In 1783 in Bergamo, Northern Italy, the Franchi family started cultivating seeds that today, have become a byword for quality and authenticity.  Franchi Sementi are not your run-of-the-mill seeds but rather, a story of tradition, pride, experience, quality, passion and excellence handed down over seven generations.

For the past 227 years, Franchi Sementi has offered their traditional Italian varieties of vegetables to discerning gardening and cooking enthusiasts in Europe, America and Australia. Now, South Africans too can experience the uniqueness and quality of Franchi Sementi seeds and seedlings through its South African distributor - Sought After Seedlings.

According to Linda Galvad, owner of Sought After Seedlings:  “Most Franchi Sementi seeds are open pollinating heritage/heirloom varieties that are grown to maintain the longevity of vegetables which have been around for hundreds of years, ensuring quality and exceptional taste.  Nature takes care of their propagation which means that they are not genetically engineered nor tampered with in any way.”

Linda’s describes her introduction to Franchi Sementi as kismet or destiny.  “I have always believed that good health is not inherited but nurtured and that the answer to good health is good food – the fresher the better!  With this philosophy in mind, and the fact that I was bored with the selection of vegetables out there, I started researching alternative varieties. 

“In my research I came across pictures of purple cauliflower, broccoli and peas, round carrots, yellow carrots and beautiful candy-striped beetroot.  I was intrigued.”

One trip to Italy to experience what she calls “Franchi Sementi’s magnificent works of art” and several months of correspondence later and Linda was elected as the South African agent of Franchi Sementi seeds.

“Besides from the unique look, difference in taste and the obvious nutritional benefit of Franchi Sementi vegetables, South Africans will also benefit from their high germination rate and long shelf life,” says Linda.

As they say, variety is the spice of life so buon appétito!

For more information on Sought After Seedlings please contact Linda Galvad on 082 365 0050 or visit the website – www.soughtafterseedlings.co.za

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