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Zea mays var. everta
Saturn is a traditional Popcorn variety producing attractive cobs filled with golden-yellow kernels that burst into crisp white popcorn when heated. Grown specifically for popping rather than eating fresh from the cob, the kernels develop the hard outer hull needed to trap steam and create their characteristic pop.
Popcorn is one of the oldest forms of cultivated maize. Archaeological evidence from the Americas shows that people were popping corn thousands of years ago, long before modern sweet corn varieties were developed. Zea mays var. everta is the specialised flint-type corn traditionally associated with popcorn, its dense kernels expanding dramatically when heated.
Once properly dried, Saturn can be popped and eaten simply or seasoned with salt, herbs, spices, butter or sweet coatings. The golden mature cobs are also attractive dried and stored whole until the kernels are required.
Like other corn, Saturn is a warm-season crop and performs best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and regular moisture. Corn is wind pollinated, so plants should be grown together in blocks rather than a single long row to encourage good pollination and well-filled cobs.
Approximately 200 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Spring to autumn
Subtropics: Spring to summer
Mild climates: Spring to early summer
Cold climates: Spring after the last frost to early summer
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly into warm soil approximately 2–3 cm deep. Space plants approximately 20–30 cm apart, with rows 50–75 cm apart. For reliable pollination, plant in a block of several short rows.
Keep consistently watered during establishment, flowering and cob development. Corn is a relatively hungry crop and benefits from fertile soil and additional feeding during active growth.
For popcorn, leave cobs on the plants until the husks have browned and the kernels are hard and mature. Harvest and continue drying the cobs thoroughly in a well-ventilated position before removing the kernels. Properly dried kernels are essential for good popping.
If saving seed, isolate Saturn from other corn varieties flowering at the same time, as corn cross-pollinates readily and crossing can affect both seed purity and kernel characteristics.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Also called Lamb's Lettuce, mache and rapunzel, looks like a small loose-leaf lettuce with broad smooth light green leaves, harvest outer leaves as needed, use in salads or cooked like spinach, high in vitamin C. Sow in cooler months, it is cold tolerant. 45-60 days.
Valerianella locusta
300 seeds per packet
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Zea mays
Anasazi is a fascinating open-pollinated heirloom Corn producing colourful kernels in varying combinations of red, blue and white. The name Anasazi has commonly been interpreted as “ancient ones”, reflecting the variety’s association with the agricultural traditions of the American Southwest.
Anasazi is particularly versatile because it can be harvested at different stages. For sweet corn, pick the cobs young while the kernels are still pale yellow, tender and milky. At this stage the flavour is rich and corn-like rather than intensely sweet like many modern hybrid sweet corns. If allowed to mature fully, the kernels develop their characteristic colours and dry to a hard maize suitable for grinding into cornmeal, grits or finer flour.
Plants are remarkably drought tolerant and capable of performing in relatively poor soils, although good fertility and regular moisture will significantly improve yields. Under favourable conditions plants can produce approximately 2–3 cobs each.
Corn originated in the Americas and has been cultivated and selected by Indigenous peoples for thousands of years, developing into an extraordinary diversity of colours, forms and culinary types. Open-pollinated varieties such as Anasazi can also be seed saved from year to year, allowing growers to continue selecting plants particularly well adapted to their own conditions.
Seed count: approximately 4–7 seeds/g
Approximately 90 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Spring to autumn
Subtropics: Spring to summer
Mild climates: Spring to early summer
Cold climates: Spring after the last frost to early summer
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly into warm soil approximately 2–3 cm deep. Space plants approximately 20–30 cm apart, with rows 50–75 cm apart. Plant in blocks rather than single rows, ideally with at least 30 plants where space permits, to encourage effective wind pollination and well-filled cobs.
Corn is a heavy feeder and benefits from fertile soil, generous organic matter and regular feeding during active growth. Water deeply during dry weather, particularly during flowering, pollination and cob development.
For sweet corn, harvest when the silks have browned and the kernels are still plump and milky. For flour or maize, leave cobs to mature fully until the kernels have hardened and developed their characteristic red, blue and white colouring, then harvest and dry thoroughly before storing or grinding.
If saving seed, Anasazi must be isolated from other corn varieties flowering at the same time. Corn is readily wind pollinated over considerable distances, so use substantial physical isolation or stagger planting times sufficiently to prevent overlapping flowering.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety. Not available for delivery to Western Australia.
Zea mays
Balinese is a productive heirloom sweet corn that grows to around 2 m tall and typically produces two medium-sized cobs with light yellow kernels per plant. The thick stalks and abundant foliage make it an excellent dual-purpose variety, providing a generous harvest for the kitchen while also serving as a valuable fodder or cover crop. A vigorous, reliable corn suited to home gardens and small farms.
Approximately 80 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: September to January
Mild climates: Spring to early summer
Cold climates: After the last frost
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly into well drained, fertile soil in full sun once the soil has warmed. Plant seeds 2–3 cm deep, spacing plants 20–30 cm apart in blocks rather than single rows to ensure good pollination. Keep plants well watered during flowering and cob development. Harvest cobs when the kernels are plump and release a milky sap when pierced.
Not available for WA.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety.
Zea mays
Balinese is a productive heirloom sweet corn that grows to around 2 m tall and typically produces two medium-sized cobs with light yellow kernels per plant. The thick stalks and abundant foliage make it an excellent dual-purpose variety, providing a generous harvest for the kitchen while also serving as a valuable fodder or cover crop. A vigorous, reliable corn suited to home gardens and small farms.
Approximately 80 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: September to January
Mild climates: Spring to early summer
Cold climates: After the last frost
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly into well drained, fertile soil in full sun once the soil has warmed. Plant seeds 2–3 cm deep, spacing plants 20–30 cm apart in blocks rather than single rows to ensure good pollination. Keep plants well watered during flowering and cob development. Harvest cobs when the kernels are plump and release a milky sap when pierced.
Not available for WA.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety.
Zea mays
Country Gentleman is a historic American open-pollinated Sweet Corn, introduced in the late 19th century and treasured for its rich flavour and unusual kernel arrangement. Unlike the neat rows seen on most modern corn, its narrow white kernels are packed irregularly around the cob, giving rise to the old name “shoepeg corn”.
The plump, creamy kernels are tender and richly flavoured, with the full-bodied sweetness characteristic of traditional open-pollinated sweet corns. Excellent eaten fresh from the cob, steamed, boiled or grilled, the kernels can also be cut from the cob for soups, salads, fritters, relishes and preserving.
Plants generally produce around two cobs each and are a particularly good choice for the home garden. Country Gentleman matures relatively late, rewarding the longer growing season with excellent eating quality and substantial, well-filled cobs.
Corn originated in the Americas and has been cultivated and selected by Indigenous peoples for thousands of years. Open-pollinated varieties such as Country Gentleman can be seed saved from year to year, allowing growers to maintain the variety and select plants particularly well adapted to their own conditions.
Approximately 50 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Spring to autumn
Subtropics: Spring to summer
Mild climates: Spring to early summer
Cold climates: Spring after the last frost to early summer
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly into warm soil approximately 2–3 cm deep. Space plants approximately 20–30 cm apart, with rows 50–75 cm apart. Plant in blocks of several short rows rather than a single long row to encourage effective wind pollination and well-filled cobs.
Corn is a heavy feeder and benefits from fertile soil, generous organic matter and regular feeding during active growth. Water deeply during dry weather, particularly during flowering, pollination and cob development.
Harvest for eating when the silks have browned and the kernels are plump and milky when pierced. Sweet corn is at its best soon after harvest, before the sugars in the kernels begin converting to starch.
If saving seed, isolate Country Gentleman from other corn varieties flowering at the same time. Corn is readily wind pollinated over considerable distances, so substantial physical isolation or sufficiently staggered planting times are required to maintain the variety true to type.
Maturity: approximately 83–100 days.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety. Not available for delivery to Western Australia.
Zea mays
Early Gem is a quick-maturing open-pollinated Sweet Corn producing sweet yellow cobs on medium-sized plants. Typically producing around two cobs per plant, it is a reliable home garden variety particularly useful where the growing season is shorter or an earlier corn harvest is wanted.
The tender yellow kernels have a good traditional sweet corn flavour and are best harvested while plump and milky. Enjoy fresh from the cob, steamed, boiled or grilled, or cut the kernels from the cob for salads, fritters, soups, salsas and preserving.
Early Gem has a tidy, upright growth habit and generally does not produce side shoots or tillers, concentrating its growth into the main stem and developing cobs. Like all corn, however, it is a hungry crop and performs best in fertile soil with generous feeding and consistent moisture.
Corn originated in the Americas and has been cultivated and selected by Indigenous peoples for thousands of years, developing into an extraordinary diversity of colours, forms and culinary types. Open-pollinated varieties such as Early Gem can be seed saved from year to year, allowing growers to maintain the variety and select plants particularly well adapted to their own conditions.
Approximately 60 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Spring to autumn
Subtropics: Spring to summer
Mild climates: Spring to early summer
Cold climates: Spring after the last frost to early summer
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly into warm soil approximately 2–3 cm deep. Space plants approximately 20–30 cm apart, with rows 50–75 cm apart. Plant in blocks of several short rows rather than a single long row to encourage effective wind pollination and well-filled cobs.
Corn is a heavy feeder and benefits from fertile soil, generous organic matter and additional feeding during active growth. Water deeply during dry weather, particularly during flowering, pollination and cob development.
Harvest when the silks have browned and the kernels are plump and release a milky liquid when pierced. Sweet corn is at its best soon after harvest, before the natural sugars in the kernels begin converting to starch.
If saving seed, isolate Early Gem from other corn varieties flowering at the same time. Corn is readily wind pollinated over considerable distances, so substantial physical isolation or sufficiently staggered planting times are required to maintain the variety true to type.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety. Not available for delivery to Western Australia.
Zea mays
Golden Bantam is a classic heirloom sweet corn renowned for its rich flavour and reliable early harvest. The sturdy plants grow to around 1.5 m tall and typically produce two or more cobs measuring 15–17 cm long, filled with golden yellow kernels. Maturing in just 73–80 days, it remains a favourite for home gardeners seeking tender, sweet corn with exceptional taste.
Approximately 50 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: September to January
Mild climates: Spring to early summer
Cold climates: After the last frost
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly into well drained, fertile soil in full sun once the soil has warmed. Plant seeds 2–3 cm deep, spacing plants 20–30 cm apart in blocks rather than single rows to ensure good pollination. Keep plants well watered during flowering and cob development. Harvest cobs when the kernels are plump and release a milky sap when pierced.
Not available for WA.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety.
Zea mays
Golden Bantam is a classic heirloom sweet corn renowned for its rich flavour and reliable early harvest. The sturdy plants grow to around 1.5 m tall and typically produce two or more cobs measuring 15–17 cm long, filled with golden yellow kernels. Maturing in just 73–80 days, it remains a favourite for home gardeners seeking tender, sweet corn with exceptional taste.
Approximately 50 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: September to January
Mild climates: Spring to early summer
Cold climates: After the last frost
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly into well drained, fertile soil in full sun once the soil has warmed. Plant seeds 2–3 cm deep, spacing plants 20–30 cm apart in blocks rather than single rows to ensure good pollination. Keep plants well watered during flowering and cob development. Harvest cobs when the kernels are plump and release a milky sap when pierced.
Not available for WA.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety.
Zea mays
True Gold is a reliable heirloom sweet corn producing one to two well-filled cobs on medium-sized plants. The golden yellow kernels have a fine, sweet flavour and are excellent for fresh eating. Maturing in around 80 days, this productive variety is well suited to home gardens and delivers dependable crops throughout the growing season.
Approximately 25 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: September to January
Mild climates: Spring to early summer
Cold climates: After the last frost
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly into well drained, fertile soil in full sun once the soil has warmed. Plant seeds 2–3 cm deep, spacing plants 20–30 cm apart in blocks rather than single rows to ensure good pollination. Keep plants well watered during flowering and cob development. Harvest cobs when the kernels are plump and release a milky sap when pierced.
Not available for WA.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety.
Cosmos sulphureus
Bright Lights is a dazzling warm-toned cosmos mix producing masses of vivid flowers in shades of golden yellow, orange and fiery red-orange. The bright blooms are held above finely divided green foliage, creating a lively display through the warmer months.
Plants grow to approximately 80 cm tall and work beautifully through cottage gardens, borders, wildflower plantings and informal garden beds. The flowers are highly attractive to butterflies, bees and other beneficial insects and are also useful as cheerful cut flowers.
A hardy, heat-tolerant annual, Bright Lights thrives in sunny positions and is easy to grow across a wide range of well-drained soils. Avoid excessive fertiliser, which can encourage leafy growth at the expense of flowers, and deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
Approximately 40 seeds per packet.
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: September–April
Subtropics: September–March
Mild climates: September–February
Cold climates: October–January, after frost risk has passed
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 5 mm deep directly where plants are to grow once the soil has warmed, or raise in punnets for later transplanting. In frost-prone climates, sow after the last frost or start seed under protection beforehand.
Space plants approximately 25–30 cm apart in full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly while establishing, then moderately once plants are growing strongly. Deadhead or cut flowers regularly to encourage continued blooming.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Cosmos sulphureus
Carpet Gold is a compact, dwarf Cosmos producing masses of bright golden-yellow, semi-double flowers throughout the warmer months. Its low, bushy growth makes it particularly well suited to borders, edging, containers and the front of sunny garden beds.
Easy to grow and quick to flower, Carpet Gold brings a brilliant splash of colour to the garden while attracting bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects. Its smaller stature makes it a useful alternative to taller Cosmos varieties where space is limited or a more compact display is preferred.
Plants thrive in warm weather and full sun and are tolerant of relatively poor soils once established. Regular picking or deadheading encourages continued flowering.
Approximately 25 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 where plants are to grow or raise in trays for transplanting. Cover seed lightly and keep moist during germination.
Thin or transplant seedlings to approximately 20–30 cm apart in full sun and well-drained soil. Avoid excessive fertiliser, which can encourage leafy growth at the expense of flowers.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.