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Capsicum annuum

Chocolate Capsicum is an unusual sweet bell pepper producing blocky, thick-fleshed fruits that begin glossy green before ripening to a distinctive deep chocolate-brown. Cut open, the thick walls reveal rich brown-red flesh, making this an especially attractive variety for both the garden and kitchen.

The fruits have a deliciously sweet, mild flavour and can be harvested green or allowed to ripen fully for their characteristic chocolate colouring and greater sweetness. Excellent eaten fresh, sliced into salads, roasted, grilled, stuffed or added to sauces, relishes and other cooked dishes.

A productive variety particularly well suited to temperate and southern growing regions, Chocolate Capsicum thrives in warm conditions with full sun, fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Plants can be grown as tender perennials in warm, frost-free climates or as annuals where winters are cold.

Approximately 25 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: Most of the year, avoiding extreme heat or wet periods
Subtropics: Late winter to summer
Mild climates: Spring to early summer
Cold climates: Spring after frost, preferably started earlier under protection

Planting / Sowing

Sow approximately 5 mm deep into trays or pots and keep warm during germination. Capsicum seed germinates best with consistent warmth and may be slow to emerge in cool conditions.

Transplant seedlings once the weather and soil have warmed, spacing approximately 40–50 cm apart in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Maintain consistent moisture during flowering and fruit development.

Harvest green once fruits have reached full size, or leave them on the plant to mature to their distinctive deep chocolate-brown colour.

Maturity: approximately 75–95 days.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

Capsicum annuum

Marconi Golden is a classic Italian sweet Capsicum producing long, tapered fruits with broad shoulders and a distinctive blunt end. Fruits mature from green to a beautiful golden-yellow, developing a rich sweetness and tender, substantial flesh as they ripen.

A superb culinary variety, Marconi Golden can be eaten fresh and crisp in salads or sandwiches, but its sweet flesh is particularly good grilled or roasted. The long fruits are excellent charred whole, peeled and dressed with olive oil, used in antipasto, stuffed, or added to sauces and Mediterranean-style dishes.

Plants are productive through the warmer months and perform best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Fruits can be harvested green for a fresher flavour or left to fully colour on the plant for their characteristic golden colour and sweetest flavour.

Approximately 18 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: Most of the year, avoiding extreme heat or wet periods
Subtropics: Late winter to summer
Mild climates: Spring to early summer
Cold climates: Spring after frost, preferably started earlier under protection

Planting / Sowing

Sow approximately 5 mm deep into trays or pots and keep warm during germination. Capsicum seed germinates best with consistent warmth and may be slow to emerge in cool conditions.

Transplant seedlings once the weather and soil have warmed, spacing approximately 40–50 cm apart in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Maintain consistent moisture during flowering and fruit development.

Harvest green once fruits have reached a useful size, or leave them to ripen fully to golden-yellow for maximum sweetness and colour.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

Capsicum annuum

Red Cherry Sweet is a charming heirloom Capsicum producing an abundance of small, round, cherry-shaped fruits with thick, crisp flesh. The compact fruits ripen from green to a glossy bright red, developing a deliciously sweet, mild flavour as they mature.

Perfect for eating fresh, the bite-sized fruits add colour and crunch to salads, platters and lunchboxes. Their small size and substantial walls also make them particularly good for pickling and preserving, or they can be stuffed, roasted or grilled whole.

Plants are productive through the warmer months and perform best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Regular harvesting encourages continued flowering and fruit production over a long season.

Approximately 18 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: Most of the year, avoiding extreme heat or wet periods
Subtropics: Late winter to summer
Mild climates: Spring to early summer
Cold climates: Spring after frost, preferably started earlier under protection

Planting / Sowing

Sow approximately 5 mm deep into trays or pots and keep warm during germination. Capsicum seed germinates best with consistent warmth and may be slow to emerge in cool conditions.

Transplant seedlings once the weather and soil have warmed, spacing approximately 40–50 cm apart in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Maintain consistent moisture during flowering and fruit development.

Harvest green if desired, or allow fruits to ripen fully to bright red for their sweetest flavour.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

Capsicum annuum

Sweet Banana is a productive heirloom Capsicum producing long, tapered fruits with thick, crisp flesh and a mild, sweet flavour. Fruits grow to approximately 15 cm long, beginning pale yellow before gradually ripening through orange to a rich red when fully mature.

The sweet, crunchy fruits are excellent eaten fresh in salads and sandwiches or used for pickling, grilling, roasting and frying. They can be harvested at the yellow stage for a crisp, mild flavour or allowed to ripen fully to red, when they become softer and noticeably sweeter.

Growing as a compact bush to approximately 60 cm tall, Sweet Banana is well suited to vegetable gardens and large containers. An early and generous producer, it begins cropping in approximately 60–75 days and will continue setting fruit through warm weather when regularly harvested.

Approximately 20 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: Most of the year, avoiding extreme heat or wet periods
Subtropics: Late winter to summer
Mild climates: Spring to early summer
Cold climates: Spring after frost, preferably started earlier under protection

Planting / Sowing

Sow approximately 5 mm deep into trays or pots and keep warm during germination. Capsicum seed germinates best with consistent warmth and may be slow to emerge in cool conditions.

Transplant seedlings once the weather and soil have warmed, spacing approximately 40–50 cm apart in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Maintain consistent moisture during flowering and fruit development.

Harvest fruits at the yellow stage or leave them on the plant to ripen through orange to red for their sweetest flavour.

Maturity: approximately 60–75 days.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

Capsicum annuum

Yolo Wonder is a classic sweet bell Capsicum producing blocky fruits approximately 10 cm across with thick, crisp flesh. Fruits begin deep green before ripening to a rich glossy red, becoming progressively sweeter as they mature.

Growing to approximately 60 cm tall, plants develop dense foliage that helps shade the developing fruit and provides useful protection from sunburn in hot, sunny conditions. A reliable and productive variety, Yolo Wonder is well suited to both home vegetable gardens and large containers.

The thick-walled fruits are excellent eaten fresh in salads and sandwiches or used for stuffing, roasting, grilling, stir-fries, sauces and preserving. Harvest green for a crisp, fresh flavour or allow fruits to ripen fully to red for maximum sweetness.

Approximately 40 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: Most of the year, avoiding extreme heat or wet periods
Subtropics: Late winter to summer
Mild climates: Spring to early summer
Cold climates: Spring after frost, preferably started earlier under protection

Planting / Sowing

Sow approximately 5 mm deep into trays or pots and keep warm during germination. Capsicum seed germinates best with consistent warmth and may be slow to emerge in cool conditions.

Transplant seedlings once the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed, spacing approximately 40–50 cm apart in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Maintain consistent moisture during flowering and fruit development.

Harvest fruits green once they have reached full size, or leave them on the plant to ripen completely to red for their sweetest flavour.

Maturity: approximately 72–75 days.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

Carum carvi

Caraway is a hardy biennial, sometimes short-lived perennial, growing to around 60 cm tall. Best known for its aromatic, liquorice-flavoured seeds, it has been cultivated for centuries as both a culinary and medicinal herb. The seeds are widely used to flavour breads, cakes, biscuits, cheeses and herbal teas, while the young roots can be cooked and enjoyed much like parsnips. Delicate white flower umbels attract beneficial insects, making Caraway a valuable companion plant, particularly near peas. Rich in naturally occurring minerals including potassium, sodium, calcium, phosphorus and iron, it is an attractive and productive addition to the herb garden. Plants typically flower after around 120 days, with mature seed ready for harvest in the second season, approximately 400 days from sowing.

Approximately 25 seeds per gram
Approximately 170 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: April to July
Subtropics: March to August
Mild climates: March to May or September to October
Cold climates: September to November or March to April

Planting / Sowing

Direct sow seed 5–10 mm deep into well-drained, fertile soil in full sun to partial shade. Caraway develops a long taproot and is best sown where it is to grow. Keep the soil evenly moist during germination. Space plants 20–30 cm apart with 40–50 cm between rows. Harvest leaves as required in the first year, then allow plants to flower and set seed during the second season.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

Cynara cardunculus

Cardoon is a striking heirloom vegetable closely related to the Globe Artichoke, grown primarily for its broad, fleshy leaf stalks. A tender perennial often grown as an annual, it develops into an impressive architectural plant with deeply divided, silvery-grey foliage and can reach up to approximately 2 m tall.

The young stalks have a distinctive flavour reminiscent of artichoke, with a pleasantly bitter edge. Traditionally, the stems are blanched before harvest to make them paler, sweeter and more tender. Once prepared, they can be braised, baked, fried, gratinated or added to soups and stews and are particularly associated with traditional Mediterranean cooking.

Cardoon also produces spectacular violet-purple, artichoke-like flower heads. The immature flower heads and portions of the flowers have culinary uses in some Mediterranean traditions, while the flowers themselves are highly attractive to bees and other pollinating insects.

The plant has a long history beyond the vegetable garden. Cynara cardunculus has traditionally been used as a digestive and liver herb, and its flowers contain enzymes capable of coagulating milk. Dried Cardoon flowers are still used as a traditional vegetable rennet in the production of certain Portuguese and Spanish cheeses.

Approximately 30 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: Autumn in cooler locations
Subtropics: Autumn to early spring
Mild climates: Autumn or early spring
Cold climates: Spring after frost

Planting / Sowing

Sow into trays or individual pots at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. An ideal soil temperature for germination is approximately 13–25°C. Transplant outdoors after approximately 4–6 weeks once seedlings are well established.

Space plants approximately 50–150 cm apart depending on the size desired and available growing space. Grow in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and regular moisture.

For tender, mild stalks, begin blanching approximately 4–6 weeks before harvest. Tie the leaves together and wrap the stalks with paper, cardboard or sacking to exclude light, or mound soil around the stems. Once blanched, cut the stalks at ground level and remove the tougher outer leaves before preparing.

Maturity: approximately 34–35 weeks.

Due to quarantine restrictions, WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

Not available for TAS

Dianthus caryophyllus 

A delightful dwarf carnation producing a wide range of colourful blooms with the rich, spicy fragrance that has made carnations a garden favourite for generations. Compact and upright in habit, plants grow to approximately 35cm tall on sturdy stems, making them ideal for flower beds, borders, containers and smaller cutting gardens.

The flowers appear in a beautiful mix of colours and begin blooming earlier than many standard carnation varieties. Their strong fragrance attracts pollinators and adds a wonderful sensory element to the garden, while the firm stems make them suitable for cutting and floral arrangements. Dwarf Fragrance Mix performs best through the cooler seasons and may decline during periods of intense summer heat.

Approximately 65 seeds per packet

500 seeds/gram

When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to July
Subtropics: March to August
Mild climates: Autumn to spring
Cold climates: Spring and autumn

Planting / Sowing
Sow seed onto the surface of a quality seed raising mix and lightly cover with a fine layer of soil or vermiculite. Keep moist but not waterlogged during germination. Position in a bright location and transplant seedlings once large enough to handle. Plant in full sun and well-drained soil, spacing plants approximately 20–25cm apart. Regular deadheading will encourage continued flowering. Best performance occurs during the cooler months of the year. Approximately 14–18 weeks to flowering.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

All Seasons is a reliable Australian favourite and a particularly popular Carrot variety in Queensland and New South Wales. Producing smooth, well-shaped orange roots approximately 20 cm long, it is valued for its adaptability, good flavour and resistance to virus disease.

The crisp, sweet roots are excellent eaten fresh, grated into salads, roasted, steamed, juiced or added to soups, stews and other cooked dishes. Young thinnings can be harvested and eaten as baby carrots rather than wasted.

Carrots are naturally rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A, as well as providing fibre and a range of other carotenoids and nutrients. Carrots also have a long history of cultivation and medicinal use, with their ancestors originating across Central and Western Asia before becoming an important vegetable crop throughout Europe and eventually the world.

All Seasons performs well across a broad planting window and is particularly useful in warmer Australian climates. For the straightest, best-shaped roots, grow in deeply cultivated, loose, friable soil free from stones and fresh manure.

Seed count: approximately 600–900 seeds/g
Approximately 300 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Most of the year, with best results autumn to spring
Mild climates: Spring to autumn
Cold climates: Spring to early autumn, avoiding periods of heavy frost

Planting / Sowing

Sow directly where plants are to grow, approximately 5–10 mm deep. Carrots dislike transplanting. Keep the surface consistently moist until germination; covering the seed bed with hessian or similar material can help retain moisture, but remove it promptly once seedlings begin to emerge so they receive adequate light.

Thin seedlings to approximately 2–5 cm apart, using the young thinnings as baby carrots. Maintain even moisture as roots develop to help prevent splitting and encourage tender growth.

Rotate carrot crops around the garden rather than repeatedly growing them in the same position to help reduce the build-up of soil-borne pests and diseases.

Maturity: approximately 65–80 days.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

Atomic Red is a striking heirloom Carrot producing slender, coral to deep red roots reaching approximately 20 cm long. The unusual colouring comes from naturally occurring lycopene, the same carotenoid pigment responsible for the red colour of tomatoes and watermelon.

While the roots can be eaten raw, Atomic Red really comes into its own when cooked. Heat deepens the colour and develops the flavour, making these carrots particularly good for roasting, steaming, braising and adding to soups and other cooked dishes. The contrasting red exterior and warm orange-red interior also make an impressive addition to mixed root vegetable dishes.

Fast growing and easy to cultivate, Atomic Red performs best in full sun with loose, friable, well-drained soil. Avoid freshly manured or heavily compacted ground, which can cause roots to fork or become misshapen.

Approximately 200 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Most of the year, with best results autumn to spring
Mild climates: Spring to autumn
Cold climates: Spring to early autumn, avoiding periods of heavy frost

Planting / Sowing

Sow directly where plants are to grow, approximately 5–10 mm deep. Carrots dislike transplanting. Keep the soil surface consistently moist until germination.

Thin seedlings to approximately 2–5 cm apart once established, using young thinnings as baby carrots. Maintain even moisture while roots develop and keep beds free from competing weeds.

Harvest at approximately 20 cm long or earlier for tender young roots.

Maturity: approximately 70 days.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

Baby Amsterdam is a fast-growing Carrot producing small, smooth, cylindrical orange roots with a crisp texture and sweet flavour. Originally developed as an early forcing type, its naturally compact roots make it an excellent choice for harvesting young as baby carrots.

The slender, uniform roots are ideal for fresh eating, lunchboxes and salads, or can be steamed, roasted or glazed whole. They also freeze well, making Baby Amsterdam a useful variety for preserving a productive harvest.

Its compact root size makes this variety particularly well suited to containers, raised beds and gardens with shallower soils where longer carrot varieties may struggle. For the smoothest, straightest roots, grow in loose, friable, well-drained soil free from stones and fresh manure.

Approximately 600 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Most of the year, with best results autumn to spring
Mild climates: Spring to autumn
Cold climates: Spring to early autumn, avoiding periods of heavy frost

Planting / Sowing

Sow directly where plants are to grow, approximately 5–10 mm deep. Carrots dislike transplanting. Keep the soil surface consistently moist until germination.

Thin seedlings to approximately 2–4 cm apart once established. Maintain even moisture as roots develop to encourage tender, evenly shaped carrots. Harvest while roots are young and cylindrical for the characteristic sweet Baby Amsterdam crop.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

Chantenay Red-Cored is a classic heirloom Carrot producing broad, relatively short, wedge-shaped roots with a rich orange-red colour extending right through to the core. The roots have a sweet, tender texture and excellent flavour, making this an enduring favourite for the home vegetable garden.

Its short, broad root shape makes Chantenay particularly well suited to heavier or shallower soils where long-rooted carrots can struggle. It is also an excellent choice for raised beds and containers. The substantial roots are delicious eaten fresh and are particularly good roasted, steamed, glazed, juiced or added to soups and stews.

Reliable and productive, Chantenay Red-Cored performs across a broad sowing season and matures relatively quickly in approximately 60–74 days. While tolerant of heavier soils, loosening the ground before sowing will still encourage smoother, better-shaped roots.

Approximately 300 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Most of the year, with best results autumn to spring
Mild climates: Spring to autumn
Cold climates: Spring to early autumn, avoiding periods of heavy frost

Planting / Sowing

Sow directly where plants are to grow, approximately 5–10 mm deep. Carrots dislike transplanting. Keep the soil surface consistently moist until germination.

Thin seedlings to approximately 3–5 cm apart once established, using young thinnings as baby carrots. Maintain even moisture while roots develop to encourage tender growth and prevent splitting.

Maturity: approximately 60–74 days.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

Cosmic Purple is a striking Carrot producing slender roots approximately 15 cm long with intensely purple skin surrounding a contrasting orange interior, sometimes developing a bright yellow core. Sliced into rounds, the dramatic layers of colour make this an especially beautiful variety for fresh dishes.

The purple colouring comes from naturally occurring anthocyanins, antioxidant pigments also found in foods such as blueberries, blackberries and purple cabbage. The roots are crisp and sweet with a slightly spicy carrot flavour and are excellent eaten raw, grated into salads, pickled or used as a colourful garnish. They can also be roasted, steamed or added to cooked dishes, although some of the vivid purple colouring may soften during cooking.

Cosmic Purple performs best in full sun with loose, friable, well-drained soil free from stones and fresh manure. The relatively short roots also make it a good choice for raised beds and larger containers.

Seed count: approximately 850 seeds/g
Approximately 150 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Most of the year, with best results autumn to spring
Mild climates: Spring to autumn
Cold climates: Spring to early autumn, avoiding periods of heavy frost

Planting / Sowing

Sow directly where plants are to grow, approximately 5–10 mm deep. Carrots dislike transplanting. Keep the soil surface consistently moist until germination.

Thin seedlings to approximately 2–5 cm apart once established, using young thinnings as baby carrots. Maintain even moisture as roots develop to encourage tender, evenly shaped carrots.

Maturity: approximately 70 days.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

Daucus carota

Danvers is a classic heirloom carrot introduced in 1871, producing deep orange, slightly tapered roots up to 16 cm long. Renowned for its sweet flavour and tender texture, this versatile variety is excellent fresh, cooked, frozen, or preserved. Heat tolerant and adaptable to a wide range of soil types, Danvers is a reliable performer with excellent storage qualities, maturing in around 65–75 days.

Approximately 1,100 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: March to September
Mild climates: Almost year round, avoiding the hottest months
Cold climates: Spring to autumn

Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly into well prepared, loose soil in full sun. Plant seeds 5 mm deep in rows and thin seedlings to 3–5 cm apart once established. Keep the soil evenly moist during germination, which may take 10–21 days. Harvest from around 65–75 days when roots have reached full size.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

Kuroda is a popular Japanese-style Carrot producing smooth, broad-shouldered, bright orange roots approximately 20 cm long with a distinctive rounded tip. Sweet, crisp and tender, it is a particularly reliable variety across a wide range of soils and climatic conditions.

The substantial roots have an excellent flavour and are versatile in the kitchen, equally good eaten fresh, grated into salads, juiced, pickled, roasted, steamed or added to soups, curries and stews. Kuroda types are especially valued for maintaining good eating quality even when grown under warmer conditions.

Adaptable and vigorous, Kuroda performs well in soils where some longer, more slender carrot varieties struggle. For the smoothest roots, prepare the soil deeply and remove stones and other obstructions before sowing. Avoid fresh manure, which can encourage roots to fork.

Approximately 300 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Most of the year, with best results autumn to spring
Mild climates: Spring to autumn
Cold climates: Spring to early autumn, avoiding periods of heavy frost

Planting / Sowing

Sow directly where plants are to grow, approximately 5–10 mm deep. Carrots dislike transplanting. Keep the soil surface consistently moist until germination.

Thin seedlings to approximately 3–5 cm apart once established, using young thinnings as baby carrots. Maintain even moisture as roots develop to encourage tender, evenly shaped carrots.

Harvest when roots reach approximately 20 cm long or earlier for smaller, tender carrots.

Maturity: approximately 75 days.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

Lobbericher is an old European heirloom Carrot producing long, distinctive golden-yellow roots typically reaching approximately 25–30 cm. Originating in Germany, this traditional variety offers a beautiful alternative to modern orange carrots and is particularly well suited to cooler growing conditions.

The crisp roots have a sweet, mild flavour and retain their attractive golden colouring particularly well when lightly cooked. Excellent eaten fresh, grated into salads, roasted, steamed, glazed or added to soups and stews, Lobbericher is also a wonderful addition to mixed-colour carrot harvests.

For long, straight roots, grow in deeply cultivated, loose, friable soil free from stones and fresh manure. Plants perform best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture throughout root development.

Approximately 200 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: Autumn to winter in cooler locations
Subtropics: Autumn to spring
Mild climates: Spring to autumn
Cold climates: Spring to early autumn, avoiding periods of heavy frost

Planting / Sowing

Sow directly where plants are to grow, approximately 5–10 mm deep. Carrots dislike transplanting. Keep the soil surface consistently moist until germination.

Thin seedlings to approximately 3–5 cm apart once established, using young thinnings as baby carrots. Prepare the soil deeply to accommodate the long roots and maintain even moisture throughout growth to encourage tender, evenly shaped carrots.

Harvest once roots have developed their characteristic golden-yellow colour and reached approximately 25–30 cm long, or earlier for smaller tender roots.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.