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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.
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Nero di Toscana, also known as Lacinato, Cavolo Palmizio or Black Cabbage, is a classic Italian heirloom kale prized for its long, heavily blistered dark green leaves and exceptional flavour. The plants produce an abundance of leaves from the centre, providing continuous harvests throughout the cooler months. Its rich, slightly sweet flavour becomes even more pronounced after frost, making it ideal for soups, stews, stir-fries, pasta dishes, and fresh salads when picked young.
Approximately 120 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. Transplant seedlings when 10–15 cm tall, spacing plants 40–50 cm apart. Harvest the outer leaves regularly to encourage continuous production from the centre of the plant.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Nero Di Toscana is a magnificent old Italian Kale producing long, narrow, deeply blistered leaves in very dark blue-green. Also known as Lacinato, Tuscan Kale, Cavolo Nero, Black Cabbage and Cavolo Palmizio, the leaves emerge continuously from the centre of the plant, eventually creating a striking palm-like appearance.
The leaves have a rich, earthy flavour that becomes sweeter and more tender after exposure to frost. Young leaves can be finely shredded into salads, while mature leaves are excellent braised, sautéed or added to soups, stews and pasta dishes. Remove the firm central rib from larger leaves before cooking if desired.
This traditional Tuscan vegetable has been cultivated in Italy for centuries and is particularly associated with the rustic cooking of Tuscany. It is an essential ingredient in ribollita, the famous Tuscan bread and vegetable soup, and is also traditionally paired with beans, olive oil and garlic.
The Italian name Nero di Toscana means “black of Tuscany”, referring to the exceptionally dark colour of its foliage. The alternative name Cavolo Palmizio, or “palm cabbage”, describes the palm-like form that mature plants develop as the lower leaves are harvested.
Plants are vigorous, cold hardy and productive over a long period. Mature plants tolerate frost well, and cold weather can significantly improve the flavour of the leaves.
Seed count: approximately 250–370 seeds/g
Approximately 120 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Late summer to winter
Mild climates: Late summer 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 during germination.
Space plants approximately 40–50 cm apart in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and a near-neutral pH. Maintain regular moisture to encourage tender leafy growth.
Harvest individual outer leaves from the bottom upwards, leaving the central growing point intact. Plants will continue producing fresh leaves from the centre over an extended period.
If saving seed, Nero Di Toscana can cross-pollinate with other Brassica oleracea crops flowering at the same time, including other kales, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, so adequate isolation is required to maintain the variety true to type.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Nero di Toscana, also known as Lacinato, Cavolo Palmizio or Black Cabbage, is a classic Italian heirloom kale prized for its long, heavily blistered dark green leaves and exceptional flavour. The plants produce an abundance of leaves from the centre, providing continuous harvests throughout the cooler months. Its rich, slightly sweet flavour becomes even more pronounced after frost, making it ideal for soups, stews, stir-fries, pasta dishes, and fresh salads when picked young.
Approximately 120 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. Transplant seedlings when 10–15 cm tall, spacing plants 40–50 cm apart. Harvest the outer leaves regularly to encourage continuous production from the centre of the plant.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Ipomoea aquatica
Kang Kong, also known as Water Spinach or Entsai, is a fast-growing tropical leafy vegetable prized throughout Asia for its tender shoots, mild flavour and exceptional productivity. This narrow-leaf variety forms a short, sprawling vine and thrives in warm, moist conditions where many other leafy greens struggle.
The young shoots and leaves can be eaten fresh in salads or lightly cooked, while older stems and foliage are best enjoyed stir-fried, steamed or added to soups. With its crisp texture and delicate flavour, Kang Kong is a staple ingredient in many Southeast Asian dishes.
Well suited to hot climates, this vigorous plant flourishes in rich, damp soils and is particularly happy in swampy areas, near ponds or in consistently moist garden beds. Once established, it produces a continuous supply of tender shoots for harvesting throughout the growing season.
Approximately 28 seeds per gram
Approximately 30 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Year round
Subtropics: September to March
Mild climates: October to February
Cold climates: Late spring to summer when temperatures remain above 15°C
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed 10–15 mm deep directly into prepared garden beds or containers once temperatures consistently exceed 15°C. Space plants 20–30 cm apart and keep soil continuously moist.
Grow in full sun in fertile, moisture-retentive soil enriched with compost. Kang Kong thrives in wet conditions and can even be grown in shallow water or boggy areas. Begin harvesting young shoots once plants are well established, cutting regularly to encourage fresh, tender regrowth.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum
Carentan is a traditional European heirloom leek renowned for its large, thick creamy white stems reaching around 20 cm long and 5 cm across. The vigorous plants produce abundant dark green foliage and are highly productive, making them a favourite for home gardens. With a mild, sweet onion flavour, Carentan is excellent in soups, stews, quiches, pies, and roasted vegetable dishes. Matures in approximately 95–110 days.
Approximately 200 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to July
Subtropics: March to August
Mild climates: Autumn to spring
Cold climates: Spring to early autumn
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed in trays or directly into fertile, well drained soil, planting 5 mm deep in full sun. Transplant seedlings when pencil-thick, spacing plants 10–15 cm apart with 30–40 cm between rows. Gradually mound soil around the stems as they grow to blanch the shanks and produce long, tender white stems.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum
Carentan is a traditional European heirloom leek renowned for its large, thick creamy white stems reaching around 20 cm long and 5 cm across. The vigorous plants produce abundant dark green foliage and are highly productive, making them a favourite for home gardens. With a mild, sweet onion flavour, Carentan is excellent in soups, stews, quiches, pies, and roasted vegetable dishes. Matures in approximately 95–110 days.
Approximately 200 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to July
Subtropics: March to August
Mild climates: Autumn to spring
Cold climates: Spring to early autumn
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed in trays or directly into fertile, well drained soil, planting 5 mm deep in full sun. Transplant seedlings when pencil-thick, spacing plants 10–15 cm apart with 30–40 cm between rows. Gradually mound soil around the stems as they grow to blanch the shanks and produce long, tender white stems.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Lactuca sativa
Australian Yellow is an old looseleaf Lettuce prized for its exceptionally tender leaves, delicate flavour and beautiful colouring. An early-producing variety, it begins with soft, light green leaves that develop into large, gently crinkled foliage with distinctive yellow-green tones as the plant matures.
The leaves have a smooth, tender texture and mild, fresh flavour, making them excellent for salads, sandwiches and wraps. Individual outer leaves can be harvested as required, allowing the centre of the plant to continue producing, or whole plants can be harvested once mature.
Australian Yellow has moderate resistance to bolting and performs particularly well through the cooler months. Like most lettuces, it prefers mild conditions and can struggle in extreme heat, although some afternoon shade can help extend the harvest as temperatures rise.
Lettuce is one of the world’s oldest cultivated salad vegetables, with domestication beginning thousands of years ago and cultivation spreading throughout the ancient Mediterranean world. Today its enormous diversity includes looseleaf, cos, butterhead and crisphead forms adapted to a wide range of growing conditions.
Australian Yellow prefers fertile, well-drained soil with a near-neutral pH and consistent moisture. Its relatively quick growth makes it excellent for successive sowings to maintain a continuous supply of fresh leaves.
Seed count: approximately 600–1,000 seeds/g
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 shallowly, approximately 3–5 mm deep, directly into prepared soil or raise in trays for transplanting. Lettuce seed needs only a light covering of soil and germinates best in cool to mild conditions.
Space plants approximately 20–30 cm apart for full-sized plants, or sow more closely for baby-leaf harvesting. Grow in full sun during cool weather or provide some afternoon shade as temperatures increase.
Keep soil consistently moist to encourage rapid, tender growth and reduce stress that can encourage bolting or bitterness. Harvest individual outer leaves regularly for a continuous supply, or cut the entire plant when it reaches 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.
Lactuca sativa
Buttercrunch is a popular butterhead lettuce producing compact heads of dark green, fan-shaped leaves with a crisp texture and sweet flavour. Slow to bolt and highly productive, it performs well over an extended harvest period. The tender leaves are excellent picked young as premium baby greens or allowed to mature into full-sized heads. Ready to harvest in approximately 70 days.
Approximately 200 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: March to October
Mild climates: February to November
Cold climates: Spring to autumn
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly or raise seedlings, covering very lightly with 2–3 mm of soil. Plant in fertile, well drained soil in full sun or part shade, spacing plants 20–30 cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist and provide afternoon shade during warmer weather. Harvest individual leaves as needed or allow heads to fully develop before cutting.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Lactuca sativa
Buttercrunch is a popular butterhead lettuce producing compact heads of dark green, fan-shaped leaves with a crisp texture and sweet flavour. Slow to bolt and highly productive, it performs well over an extended harvest period. The tender leaves are excellent picked young as premium baby greens or allowed to mature into full-sized heads. Ready to harvest in approximately 70 days.
Approximately 200 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: March to October
Mild climates: February to November
Cold climates: Spring to autumn
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly or raise seedlings, covering very lightly with 2–3 mm of soil. Plant in fertile, well drained soil in full sun or part shade, spacing plants 20–30 cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist and provide afternoon shade during warmer weather. Harvest individual leaves as needed or allow heads to fully develop before cutting.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Lactuca sativa
Cos Verdi is a crisp Cos-type Lettuce producing upright, open heads of smooth-edged green leaves. Rather than forming an especially tight heart, the leaves grow vertically in a loose arrangement, making them easy to harvest individually or as a complete head.
The leaves are crisp and succulent with a distinctive sweet flavour, making Cos Verdi excellent for salads, sandwiches and wraps. Its sturdy texture also holds dressings particularly well and gives plenty of crunch without the heaviness of some larger Cos varieties.
Lettuce is one of the world’s oldest cultivated salad vegetables, grown for thousands of years and spreading through the ancient Mediterranean world. Cos or Romaine lettuces are distinguished by their elongated upright leaves and crisp central ribs and have remained an important salad type throughout the Mediterranean and beyond.
Cos Verdi performs best during mild weather and is particularly suited to spring and autumn sowing. Like most lettuces, it prefers fertile, well-drained soil with a near-neutral pH and consistent moisture. Some afternoon shade can be beneficial as temperatures increase.
Seed count: approximately 600–1,000 seeds/g
Approximately 200 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Autumn to spring
Mild climates: Spring and autumn
Cold climates: Spring to autumn
Planting / Sowing
Sow shallowly, approximately 3–5 mm deep, directly into prepared soil or raise in trays for transplanting. Lettuce seed needs only a light covering and germinates best in cool to mild conditions.
Space plants approximately 20–30 cm apart for full-sized plants, or more closely for baby-leaf harvesting. Grow in full sun during cooler weather or provide some afternoon shade as temperatures increase.
Keep soil consistently moist to encourage crisp, tender growth and reduce stress that can cause bitterness or premature bolting. Harvest individual outer leaves as required or cut the entire head once mature.
Maturity: approximately 78 days.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Lactuca sativa
Great Lakes is a classic crisphead (Iceberg) lettuce producing large, tightly packed heads with dark green, crumpled outer leaves surrounding a firm, crisp heart. Renowned for its excellent texture, refreshing flavour, and resistance to early bolting, it performs well across a broad range of growing conditions. Matures in approximately 80–90 days.
Approximately 200 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: March to October
Mild climates: February to November
Cold climates: Spring to autumn
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly or raise seedlings, covering very lightly with 2–3 mm of soil. Plant in fertile, well drained soil in full sun or part shade, spacing plants 30 cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist throughout growth to encourage firm head development and provide afternoon shade during warmer weather. Harvest once the heads are full and firm.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Lactuca sativa
Great Lakes is a classic crisphead (Iceberg) lettuce producing large, tightly packed heads with dark green, crumpled outer leaves surrounding a firm, crisp heart. Renowned for its excellent texture, refreshing flavour, and resistance to early bolting, it performs well across a broad range of growing conditions. Matures in approximately 80–90 days.
Approximately 200 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: March to October
Mild climates: February to November
Cold climates: Spring to autumn
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly or raise seedlings, covering very lightly with 2–3 mm of soil. Plant in fertile, well drained soil in full sun or part shade, spacing plants 30 cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist throughout growth to encourage firm head development and provide afternoon shade during warmer weather. Harvest once the heads are full and firm.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Lactuca sativa
Lollo Biondo is an attractive Italian Looseleaf Lettuce producing masses of finely curled, deeply ruffled leaves in a fresh, pale green. The green counterpart to the better-known Lollo Rosso, it brings the same distinctive frilled form to the garden with a lighter, brighter appearance.
The crisp leaves have a refreshing flavour with a delicate hint of bitterness that gives them more character than many mild lettuces. Their highly ruffled edges add texture and volume to salads and make an attractive addition to sandwiches, wraps and garnishes.
Rather than waiting to harvest the entire plant, Lollo Biondo is particularly well suited to cut-and-come-again harvesting. Pick individual outer leaves as required while leaving the central growing point intact, and plants will continue producing fresh foliage over an extended period.
Lettuce is one of the world’s oldest cultivated salad vegetables, grown for thousands of years and spreading through the ancient Mediterranean world. Today its enormous diversity includes looseleaf, cos, butterhead and crisphead forms adapted to a wide range of climates and seasons.
Like most lettuces, Lollo Biondo prefers fertile, well-drained soil with a near-neutral pH and consistent moisture. It performs best in mild conditions, with some afternoon shade beneficial as temperatures increase.
Seed count: approximately 600–1,000 seeds/g
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 shallowly, approximately 3–5 mm deep, directly into prepared soil or raise in trays for transplanting. Lettuce seed needs only a light covering and germinates best in cool to mild conditions.
Space plants approximately 20–30 cm apart for mature plants, or sow more closely for baby-leaf production. Grow in full sun during cooler weather or provide some afternoon shade as temperatures increase.
Keep soil consistently moist to encourage crisp, tender growth and reduce stress that can cause bitterness or premature bolting. Harvest individual outer leaves regularly, leaving the centre intact for 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.
Lactuca sativa
Salad Bowl Green is a popular looseleaf lettuce producing long, deeply notched, wavy light green leaves with a crisp texture and sweet flavour. This fast-growing variety remains mild even in warmer weather and is ideal for cut-and-come-again harvesting, providing a continuous supply of fresh leaves for salads. Harvest baby leaves early or allow plants to reach full size in approximately 45–68 days.
Approximately 200 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: March to October
Mild climates: February to November
Cold climates: Spring to autumn
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly or raise seedlings, covering very lightly with 2–3 mm of soil. Plant in fertile, well drained soil in full sun or part shade, spacing plants 20–30 cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist and provide afternoon shade during warmer weather. Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage continuous growth or allow plants to mature before cutting.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Lactuca sativa
Salad Bowl Green is a popular looseleaf lettuce producing long, deeply notched, wavy light green leaves with a crisp texture and sweet flavour. This fast-growing variety remains mild even in warmer weather and is ideal for cut-and-come-again harvesting, providing a continuous supply of fresh leaves for salads. Harvest baby leaves early or allow plants to reach full size in approximately 45–68 days.
Approximately 200 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: March to October
Mild climates: February to November
Cold climates: Spring to autumn
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly or raise seedlings, covering very lightly with 2–3 mm of soil. Plant in fertile, well drained soil in full sun or part shade, spacing plants 20–30 cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist and provide afternoon shade during warmer weather. Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage continuous growth or allow plants to mature before cutting.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Lactuca sativa
Salad Bowl Red is a colourful looseleaf lettuce producing deeply notched, wavy leaves in rich bronze, with the inner leaves developing attractive bronze-red tones. Similar to Salad Bowl Green, this fast-growing variety has a crisp texture, sweet flavour and is ideal for cut-and-come-again harvesting. Harvest young leaves for colourful salad mixes or allow plants to reach full size in approximately 45–68 days.
Approximately 200 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: March to October
Mild climates: February to November
Cold climates: Spring to autumn
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly or raise seedlings, covering very lightly with 2–3 mm of soil. Plant in fertile, well drained soil in full sun or part shade, spacing plants 20–30 cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist and provide afternoon shade during warmer weather. Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage continuous growth or allow plants to mature before cutting.
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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