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Pastinaca sativa
Melbourne White Skin is a traditional Australian heirloom parsnip valued for its long, smooth roots with delicate white skin and sweet, creamy flesh. A dependable variety for cool-season growing, it develops an excellent flavour that becomes even sweeter after exposure to frost. Ideal for roasting, mashing, soups and stews, this old favourite has remained popular with home gardeners for generations.
Approximately 220 seeds per gram
Approximately 100 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to July
Subtropics: March to August
Mild climates: March to September
Cold climates: Spring to early autumn
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly into deeply cultivated, loose, stone-free soil, covering with 10–15 mm of soil. Parsnips dislike transplanting, so sow where they are to grow. Keep the soil consistently moist during germination, which may take 2–4 weeks. Thin seedlings to 10–15 cm apart. Harvest after approximately 140–160 days once roots have 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.
Cucurbita maxima
Crown Prince, also known as Whangaparāoa Crown, is a prized New Zealand heirloom originating from Whangaparāoa Bay. It produces attractive medium to large fruits with hard blue-grey skin, a small seed cavity and dense, deep orange flesh. The flesh is dry, exceptionally sweet and rich in flavour, making it ideal for roasting, soups and baking. An outstanding keeper, Crown Prince stores for many months after harvest while its flavour continues to develop.
Approximately 4–6 seeds per gram
Approximately 10 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August (dry season)
Subtropics: September to January
Mild climates: September to December
Cold climates: October to December
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed 20–30 mm deep into well-drained, fertile soil in full sun after the danger of frost has passed. Plant in mounds or rows, spacing plants 1–1.5 m apart with 2–3 m between rows. Keep well watered during flowering and fruit development, and harvest once the rind has hardened and the stem begins to dry. Cure fruit in a warm, airy place for 10–14 days before storing to maximise keeping quality.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Cucurbita maxima
Golden Nugget is a compact bush pumpkin producing small, flattened globe-shaped fruits with orange skin and fine-textured, sweet, light orange flesh. Its tidy growth habit makes it well suited to smaller gardens and raised beds, while its prolific yields and good storage qualities make it a reliable home-garden variety. The fruits are an excellent size for roasting whole, stuffing or using in soups and baking.
Approximately 4–6 seeds per gram
Approximately 10 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August (dry season)
Subtropics: September to January
Mild climates: September to December
Cold climates: October to December
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed 20–30 mm deep into fertile, well-drained soil in full sun after the danger of frost has passed. Space plants approximately 80 cm to 1 m apart. Keep evenly watered during flowering and fruit development, avoiding prolonged waterlogging. Harvest after approximately 75–95 days, once the skin has hardened and the stem begins to dry. Cure fruit in a warm, airy place before storing.
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
Jack Be Little is a delightful heirloom miniature pumpkin producing deeply ribbed, flattened fruits measuring just 5–7 cm across. The bright orange fruits have sweet orange flesh and are perfectly sized for roasting whole, stuffing or baking. Equally valued for their ornamental appeal, they make charming table decorations and craft projects. When left to mature and dry on the vine, the fruits can store for up to 12 months.
Approximately 7–9 seeds per gram
Approximately 12 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August (dry season)
Subtropics: September to January
Mild climates: September to December
Cold climates: October to December
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed 20–30 mm deep into fertile, well-drained soil in full sun after the danger of frost has passed. Space plants 1–1.5 m apart, allowing room for the spreading vines. Water regularly during flowering and fruit development. Harvest after approximately 85–110 days once the rind has hardened and the stem begins to dry. For long-term decorative use, allow fruits to dry naturally on the vine before harvesting.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Cucurbita moschata
Waltham Butternut is a popular heirloom producing pear-shaped fruits up to 22 cm long and around 2 kg in weight. The light orange flesh is dry, smooth and richly flavoured with a sweet, nutty taste, making it excellent for roasting, soups, purées and baking. With a small seed cavity and vigorous vines, this reliable variety performs well across Australia and is an excellent keeper, storing for several months after harvest.
Approximately 7–9 seeds per gram
Approximately 25 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August (dry season)
Subtropics: September to January
Mild climates: September to December
Cold climates: October to December
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed 20–30 mm deep into fertile, well-drained soil in full sun after the danger of frost has passed. Space plants 1–1.5 m apart with 2–3 m between rows to allow room for the vigorous vines. Water consistently during flowering and fruit development. Harvest after approximately 83–115 days when the rind is firm and the stem begins to dry. Cure harvested fruit in a warm, airy place for 10–14 days before storing to maximise keeping quality.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Raphanus sativus
China Rose is a beautiful Chinese heirloom winter radish dating back to the 1850s. It produces smooth, rose-coloured roots reaching approximately 15 cm long and 5 cm wide, with crisp white flesh and a mild, sweet flavour that becomes more robust as the roots mature. Excellent eaten fresh, pickled or cooked, this dependable variety performs particularly well in the cooler months.
Approximately 110 seeds per gram
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 autumn
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly into well-prepared, loose soil, covering with 10–15 mm of soil. Keep the soil consistently moist to encourage rapid, even growth and prevent roots from becoming woody. Thin seedlings to 8–10 cm apart. Harvest after approximately 50–65 days while the roots are firm and crisp.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus
Daikon is a traditional Asian radish producing long, cylindrical roots with crisp white flesh and a mild, slightly pungent flavour. Best harvested while young and tender, it is delicious eaten fresh in salads, slaws and sandwiches, pickled, or cooked in stir-fries, soups and a wide range of Asian dishes. It is also widely grown as a cover crop, where its vigorous roots help improve soil structure and reduce compaction.
Approximately 110 seeds per gram
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 autumn
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly into loose, well-drained soil, covering with 10–15 mm of soil. Thin seedlings to 10–15 cm apart to allow the long roots to develop fully. Keep the soil evenly moist throughout growth. Harvest after approximately 65 days, or earlier for smaller, more tender roots with the mildest flavour.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Raphanus sativus
French Breakfast is a classic heirloom radish that has been a favourite in home gardens since the late 1800s. It produces attractive oblong roots measuring 5–8 cm long, with bright scarlet skin and distinctive white rounded tips. The crisp white flesh has a mild, delicate flavour with very little heat, making it ideal for salads, sandwiches and fresh snacking. Cold tolerant and quick to mature, it is an excellent choice for succession planting.
Approximately 100–140 seeds per gram
Approximately 60 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: March to September
Mild climates: February to October
Cold climates: Spring to autumn
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly into well-prepared, loose soil, covering with 5–10 mm of soil. Keep the soil evenly moist to encourage rapid growth and prevent roots from becoming pithy. Thin seedlings to 3–5 cm apart. Harvest after approximately 28 days while the roots are young, crisp and at their sweetest.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Raphanus sativus
Pink Beauty is a fast-growing heirloom radish producing smooth, round roots with attractive rose-pink skin and crisp white flesh. Despite its ability to grow larger than many radish varieties, it retains a mild, sweet flavour without becoming overly pungent or woody. Its quick maturity and reliable performance make it an excellent choice for salads, fresh snacking and succession planting throughout the cooler growing seasons.
Approximately 100–140 seeds per gram
Approximately 40 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: March to September
Mild climates: February to October
Cold climates: Spring to autumn
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly into well-prepared, loose soil, covering with 5–10 mm of soil. Keep the soil evenly moist to encourage rapid, tender growth. Thin seedlings to 3–5 cm apart. Harvest after approximately 27 days for the sweetest flavour, or allow roots to grow larger while still maintaining their mild taste.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Eruca sativa
Rocket is a hardy annual leafy green prized for its tender leaves and distinctive mildly spicy, peppery flavour. Young leaves are delicious fresh in salads, sandwiches and pizzas, while more mature leaves can be lightly wilted or added to pasta dishes, stir-fries and soups. Fast growing and cold tolerant, rocket is ideal for succession sowing to provide a continuous harvest of fresh greens.
Approximately 450–550 seeds per gram
Approximately 125 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: March to September
Mild climates: February to October
Cold climates: Spring to autumn
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly into well-prepared, well-drained soil, covering with 3–5 mm of soil. Keep the soil consistently moist during germination. Thin seedlings to 10–15 cm apart, or sow more densely for baby leaf production. Harvest young, tender leaves from around 45 days, or begin picking individual leaves earlier as required.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Diplotaxis tenuifolia
Wild Rocket, also known as Arugula Sylvetta or Roquette, is a perennial relative of common rocket with finely divided, deeply lobed leaves and a richer, more intense peppery flavour. Slower growing than annual rocket, it continues producing over an extended period when leaves are harvested regularly. The aromatic foliage is excellent in salads, on pizzas, stirred through pasta, or lightly wilted into warm dishes.
Approximately 700–900 seeds per gram
Approximately 150 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: March to September
Mild climates: February to October
Cold climates: Spring to autumn
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly into well-prepared, well-drained soil, covering with 3–5 mm of soil. Keep the soil consistently moist during germination. Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart to allow plants to establish well. Begin harvesting individual leaves once plants are established, around 50 days from sowing, picking regularly to encourage continuous fresh growth.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Cucumis melo
Hales Best is a classic heirloom Rockmelon producing well-rounded fruits with heavily netted skin and rich orange flesh. Sweet, aromatic and juicy, it has the traditional muskmelon flavour that made it a long-standing favourite with home gardeners.
Developed in California in the early 20th century by Japanese-American market gardener I. D. Hale, Hales Best became commercially popular during the 1920s. It was valued for its excellent flavour, relatively early maturity and dependable production, and remains a widely grown heirloom today.
Plants are vigorous and productive with useful resistance to powdery mildew. Fruits are best harvested fully ripe for maximum sweetness and fragrance.
Approximately 15 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: March–September
Subtropics: August–January
Mild climates: September–December
Cold climates: October–December, after frost risk has passed
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 10–15 mm deep directly into warm, fertile, well-drained soil, or raise seedlings in pots for transplanting once conditions are reliably warm.
Grow in full sun and space plants approximately 60–100 cm apart, allowing plenty of room for vines to spread. Keep consistently watered during establishment, flowering and fruit development, avoiding prolonged waterlogging.
Harvest when fruits are fragrant, fully coloured and beginning to separate readily from the vine.
Maturity: approximately 75–88 days.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Cucumis melo
Ogen, also known as Ha-Ogen, Israel Cantaloupe or Desert Melon, is a rare heirloom prized for its exceptional flavour and fragrance. Believed to be an Israeli selection of an ancient Eastern European melon, it produces small fruits 12–15 cm in diameter, typically weighing 1–2 kg. The smooth golden-yellow rind is marked with green ribs, while the thick pale green flesh is juicy, aromatic and intensely sweet with delicate honey, tropical and floral notes. Ogen performs well in cooler climates and is an excellent choice for home gardeners seeking a truly distinctive melon.
Approximately 25–35 seeds per gram
Approximately 10 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August (dry season)
Subtropics: September to January
Mild climates: September to December
Cold climates: October to December
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed 15–20 mm deep into fertile, well-drained soil in full sun once the danger of frost has passed. Space plants 60–90 cm apart with 1.5–2 m between rows, or allow vines to spread freely. Keep well watered during flowering and fruit development, reducing watering slightly as fruit ripens to encourage sweetness. Harvest after approximately 70–95 days when the fruit develops a rich fragrance and begins to slip easily from the vine.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Cucumis melo
Zatta is a distinctive heirloom rockmelon producing medium-sized fruits up to 1.5 kg with beautifully ribbed, warted skin that ripens from green to golden yellow. The deep orange flesh is exceptionally sweet, juicy and aromatic, making it a favourite for fresh eating. For the best flavour and texture, harvest while the rind is still green and yellow, as fully yellow fruit is considered overripe.
Approximately 25–35 seeds per gram
Approximately 18 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August (dry season)
Subtropics: September to January
Mild climates: September to December
Cold climates: October to December
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed 15–20 mm deep into fertile, well-drained soil in full sun once the danger of frost has passed. Space plants 60–90 cm apart with 1.5–2 m between rows, allowing room for the vines to spread. Keep plants well watered during flowering and fruit development, reducing watering slightly as the fruit matures to enhance sweetness. Harvest when the fruit develops its characteristic green and yellow colouring and a sweet aroma, before the rind turns completely yellow.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Salvia rosmarinus
Rosemary is a hardy, evergreen perennial shrub growing to around 60 cm, valued for its fragrant needle-like leaves and masses of bee-attracting flowers. A long-standing favourite in herb gardens, the aromatic foliage is widely used to flavour roasted vegetables, meats, breads and infused oils. Rosemary also makes an attractive companion plant, traditionally grown alongside sage, cabbage, beans and carrots, and is often said to help deter moths and flies.
In traditional Western herbalism, rosemary has long been used as a warming culinary herb and tonic. The aromatic leaves have traditionally been infused as a tea and were valued to support digestion after rich meals, promote circulation, and enhance mental clarity and memory. Fresh or dried sprigs are also commonly used in herbal baths, infused oils and potpourri for their refreshing fragrance.
Approximately 750 seeds per gram
Approximately 20 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to July
Subtropics: March to May and August to October
Mild climates: Spring and autumn
Cold climates: Spring to early summer
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed on the surface of a fine seed-raising mix, as light is required for germination. Do not cover the seed. Mist gently to keep the surface moist and cover the tray with a clear lid or plastic to maintain humidity until germination. Place in a warm, bright position out of direct afternoon sun. Transplant seedlings once large enough to handle into a sheltered, sunny position with well-drained soil. Once established, rosemary is drought tolerant and thrives in full sun.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Secale cereale
Rye is a hardy cool-season cereal grain widely grown for grain production, stock fodder and as an outstanding cover crop. A member of the wheat tribe, it is valued for its exceptional resilience, tolerating drought, cool temperatures and even periods of waterlogged soil better than many other cereals. Its vigorous root system helps improve soil structure, suppress weeds and reduce erosion, making rye an excellent choice for green manure and sustainable farming systems.
The grain has been cultivated for centuries and is used to produce flour, traditional rye breads, crispbreads, beer, whisky and vodka. Young plants can also be grazed or cut for hay and silage.
Approximately 50 seeds per gram
Approximately 2,000 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to July
Subtropics: March to August
Mild climates: Autumn to winter
Cold climates: Autumn
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly into well-prepared soil, covering with 20–30 mm of soil. Broadcast for use as a cover crop or sow in rows 20–30 cm apart for grain production. Keep soil moist until established. Rye grows rapidly through the cooler months and can be slashed or incorporated into the soil before flowering when grown as a green manure, or allowed to mature for grain harvest.
Due to quarantine restrictions, WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
NOT available for TAS
Salvia officinalis
Sage is a hardy, evergreen perennial growing to around 45 cm, prized for its soft grey-green aromatic leaves and attractive flowers that are highly valued by bees and other pollinators. A classic culinary herb, sage adds a rich, savoury flavour to roasted vegetables, stuffing, meats, pasta, breads and herb blends. It also makes an excellent companion plant for cabbage and carrots and has traditionally been grown to help deter moths and flies.
In traditional Western herbalism, sage has long been valued as a versatile household herb. The leaves have traditionally been used as a gargle or mouthwash to support oral and throat health, while cooled infusions have been used as a hair rinse. Sage has also been traditionally used to aid digestion and was valued for its astringent and aromatic properties.
Approximately 130 seeds per gram
Approximately 55 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to July
Subtropics: March to May and August to October
Mild climates: Spring and autumn
Cold climates: Spring after the last frost
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed 3–5 mm deep in a quality seed-raising mix or directly into well-drained soil in a sunny position after the danger of frost has passed. Keep the soil lightly moist during germination but avoid overwatering. Transplant or thin plants to 30–40 cm apart. Once established, sage is drought tolerant and benefits from regular light pruning to encourage compact, vigorous growth.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

