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Scabiosa stellata
Starflower, also known as Drumsticks, is an unusual annual Scabiosa prized as much for its extraordinary seed heads as its delicate pincushion flowers. The soft blooms mature into distinctive spherical, papery seed heads with a beautifully geometric, honeycomb-like appearance.
Growing to approximately 70 cm tall, Starflower is a favourite with florists and flower growers. The long stems are excellent for cutting, while the decorative seed heads can be harvested and dried for everlasting arrangements, wreaths and other floral work. Flowers left in the garden are also attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.
Easy to grow and best in full sun, plants prefer well-drained soil and regular moisture while establishing. Harvest seed heads once they are fully formed and beginning to dry if growing for floral use.
Seed count: approximately 30 seeds/g
Approximately 30 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Autumn to spring
Mild climates: Autumn to spring
Cold climates: Spring, or autumn where winters are mild
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly where plants are to grow or raise in trays. Scatter seed onto the surface of moist soil or seed-raising mix and press gently into place. Barely cover, as light is required for germination. Germination generally takes approximately 10–20 days.
Transplant or thin seedlings to approximately 25–30 cm apart in full sun and well-drained soil.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety.
Not available for WA.
Schizanthus × wisetonensis
Angel Wings Mixed is a charming annual producing masses of intricate, orchid-like flowers in a beautiful mixture of cream, pink, violet, blue and rose, often splashed, spotted and marked with contrasting colours. Also known as Poor Man’s Orchid or Butterfly Flower, the elaborate blooms are held above delicate, fern-like foliage on compact plants reaching approximately 35 cm tall.
The abundant flowers create a spectacular display in cottage gardens, borders and containers and also make excellent cut flowers. Despite their exotic appearance, plants are relatively easy to grow and flower generously during the cooler months.
Schizanthus prefers mild conditions, fertile, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Plants appreciate protection from strong winds and intense heat, particularly as the weather warms.
Seed count: approximately 1,500 seeds/g
Approximately 400 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Autumn to winter in cooler locations
Subtropics: Autumn to winter
Mild climates: Autumn to spring
Cold climates: Spring, or autumn where winters are mild
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly or raise in trays, covering the fine seed lightly with soil or seed-raising mix. Keep consistently moist during germination but avoid waterlogging.
Transplant or thin seedlings to approximately 20–25 cm apart in full sun to partial shade. Choose a sheltered position and remove spent flowers regularly to encourage continued flowering.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Scorzonera hispanica
Giant Russian is an old variety of Scorzonera, also known as Black Salsify, producing long roots with distinctive black skin and creamy white flesh. The flavour is delicate and complex, somewhere between asparagus and artichoke with a mild nuttiness and the oyster-like quality traditionally associated with salsify.
The roots are excellent roasted, boiled or puréed, grated for hash, or sliced into gratins. Young leaves can be eaten in salads, while the flower buds may be steamed and the petals scattered fresh through salads.
Native to southern Europe and western Asia, scorzonera has been cultivated as a vegetable since at least the 16th century. Once a familiar European kitchen-garden crop, it is now comparatively uncommon despite being hardy, perennial and remarkably versatile.
Plants need deep, loose soil to develop long, straight roots and can remain in the ground over winter, becoming an excellent cool-season vegetable for harvesting as required.
Approximately 50 seeds per packet
Approximately 80 seeds per gram.
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April–July in cooler districts
Subtropics: March–August
Mild climates: March–September
Cold climates: August–October and March–April
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 10–15 mm deep directly into deeply cultivated, fertile, well-drained soil. Space plants approximately 10–15 cm apart.
Prepare the soil as you would for carrots or parsnips, removing stones and breaking up compacted ground so the long roots can develop freely. Keep consistently moist during establishment.
Harvest roots once they reach a useful size, digging carefully as they can be brittle. Plants can also be left in place as perennials, allowing harvests of roots, young foliage and flowers.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Allium fistulosum
Evergreen Bunching Spring Onion is a reliable, non-bulbing variety that produces attractive clusters of 4 to 9 long, slender stems from each plant. Highly productive and easy to grow, it is a favourite among home gardeners for its extended harvest period and ability to provide fresh onions for much of the year.
Unlike traditional bulb onions, this bunching variety is grown for its crisp white stems and fresh green tops. The mild onion flavour makes it ideal for salads, stir-fries, soups, omelettes, garnishes and a wide range of cooked dishes. Plants can be harvested whole or individual stems can be removed as needed while the clump continues to grow.
Evergreen Bunching is hardy, adaptable and long-lived, producing repeated harvests from the same planting. Its vigorous growth and dependable performance make it an essential addition to productive kitchen gardens.
Approximately 320 seeds per gram
Approximately 280 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: March to September
Subtropics: February to October
Mild climates: Year round
Cold climates: Spring to autumn
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed 5–10 mm deep directly into prepared garden beds or seedling trays. Thin seedlings as required or transplant into clumps to encourage bunching. Space plants 10–15 cm apart in rows 25–30 cm apart.
Grow in full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost. Keep soil consistently moist and harvest stems as required from around 60 days onwards. Plants will continue producing new shoots over an extended period, with mature clumps forming clusters of multiple 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 fistulosum
Red Stem Welsh is a perennial bunching onion producing clusters of long, hollow green leaves with attractive red to burgundy shafts. The red colouring is strongest in colder conditions and may be less pronounced when grown in warmer climates.
Mild and versatile, both the stems and green tops can be eaten raw in salads, used as a garnish or cooked in soups, stir-fries and stews. Unlike bulb-forming onions, Welsh onions remain slender and gradually form productive clumps that can be divided and replanted.
Despite the name, Welsh onion did not originate in Wales. Allium fistulosum is thought to have originated in Asia and has been cultivated for centuries, particularly in China and Japan. The word “Welsh” in this older usage meant foreign or non-native.
Seed count: approximately 350–480 seeds per gram. 200 seeds per packet.
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: March–July
Subtropics: February–September
Mild climates: February–September
Cold climates: February–October
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 5 mm deep directly into rich, well-drained soil or raise seedlings for transplanting. Space plants approximately 2–3 cm apart with 20–30 cm between rows.
Grow in full sun and keep soil consistently moist, particularly during germination and establishment. Best soil temperature for germination is approximately 8–30°C.
Harvest stems as required, preferably before flowering for the mildest flavour. Established clumps can be divided and replanted to maintain a continuous perennial crop.
Maturity: approximately 85–105 days.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Allium fistulosum
Straight Leaf is a reliable bunching Shallot producing upright, straight green leaves and long, slender white stems without forming a true bulb. Plants grow in clusters and can be harvested progressively, making them an excellent choice for a continuous supply of fresh salad onions.
The mild, fresh onion flavour is excellent raw in salads, sandwiches and garnishes or cooked in stir-fries, soups and savoury dishes. Both the white stems and green tops are edible.
Allium fistulosum has been cultivated in Asia for centuries and is particularly important in Chinese and Japanese cooking. Unlike common bulb onions, it is perennial and naturally forms clumps that can be divided and replanted.
Seed count: approximately 320 seeds per gram. 200 seeds per packet.
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: March–July
Subtropics: February–September
Mild climates: February–September
Cold climates: February–October
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 5 mm deep directly into rich, well-drained soil or raise seedlings for transplanting. Space plants approximately 2–3 cm apart with 20–30 cm between rows.
Grow in full sun and keep soil consistently moist, particularly during germination and establishment. Harvest stems as required once they reach a useful size. Established plants can be allowed to form clumps and divided 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.
Allium fistulosum
Deep Purple is a striking bunching onion producing slender stems coloured rich purple to burgundy. Unlike many red-stemmed bunching onions, it retains its strong colouring even in warmer growing conditions, making it particularly useful for adding colour to the garden and plate.
The stems and green tops have a sweet, mild onion flavour and can be eaten raw in salads and garnishes or cooked in stir-fries, soups and savoury dishes. Plants are extremely hardy, show good pest resistance and produce rounded flower heads that attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.
Also known as Japanese bunching onion or Welsh onion, Allium fistulosum has a long history of cultivation throughout East Asia. It is a perennial, non-bulbing onion that forms productive clumps and can be divided and replanted.
60 seeds per packet.
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: March–July
Subtropics: February–September
Mild climates: February–September
Cold climates: February–October
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 5 mm deep directly into rich, well-drained soil or raise seedlings for transplanting. Space plants approximately 2–3 cm apart with 20–30 cm between rows.
Grow in full sun and keep soil consistently moist during germination and establishment. Harvest individual stems as required or cut bunches once well established. Clumps can be divided and replanted for continued production.
Maturity: approximately 60 days.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Allium fistulosum
White Lisbon is a versatile heirloom bunching onion, traditionally grown for its crisp white stems and fresh green tops. Quick to mature and easy to grow, it produces long, mild-flavoured white shanks that are excellent sliced into salads, soups, stir-fries and garnishes. If left to mature, plants may develop small, tender bulbs that are ideal for pickling or adding a delicate onion flavour to a wide range of dishes. Its reliability and rapid growth make it well suited to succession sowing for a continuous harvest.
Approximately 250–300 seeds per gram
Approximately 200 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 5–10 mm deep in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Sow in rows or clumps and keep the soil consistently moist during germination. Thin plants to 5–10 cm apart for larger stems, or leave more closely spaced for slender bunching onions. Harvest young for tender spring onions or allow plants to mature further for small bulbs.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Allium fistulosum
White Lisbon is a versatile heirloom bunching onion, traditionally grown for its crisp white stems and fresh green tops. Quick to mature and easy to grow, it produces long, mild-flavoured white shanks that are excellent sliced into salads, soups, stir-fries and garnishes. If left to mature, plants may develop small, tender bulbs that are ideal for pickling or adding a delicate onion flavour to a wide range of dishes. Its reliability and rapid growth make it well suited to succession sowing for a continuous harvest.
Approximately 250–300 seeds per gram
Approximately 200 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 5–10 mm deep in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Sow in rows or clumps and keep the soil consistently moist during germination. Thin plants to 5–10 cm apart for larger stems, or leave more closely spaced for slender bunching onions. Harvest young for tender spring onions or allow plants to mature further for small bulbs.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Leucanthemum × superbum
Shasta Daisy is a classic hardy perennial producing masses of large, pure white daisy flowers with bright golden-yellow centres. Growing into a bushy clump approximately 60 cm tall, the cheerful blooms create a fresh, timeless display through cottage gardens, perennial borders and cutting gardens.
An excellent cut flower, Shasta Daisy produces strong stems and long-lasting blooms that are also attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects. Plants are frost hardy and, once well established, have good tolerance to periods of dry weather.
Easy to grow and long lived in suitable conditions, plants perform best in full sun with rich, moist but well-drained soil. Regular deadheading encourages continued flowering and helps keep plants tidy throughout the season.
Seed count: approximately 650 seeds/g
Approximately 500 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Autumn to winter in cooler locations
Subtropics: Autumn to spring
Mild climates: Autumn and spring
Cold climates: Spring after frost
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly or raise in trays, covering seed only lightly with soil or seed-raising mix. Keep moist during germination and establishment.
Transplant or thin seedlings to approximately 30–45 cm apart in full sun and rich, well-drained soil. In frost-prone areas, sow after the danger of severe frost has passed. Deadhead regularly to encourage further flowering.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Capsella bursa-pastoris
Shepherd's Purse is a hardy annual or biennial herb that has accompanied people across the globe for centuries, thriving in gardens, paddocks, roadsides and disturbed ground. Recognisable by its distinctive heart-shaped seed pods, said to resemble the small purses carried by shepherds in medieval times, this adaptable plant has long been valued as both a food and medicinal herb.
Traditionally used in herbal medicine throughout Europe and Asia, Shepherd's Purse has been particularly associated with supporting normal blood clotting and has a long history of use in herbal preparations. The plant contains vitamins A, C and K, along with naturally occurring minerals including potassium, calcium and iron.
Young leaves can be eaten fresh in salads or cooked as a leafy green vegetable. The flavour is mild with a subtle peppery note, making it a useful addition to foraged and homegrown food gardens. Its ability to tolerate partial shade and poor soils makes it an easy and rewarding herb to grow in a wide range of conditions.
Shepherd's Purse readily self-seeds when happy, providing a continual supply of leaves and seed for future generations of plants.
Approximately 5,000 seeds per gram
Approximately 1,000 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: March to September
Mild climates: March to October
Cold climates: February to May and August to October
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed on the surface of moist soil or seed-raising mix and lightly press into place. Cover only very lightly, as light assists germination. Keep moist until seedlings emerge. Thin or transplant seedlings to 15–20 cm apart. Grows well in full sun or partial shade and tolerates a wide range of soil types. Allow some plants to flower and set seed if you wish to encourage natural self-sowing.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Beta vulgaris
Bright Lights is a colourful silverbeet producing green and bronze leaves with stems in an extraordinary mix of yellow, gold, orange, pink, red and white. The flavour is mild and tender, particularly when harvested young, although it is slightly less cold tolerant than more traditional silverbeet varieties.
Bred in New Zealand, Bright Lights was selected for its remarkable stem colours while retaining the productive, edible qualities of silverbeet. Both the leaves and stems can be eaten, with young leaves excellent in salads and larger leaves and stalks suited to steaming, sautéing, soups, pies and other cooked dishes.
Silverbeet has been cultivated around the Mediterranean since ancient times and is grown for its leaves and fleshy stalks rather than its root. Bright Lights performs best in cooler conditions and fertile, well-drained soil with a pH above 6.0.
Seed count: approximately 50–60 seeds per gram.
Approximately 50 seeds per packet.
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: March–August
Subtropics: February–October
Mild climates: February–November
Cold climates: August–April
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly or raise seedlings for transplanting, approximately 1–2 cm deep. Space plants around 25–30 cm apart with 40–50 cm between rows. Keep well watered, particularly during hot or dry conditions.
Harvest individual outer leaves as required, leaving the central growing point intact for continued production. For baby leaf, sow more densely and harvest young.
Maturity: approximately 28 days for baby leaf and 55 days for full-sized plants.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Beta vulgaris
Eldorado is an attractive golden-stemmed silverbeet with dark green, slightly savoyed leaves and vivid yellow petioles that hold their colour well when cooked. The stems remain firm yet tender, while the leaves have the mild, earthy flavour characteristic of chard.
A vigorous and productive variety with good resistance to bolting, Eldorado provides a long harvest period and can be grown for either baby leaf or mature stems and leaves. Both are excellent steamed, sautéed or added to soups, pies, pasta and vegetable dishes.
Silverbeet has been cultivated around the Mediterranean since ancient times and is remarkably adaptable, growing across a wide range of climates and soils. It performs particularly well in fertile, well-drained soil with a pH above 6.0 and regular moisture.
Seed count: approximately 50–60 seeds per gram.
Approximately 120 seeds per packet.
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: March–August
Subtropics: February–October
Mild climates: February–November
Cold climates: August–April
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly or raise seedlings for transplanting, approximately 1–2 cm deep. Space plants around 25–30 cm apart with 40–50 cm between rows. Keep well watered, particularly during hot or dry conditions.
Harvest individual outer leaves as required, leaving the central growing point intact for continued production. For baby leaf production, sow more densely and harvest young.
Maturity: approximately 28–33 days for baby leaf.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla
Erbette is a traditional European silverbeet grown for its tender pale green leaves and slender stems. With its fine ribs, delicate texture and excellent flavour, it is prized as a versatile leafy green that can be harvested young for salads or allowed to mature for cooking. The leaves are delicious steamed, sautéed, added to soups, pasta dishes and quiches, while regular picking encourages continuous production over many months.
Approximately 50–70 seeds per gram
Approximately 65 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: March to September
Mild climates: February to November
Cold climates: Spring to autumn
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed 15–20 mm deep in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Keep the soil evenly moist during germination. Thin seedlings to 25–30 cm apart to allow plants to develop fully. Begin harvesting outer leaves when they are young and tender, allowing the centre of the plant to continue producing for an extended harvest.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.