Bring the World to Your Garden
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In Spain, flat broad pods with a rich meaty flavor are preferred. Our variety Musica was bred for Spanish fresh markets and is typical of this type, with a crunchy texture and substantial, full beany flavor. These beans are featured in one regional version of paella, the delicious Spanish stew flavored with rare saffron threads. Best of all, Musica is also early to bear and amazingly productive.
Basil is a Mediterranean herb grown widely throughout that region of Europe. You can choose our Greek style Windowbox Basil or imported Italian Pesto Basil or French Salad Leaf Basil each has a different leaf shape and slightly different flavor characteristics. It's really fun growing several kinds and comparing their taste and aroma. Cook up authentic Italian or Greek dishes knowing you are using the same ingredients that are found in the recipe's home country.
New World vegetables such as tomatoes have been adopted by many different cultures. Most Americans know the sausage-shaped sauce tomatoes from Italy. Our Italian Pompeii is perfect to slice onto homemade pizza or cook into a thick robust sauce. For round tomatoes, consider Carmello from France, where deep crimson tomatoes with a high sugar to acid ratio like Carmello translate into melt-in-your-mouth, incomparable fresh eating flavor straight from the vine.
Some herbs have been given more attention in specific cultures. For example, we import our variety of chamomile Bodegold from Germany because in that country, the benefits of chamomile tea are taken very seriously and it is regularly enjoyed as a soothing calming and refreshing drink. |
Renee's Garden Seeds Shopping List: To purchase Renee's Garden Seeds, click here Try these great recipes from Renee's cookbooks: Tomato Stir Fry Pickled Basil Beans |
As you can see from these examples, growing your own vegetables and herbs is a truly international activity that links you to fellow gardeners and cooks both historically and geographically. Every season the seeds you plant come from both near and far to share their rich and welcoming traditions in your own backyard. To me, these connections are among the most exciting and rewarding parts of gardening each summer season.
In Spain, flat broad pods with a rich meaty flavor are preferred. Our variety Musica was bred for Spanish fresh markets and is typical of this type, with a crunchy texture and substantial, full beany flavor. These beans are featured in one regional version of paella, the delicious Spanish stew flavored with rare saffron threads. Best of all, Musica is also early to bear and amazingly productive.
Basil is a Mediterranean herb grown widely throughout that region of Europe. You can choose our Greek style Windowbox Basil or imported Italian Pesto Basil or French Salad Leaf Basil each has a different leaf shape and slightly different flavor characteristics. It's really fun growing several kinds and comparing their taste and aroma. Cook up authentic Italian or Greek dishes knowing you are using the same ingredients that are found in the recipe's home country.
New World vegetables such as tomatoes have been adopted by many different cultures. Most Americans know the sausage-shaped sauce tomatoes from Italy. Our Italian Pompeii is perfect to slice onto homemade pizza or cook into a thick robust sauce. For round tomatoes, consider Carmello from France, where deep crimson tomatoes with a high sugar to acid ratio like Carmello translate into melt-in-your-mouth, incomparable fresh eating flavor straight from the vine.
Some herbs have been given more attention in specific cultures. For example, we import our variety of chamomile Bodegold from Germany because in that country, the benefits of chamomile tea are taken very seriously and it is regularly enjoyed as a soothing calming and refreshing drink. |
Renee's Garden Seeds Shopping List: To purchase Renee's Garden Seeds, click here Try these great recipes from Renee's cookbooks: Tomato Stir Fry Pickled Basil Beans |
As you can see from these examples, growing your own vegetables and herbs is a truly international activity that links you to fellow gardeners and cooks both historically and geographically. Every season the seeds you plant come from both near and far to share their rich and welcoming traditions in your own backyard. To me, these connections are among the most exciting and rewarding parts of gardening each summer season.