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Basella alba var. rubra
Ceylon Red Stem Spinach, also known as Malabar Spinach or Indian Running Spinach, is a vigorous tropical vine grown for its attractive red stems and abundant, glossy green leaves. Unlike true spinach, this heat-loving perennial thrives through the hottest months of the year, making it an excellent summer substitute when traditional leafy greens struggle.
The tender young leaves are delicious fresh in salads, while larger leaves and shoots can be lightly cooked, added to stir-fries or used in soups and stews. As the leaves mature they develop a characteristic mucilaginous texture, traditionally valued for naturally thickening soups and broths. Rich in vitamins A and C, iron, calcium and chlorophyll, Malabar Spinach is both highly nutritious and productive.
Plants can be trained up trellises, fences and arches or allowed to trail across the ground as a living mulch. In tropical and subtropical climates it behaves as a hardy perennial, while in cooler regions it is commonly grown as a warm-season annual.
Approximately 36 seeds per gram
Approximately 40 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Year round
Subtropics: September to March
Mild climates: October to February
Cold climates: Spring and summer after frost
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed 10 mm deep directly into prepared soil or seedling trays once temperatures are consistently warm. Space plants 10–30 cm apart along a trellis or support structure, with rows approximately 100 cm apart.
Grow in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture-retentive soil enriched with compost. Water regularly during hot weather and provide support for climbing plants. Harvest leaves and young shoots continuously from around 70 days after sowing, encouraging fresh growth throughout the season.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Basella alba
Ceylon Spinach, also known as Malabar Spinach or Indian Running Spinach, is a vigorous tropical vine grown for its glossy, succulent leaves and exceptional heat tolerance. Unlike true spinach, this productive leafy green thrives throughout the hottest months of the year, making it an ideal summer substitute when traditional salad greens and spinach struggle.
The tender young leaves are delicious fresh in salads, while mature leaves and shoots are excellent in stir-fries, soups, curries and steamed vegetable dishes. Rich in chlorophyll and highly nutritious, Ceylon Spinach provides a continuous supply of leafy greens throughout the growing season. As the leaves mature they develop a slightly thickening quality that is particularly valued in soups and stews.
This versatile plant can be trained up trellises, fences and arches or allowed to trail across the ground as an attractive edible groundcover. In tropical and subtropical climates it behaves as a hardy perennial, while in cooler regions it is commonly grown as a warm-season annual.
Approximately 36 seeds per gram
Approximately 40 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Year round
Subtropics: September to March
Mild climates: October to February
Cold climates: Spring and summer after frost
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed 10 mm deep directly into prepared garden beds or seedling trays once temperatures are consistently warm. Space plants 10–30 cm apart along a trellis or support structure, with rows approximately 100 cm apart.
Grow in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture-retentive soil enriched with compost. Water regularly during hot weather and provide support for climbing plants. Harvest leaves and young shoots continuously from around 70 days after sowing to encourage ongoing production.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Amaranthus blitum
A reliable, fast growing leafy green traditionally grown as a vegetable rather than an ornamental. Valued for its tender, mild flavoured leaves, Amaranthus blitum is well suited to regular cut and come again harvest and is commonly used as a spinach substitute, either fresh when young or lightly cooked. Plants form a lower, more spreading habit than ornamental amaranths and cope well with heat once established. Easy to grow in warm conditions, it is a productive, practical choice for kitchen gardens focused on yield and versatility rather than show.
450 seeds per packet
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly into well drained soil in full sun once the weather has warmed. In warm areas, sow from early spring. In cooler areas, wait until late spring after frost risk has passed. Sow seed shallowly and keep moist until germination. Thin or space plants 20 to 30 cm apart for leaf harvest, or closer for ongoing cut and come again picking. Young leaves can be harvested as microgreens in 7 to 10 days, or as salad greens from around 16 to 25 days.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Amaranthus tricolor
Chinese Tricolor is a striking leaf amaranth grown for its intensely coloured foliage. Young leaves develop vivid fuchsia, pink and red tones, while mature foliage combines these colours with green, creating an ornamental plant that is equally useful in the kitchen.
The young leaves are mild and tender and can be harvested for salads, microgreens and garnishes, while larger leaves can be steamed, sautéed or cooked much like spinach. Fast growing and heat tolerant, it is particularly valuable as a warm-season alternative to true spinach.
Amaranthus tricolor has a long history as a leafy vegetable throughout South and Southeast Asia, where numerous colourful forms are grown for their nutritious leaves and tender stems. It is also known as Chinese spinach, although botanically it is an amaranth rather than a true spinach.
Approximately 450 seeds per packet.
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: September–April
Subtropics: September–March
Mild climates: October–February
Cold climates: November–January, after frost risk has passed
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly into well-drained soil in full sun once the weather has warmed. Sow seed shallowly and keep moist until germination. Thin or space plants approximately 20–30 cm apart for mature leaf production, or sow more densely for microgreens and cut-and-come-again harvesting.
Young leaves can be harvested as microgreens in approximately 7–10 days or as salad greens from around 16–25 days.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Spinacia oleracea
English Spinach, also known as Winter Giant, is a cool-season annual grown for its broad, tender green leaves. It is well suited to autumn, winter and early spring sowing, when cooler conditions help produce lush growth and reduce the risk of plants bolting to seed. The leaves can be harvested young for salads or allowed to mature for steaming, sautéing, soups, pies and other cooked dishes. Spinach grows in a wide range of soils but performs best in fertile ground that is kept consistently moist.
Approximately 60 seeds per gram
Approximately 70 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 10 mm deep in fertile, well-drained soil. Space plants 10–30 cm apart, depending on whether they will be harvested as baby leaf or grown to full size, with rows 30–40 cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist, particularly during establishment. Harvest individual outer leaves as required or cut whole plants when mature. Avoid sowing during the hottest part of the year, as warm weather can cause plants to bolt quickly.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Spinacia oleracea
English Spinach, also known as Winter Giant, is a cool-season annual grown for its broad, tender green leaves. It is well suited to autumn, winter and early spring sowing, when cooler conditions help produce lush growth and reduce the risk of plants bolting to seed. The leaves can be harvested young for salads or allowed to mature for steaming, sautéing, soups, pies and other cooked dishes. Spinach grows in a wide range of soils but performs best in fertile ground that is kept consistently moist.
Approximately 60 seeds per gram
Approximately 70 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 10 mm deep in fertile, well-drained soil. Space plants 10–30 cm apart, depending on whether they will be harvested as baby leaf or grown to full size, with rows 30–40 cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist, particularly during establishment. Harvest individual outer leaves as required or cut whole plants when mature. Avoid sowing during the hottest part of the year, as warm weather can cause plants to bolt quickly.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Brassica carinata
Ethiopian Spinach is a remarkably resilient leafy vegetable native to the Ethiopian highlands and cultivated across East Africa for thousands of years. Also known as Ethiopian Kale and Abyssinian Mustard, it is a multipurpose Brassica grown for its nutritious leaves, edible seeds and oil.
Plants produce abundant, slightly serrated green leaves with a pleasantly robust brassica flavour. Young leaves are tender enough to use fresh, while mature leaves are traditionally cooked and are excellent steamed, sautéed or added to soups, stews and curries. Regular picking encourages fresh growth and allows multiple harvests from the same plant.
Brassica carinata is particularly associated with Ethiopian food culture, where leafy greens are an important component of traditional dishes. The seeds are also oil-rich and have historically been pressed for cooking and other household uses. More recently, Ethiopian mustard has attracted interest internationally as an industrial oil and biofuel crop.
One of the great strengths of Ethiopian Spinach is its resilience. Adapted to the Ethiopian highlands, it tolerates relatively dry conditions and poorer soils once established, although fertile soil and regular moisture will produce the most abundant tender foliage. Plants can reach approximately 1.5 m tall and produce masses of small yellow flowers that are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects.
Usually grown as an annual, Ethiopian Spinach may persist longer under favourable conditions. Its combination of vigorous growth, repeated harvests and tolerance of challenging conditions makes it an interesting addition to both productive and resilient food gardens.
Approximately 200 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Autumn to spring
Mild climates: Autumn to spring
Cold climates: Spring to autumn
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 5–10 mm deep directly into prepared soil or raise in trays for transplanting. Keep consistently moist while seeds germinate and seedlings establish.
Space plants approximately 30–45 cm apart for leafy production, allowing additional room if plants are to reach their full size or be grown for seed.
Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Although established plants have useful drought tolerance, regular watering encourages faster growth and more tender leaves.
Begin harvesting individual young leaves once plants are well established, leaving the central growing point intact. Regular harvesting encourages continued production over a long season.
If saving seed, Ethiopian Spinach is Brassica carinata, a distinct species from most common kales and mustards. Seed savers should nevertheless isolate it from other flowering B. carinata varieties to maintain the strain true to type.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety.
Not Available for WA
Spinacia oleracea
Galilee is a heat-tolerant spinach variety originating from northern Israel, producing bright green, small triangular leaves with excellent flavour. Compared to many traditional spinach varieties, it performs well in warmer conditions, extending the harvest season before bolting. The tender leaves are ideal for fresh salads when young or can be cooked in soups, stir-fries, pasta dishes and quiches. Its vigorous growth and improved tolerance to heat make it a reliable choice for Australian gardens.
Approximately 60 seeds per gram
Approximately 140 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 10 mm deep into fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Space plants 10–20 cm apart for mature plants, or sow more densely for baby leaf harvests, with rows 30–40 cm apart. Keep the soil consistently moist throughout the growing season. Harvest young leaves regularly to encourage continued production and enjoy the best flavour before plants begin to flower.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Spinacia oleracea
Giant Nobel, also known as Giant American, is a classic heirloom spinach introduced in 1926 and prized for its exceptionally large, smooth, dark green leaves. The thick, fleshy, triangular leaves are tender and flavoursome, producing generous harvests for both fresh eating and cooking.
A vigorous and productive variety, Giant Nobel is slow to bolt, allowing it to continue producing quality leaves well into spring when many other spinach varieties begin to run to seed. Young leaves are excellent in salads, while mature leaves are ideal for steaming, sautéing, soups, pies and other cooked dishes.
Best grown through the cooler months, plants can be harvested progressively by picking the outer leaves as required while leaving the centre to continue growing.
Seed count: approximately 110 seeds per gram.
Approximately 70 seeds per packet.
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: March–August
Subtropics: February–September
Mild climates: February–November
Cold climates: February–May and August–November
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly approximately 1–2 cm deep into fertile, well-drained soil. Space plants approximately 10–15 cm apart with 25–30 cm between rows, or sow more densely for baby leaf production.
Keep consistently moist and grow in full sun during cooler weather or partial shade as temperatures rise. Harvest individual outer leaves for continued production or cut whole plants once they reach the desired size.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Also known as quail grass, soko, celosia, feather cockscomb. A pretty leafy green vegetable featuring attractive spikes of feathery fuschia flowers and a hint of purple through the leaf, traditionally grown in Africa and Mexico. Easy to grow in most climates and is drought and pest tolerant. Leaves, young stems and flower buds are all edible cooked. They have a soft texture and mild spinach taste. Flowers can be cut and dried for arranging. Will self-sow. Cut back after flowering to stimulate new growth. Annual in cold areas, perennial in warmer/tropical regions.
Celosia argentea
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Spinacia oleracea
Matador is a high-yielding spinach variety producing large, smooth, oval-shaped dark green leaves with an excellent, mild flavour. Renowned for its fine texture, it is equally suited to harvesting as baby leaf for salad mixes or as mature leaves for cooking. Widely used in Italian cuisine, it is ideal for pasta, risottos, soups, quiches and sautéed greens. Cold hardy and reliable, Matador thrives in the cooler months and provides abundant harvests from autumn through spring.
Approximately 60 seeds per gram
Approximately 70 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 10 mm deep into fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Space plants 10–20 cm apart for mature plants, or sow more closely for baby leaf production, with rows 30–40 cm apart. Keep the soil consistently moist to encourage rapid growth. Begin harvesting baby leaves early or allow plants to mature, with the first harvest from around 50 days. Regular picking of the outer leaves will encourage continued production.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Spinacia oleracea
Matador is a high-yielding spinach variety producing large, smooth, oval-shaped dark green leaves with an excellent, mild flavour. Renowned for its fine texture, it is equally suited to harvesting as baby leaf for salad mixes or as mature leaves for cooking. Widely used in Italian cuisine, it is ideal for pasta, risottos, soups, quiches and sautéed greens. Cold hardy and reliable, Matador thrives in the cooler months and provides abundant harvests from autumn through spring.
Approximately 60 seeds per gram
Approximately 70 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 10 mm deep into fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Space plants 10–20 cm apart for mature plants, or sow more closely for baby leaf production, with rows 30–40 cm apart. Keep the soil consistently moist to encourage rapid growth. Begin harvesting baby leaves early or allow plants to mature, with the first harvest from around 50 days. Regular picking of the outer leaves will encourage continued production.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Tetragonia tetragonioides
New Zealand Spinach, also known as Warrigal Greens, is a sprawling leafy vegetable native to Australia and New Zealand. Despite its common name, it is not related to true spinach, but its succulent green leaves and tender growing tips are used in much the same way.
The young leaf tips are best harvested regularly, which encourages plants to branch and produce further tender growth. The leaves are best cooked and can be steamed, blanched, sautéed or added to soups, curries and other dishes. It has a long growing season and handles hot, dry summer conditions far better than true spinach.
Warrigal Greens were an important food plant for Aboriginal Australians long before European arrival. They also have an unusual place in Australian food history, being among the first Australian native vegetables recorded as eaten by Europeans when Joseph Banks and members of Captain Cook's crew collected and ate the plant in 1770. Hardy and disease resistant, established plants can survive light frost and regrow when conditions improve.
Seed count: approximately 18 seeds per gram.
Approximately 50 seeds per packet.
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: March–September
Subtropics: August–March
Mild climates: September–February
Cold climates: October–December, after frost risk has passed
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly approximately 2 cm deep in a sunny position with well-drained soil. Space plants approximately 30–50 cm apart with around 100 cm between rows to allow for their spreading growth.
Keep adequately watered during establishment and harvest young growing tips regularly to encourage branching and continued production.
Maturity: approximately 50 days.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Beta vulgaris var. cicla
Perpetual Spinach is a productive green-leaf form of Swiss chard grown for its tender leaves rather than thick stems. Despite its name, it is not a true spinach, but has a similar flavour and texture with the advantage of a much longer harvest period.
Plants produce abundant smooth to lightly crumpled green leaves that can be picked young for salads or allowed to mature for steaming, sautéing, soups, pies and other cooked dishes. Regular picking of the outer leaves encourages continuous new growth, giving rise to the name Perpetual Spinach.
Hardier and more heat tolerant than true spinach, it is slow to bolt and can remain productive for many months. Grow in the same manner as silverbeet in fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture.
Seed count: approximately 50 seeds per gram.
Approximately 60 seeds per packet.
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: March–August
Subtropics: February–October
Mild climates: February–November
Cold climates: August–April
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly or raise seedlings for transplanting, approximately 1–2 cm deep. Space plants around 25–30 cm apart with 40–50 cm between rows, or sow more densely for baby leaf production.
Keep well watered, particularly during hot or dry conditions. Harvest individual outer leaves regularly, leaving the central growing point intact to continue producing.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Spinacia oleracea
Viroflay is a classic French heirloom spinach producing exceptionally large, smooth, dark green leaves that can reach around 20 cm long. The leaves remain tender even when mature, with a mild flavour traditionally described as lower in acidity than many older spinach varieties.
Dating to around 1866, this historic variety originated around Viroflay, near Versailles in France. It became known as Monstrueux de Viroflay, or Monster of Viroflay, for the remarkable size of its leaves and vigorous growth.
Best grown during cool weather, Viroflay is excellent harvested young for salads or allowed to develop its characteristic large leaves for steaming, sautéing, soups, pies and other cooked dishes.
Seed count: approximately 130 seeds per gram. Approximately 70 seeds per packet.
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April–July
Subtropics: March–August
Mild climates: February–September
Cold climates: February–May and August–October
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly approximately 1–2 cm deep into fertile, well-drained soil. Space plants approximately 10–15 cm apart with 25–30 cm between rows, allowing a little extra room if growing plants to full size.
Keep consistently moist and grow in full sun during cooler weather. Harvest individual outer leaves as required or cut whole plants once they reach the desired size. Avoid prolonged hot conditions, which encourage bolting.
Maturity: approximately 50 days.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
14 different packets of our old traditional vegetable seed, suitable for Spring and Summer planting.
$49.00 including postage and handling. (Worth $64.00)
A great gift idea for a friend and a good treat for yourself.
Our selection which includes:
1 x Beetroot
1 x Capsicum
1 x Carrot
1 x Chinese Cabbage
1 x Cucumber
1 x Eggplant
1 x Lettuce
1 x Pumpkin
1 x Radish
1 x Rocket
1 x Sweet Corn (Not for W.A. replaced with Kale)
1 x Tomato
1 x Watermelon
1 x Zucchini
Please note: The "Spring & Summer Selection - Pack of 14" is only available as our pre-selected set, if you would like to order your own selection then the normal rates apply ($3.90pp + P&H).
Beta vulgaris, Capsicum annuum, Daucus carota, Brassica oleracea var. capitata, Cucumis sativus, Solanum melongena, Lactuca sativa, Cucurbita moschata, Cucurbita maxima, Raphanus sativus, Eruca sativa, Lycopersicon esculentum, Citrullus lanatus, Cucurbita pepo, Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
8 different packets of our old traditional vegetable seed, suitable for Spring and Summer planting.
$28.00 including postage and handling. (Worth $41.00)
A great gift idea for a friend and a good treat for yourself.
Our selection which includes:
1 x Beetroot
1 x Carrot
1 x Capsicum
1 x Chinese Cabbage
1 x Cucumber
1 x Sweet Corn (Not for W.A. replaced with Kale)
1 x Tomato
1 x Zucchini
Please note: The "Spring & Summer Selection - Pack of 8" is only available as our pre-selected set, if you would like to order your own selection then the normal rates apply ($3.90pp + P&H).
Beta vulgaris, Daucus carota, Capsicum annuum, Brassica oleracea var. capitata, Cucumis sativus, Lycopersicon esculentum, Cucurbita pepo, Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
