Italian Seeds Pronto understand the importance of regional Italian cooking Italian Seeds Pronto are the New Zealand distributors of Franchi vegetable seed and Franchi herb seed Franchi vegetable and herb seed for discerning kitchen gardeners Franchi Sementi for Italian regional varieties Franchi Sementi offers a range of heirloom varieties selected for superior taste!Cavolo Nero Laciniato, Cime di rapa, Basil Napoletano, Radicchio rossa di treviso, Wild rocket, Celeriac, Artichoke Violetta Lunga, Cardoon, Fennel Montebianco
Salad Things





Radish (Ravanello) Gaudry 2 DBO 112/3

Radish (Ravanello) Gaudry 2 DBO 112/3

  Small globe shaped peppery salad radish with an attractive red neck and white base. An early variety that is reliable and easy to grow. Direct sow most of the year. 15g packet          
Ravanello gaudry 2
NZD $8.00

Rocket (Rucola) Coltivata DBO115/1

Rocket (Rucola) Coltivata DBO115/1

A milder variety than wild rocket (selvatica) but with the same characteristic flavours of nutty, pepper and spice which is associated with this leaf. Rocket can bolt easily so avoid planting in the high heat of summer.  Make frequent plantings every few weeks for continuous supply. Around 40 days. Can be grown in pots. 15g packet
Rucola DBO115/1
NZD $8.00

Rocket (Rucola) Coltivita Sel.Ortolani DBOS115/3

Rocket (Rucola) Coltivita Sel.Ortolani DBOS115/3

  'Speciale Selezione ' Very high quality. Early rustic plant with dark green lightly serrated leaves and a very robust peppery flavour. A favorite rocket of many market growers in Italy because of its consistent taste,colour and growth habit. Sow direct when soils are warm or sow undercover and plant out early spring. around 40 days 15 g approx 7000 seeds
Rucola sel. Ortolani DBOS115/3
NZD $8.30


Wild Rocket(Rucola Selvatica) DBO115/5

Wild Rocket(Rucola Selvatica) DBO115/5

A stronger and more intense spicy, peppery flavour than cultivated rocket. Wild rocket is a very robust plant with deeply lobed leaves with sometimes a burgundy tinge. Harvest at any stage but best when small. If you leave some plants in the ground the seed will be scattered and should come back year after year.Good to use in pasta dishes as well as salads. 5g approx 7000 seeds 
Wild Rocket (Rucola Selvatica) DBO115/5
NZD $8.00

Rocket (Rucola) Selvatica a Foglia D'Ulivo DBOS115/4

Rocket (Rucola) Selvatica a Foglia D'Ulivo DBOS115/4

   Selezione Speciale. A superior olive-shaped leaf giving its name and characteristic look. Medium sized soft  leaf with intense spicy flavour.  This  rucola selvatica ( wild rocket) smell great and its peppery invigorating leaf can be mixed into any salads. Best grown in autumn and spring to avoid going to seed. Around 50 days 4g packet
Rucola Selvatica A Foglia D'Ulivo DBOS 115/4
NZD $8.30