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Gomphrena globosa
Choice Mixed Gomphrena is a hardy, free-flowering annual producing masses of distinctive globe-shaped blooms on tall, slender stems. The mixture includes a cheerful range of colours, typically including pink, purple, magenta, white and rose.
Also known as Globe Amaranth, Gomphrena is excellent for cottage gardens, borders and cutting gardens. The papery flowers are particularly valuable for fresh and dried arrangements, retaining their shape and colour remarkably well after drying. In the garden, the flowers are also attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.
Easy to grow and tolerant of heat and dry conditions once established, Gomphrena thrives in warm weather, full sun and well-drained soil. Regular picking encourages continued flower production throughout summer.
Seed count: approximately 400 seeds/g
Approximately 80 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Spring to autumn
Subtropics: Spring to summer
Mild climates: Spring to summer
Cold climates: Late spring to summer after frost
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly or raise in trays once conditions are warm. Cover seed lightly and keep consistently moist during germination.
Transplant or thin seedlings to approximately 20â30 cm apart in full sun and well-drained soil. For dried flowers, harvest stems when the blooms are fully coloured 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.
Gomphrena globosa
Little Buddy is a compact, dwarf Gomphrena producing masses of bright purple, globe-shaped flowers on neat plants reaching approximately 15 cm tall. Its low-growing habit makes it particularly well suited to borders, edging, containers and the front of sunny garden beds.
Also known as Globe Amaranth, Gomphrena produces distinctive papery flowers that hold their colour exceptionally well. The blooms can be enjoyed fresh or harvested and dried for long-lasting floral arrangements. In the garden, they are also attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.
Hardy and easy to grow, Little Buddy thrives in warm weather, full sun and well-drained soil and develops good tolerance of heat and dry conditions once established. Regular picking or deadheading encourages continued flowering.
Seed count: approximately 400 seeds/g
Approximately 40 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Spring to autumn
Subtropics: Spring to summer
Mild climates: Spring to summer
Cold climates: Late spring to summer after frost
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly or raise in trays once conditions are warm. Cover seed lightly and keep consistently moist during germination.
Transplant or thin seedlings to approximately 15â20 cm apart in full sun and well-drained soil. For dried flowers, harvest when the blooms are fully coloured 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.
Gomphrena globosa
Tall Mixed Gomphrena is a colourful, free-flowering annual producing masses of globe-shaped, papery blooms on long, upright stems. The mixture includes a range of vibrant colours, typically including purple, pink, magenta, rose and white.
Also known as Globe Amaranth, this taller form is particularly well suited to cottage gardens, borders and cutting gardens. The long stems make excellent cut flowers, while the blooms retain their colour and shape beautifully when dried for everlasting arrangements. In the garden, they are also attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.
Hardy and easy to grow, Gomphrena thrives in warm weather, full sun and well-drained soil and develops good tolerance of heat and dry conditions once established. Regular picking encourages continued flowering throughout the warmer months.
Seed count: approximately 400 seeds/g
Approximately 80 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Spring to autumn
Subtropics: Spring to summer
Mild climates: Spring to summer
Cold climates: Late spring to summer after frost
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly or raise in trays once conditions are warm. Cover seed lightly and keep consistently moist during germination.
Transplant or thin seedlings to approximately 20â30 cm apart in full sun and well-drained soil. For dried flowers, harvest stems when the blooms are fully coloured 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.
Lagenaria siceraria
Cucuzza is a remarkable edible form of bottle gourd producing exceptionally long, slender fruits with smooth, pale green skin. Also known as Italian Edible Gourd, Italian Squash and New Guinea Butter Bean, the vigorous vines can produce fruits approaching 1 m long if allowed to mature.
Despite often being treated like a zucchini in the kitchen, Cucuzza is actually a bottle gourd rather than a squash. For eating, harvest the fruits young, ideally from around 15 cm while the skin is tender and the flesh soft. At this stage they have a mild, delicate flavour and can be sautĂŠed, fried, grilled, added to soups and stews or cooked anywhere you might ordinarily use zucchini.
Cucuzza is particularly associated with southern Italian and Sicilian cooking, where both the young fruits and tender growing tips are traditionally eaten. In Sicily the long gourds are known as cucuzza, while the tender shoots and leaves, known as tenerumi, are used in soups, pasta dishes and other summer cooking.
If fruits are allowed to grow larger, cut them lengthways and remove the developing seeds before cooking. Fully mature fruits eventually develop the hard shell characteristic of Lagenaria siceraria, a species that has been cultivated since ancient times for both food and practical uses. Mature bottle gourds have historically been dried and fashioned into containers, utensils and other household objects in cultures around the world.
Plants are extremely vigorous annual vines and require plenty of room. A strong trellis or arbour is ideal, allowing the long fruits to hang freely and develop straighter. They thrive in the same warm, fertile conditions as pumpkins and squash.
Seed count: approximately 3â4 seeds/g
Approximately 13 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Spring to autumn
Subtropics: Spring to summer
Mild climates: Spring after frost to early summer
Cold climates: Spring after the last frost
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly into warm soil after all danger of frost, approximately 20â30 mm deep. Space plants approximately 80â120 cm apart in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil.
Provide a very sturdy trellis, fence or arbour capable of supporting the vigorous vines and developing fruits. Keep plants consistently watered during flowering and fruit development and provide generous organic matter and nutrition throughout the growing season.
For zucchini-style use, harvest fruits young and tender from around 15 cm long. Older fruits can still be eaten while the flesh remains tender, but may need peeling and the developing seeds removed. Regular harvesting encourages continued fruit production.
Maturity: approximately 55â80 days.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Cucurbita ficifolia
Fig Leaf Gourd, also known as Shark Fin Melon, is an unusual and remarkably vigorous perennial cucurbit producing large green and white mottled fruits that can reach the size of a watermelon. Its common name comes from the deeply lobed leaves, which resemble those of a fig tree.
Native to the highlands of the Americas, Cucurbita ficifolia has a long history of cultivation for food. The mature fruit contains pale, fibrous flesh that separates into fine strands when cooked, giving rise to the name Shark Fin Melon. It is used in soups and savoury dishes as a plant-based substitute for shark fin, particularly in parts of Asian cuisine.
The young fruits can be cooked as a vegetable, while mature flesh is also traditionally used for sweets, preserves and jams. Young shoots, leaves and flowers are edible when cooked, and the mature seeds can also be roasted and eaten.
Plants are extraordinarily vigorous and prolific, producing long scrambling vines that need considerable room or a very sturdy trellis. Fruits have a hard rind and excellent keeping qualities, allowing mature, undamaged fruit to be stored for an extended period after harvest.
Unlike most familiar pumpkins and squash, Fig Leaf Gourd can behave as a short-lived perennial where winters are mild and frost-free. Established plants can become considerably more productive in their second and third years. In colder climates it is grown as an annual and should be started early to provide the longest possible growing season.
Approximately 5 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Spring to autumn
Subtropics: Spring to summer; established plants may overwinter in protected frost-free positions
Mild climates: Start in early spring and plant out after frost
Cold climates: Start indoors in early spring and transplant after all danger of frost
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 20â30 mm deep into pots or directly into warm soil once frost risk has passed. When starting indoors, transplant carefully once conditions have warmed.
Allow at least 1â2 m between plants and provide substantial room for vines to spread. A strong fence, trellis or arbour can be used for support, although the developing fruits become very heavy and need adequate support if grown overhead.
Plant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and maintain regular moisture during vigorous growth, flowering and fruit development.
Harvest young fruits for use as a fresh vegetable or allow them to mature fully for their characteristic fibrous flesh and long storage life.
An interesting choice for seed savers, Cucurbita ficifolia is a different species from most commonly grown pumpkins and squash and is much less likely to cross with them.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
A selection of Cucurbita maxima varieties regarded as ornamental pumpkins.
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.
Cucurbita pepo
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.
Medicago sativa, Hordeum vulgare, Vicia faba, Trifolium incarnatum, Trifolium repens, Pisum sativum, Lupinus spp., Echinochloa esculenta, Brassica juncea, Avena spp., Raphanus sativus, Secale cereale, Spinacia oleracea, Vicia spp., Triticum aestivum, Panicum miliaceum, Anethum graveolens, Vigna radiata, Brassica oleracea
A diverse cool-season green manure blend designed to build soil, add organic matter, protect bare ground and help suppress weeds between productive crops. Combining legumes, grains, brassicas, vegetables and herbs gives the mix a variety of root depths and growth habits, helping create both substantial above-ground biomass and active root growth below the soil.
The mix usually contains Alfalfa, Barley, Broad Bean, Crimson Clover, White Clover, Dun Pea, Lupin, Japanese Millet, Mustard, Oats, Tillage Radish, Rye, Spinach, Vetch, Wheat, White French Millet, Dill, Mung Bean and Kale, subject to seasonal availability.
Legumes within the mix can fix atmospheric nitrogen when associated with the appropriate soil bacteria, while vigorous grains and other species provide bulk organic matter and ground coverage. Tillage Radish contributes a strong taproot capable of penetrating compacted soil, while the diversity of species helps create a more resilient living cover than a single-species planting.
Not everything in the mix will mature or flower at the same time, and that's perfectly fine. Green manure is generally best cut as flowering begins, before plants put significant energy into mature seed production. Cut material can be left on the surface to break down as mulch or lightly incorporated into the top 5 cm of soil.
Allow approximately one month between cutting or incorporation and planting your next crop to give the organic material time to begin breaking down.
Coverage
20 g packet covers approximately 5 m²
400 g covers approximately 100 m²
1 kg covers approximately 250 m²
4 kg covers approximately 1,000 m²
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Autumn to winter
Mild climates: Autumn to winter
Cold climates: Late summer to autumn
Planting / Sowing
Stir the seed mixture thoroughly before sowing, as the different seed sizes can settle during storage. Broadcast evenly over freshly cultivated soil and lightly rake into the surface. Water well after sowing and keep moist during establishment.
Cut the crop as flowering begins and leave it on the soil surface or lightly cultivate into the top 5 cm. For ongoing soil improvement, include green manure crops regularly within your crop rotation.
Mix composition may vary slightly according to seasonal seed availability.
Not available for TAS or WA due to quarantine restrictions.
Medicago sativa, Hordeum vulgare, Beta vulgaris, Vicia faba, Zea mays, Vigna unguiculata, Anethum graveolens, Trigonella foenum-graecum, Echinochloa esculenta, Brassica juncea, Raphanus sativus, Secale cereale, Vicia spp.
A diverse warm-season green manure blend designed to build soil, add organic matter, protect bare ground and help suppress weeds between productive crops. Combining legumes, grains, brassicas, vegetables and herbs gives the mix a variety of root depths and growth habits, producing substantial above-ground biomass while maintaining active roots throughout the soil.
The mix usually contains Alfalfa, Barley, Beetroot, Broad Bean, Corn, Cow Pea, Dill, Fenugreek, Japanese Millet, Mustard, Radish, Rye and Vetch, subject to seasonal availability.
Legumes within the mix can fix atmospheric nitrogen when associated with the appropriate soil bacteria, while vigorous grasses and broadleaf species provide bulk organic matter and ground coverage. Deep and varied root systems help improve soil structure, cycle nutrients and keep soil biologically active between crops.
Not everything in the mix will mature or flower at the same time, and that's perfectly fine. Green manure is generally best cut as flowering begins, before plants put significant energy into mature seed production. Cut material can be left on the surface to break down as mulch or lightly incorporated into the top 5 cm of soil.
Allow approximately one month between cutting or incorporation and planting your next crop to give the organic material time to begin breaking down.
Coverage
20 g packet covers approximately 5 m²
400 g covers approximately 100 m²
1 kg covers approximately 250 m²
4 kg covers approximately 1,000 m²
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Spring to early autumn
Subtropics: Spring to summer
Mild climates: Spring to summer
Cold climates: Late spring to summer after frost
Planting / Sowing
Stir the seed mixture thoroughly before sowing, as the different seed sizes can settle during storage. Broadcast evenly over freshly cultivated soil and lightly rake into the surface. Water well after sowing and keep moist during establishment.
Cut the crop as flowering begins and leave it on the soil surface or lightly cultivate into the top 5 cm. For ongoing soil improvement, include green manure crops regularly within your crop rotation.
Mix composition may vary slightly according to seasonal seed availability.
Not available for TAS or WA due to quarantine restrictions.
Studio Oh! Card â How's it Growing?
These deluxe card sets have been created with careful attention to detail and fresh, inspired designs by exceptionally talented artists. Each set is packaged in a clear poly bag that displays both the front of the card and the corresponding seal and envelope.
Each Set Includes: 1, 10.8 x 14cm, blank greeting card (we can write on this for you, or send it to you to fill out) 1 decorative seal 1 matching envelope
Studio Oh! Card â I Bee-Leaf in You
These deluxe card sets have been created with careful attention to detail and fresh, inspired designs by exceptionally talented artists. Each set is packaged in a clear poly bag that displays both the front of the card and the corresponding seal and envelope.
Each Set Includes: 1, 10.8 x 14cm, blank greeting card (we can write on this for you, or send it to you to fill out) 1 decorative seal 1 matching envelope
Grindelia camporum
Gumplant is a hardy perennial herb native to western North America, admired for its bright golden-yellow daisy-like flowers and sticky, resin-covered flower buds from which it takes its common name. Growing to around 60â120 cm tall, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating heat and dry conditions once established. The cheerful blooms are highly attractive to bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects.
Traditionally, Gumplant has been used in Western herbal medicine to support respiratory health, particularly for coughs, colds, nasal congestion and bronchial irritation. Externally, preparations of the flowering tops have also been used as a soothing wash for minor burns, rashes and blisters. Today it is valued as both an ornamental and medicinal herb in cottage and native-style gardens.
Approximately 450â550 seeds per gram
Approximately 30 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 cover seed very lightly with fine seed-raising mix, as light assists germination. Keep the soil evenly moist until seedlings emerge. Plant in a sunny position with well-drained soil, spacing plants 40â60 cm apart. Once established, Gumplant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance beyond occasional watering during extended dry periods.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Gypsophila paniculata
Babyâs Breath âSnowflakeâ is a classic old-fashioned perennial producing clouds of tiny white flowers on finely branched, upright stems reaching approximately 90 cm. Light and airy in the garden, the masses of delicate blooms create a beautiful soft effect among larger flowering plants.
Long valued by florists, Babyâs Breath is an excellent cut flower and an indispensable filler for bouquets and floral arrangements. The flowers can be used fresh or dried, retaining their delicate form well and traditionally being dyed for decorative arrangements.
Easy to grow once established, plants prefer full sun and well-drained soil and produce an abundance of flowers that also attract bees and other pollinating insects.
Seed count: approximately 1,400 seeds/g
Approximately 300 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Autumn to winter
Mild climates: Autumn and spring
Cold climates: Spring after frost
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly or raise in trays, covering seed lightly with soil or seed-raising mix. Keep moist during germination but avoid waterlogging.
Transplant or thin seedlings to approximately 30â40 cm apart in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, plants prefer not to be disturbed. For cut flowers, harvest stems when approximately half of the small blooms have opened.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Gypsophila elegans
Covent Garden Market is a fast-growing annual Babyâs Breath producing masses of relatively large white flowers on fine, branching stems reaching approximately 60 cm. Light and airy, the plants create a soft display through cottage gardens, borders and cutting gardens.
An excellent cut flower, the delicate white blooms are widely used as a filler in bouquets and floral arrangements, pairing beautifully with larger flowers without overwhelming them. The flowers also attract bees and other pollinating insects when left in the garden.
Quick and easy to grow, this annual Gypsophila is particularly useful for succession sowing, providing repeated crops of fresh flowering stems throughout the growing season.
Seed count: approximately 380 seeds/g
Approximately 1,000 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 where plants are to grow, covering seed lightly with soil. Gypsophila dislikes root disturbance, so direct sowing is generally preferred.
Thin seedlings to approximately 20â30 cm apart in full sun and well-drained soil. For a continuous supply of cut flowers, sow small batches every few weeks during suitable growing conditions.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Viola tricolor
Heartsease, also known as Wild Pansy or Johnny Jump-Up, is a charming, generously flowering plant producing masses of small tri-coloured blooms, typically combining violet, yellow and cream. Growing to approximately 20 cm tall, the compact plants bring cheerful colour to cottage gardens, borders, containers and beneath taller plants.
The dainty flowers have a long history in European gardens and are also edible, making a beautiful garnish for cakes, salads, desserts and drinks. Left in the garden, they provide a useful source of food for bees and other pollinating insects.
Hardy and easy to grow, Heartsease performs particularly well during the cooler months and tolerates both full sun and partial shade. In favourable conditions it will readily self-seed, appearing again in unexpected corners of the garden.
Seed count: approximately 1,400 seeds/g
Approximately 300 seeds per packet
Germination: approximately 10â20 days
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Autumn to winter
Mild climates: Autumn and spring
Cold climates: Spring or early autumn
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly or raise in trays, covering seed lightly with soil or seed-raising mix. Keep moist during germination and establishment.
Transplant or thin seedlings to approximately 15â20 cm apart. Grow in full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil. Regular picking or deadheading encourages continued flowering.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Helichrysum Tall mix is a beautiful Australian native everlasting producing large, fully double, papery flowers in an excellent range of colours including yellow, gold, orange, pink, red, bronze and white. Growing to approximately 1 m tall, the upright plants provide a spectacular display through the warmer months.
Also known as Strawflower or Paper Daisy, the blooms are particularly prized for cutting and drying, retaining their colour and shape remarkably well in everlasting arrangements. In the garden, the flowers attract bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.
Hardy and easy to grow, Helichrysum Tall Mix thrives in full sun and well-drained soil and is tolerant of heat and dry conditions once established. Regular picking or deadheading encourages continued flowering.
Seed count: approximately 1,400 seeds/g
Approximately 500 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Autumn to spring
Subtropics: Spring to autumn
Mild climates: Spring to early autumn
Cold climates: Spring after frost
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly or raise in trays, covering the fine seed only very lightly. Keep moist during germination and establishment.
Transplant or thin seedlings to approximately 25â30 cm apart in full sun and well-drained soil. For dried flowers, harvest stems when the blooms are beginning to open but before the centres are fully exposed, then 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.
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Tom Thumb Mixed is a compact Australian native everlasting producing masses of colourful, papery flowers on bushy plants reaching approximately 45 cm tall. The mixture offers a lively range of colours including yellow, gold, orange, pink, red and white, with flowers appearing over a long period.
Also known as Strawflower or Paper Daisy, the compact habit of Tom Thumb makes it particularly well suited to borders, containers, cottage gardens and the front of native garden beds. The blooms are excellent for fresh or dried arrangements and retain their colour and shape remarkably well after drying.
The flowers are also attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects. Hardy and easy to grow, plants thrive in full sun and well-drained soil and tolerate heat and dry conditions once established.
Seed count: approximately 1,400 seeds/g
Approximately 500 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Autumn to spring
Subtropics: Spring to autumn
Mild climates: Spring to early autumn
Cold climates: Spring after frost
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly or raise in trays, covering the fine seed only very lightly. Keep moist during germination and establishment.
Transplant or thin seedlings to approximately 20â25 cm apart in full sun and well-drained soil. For dried flowers, harvest stems as the blooms begin to open but before the centres are fully exposed, then 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.
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