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Monarda fistulosa (Wild Bergamot)
A beautiful and highly aromatic perennial herb native to North America, prized for its lavender-pink flowers, strong fragrance and versatility in both the garden and kitchen. Closely related to Lemon Beebalm, Wild Bergamot produces masses of shaggy blooms that attract bees, butterflies and a wide range of beneficial pollinating insects throughout summer.
The leaves and flowers have a distinctive spicy, minty flavour and can be used fresh or dried in teas, salads, bean dishes and meat preparations. Traditionally valued in herbal medicine, Wild Bergamot has long been used to soothe bronchial complaints, ease colds and support respiratory health. Easy to grow and highly ornamental, it is equally at home in cottage gardens, herb gardens and pollinator plantings.
Approximately 290 seeds per packet
2000 seeds/gram
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Autumn to spring
Mild climates: Spring and autumn
Cold climates: Spring after frost has passed
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed onto the surface of a fine seed raising mix and lightly press into place, as light assists germination. Keep moist but not waterlogged during germination. Position in full sun to part shade and transplant seedlings once large enough to handle. Space plants approximately 30–50cm apart. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil and regular moisture during active growth. A hardy perennial that will return year after year under favourable conditions.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Stachys officinalis
Betony is a hardy perennial herb long valued in traditional European herbal medicine and cottage gardens. Growing to around 50 cm tall, it produces striking spikes of rich purple flowers from late spring through to late summer that attract bees and other beneficial pollinators. The aromatic leaves and flowers can be harvested fresh or dried to make a refreshing, naturally caffeine-free herbal tea. Frost hardy and easy to grow, Betony thrives in moist, well-drained soil and has been cultivated for centuries for both its ornamental beauty and traditional medicinal uses.
Approximately 800–1,000 seeds per gram
Approximately 50 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to July
Subtropics: March to August
Mild climates: September to November or March to May
Cold climates: September to December after frost
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed on the surface of a moist, well-drained seed-raising mix or cover only lightly with fine soil, as light assists germination. Keep consistently moist until seedlings emerge. Transplant into a position in full sun to partial shade, spacing plants 30–40 cm apart. Betony prefers fertile, moisture-retentive soil and will establish into an attractive, long-lived clump that can be harvested regularly for leaves and flowers.
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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Of all occupations from which gain is secured, there is none better than agriculture, nothing more productive, nothing sweeter, nothing more worthy of a free man.
Cicero, 104-43 B.C.
Articles by Ehrenfried Pfeiffer
Of all occupations from which gain is secured, there is none better than agriculture, nothing more productive, nothing sweeter, nothing more worthy of a free man.
Cicero, 104-43 B.C.
Articles by Ehrenfried Pfeiffer
Agriculture is a more natural art than politics because it co-operates with nature. Plato
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Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Ammi majus
A graceful and elegant flowering annual prized for its large, lacy umbels of pure white blooms. Often called Bishop's Flower, False Queen Anne's Lace or Laceflower, Ammi majus closely resembles the familiar Queen Anne's Lace (Daucus carota) but is generally considered a more garden-friendly alternative. Unlike Daucus carota, Ammi produces entirely white flower heads without the characteristic central dark floret and is not regarded as a troublesome weed.
A member of the Apiaceae family, this easy-to-grow plant creates clouds of delicate flowers held above fine, fern-like foliage, bringing movement, softness and structure to garden beds. It is highly valued as a cut flower, both fresh and dried, with excellent vase life at flowering and seed stages alike. Reaching 1–2 metres in height, plants can be maintained at around 1 metre by pinching or removing the central leading stem. Drought tolerant once established and highly attractive to bees, hoverflies and other beneficial insects, Ammi is an outstanding pollinator plant and readily self-sows to return year after year.
Historically, Ammi majus has been used in Indian cuisine as an aromatic spice and has a long history of traditional medicinal use. Today it is most widely grown as an ornamental garden plant, cut flower and pollinator attractant.
Approximately 300 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 has passed
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly where plants are to grow or raise in trays and transplant carefully while young. Cover lightly with soil and keep moist during germination. Position in full sun for best flowering, though plants will tolerate light shade. Space approximately 30–40cm apart. Once established, Ammi is relatively drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance. Deadhead for extended flowering or allow seed heads to mature for self-sowing and dried arrangements.
Not Available for TAS
Not Available for WA
Momordica charantia
Jounpuri Bitter Melon is a vigorous and highly productive climbing vine producing abundant crops of small, warty fruits measuring approximately 10–14 cm in length. Growing to around 5 metres, this traditional variety is well suited to trellises, fences and other supports where its rapid growth can be accommodated.
Widely grown throughout Asia, Bitter Melon is valued both as a vegetable and for its long history of use in traditional food cultures. The immature fruits are commonly used in curries, stir-fries, soups and stuffed dishes, where their distinctive bitter flavour becomes milder when cooked. Young shoots and leaves may also be harvested and cooked as a leafy green.
A warm-season crop, Jounpuri thrives in hot, humid conditions and rewards gardeners with heavy harvests throughout summer and autumn. Regular picking encourages continued flowering and fruit production.
Approximately 6 seeds per gram
Approximately 10 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: September to March
Subtropics: October to January
Mild climates: October to December
Cold climates: Spring after frost
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed 15–20 mm deep in a warm, frost-free position once soil temperatures have warmed. Germination can be improved by soaking seed in warm water overnight before planting. Space plants 60–90 cm apart and provide a strong trellis or support structure for climbing.
Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost. Water regularly during flowering and fruit development and feed periodically with a balanced organic fertiliser. Harvest fruits while still young and green for the best texture and flavour.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Borago officinalis
An attractive and highly useful annual growing to approximately 90cm in height. Borage produces masses of striking blue star-shaped flowers that are highly attractive to bees and other beneficial insects, making it one of the best pollinator plants for the productive garden. Traditionally grown as a companion plant for strawberries, it is valued for attracting pollinators and supporting overall garden diversity.
The young leaves and flowers are edible and can be added to salads, desserts and drinks or used as colourful garnishes. Borage has a long history of traditional use and was once said to "gladden the heart". The plant is also known for concentrating potassium and contributes valuable organic matter when incorporated into the garden. Easy to grow and quick to flower, it readily self-seeds under favourable conditions.
Approximately 60 seeds per packet
50 seeds/gram
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: May to August
Subtropics: September to November
Mild climates: October to December
Cold climates: November to December
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly into well-drained soil in a sunny position. In warm areas, plant in early spring. In cool areas, wait until late spring. Cover seed lightly and keep moist during germination. Space plants approximately 40–60cm apart to allow room for their spreading habit. Borage prefers well-drained soil and regular watering during establishment but is relatively hardy once established. Approximately 8–10 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.
Borago officinalis
An attractive and highly useful annual growing to approximately 90cm in height. Borage produces masses of striking blue star-shaped flowers that are highly attractive to bees and other beneficial insects, making it one of the best pollinator plants for the productive garden. Traditionally grown as a companion plant for strawberries, it is valued for attracting pollinators and supporting overall garden diversity.
The young leaves and flowers are edible and can be added to salads, desserts and drinks or used as colourful garnishes. Borage has a long history of traditional use and was once said to "gladden the heart". The plant is also known for concentrating potassium and contributes valuable organic matter when incorporated into the garden. Easy to grow and quick to flower, it readily self-seeds under favourable conditions.
Approximately 60 seeds per packet
50 seeds/gram
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: May to August
Subtropics: September to November
Mild climates: October to December
Cold climates: November to December
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly into well-drained soil in a sunny position. In warm areas, plant in early spring. In cool areas, wait until late spring. Cover seed lightly and keep moist during germination. Space plants approximately 40–60cm apart to allow room for their spreading habit. Borage prefers well-drained soil and regular watering during establishment but is relatively hardy once established. Approximately 8–10 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.
Brachyscome iberidifolia
Mixed Splendour is a delightful Australian native annual producing masses of dainty daisy-like flowers in shades of blue, mauve and white. Commonly known as Swan River Daisy, it forms soft, branching plants reaching approximately 30 cm tall and provides a long-lasting display of delicate colour.
Ideal for cottage gardens, borders, rockeries, containers and native garden plantings, its compact growth also makes it useful for filling gaps between larger plants. The abundant flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects and are particularly lovely planted in drifts or informal groups.
Easy to grow and relatively hardy once established, Swan River Daisy prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil.
Seed count: approximately 5,000 seeds/g
Approximately 500 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 into trays, covering the fine seed very lightly with soil or seed-raising mix. Keep moist during germination but avoid waterlogging.
Transplant or thin seedlings to approximately 15–20 cm apart. Grow in full sun in well-drained soil. Regular deadheading can encourage 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.
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