chef Yotam Ottolenghi’s bestselling and award-winning cookbook Plenty, featuring more than 150 vegetarian dishes organized by cooking method. Yotam Ottolenghi is one of the world’s most beloved culinary talents. In this follow-up to his bestselling Plenty, he continues to explore the diverse realm of vegetarian food with a wholly original approach. Organized by cooking…
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Pole bean: Angel/Holy/Soldier
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- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'This very old bean goes by various names: Holy bean, Angel bean, and Soldier bean. The almost round white beans have interesting markings around their eyes that look like an image of an angel, a soldier, or even say a dove. Legend has it that a French priest buried church…
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Pole bean: Black Nightfall
- R35.00 incl VAT
- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'Black Nightfall originated as a cross in the gardens of Russel Crowe in the States, one of the world's leading bean collectors. Black Nightfall is without a doubt one of the most beautiful beans I have in my collection. The plants send out runners but won't take over your garden.…
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Pole bean: Blue Peter
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- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'This extremely high-yielding and reliable purple pole bean has been a favourite for a long time. The plants grow up to 2 m tall and will benefit from a good sturdy trellis. Its tender flat pods are a deep shade of purple, which turn a lovely dark green when cooked.…
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Pole bean: Cherokee Trail of Tears
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- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: ‘What a privilege to grow and make these beans available to more people. There is a rich story behind them and it’s a true miracle to still have them around today. They were brought from Tennessee by the Cherokee people as they were marched to Oklahoma by the federal government…
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Pole bean: Eye of the Tiger
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- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'This stunning dry pole bean goes by various names that include Ojo de Tigre, Pepa de Zapallo and Tiger’s Eye. When mature the seeds have a dusty gold colour with swirls of maroon. The plants climb up to 1.8m but don’t get too out of hand. Very good yields can…
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Pole bean: Good Mother Stallard
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- This variety is from Peak Week Pods. JC Terblanche says: 'Named after Carrie Belle Stallard of Virginia, in the US, this variety dates back to the 1930s. What a beauty of a bean! They are remarkably round, almost like marbles, and are a mixture of maroon and white. The beans produce pole-type plants that will vine up to 1.8 m…
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