Bring the warmth and flavour of Italy into your garden with the RHS Vegetables from Italy Seed Collection by Mr Fothergill’s. Carefully curated by RHS experts, this evocative mix of Italian favourites has been chosen from traditional regional varieties that also perform beautifully in UK conditions. It is ideal for gardeners who love authentic Italian cooking and want to pick ingredients straight from the plot.
Inside the collection you will find 6 classic vegetables that capture the character of Italian cuisine. From glossy aubergines and richly coloured chicory to tender loose lettuces, regional cauliflower, flavour packed courgettes and deeply flavoured squash, every variety adds something special to the kitchen. Grow them together and you can create a themed Italian bed, or dot them through your veg patch, raised beds or allotment to extend the harvest season and diversify your meals.
These varieties are well suited to sunny, sheltered spots and will reward you with generous harvests when given fertile soil and regular watering. Clear sowing and growing instructions are printed on every packet, so both newer and more experienced gardeners can enjoy success. Pick your crops young for delicate flavours or allow them to mature for deeper taste and texture, ideal for roasting, grilling, baking and slow cooking.
Produced by Mr Fothergill’s Seeds in partnership with the RHS, this collection combines expert selection with dependable quality. It makes a thoughtful gift for food lovers, keen cooks and allotment gardeners, and is a lovely way to expand your growing beyond the usual veg patch staples. At Allotmate Essentials, we think it is one of the tastiest routes to a truly Italian inspired kitchen garden.
A curated collection of 6 Italian vegetable varieties, each supplied in its own separate seed packet:
Aubergine Bellezza nera 1 seed packet, 75 seeds
Classic deep purple aubergines with smooth flesh and authentic Italian flavour and texture.
Chicory Italico Rosso 1 seed packet, 500 seeds
Distinctively Italian, with striking red tinged leaves and a pleasantly bitter flavour that shines in salads and grilled dishes.
Lettuce Rossa di Trento 1 seed packet, 500 seeds
Attractive loose lettuce with softly textured leaves, suitable for full sized heads or tender baby leaves.
Cauliflower di Sicilia violetto 1 seed packet, 75 seeds
A beautiful Sicilian variety with violet tinted curds and a sweet, nutty flavour when steamed, roasted or grilled.
Courgette Striato d’Italia 1 seed packet, 10 seeds
A much loved Italian courgette grown for its striped fruits, valued for superior flavour and firm texture.
Squash Marina di Chioggia 1 seed packet, 8 seeds
Productive, deeply ribbed fruits with rich, sweet flesh that is excellent for roasting, soups, gnocchi and baking.
At Allotmate Essentials, we love how this collection instantly transports you to an Italian market stall. The mix of colours, shapes and flavours is incredibly inspiring, from violet cauliflowers and red tinged chicory to handsome striped courgettes and knobbly Marina di Chioggia squash. It is a brilliant choice for gardeners who enjoy cooking seasonal dishes and want to work with the same varieties used in traditional Italian kitchens. With reliable germination and clear instructions, it feels accessible for newer growers, while still offering something exciting and different for more experienced gardeners. If you dream of serving plates piled with home grown Mediterranean style vegetables, this set is a delight.
