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Solanum melongena
White Egg is an unusual heirloom Eggplant producing clusters of small, smooth, oval fruits that resemble white hen’s eggs. The ivory fruits are highly ornamental against the green foliage and develop a stronger, slightly spicier flavour than many of the larger, mild-fleshed eggplant varieties.
The compact fruits have firm, tender flesh and are best harvested while the skin is still glossy and the seeds inside are immature. They are excellent stir-fried, grilled, roasted or added whole or halved to curries and other cooked dishes.
White egg-shaped eggplants have a long history in Asia and are also behind the English name “eggplant”. Early European gardeners encountered white, egg-shaped forms grown as ornamental curiosities, whose fruits looked remarkably like eggs hanging from the plant.
White Egg begins setting fruit relatively early and continues producing throughout the warm season when fruits are picked regularly. Its attractive habit and manageable fruit size also make it a good container variety. In warm conditions it can be maintained in a pot beyond a single season, provided it is protected from frost and cold weather.
Approximately 35 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Most of the year, avoiding the coolest period
Subtropics: Late winter to summer
Mild climates: Spring to summer
Cold climates: Start indoors in late winter to spring and transplant after all danger of frost
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 5 mm deep into trays or pots and keep warm and consistently moist. Eggplant germinates best with soil temperatures around 24–30°C.
Transplant seedlings once the weather and soil have warmed and all danger of frost has passed. Space plants approximately 50–60 cm apart in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil. For container growing, choose a generous pot with good drainage.
Maintain consistent moisture during flowering and fruit development. Harvest regularly while fruits are white, firm and glossy for the best flavour and texture. Cut fruits from the plant with secateurs rather than pulling them from the stems.
Maturity: approximately 69–75 days.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Cichorium endivia
Blonde Full Heart is a classic heirloom endive producing broad, elongated pale green leaves with a tightly formed creamy yellow heart. The crisp, tender leaves have a pleasantly mild flavour with less bitterness than many other endive varieties, making them ideal for fresh salads, braising, or adding texture to mixed greens. A reliable, productive variety that performs well through the cooler months.
Approximately 160 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 or part shade. Space plants 25–30 cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist for the best leaf quality. Harvest outer leaves as required or cut the entire head once the heart has fully developed. Blanch by covering for best flavour.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Tender green broad-leaf up to 40cm across, deep well blanched heart, hardy winter variety, withstanding frosts. 90 days.
Planting/sowing: Sow in well-drained soil. In warm areas, plant in early spring. In cool areas, wait until late spring. Space appropriately for variety.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Cichorium endivia
Moss Curled is a popular heirloom endive producing large, dense heads up to 35 cm across with finely curled, bright green leaves surrounding a crisp, creamy yellow heart. The tender inner leaves have a pleasantly mild flavour, while the outer leaves provide a slightly bitter contrast that is excellent in salads or lightly cooked dishes. Both heat tolerant and cold hardy, this reliable variety performs well across a wide range of growing conditions and matures in approximately 90–95 days.
Approximately 160 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 or part shade. Space plants 25–30 cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist for the best leaf quality. Harvest outer leaves as required or cut the entire head once the centre has 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.
Cichorium endivia
Pancalieri Fine Cut is an attractive endive producing deeply cut, finely curled dark green leaves with crisp, pale ribs. The leaves have a pleasantly mild, nutty flavour with the characteristic gentle bitterness of endive, making them excellent for salads and mixed leafy greens.
Endive has been cultivated since ancient times, with records of its use in Egypt and Greece. The inner leaves can be blanched by covering or tying the outer leaves together before harvest, reducing bitterness and producing a paler, particularly tender heart. The leaves are nutritious and notably rich in vitamin A, as well as providing calcium and phosphorus.
Hardy and adaptable, Pancalieri Fine Cut tolerates both heat and light frost and can be harvested young for baby leaf or allowed to develop into a full-sized head. It thrives in similar conditions to lettuce, preferring fertile soil, consistent moisture and good drainage.
Seed count: approximately 700–1000 seeds per gram. Approximately 160 seeds per packet.
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: March–July
Subtropics: March–July
Mild climates: September–April
Cold climates: September–March
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 5–10 mm deep in fertile, well-drained soil, with an ideal soil temperature of approximately 15–25°C. Thin or transplant seedlings to approximately 20–30 cm apart with 45–60 cm between rows.
Grow in full sun to light shade and maintain consistent moisture for tender growth. For a milder, sweeter heart, blanch mature plants by covering the centre or loosely tying the outer leaves together shortly before harvest.
Maturity: approximately 33 days for baby leaf and 52 days for full size.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Cichorium endivia
Pancalieri Fine Cut is an attractive heirloom endive with finely divided, dark green leaves and crisp white ribs. The tender leaves have a mild, nutty flavour that is excellent in salads, while larger leaves can also be lightly cooked. Hardy and adaptable, this variety performs well in both warm and cool conditions, tolerating heat as well as frost. Harvest from around 33 days for baby leaves or allow plants to reach full size in approximately 52 days.
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 early autumn
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly or raise seedlings, planting 5 mm deep in fertile, well drained soil in full sun or part shade. Space plants 20–30 cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist for tender, crisp leaves. Harvest baby leaves regularly or allow plants to mature for full-sized heads.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Large dark green curled leaves, vigorous and hardy, resists bolting, tolerates frost. 90 days.
Planting/sowing: Sow in well-drained soil. In warm areas, plant in early spring. In cool areas, wait until late spring. Space appropriately for variety.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Dysphania ambrosioides
Epazote is a traditional Central American herb valued for its distinctive, musky aroma and bold flavour that has been a staple of Mexican and Guatemalan cooking for centuries. Growing to around 60 cm tall, this fast-growing annual produces narrow, aromatic green leaves that are harvested throughout the season.
Young shoots and leaves are commonly added to soups, while small quantities of the mature leaves are used to flavour bean dishes, corn, seafood and traditional Mexican recipes such as black beans and quesadillas. Due to its strong flavour, a little goes a long way. Historically, Epazote has also been used in traditional herbal medicine, although today it is grown primarily as a culinary herb.
Approximately 2,000–2,500 seeds per gram
Approximately 100 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: March to September
Subtropics: September to April
Mild climates: September to February
Cold climates: October to January
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed on the surface or cover very lightly with 2–3 mm of fine seed-raising mix in a sunny, well-drained position. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination. Thin or transplant seedlings to 30–40 cm apart. Harvest young leaves regularly to encourage fresh growth and use sparingly in cooking due to their strong, distinctive flavour.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Oenothera lamarckiana
Evening Primrose is a striking biennial herb producing large, lemon-scented yellow flowers that unfurl at dusk, attracting bees, moths, and other beneficial pollinators. Growing into an attractive flowering plant, it is valued both as an ornamental and an edible garden addition. The young leaves and flowers can be enjoyed fresh in salads, while the roots are also edible when harvested in the first year. An excellent choice for cottage gardens, wildlife plantings, and edible landscapes.
Approximately 200 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Spring to autumn
Mild climates: Spring and summer
Cold climates: Spring to early summer
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed on the surface or lightly cover with no more than 2–3 mm of fine soil in a sunny position with well drained soil. Keep moist until germination. Space plants 30–45 cm apart and allow them to flower in their second season.
Not available for WA.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety.
Oenothera biennis
Evening Primrose is a graceful biennial herb grown for its fragrant, lemon-scented yellow flowers that unfurl at dusk, attracting moths and other evening pollinators. Reaching up to 1.5 m tall, it forms an attractive rosette of leaves in its first year before sending up tall flowering stems the following season, making it a beautiful addition to cottage gardens, wildflower plantings and edible landscapes.
The entire plant is edible. Young leaves can be enjoyed fresh or cooked, while the bright flowers add colour and a mild flavour to salads.
Approximately 1,200 seeds per gram
Approximately 400 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to July
Subtropics: March to May and August to October
Mild climates: March to May and September to November
Cold climates: September to November
Planting / Sowing
Surface sow or lightly cover seed with 2–3 mm of fine seed-raising mix in a sunny, well-drained position. Keep the soil evenly moist until germination. Thin or transplant seedlings to 40–50 cm apart. Plants establish as leafy rosettes before flowering in their second season. Allow some flowers to set seed if you would like plants to self-sow.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety. Not available for WA.
Matthiola bicornis
Evening Scented Stock is an old-fashioned cottage garden annual grown for its wonderfully sweet fragrance. The small, pale lilac flowers remain relatively understated during the day before opening in the evening and releasing their rich perfume into the garden.
Perfect for planting near patios, windows, pathways and outdoor sitting areas where the evening fragrance can be enjoyed, it also works beautifully scattered through cottage gardens and mixed borders. Plants are easy to grow and can be succession sown to extend the flowering season.
Best suited to cooler conditions, Evening Scented Stock prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
Approximately 700 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Autumn to winter
Mild climates: Autumn and spring
Cold climates: Spring to early summer
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly where plants are to grow, scattering seed thinly and covering lightly with soil. Keep moist during germination and thin seedlings as necessary once established.
Plant near entrances, windows or outdoor entertaining areas to make the most of the fragrance as the flowers open in the evening.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety. Not available for WA.
Rhodanthe chlorocephala
Pink and White Everlasting, also known as Pink Paper Daisy, is a beautiful Australian native annual famous for the spectacular mass wildflower displays of Western Australia and southern South Australia. Plants produce masses of delicate, papery daisy-like flowers in shades of pink and white, creating a wonderful display when planted in groups.
Growing approximately 20–60 cm tall, this hardy and adaptable species works beautifully in native gardens, wildflower plantings, cottage gardens and as an informal groundcover. The papery flowers are excellent for cutting and drying, retaining their shape and colour for long-lasting floral arrangements.
Naturally adapted to well-drained, sandy soils, Pink and White Everlasting performs best in a sunny position and is relatively hardy once established.
Approximately 100 seeds per packet
Approximately 70–85 days to flowering
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Autumn to spring
Mild climates: Autumn to spring
Cold climates: Spring after frost
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly into well-drained soil, scattering the fine seed over the surface and covering only very lightly. Spring is ideal in cooler areas, although seed can be sown at other times where conditions remain warm and adequate water is available.
Keep moist during germination and establishment, then avoid overwatering once plants are growing strongly. For the most impressive display, sow generously in groups or drifts.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Ammobium alatum
Winged Everlasting is an Australian native perennial producing masses of papery white flowers with prominent golden-yellow centres above attractive silvery-green foliage. Flowering generously throughout summer, it brings a light, airy quality to native gardens, cottage gardens, wildflower plantings and cutting gardens.
The distinctive papery blooms are excellent for both fresh and dried flower arrangements, retaining their form particularly well when dried. In the garden, the flowers also provide a valuable food source for butterflies, including the Australian painted lady, as well as other pollinating insects.
Hardy and adaptable once established, Winged Everlasting performs best in full sun and well-drained soil. Although perennial, it can be treated as an annual in colder or frost-prone climates.
Approximately 200 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 raise in trays, scattering the fine seed over moist soil and covering only very lightly. Keep moist during germination and establishment.
Transplant once seedlings are large enough to handle into a sunny, well-drained position. For dried flowers, harvest stems when the blooms are freshly open and hang upside down in a dry, well-ventilated place.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.