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Nuvo Magazine - Seed Guardians

Paolo Arrigo - 22/10/2016 on 20th Sep 2019

Writer Isabel NantonSeven generations ago, when Mozart was penning Mitridate, re di Ponto in Italy, a certain Sig. Franchi was nurturing exquisite seeds, which still endure today in the family firm. … read more

Mushroom picking with Seeds of Italy

Paolo Arrigo - 16/10/2016 on 20th Sep 2019

A well shot and great fun piece, Paolo the founder of Franchi seeds in the UK goes looking for Porcini mushrooms in the woods with hilarious consequences! … read more

How to chop onions without the tears!

Paolo Arrigo - 13/09/2016 on 20th Sep 2019

I love onions, except cutting them! So I found this wonderful article online with some great tips so read on and enjoy by clicking HERE for the full articleUse a very sharp knife when cutting onions. … read more

Our New Store In London

Paolo Arrigo - 1/09/2016 on 20th Sep 2019

The Seeds of Italy Store 'The Little Italian Market' is open inside our characteristic London warehouse.Italy from Seed to Plate800+ Franchi Seeds / Provisions / Cookshop / Preserving / Gifts / Profum … read more

Pasta grannies, how to make meatballs

Paolo Arrigo - 1/09/2016 on 20th Sep 2019

How to make real Italian meatballs with polenta. You can grow most of the ingredients from the tomatoes to the polenta from Franchi seeds!! … read more