Leaf Crops (Other)

General leaf crops are categorised into this section. These are plants mainly grown for specialty leaf and/or stem production. Please see the individual note for each variety, or consult a good local gardening book for specific cultivation information not covered in the Info Bar. 


Arugula Runway

Arugula Runway

Eruca sativaVery attractive and fast growing variety of Rocket with distinctive protrusion, oak leaf..

R33.89

Corn Salad (Lamb's Lettuce)

Corn Salad (Lamb's Lettuce)

Valerianella locusta Exceptionally well known European leaf crop, this is probably one of the sof..

R33.89

Corn Salad Louvier’s

Corn Salad Louvier’s

Valerianella locustaAvailable for purchase from 1 July 2025   Corn Salad Louvier’s, also ..

R34.12

Dutch Corn Salad

Dutch Corn Salad

Valerianella locustaA Dutch variety of corn salad with greeny oval leaves complimented by a mild and..

R33.89

Edible Chrysanthemum

Edible Chrysanthemum

Glebionis coronaria, formerly Chrysanthemum coronarium The edible Chrysant is a lovely addition t..

R33.89

Florida Broadleaf

Florida Broadleaf

Brassica juncea A real pleasure to grow. It’s one of those point and shoot crops, it does well ..

R33.89

Garden Cress

Garden Cress

Lepidium sativumA fast growing leafy vegetable which is normally used as a garnish, on sandwiches, i..

R33.89

Green Wave Mustard

Green Wave Mustard

Brassica juncea A very high-yielding mustard. Leaves are heavily curled, frilled, and bright gree..

R33.89

Italian Red Stem Dandelion

Italian Red Stem Dandelion

Cichorium intybusThis Italian heirloom is not a true dandelion but a member of the chicory family.Th..

R31.48

Marog (Green)

Marog (Green)

Amaranthus cruentas A very well-known traditional food that is cooked and used as spinach by many..

R33.89

Mesclun Mix

Mesclun Mix

Mixed Species A traditional French mix of various leaf crops specifically chosen for salads. With..

R33.89

Orach Red Flash

Orach Red Flash

Atriplex hortensisRed Flash Orach is also commonly called Red Mountain Spinach. These stunning, brig..

R33.89

Osaka Purple Mustard

Osaka Purple Mustard

Brassica juncea This mustard green (if you can call it green!) is a real stunner. The deep red/pu..

R33.89

Rape Giant Essex

Rape Giant Essex

Brassica rapa The original Canola oil plant, before the GM crowd started to infect the seed. Th..

R33.89

Rape Hobson

Rape Hobson

Brassica napusHobson Rape is an improved version of Giant Essex Rape. A high yielding, fast growing ..

R33.89

Red Vein Sorrel

Red Vein Sorrel

Rumex sanguineusA beauty of a leaf. Stunning pointy light green leaves with deep red veins with a di..

R36.32

Rocket (Arugula)

Rocket (Arugula)

Eruca sativa Rocket is a lovely addition to a garden salad, with its own unique spicy flavour. Qu..

R33.89

Rocket Wild Sylvetta

Rocket Wild Sylvetta

Diplotaxis tenuifolia A slower growing rocket compared to Arugula, also a bit smaller. What this ..

R33.89

Scarlet Red Tatsoi

Scarlet Red Tatsoi

Brassica rapaThese extraordinary, deep-red, oval leaves have a mild flavour – they are superb raw in..

R33.89

Victoria Rhubarb

Victoria Rhubarb

Rheum rhabarbarum Created in 1837 by Joseph Myatt of Deptford, and named after Queen Victoria. Rh..

R33.89

Showing 1 to 20 of 21 (2 Pages)

Specials

Baccatum Pea

Baccatum Pea

Capsicum baccatum A wild chilli variety that produces Hot small fruits that are pea shaped. Fruits s..

R27.37 R31.48

Big Riot Chocolate

Big Riot Chocolate

Capsicum chinenseThis is a result of a cross between Big Black Mama and 7 Pot Bubblegum. Not comple..

R42.21 R48.53

Black Cephus

Black Cephus

Solanum lycopersicum LIMITED STOCK!This is another Livingseeds first. This tomato was found outsi..

R29.60 R34.12

Black Prince Chilli

Black Prince Chilli

Capsicum annuumWhile many class the Black Prince as an ornamental chilli, they are certainly edible ..

R27.37 R31.48

CGN 16994

CGN 16994

Capsicum chinenseThought to originate from Brazil. This pepper is a Habanero wannabe. From the Haban..

R27.37 R31.48

Clavo Red

Clavo Red

Capsicum ChinenseA relative of the habanero chilli. The fruits are elongated medium sized pods that ..

R27.37 R31.48

Dixie Beans

Dixie Beans

Phaseolus lunatus Dixie beans, a charming bush lima bean variety, is known for its heat-loving resi..

R33.02 R37.97

Facing Heaven

Facing Heaven

Capsicum annuum A very old Chinese variety, with a distinct flavour. A pretty bush that has all t..

R27.37 R31.48

Iditarod Red

Iditarod Red

Solanum lycopersicumIditarod Red is the perfect choice for gardeners looking for a compact, early va..

R29.67 R34.12

Loofah Lenyenye

Loofah Lenyenye

Luffa aegyptiacaThe Lenyenye Loofah is a real South African treasure. One of the rarest of loofahs i..

R36.85 R42.38

Norfolk Green Globe Turnip

Norfolk Green Globe Turnip

Brassica rapaThis English heirloom has stood the test of time, dating back to the 16th century. Prod..

R27.37 R31.48

Osborne and Clyde Pole Beans

Osborne and Clyde Pole Beans

Phaseolus vulgarisA vigorous climbing bean that produces short, flat green pods with a reddish-purpl..

R28.82 R33.14

Peacock Improved Watermelon

Peacock Improved Watermelon

Citrullus lanatusA tough vining watermelon with dark green oval fruits. The slightly tough rind encl..

R32.48 R37.35

Ronde de Nice

Ronde de Nice

Cucurbita pepoA French zucchini heirloom variety that is a vigorous and quick growing. The pastel g..

R29.47 R33.90

Scaly Bark Watermelon

Scaly Bark Watermelon

Citrullus lunatus Now here's a unique-looking watermelon. First listed in 1885, this very old US ..

R31.36 R36.06

Silver Queen Okra

Silver Queen Okra

Abelmoschus esculentusA prolific producer of 8cm elegant lime-tinted pods if picked regularly. The ..

R29.47 R33.90

Summer Star Tomato

Summer Star Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum The yields on this variety are noteworthy. These indeterminate plants are re..

R29.47 R33.90

Newsletter Subscription

×

* E-Mail:

* First Name: