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Fast growing green manure. Suitable as fodder. Climber, best sown together with a companion plant like Phacelia. Prepare reasonable seed bed . Broadcast and rake over seeds with soil. When grown, cut and and incorporate foliage and roots into the soil before plants become too woody. Sow March - September 1KG covers 100m² -
Hugely attractive for bees. Fast growing foliage which helps supress weeds. Produces lots of organic matter and bright yellow flowers. Prepare a reasonable seed bed . Broadcast and rake to cover the seeds with the soil. When grown, cut and incorporate foliage and roots into the soil before plants become too woody. A great addition to any garden. Sow: April - June 1KG covers 300m² -
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This new edition of the best-selling Craft Cider Making is fully revised and updated. Packed with essential advice and information, it gives step-by-step instruction for small scale cider making. It retains the best of traditional practice but also draws on modern understanding of orcharding and fermentation science. Written by an award-winning cider maker, it guides beginners into the rewarding world of cider making and helps those with more experience expand their skills to enjoy the craft more fully. -
In this unique book Aranya leads you through the design process from beginning to end, using clear explanations, flowcharts and diagrams. -
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A really well-organised, approachable yet through guide to sourcing, planting and caring for fruit trees. It's a must for anyone considering anything from a couple of trees to an orchard. -
Handmade Irish Palm-Free Soap ~ a true embodiment of purity and craftsmanship, each bar visually stunning and delicately fragranced, making your daily ritual an indulgence for the senses. Gentle on skin this soap is crafted with an all-natural formula including filtered crystal-clear Irish rainwater. Essential oils and essences nourish and moisturise the skin leaving it feeling plump and nourished. Plastic free packaging materials means this soap is a commitment to both your well-being and the environment. Available in revitalising honeysuckle, relaxing lavender, refreshing lemon, replenishing neem, rejuvenating rose or enlivening seaweed. Now all you need to do is choose which of these six captivating scents is the one for you! -
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Richard Mabey's 50th Anniversary Edition, A must have book for all foragers, which covers 100 edible plants, berries, mushrooms, seaweed and shellfish, all beautifully illustrated. Advice on when to gather, what to pick and how to cook it. -
Combining hand picked apples from 180 rare varieties of apple trees on site, our juice is a unique blend of old world apples fruits.Each apple that has gone into this blend has been carefully hand picked and selected to produce a juice that is smooth, crisp and refreshing without that tart bitterness.- 100% Irish, 100% Organic, taste the difference!
- Each bottle is 750ml
- Best before Dec 2024, once opened keep refrigerated and consume within 2 days.
- Best served chilled.
PLEASE NOTE: This juice is available for collection only from our organic farm in Co. Clare, we are unable to ship this product. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. -
Excellent reference swatches for exploring and identifying Ireland's native bugs and trees. Designed, printed, and published in Ireland. Price is per swatch. -
Fast growing summer fertility building mix. Lots of bulk and nitrogen. Prepare a reasonable seed bed. Broadcast and rake to cover the seeds with soil. When grown cut and incorporate foliage and roots into the soil. Sow : April - September 1KG covers 300m² -
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This is a paper written by Clare O'Grady Walshe on how imposing new legislation, in Ireland and overseas, is placing our food sovereignty and security in danger. Reduced to €3 due to slight shop damage (rusty staples).  -
A practical guide to what to grow in your polytunnel all year round. Contains a handy month by month guide which tells you what to sow each month as well as listing the jobs to attend to. Also has a growing calendar section for fruits and vegetables you might like to grow in your tunnel, as well as a section on common pests and diseases. A great resource for beginner gardeners and experienced gardeners alike. -
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Irish Seed Saver branded tote bag. Made from 100% fair trade organic cotton, it's light and durable. -
Irish Seed Savers T-Shirts made with Stanley and Stella cotton – a Fair Wear Foundation brand. This is a high quality garment made in a responsible and ethical way. Fabric: 100% GOTS Certified Organic Cotton Ethical: Cotton FairWear Foundation Accredited Company PETA Approved Vegan XS 34/36" S 36/38" M 38/40" LÂ41/43" XL 43/45" 2XL 46/47" 3X L 48/50" -
Catch crop,fast growing (6-8weeks) not hardy but robust. Sow months 3-9 Sowing rate /ha: 20-25kg 1kg covers 400m². This pack weighs 250g. Can also be used as a green "manure" -
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This comprehensive guide by Klaus Laitenberger covers many aspects of gardening in Ireland and a month by month guide. It includes many colour pictures and is well set out, detailing how to manage various types of soil, green manures and a comprehensive section on mistakes beginners make. -
Rye is a deep rooting, hardy plant which is an excellent overwintering green manure. Improves soil structure. Cut down in spring and dig into the soil to add organic matter. Sow: Sept - Oct 1KG covers 60m² -
Nitrogen Fixer. low growing, deep rooting. Improves soil structure and fertility. Prepare a reasonable seed bed. Broadcast and rake to cover the seeds with soil. When grown, cut and incorporate foliage and roots into the soil before plants become too woody. Perennial 3-4 years . Sow April - September 1KG covers 400m² -
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Buckwheat is a fast growing short-term summer green "manure" that germinates in about 3-5 days. This packet contains 250g. 1KG covers 120m² -
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This book includes a wealth of information on wild Irish plants that can be gathered and eaten, including recipes, dishes and preparations, the history of their uses and value economically for future food security. -
An essential guide to growing and maintaining a self-sufficient garden. Incorporating both sustainability and practicality. It demonstrates the possibility to grow in a way that promotes biodiversity whilst producing a sizeable harvest. -
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Green manure mix with 40% annual ryegrass, 30% pannonische vetch, 30% crimson clover. Top (or graze) when over 30cm high. Cut and dig in 4 weeks before next crop. Sow: August/September. 1KG covers 160m² -
Phacelia grows quickly and supresses weeds. Vetch helps to add Nitrogen to the soil. Hardy in mild winters. Cut and turn in Spring. Sow: August – September. 1KG covers 300m² -
"Tanacetifolia" is a fast growing weed suppressor that is attractive to bees and has impressive blue flowers. Unrelated to other crops. Used as an overwintering crop to protect the soil, or in spring to suppress the weeds. It attracts bees and can be dug straight into the soil before flowering. Sow Mar-Sept. Certified organic. Packs of 200g Can also be used as a green "manure" 1KG covers 600m² -
Clover is the best nitrogen fixer of all. It also needs a long growing season. High yielding, forage, great for the bees, improves fertility, deep rooting, and improves soil structure. Can also be used as a green "manure". 1KG covers 300m² -
Best used for under sowing with tall crops. Fixes nitrogen, pest management, forage, small leaf. Very good for bees. Long-term green manure. 200g bag. 1KG covers 400-800m² -
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Produced by our gardeners here at Irish Seed Savers, this easy to use growing guide tells you when best to sow, harvest, plant indoors, sow in soil and plant out. We've tried to cover all of the major families and shown a few of the rare varieties of vegetable we stock but this is a great Growing Guide for the novice or expert gardener.
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