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Cichorium endivia

Blonde Full Heart is a classic heirloom endive producing broad, elongated pale green leaves with a tightly formed creamy yellow heart. The crisp, tender leaves have a pleasantly mild flavour with less bitterness than many other endive varieties, making them ideal for fresh salads, braising, or adding texture to mixed greens. A reliable, productive variety that performs well through the cooler months.

Approximately 160 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: March to September
Mild climates: February to October
Cold climates: Spring to early autumn

Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly or raise seedlings, planting 5 mm deep in fertile, well drained soil in full sun or part shade. Space plants 25–30 cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist for the best leaf quality. Harvest outer leaves as required or cut the entire head once the heart has fully developed. Blanch by covering for best flavour.

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

Tender green broad-leaf up to 40cm across, deep well blanched heart, hardy winter variety, withstanding frosts. 90 days.

Planting/sowing: Sow in well-drained soil. In warm areas, plant in early spring. In cool areas, wait until late spring. Space appropriately for variety.

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

Cichorium endivia

Moss Curled is a popular heirloom endive producing large, dense heads up to 35 cm across with finely curled, bright green leaves surrounding a crisp, creamy yellow heart. The tender inner leaves have a pleasantly mild flavour, while the outer leaves provide a slightly bitter contrast that is excellent in salads or lightly cooked dishes. Both heat tolerant and cold hardy, this reliable variety performs well across a wide range of growing conditions and matures in approximately 90–95 days.

Approximately 160 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: March to September
Mild climates: February to October
Cold climates: Spring to early autumn

Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly or raise seedlings, planting 5 mm deep in fertile, well drained soil in full sun or part shade. Space plants 25–30 cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist for the best leaf quality. Harvest outer leaves as required or cut the entire head once the centre has fully developed.

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

Cichorium endivia

Pancalieri Fine Cut is an attractive endive producing deeply cut, finely curled dark green leaves with crisp, pale ribs. The leaves have a pleasantly mild, nutty flavour with the characteristic gentle bitterness of endive, making them excellent for salads and mixed leafy greens.

Endive has been cultivated since ancient times, with records of its use in Egypt and Greece. The inner leaves can be blanched by covering or tying the outer leaves together before harvest, reducing bitterness and producing a paler, particularly tender heart. The leaves are nutritious and notably rich in vitamin A, as well as providing calcium and phosphorus.

Hardy and adaptable, Pancalieri Fine Cut tolerates both heat and light frost and can be harvested young for baby leaf or allowed to develop into a full-sized head. It thrives in similar conditions to lettuce, preferring fertile soil, consistent moisture and good drainage.

Seed count: approximately 700–1000 seeds per gram. Approximately 160 seeds per packet.

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: March–July
Subtropics: March–July
Mild climates: September–April
Cold climates: September–March

Planting / Sowing

Sow approximately 5–10 mm deep in fertile, well-drained soil, with an ideal soil temperature of approximately 15–25°C. Thin or transplant seedlings to approximately 20–30 cm apart with 45–60 cm between rows.

Grow in full sun to light shade and maintain consistent moisture for tender growth. For a milder, sweeter heart, blanch mature plants by covering the centre or loosely tying the outer leaves together shortly before harvest.

Maturity: approximately 33 days for baby leaf and 52 days for 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.

Cichorium endivia

Pancalieri Fine Cut is an attractive heirloom endive with finely divided, dark green leaves and crisp white ribs. The tender leaves have a mild, nutty flavour that is excellent in salads, while larger leaves can also be lightly cooked. Hardy and adaptable, this variety performs well in both warm and cool conditions, tolerating heat as well as frost. Harvest from around 33 days for baby leaves or allow plants to reach full size in approximately 52 days.

Approximately 100 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: March to September
Mild climates: February to October
Cold climates: Spring to early autumn

Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly or raise seedlings, planting 5 mm deep in fertile, well drained soil in full sun or part shade. Space plants 20–30 cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist for tender, crisp leaves. Harvest baby leaves regularly or allow plants to mature for full-sized heads.

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

Large dark green curled leaves, vigorous and hardy, resists bolting, tolerates frost. 90 days.

Planting/sowing: Sow in well-drained soil. In warm areas, plant in early spring. In cool areas, wait until late spring. Space appropriately for variety.

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

Dysphania ambrosioides

Epazote is a traditional Central American herb valued for its distinctive, musky aroma and bold flavour that has been a staple of Mexican and Guatemalan cooking for centuries. Growing to around 60 cm tall, this fast-growing annual produces narrow, aromatic green leaves that are harvested throughout the season.

Young shoots and leaves are commonly added to soups, while small quantities of the mature leaves are used to flavour bean dishes, corn, seafood and traditional Mexican recipes such as black beans and quesadillas. Due to its strong flavour, a little goes a long way. Historically, Epazote has also been used in traditional herbal medicine, although today it is grown primarily as a culinary herb.

Approximately 2,000–2,500 seeds per gram
Approximately 100 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: March to September
Subtropics: September to April
Mild climates: September to February
Cold climates: October to January

Planting / Sowing

Sow seed on the surface or cover very lightly with 2–3 mm of fine seed-raising mix in a sunny, well-drained position. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination. Thin or transplant seedlings to 30–40 cm apart. Harvest young leaves regularly to encourage fresh growth and use sparingly in cooking due to their strong, distinctive flavour.

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

Oenothera lamarckiana

Evening Primrose is a striking biennial herb producing large, lemon-scented yellow flowers that unfurl at dusk, attracting bees, moths, and other beneficial pollinators. Growing into an attractive flowering plant, it is valued both as an ornamental and an edible garden addition. The young leaves and flowers can be enjoyed fresh in salads, while the roots are also edible when harvested in the first year. An excellent choice for cottage gardens, wildlife plantings, and edible landscapes.

Approximately 200 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Spring to autumn
Mild climates: Spring and summer
Cold climates: Spring to early summer

Planting / Sowing
Sow seed on the surface or lightly cover with no more than 2–3 mm of fine soil in a sunny position with well drained soil. Keep moist until germination. Space plants 30–45 cm apart and allow them to flower in their second season.

Not available for WA.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety.

Oenothera biennis

Evening Primrose is a graceful biennial herb grown for its fragrant, lemon-scented yellow flowers that unfurl at dusk, attracting moths and other evening pollinators. Reaching up to 1.5 m tall, it forms an attractive rosette of leaves in its first year before sending up tall flowering stems the following season, making it a beautiful addition to cottage gardens, wildflower plantings and edible landscapes.

The entire plant is edible. Young leaves can be enjoyed fresh or cooked, while the bright flowers add colour and a mild flavour to salads. 

Approximately 1,200 seeds per gram
Approximately 400 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)

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

Planting / Sowing

Surface sow or lightly cover seed with 2–3 mm of fine seed-raising mix in a sunny, well-drained position. Keep the soil evenly moist until germination. Thin or transplant seedlings to 40–50 cm apart. Plants establish as leafy rosettes before flowering in their second season. Allow some flowers to set seed if you would like plants to self-sow.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety. Not available for WA.

Matthiola bicornis

Evening Scented Stock is an old-fashioned cottage garden annual grown for its wonderfully sweet fragrance. The small, pale lilac flowers remain relatively understated during the day before opening in the evening and releasing their rich perfume into the garden.

Perfect for planting near patios, windows, pathways and outdoor sitting areas where the evening fragrance can be enjoyed, it also works beautifully scattered through cottage gardens and mixed borders. Plants are easy to grow and can be succession sown to extend the flowering season.

Best suited to cooler conditions, Evening Scented Stock prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.

Approximately 700 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Autumn to winter
Mild climates: Autumn and spring
Cold climates: Spring to early summer

Planting / Sowing

Sow directly where plants are to grow, scattering seed thinly and covering lightly with soil. Keep moist during germination and thin seedlings as necessary once established.

Plant near entrances, windows or outdoor entertaining areas to make the most of the fragrance as the flowers open in the evening.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety. Not available for WA.

Rhodanthe chlorocephala

Pink and White Everlasting, also known as Pink Paper Daisy, is a beautiful Australian native annual famous for the spectacular mass wildflower displays of Western Australia and southern South Australia. Plants produce masses of delicate, papery daisy-like flowers in shades of pink and white, creating a wonderful display when planted in groups.

Growing approximately 20–60 cm tall, this hardy and adaptable species works beautifully in native gardens, wildflower plantings, cottage gardens and as an informal groundcover. The papery flowers are excellent for cutting and drying, retaining their shape and colour for long-lasting floral arrangements.

Naturally adapted to well-drained, sandy soils, Pink and White Everlasting performs best in a sunny position and is relatively hardy once established.

Approximately 100 seeds per packet
Approximately 70–85 days to flowering

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Autumn to spring
Mild climates: Autumn to spring
Cold climates: Spring after frost

Planting / Sowing

Sow directly into well-drained soil, scattering the fine seed over the surface and covering only very lightly. Spring is ideal in cooler areas, although seed can be sown at other times where conditions remain warm and adequate water is available.

Keep moist during germination and establishment, then avoid overwatering once plants are growing strongly. For the most impressive display, sow generously in groups or drifts.

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

Ammobium alatum

Winged Everlasting is an Australian native perennial producing masses of papery white flowers with prominent golden-yellow centres above attractive silvery-green foliage. Flowering generously throughout summer, it brings a light, airy quality to native gardens, cottage gardens, wildflower plantings and cutting gardens.

The distinctive papery blooms are excellent for both fresh and dried flower arrangements, retaining their form particularly well when dried. In the garden, the flowers also provide a valuable food source for butterflies, including the Australian painted lady, as well as other pollinating insects.

Hardy and adaptable once established, Winged Everlasting performs best in full sun and well-drained soil. Although perennial, it can be treated as an annual in colder or frost-prone climates.

Approximately 200 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Autumn to spring
Mild climates: Autumn and spring
Cold climates: Spring after frost

Planting / Sowing

Sow directly or raise in trays, scattering the fine seed over moist soil and covering only very lightly. Keep moist during germination and establishment.

Transplant once seedlings are large enough to handle into a sunny, well-drained position. For dried flowers, harvest stems when the blooms are freshly open and hang upside down in a dry, well-ventilated place.

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

Foeniculum vulgare 'Purpurascens'

Bronze Fennel is a striking ornamental and culinary herb with delicate, feathery foliage flushed in rich coppery-bronze tones. Growing as a graceful perennial to around 1.5–2 m tall, it provides colour, texture and height in herb gardens, cottage gardens and ornamental borders. The finely divided leaves have a pleasant aniseed flavour and are delicious as a garnish, in salads, with seafood or scattered over roasted vegetables. In summer, tall stems are topped with airy yellow flower umbels that are highly attractive to bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects.

Both the foliage and seeds are aromatic and edible, while the flowers make an excellent addition to fresh or dried floral arrangements. Bronze Fennel also serves as a valuable host plant for swallowtail butterfly caterpillars.

Approximately 500 seeds per gram
Approximately 40 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)

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

Planting / Sowing

Sow seed 5 mm deep in well-drained soil in a sunny position. Direct sow where the plants are to grow or transplant carefully while young, as fennel develops a deep taproot. Space plants 45–60 cm apart and water regularly during establishment. Harvest the young foliage as required and allow flower heads to mature if seed is desired.

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

Foeniculum vulgare var. dulce

Florence Romanesco, also known as Finocchio, is a traditional Italian heirloom grown for its crisp, swollen white bulb with a sweet, mild anise flavour. The bulb can be enjoyed raw in salads or cooked by roasting, braising, or grilling, while the feathery leaves and aromatic seeds are also widely used in the kitchen. Plants thrive in rich, well drained soil and attract butterflies and other beneficial insects to the garden. Blanch the bulbs by mounding soil around their bases as they develop to produce tender, pale stems.

Approximately 120 seeds per packet

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

Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly or raise seedlings, planting 5–10 mm deep in fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Space plants 25–30 cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist and mound soil around the developing bulb to blanch it for a sweeter, more tender harvest.

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

Foeniculum vulgare var. dulce

Florence Romanesco, also known as Finocchio, is a traditional Italian heirloom grown for its crisp, swollen white bulb with a sweet, mild anise flavour. The bulb can be enjoyed raw in salads or cooked by roasting, braising, or grilling, while the feathery leaves and aromatic seeds are also widely used in the kitchen. Plants thrive in rich, well drained soil and attract butterflies and other beneficial insects to the garden. Blanch the bulbs by mounding soil around their bases as they develop to produce tender, pale stems.

Approximately 120 seeds per packet

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

Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly or raise seedlings, planting 5–10 mm deep in fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Space plants 25–30 cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist and mound soil around the developing bulb to blanch it for a sweeter, more tender harvest.

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

Foeniculum vulgare Mill.

Also known as Mont Blanc or Alpine Fennel, this mid to late season Florence fennel produces large, round, tightly wrapped white bulbs with sturdy, solid stalks and crisp, sweet flesh. A vigorous variety with deep green foliage, it matures slightly earlier than many other bulb fennels and performs particularly well in the cooler conditions of autumn, while still growing reliably through spring and early summer. The bulbs are delicious sliced raw into salads or roasted, grilled and braised, while the feathery leaves and aromatic seeds can also be used in cooking.

Florence fennel is grown primarily for its swollen bulb, known in Italian as finocchio. For the palest, sweetest bulbs, mound soil around the base as the plants grow, similar to blanching celery. Its flowers are highly attractive to butterflies and other beneficial insects.

Approximately 250–300 seeds per gram
Approximately 120 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: March to May and August to October
Mild climates: September to November and February to April
Cold climates: September to November

Planting / Sowing

Sow seed 10 mm deep directly into rich, well-drained soil in a sunny position. Thin or transplant carefully to 25–30 cm apart, taking care not to disturb the taproot. Keep plants evenly watered to encourage tender, well-formed bulbs and prevent bolting. As bulbs begin to swell, gently mound soil around the base to blanch them and improve flavour. Harvest when bulbs are firm and approximately 8–10 cm across.

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

Trigonella foenum-graecum

Fenugreek is a fast-growing annual herb reaching around 60 cm tall, valued for both its culinary and traditional herbal uses. The young leaves and sprouts have a sweet, slightly bitter flavour and can be added sparingly to salads, while the aromatic seeds are widely used in curries, spice blends, breads, and herbal teas. Traditionally, fenugreek has been used to support respiratory health and digestion. Rich in minerals including phosphorus, it is also an excellent green manure and nitrogen-fixing legume. Harvest young greens in as little as 3–4 weeks.

Approximately 600 seeds per packet

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

Planting / Sowing
Direct sow seed 1–2 cm deep in well drained soil in full sun or part shade. Space plants 10–15 cm apart. Keep the soil lightly moist during establishment. Harvest leaves and sprouts while young, or allow pods to mature fully before collecting the seeds.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety.

Not available for WA.

Trigonella foenum-graecum

Fenugreek is a fast-growing annual herb reaching around 60 cm tall, valued for both its culinary and traditional herbal uses. The young leaves and sprouts have a sweet, slightly bitter flavour and can be added sparingly to salads, while the aromatic seeds are widely used in curries, spice blends, breads, and herbal teas. Traditionally, fenugreek has been used to support respiratory health and digestion. Rich in minerals including phosphorus, it is also an excellent green manure and nitrogen-fixing legume. Harvest young greens in as little as 3–4 weeks.

Approximately 600 seeds per packet

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

Planting / Sowing
Direct sow seed 1–2 cm deep in well drained soil in full sun or part shade. Space plants 10–15 cm apart. Keep the soil lightly moist during establishment. Harvest leaves and sprouts while young, or allow pods to mature fully before collecting the seeds.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety.

Not available for WA.