Veggies From The Village
I have been growing and preserving an exclusive selection of unique Greek heirloom veggies from seeds passed on to me from Pappou’s garden. These special varieties have come down from Greece in the 60s and are prized for their true and nostalgic flavour, bringing you back to Greek summers and Yiayia’s cooking. They are grown and acclimatised here in Melbourne, Australia using organic garden practices. All veggies are grown in microbe-rich soil free from synthetic fertilisers and chemicals, just as they are back at village in Greece.
Large growing Greek tomato variety prized for its sweet meaty flesh with few seeds. The best all-round tomato for every summer dish, cooked or raw. They ripen red and are ribbed heart-shaped tomatoes. Vine variety (indeterminate) for best results allow 3-4 main shoots to spread. Grow in full sun with nutrient rich and aerated soil.
A unique variety of cherry tomato which grows on a short growing bush (determinate) that produces clusters of small-medium sized tomatoes characterised with a pointed bottom end. Tomatoes are balanced in flavour and are a great versatile size for cooking. Plant in full sun with free draining, nutrient dense soil.
Oval shaped fruit from Crete which are half cucumber, half melon. They are super tasty and sweeter than normal cucumbers. Beautiful light green coloured skin and flesh. Grow in a morning to early afternoon sun exposed spot with well composted and aerated soil and train on a trellis for best results.
These Famous peppers grow long, fat and sweet. Prized for cooking in Florina/Greece for its perfect texture and flavour. It has thick flesh which makes it perfect for roasting. It will grow as a red pepper and is best harvested when fully ripe. Grow in full sun with nutrient rich soil.
Sweet and crunchy pepper variety from Macedonia region. Best harvested early when light green in colour. Very diverse and traditionally used in so many cooked and fresh dishes. It also makes a tasty snack eaten freshly picked on its own! Grow in full sun with nutrient-rich soil. 60-80cmH X 40cmW Plant 50-60cm apart.
Long yellow/green chillies with a kick of spice. A fantastic variety from Crete which is prized for its thick flesh and versatility in cooking. They are great in fried dishes and roasted whole. Best harvested early when about 8-10 inches. Grow in full sun with nutrient dense soil.
The best eggplants ever with flavour that cant be matched. They grow white in colour with big, ribbed shaped fruit. They have a beautiful sweet flavour and silky smooth texture compared to other eggplant varieties. Easy to grow and will thrive in full sun with nutrient rich compost and well aerated soil.