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Ocimum americanum
A rare heirloom basil with exact origins unknown, though it has long been grown throughout Asia and Africa. Also known as American basil or hairy basil, it is closely related to lemon basil and is distinguished by its softly hairy stems. Intensely fragrant and more heat tolerant than sweet basil, this annual produces sweet white flowers and aromatic foliage through the warmer months.
Lime basil is valued for its culinary use as well as its ornamental appeal and natural insect repellent qualities. The essential oil extracted from the plant is widely used in soaps, candles, cosmetics, and aromatherapy, blending well with floral, spicy, and citrus oils.
Approximately 180 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: March to August
Subtropics: September to March
Mild climates: October to March
Cold climates: November to February
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed shallowly into well drained soil in a warm, sunny position once frost risk has passed. Keep soil evenly moist during germination. Space plants 25 to 30 cm apart. Regular harvesting encourages bushy growth and prolongs leaf production. Suitable for garden beds and pots.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Ocimum basilicum, Ocimum basilicum minimum
A versatile mix of basil varieties selected for flavour, colour, and continual harvest. This mix may include, when available: Bush, Dark Opal, Genovese, Purple Ruffles, and Sweet basil. Suitable for pots, garden beds, and kitchen gardens, the mix provides a range of leaf sizes, colours, and aromas for fresh use, cooking, and garnishing. Regular picking encourages ongoing growth and a steady supply of tender leaves.
Approximately 120 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: March to August
Subtropics: September to March
Mild climates: October to March
Cold climates: November to February
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed shallowly into well drained soil in a warm, sunny position once frost risk has passed. In warm areas, sow from early spring. In cooler areas, wait until late spring after frost risk has passed. Keep soil evenly moist during germination. For mixed planting, thin seedlings to approximately 20 to 30 cm apart, depending on the varieties present. Regular harvesting encourages continued leaf production.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Ocimum basilicum
A striking Italian large leaf basil with dark purple, copper-tinged foliage and broad, horizontally held leaves. Leaves can reach around 70 mm in length and have a rich, well balanced basil flavour suitable for fresh use and cooking. ‘Red Rubin’ combines ornamental appeal with strong culinary performance and reaches maturity in approximately 76 days. An annual basil that grows vigorously in warm conditions and full sun.
Approximately 120 seeds per packet
Seed count: 600 seeds per gram
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: March to August
Subtropics: September to March
Mild climates: October to March
Cold climates: November to February
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed shallowly into well drained soil in a warm, sunny position once frost risk has passed. Keep soil evenly moist during germination. Space plants 30 to 40 cm apart to allow for full leaf development. Regular harvesting encourages bushy growth and prolongs production. Suitable for garden beds and pots.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Ocimum basilicum
A striking Italian large leaf basil with dark purple, copper-tinged foliage and broad, horizontally held leaves. Leaves can reach around 70 mm in length and have a rich, well-balanced basil flavour suitable for fresh use and cooking. ‘Red Rubin’ combines ornamental appeal with strong culinary performance and reaches maturity in approximately 76 days. An annual basil that grows vigorously in warm conditions and full sun.
Approximately 120 seeds per packet
Seed count: 600 seeds per gram
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: March to August
Subtropics: September to March
Mild climates: October to March
Cold climates: November to February
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed shallowly into well drained soil in a warm, sunny position once frost risk has passed. Keep soil evenly moist during germination. Space plants 30 to 40 cm apart to allow for full leaf development. Regular harvesting encourages bushy growth and prolongs production. Suitable for garden beds and pots.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Ocimum basilicum
A compact, attractive basil forming a neat, rounded bush with small green leaves to around 1 cm in size. The leaves have a strong, spicy basil flavour and are well-suited to regular picking. Its naturally tidy growth habit makes ‘Spicy Globe’ an excellent choice for pots, edging, and retail pot sales, where uniform shape and appearance matter. An annual basil that thrives in warm conditions and full sun.
Approximately 120 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: March to August
Subtropics: September to March
Mild climates: October to March
Cold climates: November to February
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed shallowly into well drained soil in a warm, sunny position once frost risk has passed. Keep soil evenly moist during germination. Space plants 15 to 20 cm apart to maintain a compact form. Regular harvesting encourages dense, bushy growth. Suitable for pots and garden beds.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Ocimum basilicum
A classic, aromatic basil and one of the most popular culinary herbs worldwide. Producing lush green leaves with a sweet, full flavoured aroma, sweet basil is used extensively in fresh and cooked dishes. Plants grow to around 90 cm tall and thrive in warm, sunny conditions. Native to subtropical regions, it is well suited to summer growing and is often planted alongside tomatoes, where it is valued as a companion plant believed to help deter nematodes. The strong scent of the foliage also helps repel flies and mosquitoes.
Approximately 250 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: March to August
Subtropics: September to March
Mild climates: October to March
Cold climates: November to February
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed shallowly into well drained soil in a warm, sunny position once frost risk has passed. Keep soil evenly moist during germination. Space plants 30 to 40 cm apart. Regular harvesting encourages bushy growth and prolongs leaf production. Suitable for garden beds and pots.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Ocimum basilicum
A classic, aromatic basil and one of the most popular culinary herbs worldwide. Producing lush green leaves with a sweet, full flavoured aroma, sweet basil is used extensively in fresh and cooked dishes. Plants grow to around 90 cm tall and thrive in warm, sunny conditions. Native to subtropical regions, it is well suited to summer growing and is often planted alongside tomatoes, where it is valued as a companion plant believed to help deter nematodes. The strong scent of the foliage also helps repel flies and mosquitoes.
Approximately 250 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: March to August
Subtropics: September to March
Mild climates: October to March
Cold climates: November to February
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed shallowly into well drained soil in a warm, sunny position once frost risk has passed. Keep soil evenly moist during germination. Space plants 30 to 40 cm apart. Regular harvesting encourages bushy growth and prolongs leaf production. Suitable for garden beds and pots.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Ocimum basilicum
A classic Thai basil with dark green leaves and striking deep red to purple flower shoots. Valued for its spicy, anise flavoured aroma, ‘Siam Queen’ is widely used fresh in Thai and other Asian style curries, stir fries, and noodle soups. Plants are vigorous and productive in warm conditions and also make an attractive ornamental herb when in flower.
Approximately 25 seeds per packet
Seed count: 1000 seeds per gram
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: year round
Subtropics: September to April
Mild climates: October to March
Cold climates: late spring to early autumn
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed shallowly into well drained soil in a warm, sunny position. In frost free areas, sow at any time of year. In cooler climates, sow from spring through to autumn once frost risk has passed. Keep soil evenly moist during germination. Space plants 30 to 40 cm apart. Regular harvesting encourages bushy growth and prolongs leaf production.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Vicia faba
A classic and early maturing broad bean with a long history of cultivation, known in Britain as early as 600 B.C. ‘Aquadulce’ (also known as Long Pod) produces long, well filled pods with a rich, nutty flavour and is a valuable winter and spring vegetable. Highly tolerant of cold, mature plants withstand heavy frost and perform reliably through cool conditions. Pods can be eaten fresh like peas or left to mature for dried beans. The dried seeds are excellent in casseroles, boiled for Greek style salads with garlic and olive oil, or used to make hummus. Broad beans are rich in vitamins B and E and also contribute to soil fertility through nitrogen fixation. Harvest typically occurs in around 90 to 120 days.
Approximately 50 seeds per packet
Seed weight: approximately 1 seed per gram
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to June
Subtropics: March to July
Mild climates: February to August
Cold climates: late summer through spring
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly into well drained soil in full sun. Sow seed 5 to 7 cm deep and space plants 20 to 25 cm apart, with rows 60 to 75 cm apart. Broad beans prefer slightly acidic to neutral soil and do not respond well to heavy manuring, which can promote excessive leaf growth at the expense of pods. In warmer areas, pinching out the growing tips after the first flowers appear helps encourage pod set. Plants may benefit from support using stakes and string as they grow. Mature plants tolerate frost well.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Vicia faba
A productive broad bean variety bred for reliable yields and large, well filled pods. ‘Big Ben’ produces plump beans with a mild, nutty flavour, suitable for eating fresh or allowing to mature for drying. Well adapted to cool season growing, it performs strongly through winter and spring and tolerates frost once established. Plants are robust and upright, making them well suited to home gardens and small scale production.
Approximately 15 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to June
Subtropics: March to July
Mild climates: February to August
Cold climates: late summer through spring
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly into well drained soil in full sun. Sow seed 5 to 7 cm deep and space plants 20 to 25 cm apart, with rows 60 to 75 cm apart. Broad beans prefer slightly acidic to neutral soil and moderate fertility. Avoid excessive manure, which can promote leafy growth over pod production. In warmer areas, pinching out the growing tips after flowering begins can improve pod set. Plants may benefit from light support as they grow and mature.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Vicia faba
A compact broad bean variety producing heavy crops of long pods reaching up to 20 cm. ‘Coles Dwarf’ forms a shorter, sturdier plant than many traditional broad beans, making it well suited to smaller gardens and exposed sites. Beans have a good, full flavour and can be eaten fresh or allowed to mature for drying. A reliable cool season crop that performs well through winter and spring and tolerates frost once established.
Approximately 40 seeds per packet
Seed count: approximately 1 seed per gram
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to June
Subtropics: March to July
Mild climates: February to August
Cold climates: late summer through spring
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly into well drained soil in full sun. Sow seed 5 to 7 cm deep and space plants 20 to 25 cm apart, with rows 60 to 75 cm apart. Broad beans prefer slightly acidic to neutral soil and moderate fertility. Avoid excessive manure, which can promote leafy growth at the expense of pods. In warmer areas, pinching out the growing tips after flowering begins can help improve pod set.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Vicia faba
A high yielding broad bean variety producing long pods filled with 5 to 7 large seeds. ‘Tripoli’ is valued for its outstanding productivity and reliable performance through the cool season. Plants are vigorous and well suited to winter and spring growing, tolerating frost once established. Beans have a good, full flavour and can be eaten fresh or allowed to mature for drying.
Approximately 40 seeds per packet
Seed count: approximately 1 seed per gram
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to June
Subtropics: March to July
Mild climates: February to August
Cold climates: late summer through spring
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly into well drained soil in full sun. Sow seed 5 to 7 cm deep and space plants 20 to 25 cm apart, with rows 60 to 75 cm apart. Broad beans prefer slightly acidic to neutral soil and moderate fertility. Avoid excessive manure, which can encourage leafy growth at the expense of pod production. In warmer areas, pinching out the growing tips after flowering begins can help improve pod set.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Phaseolus vulgaris
Phaseolus vulgaris var. nanus
An old heirloom bush bean dating to before the 1850s, producing slender, dark green pods to around 15 cm. Pods are nearly round, stringless, and tender, making them ideal for fresh eating. ‘Black Valentine’ is a high yielding variety with a harvest window of approximately 65 to 70 days. Also known as dwarf, French, or snap bean, it belongs to one of the most widely grown vegetable groups in the world. Originally from South and Central America, beans were cultivated as early as 500 B.C. and introduced to France by 1535. Bush beans are rich in vitamins A, B, and C and are valued for their productivity and ease of growing.
Approximately 15 seeds per packet
Seed count: approximately 2 to 4 seeds per gram
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: March to August
Subtropics: September to March
Mild climates: October to March
Cold climates: November to February
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly into well drained soil in a warm, sunny position after the risk of frost has passed. Sow seed 3 to 5 cm deep and space plants 20 to 25 cm apart, with rows 45 to 60 cm apart. Use successive sowings while conditions remain frost free to extend the harvest period. Bush beans grow well in most soils provided drainage is good and perform best in near neutral soil conditions. Avoid waterlogged sites.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Phaseolus vulgaris
A dependable, old fashioned bush bean producing flat, shiny green pods measuring around 15 to 16 cm. ‘Brown Beauty’ is valued for its very good yields and some natural disease resistance, making it a reliable choice for home gardeners. Pods are tender and well flavoured, suitable for fresh eating and cooking. An early variety, reaching harvest in approximately 55 days, it performs best in warm conditions and continues cropping well with regular picking.
Approximately 45 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: March to August
Subtropics: September to March
Mild climates: October to March
Cold climates: November to February
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly into well drained soil in a warm, sunny position after the risk of frost has passed. Sow seed 3 to 5 cm deep and space plants 20 to 25 cm apart, with rows 45 to 60 cm apart. Regular harvesting encourages continued production. Bush beans grow well in most soils provided drainage is good and perform best in near neutral conditions.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.