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Stridolo Seeds

Stridolo Seeds - Silene vulgaris - Sculpit, Bladder Campion

Silene vulgaris
Sculpit, Bladder Campion
  • Hardy to Zone 7
  • Full Sun to Partial Shade
  • Germination Tested November 4, 2025: 90%
  • Approximately 60 seeds per packet
$6.95 CAD
$6.95 CAD
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Stridolo is a delicious, low maintenance Italian perennial leafy green. It has a unique flavour like fresh young pea shoots with a hint of bitterness. Others liken it to artichokes, arugula, or tarragon. The leaves are succulent and tender, and are excellent in risottos, omelets, soups, and salads. It makes an interesting replacement for spinach in raw and cooked recipes. 

Harvest the tender young leaves in spring and fall for best flavour. Try cutting the plant back in summer to encourage another flush of leafy green growth for cutting. 

Perennial in zones 7-11, but can be grown as an annual in zones 3-6. About 45 days to maturity.

Plant in a spot with good drainage as stridolo does not like wet feet.

Growing Instructions

Easy to direct sow into the garden in spring after last frost through early summer, and again in late summer to fall in mild climates. Sow seeds about 3 inches apart, and just press into the soil surface or barely cover. Seeds will germinate within a few weeks.
If you have a lot of pest pressure, they can be sown in pots and transplanted out.

Shipping & Returns

By placing an order, customers agree to the shipping & refund policies detailed on this page.

Most orders are sent via Canada Post to keep costs low.

 

Shipping within Canada 

We ship seeds in Canada via Canada Post's regular letter mail, which is an untracked service, and usually takes 1-4 weeks to arrive once we fulfill your order, but occasionally letter mail takes up to 6 weeks, especially to the Eastern provinces and rural areas.

Customers can now opt for tracked, express shipping options at checkout if you require faster delivery and/or tracking.

Larger bulbs and plants are usually sent via tracked flat rate box.

 

Shipping to the US

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Shipping Internationally

International customers can select tracked or untracked shipping at checkout. The package will list the contents as "Garden Seeds". It is your responsibility to ensure you have the required import permit. We are not able to send any live plant materials internationally. Cicada Seeds will not be responsible for any orders held or confiscated by customs, or for any additional duties or tariffs placed on your order.

International shipping countries include: Hong Kong SAR, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom. (List updated Aug 31, 2026)

This list may change without notice. Sometimes Canada Post will not allow us to ship to certain countries due to wars or natural disasters, see this page for delivery service alerts.

 

Refund Policy

Refunds: We stand behind our seeds, so if for some reason you are not satisfied with your purchase, please reach out to us via email and we will do our best to make it right. Please note that shipping costs are non-refundable. 

Cancelled orders: If you wish to cancel an order after purchasing, we may refund your order minus card processing and admin fees at our discretion. We do not accept returns on seeds or plants.

Refused orders: We cannot issue a refund if you refuse to accept or do not claim an order we've mailed to you, or made available for local pickup. 

Incorrect addresses: Please double check your mailing address, and let us know ASAP if you've entered an incorrect address at checkout. We may need to charge for additional shipping fees to resend orders.

Ecologically Grown

Seeds are grown ecologically without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers.

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