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Phaseolus angularis
A traditional Asian bean grown for centuries and valued for its high protein content. Forms small, compact bushes producing red beans that can be used fresh, dried, or sprouted. Commonly used across East Asia in both savoury and sweet dishes, as well as for sprouting.
Approximately 170 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: September to January
Subtropics: October to January
Mild climates: Late spring to early summer
Cold climates: Late spring after frost has passed
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly into warm, well drained soil in full sun once soil temperatures are consistently warm. Space seeds to allow good airflow around plants. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment. Allow plants to mature fully for dried bean harvest. Approximately 118 days to maturity.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Medicago sativa
Aurora Lucerne is a vigorous and reliable perennial legume valued for rapid establishment, fine leafy growth and strong recovery after cutting or grazing. Widely grown for livestock grazing and high-quality hay production, it is equally valuable as a green manure, soil-improving crop and productive addition to mixed pastures.
Deep-rooted plants perform best in deep, well-drained soils, where their extensive root systems can help improve soil structure, access moisture deeper in the soil profile and contribute substantial organic matter. As a legume, Lucerne forms a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria in root nodules, helping introduce biologically fixed nitrogen into the growing system.
Once established, Aurora has good tolerance to heat and dry periods and can respond rapidly following rainfall. Its soft purple flowers are highly attractive to bees and other pollinating insects, adding further value to farms, orchards and regenerative growing systems.
Young plants should be allowed to establish strongly before grazing. Avoid heavy grazing and do not graze below approximately 50 mm to allow sufficient foliage for plants to recover. Best performance is generally achieved around neutral soil pH, although Lucerne can grow across approximately pH 5â8. Annual rainfall requirements are around 375â500 mm, depending on soil and growing conditions.
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Autumn and spring
Mild climates: Autumn and spring
Cold climates: Spring or early autumn
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly into a finely prepared, weed-free seedbed, covering seed approximately 5â10 mm deep. Keep moist during establishment and avoid grazing or cutting until plants have developed a strong root system.
Lucerne performs best in full sun and deep, fertile, well-drained soil. For maximum nitrogen fixation, treat seed with the appropriate Lucerne inoculant where compatible rhizobia are not already established in the soil.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety. Not available for WA.
Medicago sativa 'Hunter River'
Hunter River Lucerne is a traditional Australian lucerne variety introduced by early settlers and widely grown throughout the country until the late 1970s, when newer cultivars with improved aphid resistance became available. This historic variety is valued for its low-growing habit, allowing it to withstand heavier grazing than many modern lucernes while providing highly nutritious forage for livestock.
A spring and summer growing perennial, Hunter River performs best in fertile, well-drained soils with a neutral to alkaline pH. It extends productive growth through autumn, winter and spring, making it particularly valuable in temperate regions. While productive and persistent under suitable conditions, it can be more susceptible to pests and diseases than newer lucerne varieties.
Approximately 450â550 seeds per gram
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to July
Subtropics: March to August
Mild climates: March to September
Cold climates: August to November
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed 5â10 mm deep into a well-prepared seedbed with good soil moisture. Hunter River requires fertile, well-drained soils with a neutral to alkaline pH and is not suited to waterlogged conditions. Sow during autumn and winter in warmer regions, or in spring in temperate areas. Recommended sowing rates are 4â10 kg per hectare, depending on local conditions and intended use. Once established, plants develop deep roots that provide excellent drought tolerance and long-term productivity.
Not available for WA. Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety.
Medicago sativa
Sequel Lucerne is a productive perennial variety with good winter activity, making it particularly valuable for maintaining growth and forage production through the cooler months. Its upright, erect growth habit makes it well-suited to hay production, yielding clean, high-quality cuts while also performing reliably in mixed pasture and grazing systems.
A hardy and practical variety, Sequel responds well to careful grazing and cutting management and has good regrowth potential when sufficient foliage is retained. Avoid cutting or grazing too close to ground level, allowing plants to maintain the reserves needed for vigorous recovery and continued production.
Sequel has good resistance to several common Lucerne diseases and aphids, contributing to its reliability and persistence in suitable growing conditions. Like other Lucernes, its deep root system allows established plants to access moisture from deeper in the soil profile, providing useful tolerance to dry periods while contributing organic matter and improving soil structure.
As a legume, Lucerne forms a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria in root nodules, helping introduce biologically fixed nitrogen into the growing system. Its purple flowers are also highly attractive to bees and other pollinating insects.
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Autumn and spring
Mild climates: Autumn and spring
Cold climates: Spring or early autumn
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly into a finely prepared, weed-free seedbed, covering seed approximately 5â10 mm deep. Keep moist during establishment and avoid grazing or cutting until plants have developed a strong root system.
Grow in full sun in deep, fertile, well-drained soil. For maximum nitrogen fixation, treat seed with the appropriate Lucerne inoculant where compatible rhizobia are not already established in the soil.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety. Not available for WA.
Hordeum vulgare
A fast-growing cereal traditionally used for grain, fodder, and soil improvement. Barley is also widely grown as barley grass for microgreens and juicing, harvested young for its fresh, grassy flavour and nutritional value. As a field crop or green manure, it helps suppress weeds, protect soil structure, and add organic matter. Barley performs best in free draining soils with moderate fertility and prefers neutral to slightly alkaline soils, performing poorly in strongly acidic conditions.
Seed information
Seed count: approximately 22 seeds per gram
Sowing rate: approximately 45 kg per hectare
2000 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Coastal and temperate regions: May to June
Microgreens: year round under protection
Planting / Sowing
For field or green manure use, sow directly into well prepared, well drained soil and cover seed to a depth of 3 to 5 cm. For barley grass or microgreens, sow thickly in trays or beds, cover lightly, and keep moist. Harvest young shoots once they reach 10 to 15 cm tall. Avoid acidic soils and sow during cooler conditions for best establishment.
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Not Available for TAS
Phaseolus vulgaris
A prolific bush bean producing large, kidney-shaped, deep red seeds. Grown primarily as a dried bean, it is widely used in baking, soups, and Mexican-style dishes. Valued for its yield and versatility in the kitchen.
Approximately 30 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: March to August
Subtropics: August to March
Mild climates: Spring to summer
Cold climates: Late spring after frost has passed
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly into warm, well drained soil in full sun once soil temperatures are suitable. Space seeds to allow good airflow around plants. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment. Allow pods to mature fully on the plant for drying. Approximately 90 to 100 days to maturity.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Mucuna sp.
Velvet Bean is a vigorous tropical legume producing fast-growing vines that can reach approximately 6 m in suitable conditions. A heavy-bearing climber, it develops rounded pods approximately 15 Ă 75 mm, with each pod containing up to four large seeds.
Well suited to tropical and warm subtropical gardens, Velvet Bean produces dense foliage and vigorous growth and requires a strong trellis, fence or other substantial support. As a legume, it is also valued as a green manure and cover crop, producing abundant biomass and helping improve soil through nitrogen fixation.
Young, immature pods of some cultivated Mucuna types have traditionally been eaten cooked. However, Mucuna species and varieties differ considerably in their levels of naturally occurring compounds, particularly L-DOPA, so identification of the particular strain is important when it is being grown for food rather than as a cover crop.
Velvet Bean has a long history in traditional medicine, particularly Mucuna pruriens, whose mature seeds are naturally rich in L-DOPA, a precursor to the neurotransmitter dopamine. The seeds have been used in Ayurvedic medicine for nervous system support, reproductive health and as a restorative tonic.
Seed count: approximately 1 seed/g
Approximately 12 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Spring to autumn
Subtropics: Spring to summer
Mild climates: Late spring to summer in warm locations
Cold climates: Generally unsuitable unless grown during a long, warm, frost-free season
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly once the soil is warm, approximately 2â3 cm deep. Keep moist during germination and establishment but avoid waterlogging.
Space plants approximately 60â100 cm apart and provide a strong trellis or climbing structure to accommodate the vigorous vines. Plants thrive in full sun, warm conditions and fertile, well-drained soil.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety.
Not Available for WA
Fagopyrum esculentum
Buckwheat is an ancient grain-like seed from the Polygonaceae family, cultivated for over 8,000 years throughout Europe and Asia. Fast growing and highly versatile, it can be grown for its nutritious edible seeds or as an outstanding green manure and cover crop. Its long taproot helps draw nutrients from deep within the soil profile, returning them to the surface as the plants break down. Buckwheat produces abundant biomass, suppresses weeds, and is particularly valuable between vegetable crops. The masses of delicate white flowers are highly attractive to bees and other beneficial insects, making it an excellent addition to productive gardens.
Approximately 2,000 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: March to September
Subtropics: September to April
Mild climates: Spring to early autumn
Cold climates: After the last frost until late summer
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly into well drained soil in full sun. Broadcast evenly or sow in rows 2â3 cm deep and lightly cover with soil. Keep moist during germination. For green manure, slash or incorporate plants before seed matures. For grain production, allow seeds to fully ripen before harvesting.
Not Available for TAS
Not Available for WA
Fagopyrum esculentum
Buckwheat is an ancient grain-like seed from the Polygonaceae family, cultivated for over 8,000 years throughout Europe and Asia. Fast growing and highly versatile, it can be grown for its nutritious edible seeds or as an outstanding green manure and cover crop. Its long taproot helps draw nutrients from deep within the soil profile, returning them to the surface as the plants break down. Buckwheat produces abundant biomass, suppresses weeds, and is particularly valuable between vegetable crops. The masses of delicate white flowers are highly attractive to bees and other beneficial insects, making it an excellent addition to productive gardens.
Approximately 2,000 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: March to September
Subtropics: September to April
Mild climates: Spring to early autumn
Cold climates: After the last frost until late summer
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly into well drained soil in full sun. Broadcast evenly or sow in rows 2â3 cm deep and lightly cover with soil. Keep moist during germination. For green manure, slash or incorporate plants before seed matures. For grain production, allow seeds to fully ripen before harvesting.
Not Available for TAS
Not Available for WA
Cicer arietinum
Captain Desi is a hardy, small-seeded chickpea well suited to Australian conditions, particularly low-rainfall and marginal soils. This disease-tolerant variety forms compact, bushy plants that produce small brown chickpeas prized for their nutty flavour, firm texture, and high protein content. Known in India as kala chana, it is a staple ingredient in dishes such as chana masala, curries, and chaat. As a nitrogen-fixing legume, it also makes an excellent soil-building crop, improving fertility while producing a nutritious harvest.
Approximately 100 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to June
Subtropics: May to July
Mild climates: Late autumn to winter
Cold climates: Autumn to early spring
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly into well drained soil in full sun. Plant seeds 3â5 cm deep and space 10â15 cm apart, with rows 40â50 cm apart. Avoid waterlogged soils and overwatering once established. Harvest green pods for fresh use or allow pods to dry completely on the plant for dried chickpeas.
Not Available for TAS
Not Available for WA
Cicer arietinum
White Chickpea is a classic cool-season legume grown for its creamy, round seeds and dependable performance in the garden. Producing compact, bushy plants with small, delicate flowers, chickpeas form their pods close to the stem, each holding one to two seeds that mature as the plant dries down. Well suited to temperate growing conditions, chickpeas prefer a drier finish to the season for harvest. As a legume, they form a relationship with soil bacteria to fix nitrogen, helping to build fertility for future crops while requiring minimal inputs. Harvest young for fresh green chickpeas, or allow pods to fully mature and dry for storage. A staple across many food cultures, white chickpeas are valued for their mild, nutty flavour and versatility in the kitchen.
Cicer arietinum
White Chickpea is a classic cool-season legume grown for its creamy, round seeds and mild, nutty flavour. Compact, bushy plants produce delicate flowers followed by small pods, typically containing one or two chickpeas each.
Well suited to temperate growing conditions, chickpeas prefer a relatively dry growing season and a drier finish as the pods mature. As a legume, they form a symbiotic relationship with beneficial soil bacteria, fixing atmospheric nitrogen through root nodules and making them a valuable addition to crop rotations and soil-building systems.
Chickpeas can be harvested young and green for fresh eating or left on the plant until the pods and seeds have fully matured and dried for storage. A staple ingredient across Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and South Asian cuisines, dried chickpeas are excellent for hummus, curries, soups, salads, stews and roasting.
Seed count: approximately 3 seeds/g
Approximately 60 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Autumn to winter
Mild climates: Autumn to winter
Cold climates: Late winter to early spring
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly approximately 3â5 cm deep into well-drained soil in a sunny position. Space plants approximately 10â15 cm apart with 30â50 cm between rows. Avoid overwatering, particularly as plants approach maturity, as chickpeas perform best in relatively dry conditions.
For maximum nitrogen fixation, treat seed with the appropriate chickpea inoculant before sowing where compatible rhizobia are not already established in the soil.
Not available for TAS or WA due to quarantine restrictions.
Dactylis glomerata
Savvy Cocksfoot is a hardy, upright perennial grass valued for its persistence, strong root system and ability to perform across a range of conditions, including moderately acidic and lower-fertility soils. As a green manure and cover crop, it produces substantial fibrous root growth and leafy biomass, helping protect bare soil, reduce erosion, suppress weeds and build organic matter.
Its dense root system is particularly useful for improving soil structure and holding soil together, making Savvy a good choice for longer-term cover cropping, orchards, pathways and areas where a persistent living ground cover is preferred. Unlike legume green manures, Cocksfoot does not fix nitrogen, but it pairs well with legumes such as clover, lucerne or vetch in mixed green manure plantings.
A reliable perennial pasture species, it can also be grazed or cut periodically and will regrow from the established crown. Allowing cut material to remain on the soil provides additional organic matter and surface protection.
Seed count: approximately 440 seeds/g
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Autumn
Subtropics: Autumn and spring
Mild climates: Autumn and spring
Cold climates: Spring or early autumn
Planting / Sowing
Sow into prepared soil in autumn or spring, broadcasting evenly and lightly raking seed into the surface. Keep moist during germination and establishment, irrigating where rainfall is insufficient.
For green manure, cut periodically to encourage fresh growth and leave the cut material on the surface as mulch. For incorporation, cut before the plants become overly coarse and allow the organic matter to break down before planting the following crop.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety.
Not Available for WA
Dactylis glomerata
Yarck Cocksfoot is a hardy, persistent perennial pasture grass valued for its drought tolerance, adaptability and ability to provide reliable forage under challenging conditions. Deep rooted and resilient, it performs particularly well in areas where summer moisture can be limited and maintains productivity when less drought-tolerant pasture species begin to struggle.
Well suited to a wide range of soil types, Yarck establishes a strong perennial pasture with good recovery following grazing. Once established, its extensive root system helps plants access moisture deeper in the soil profile, contributing to excellent persistence through dry periods.
The leafy growth provides useful, high-quality forage for grazing livestock and responds well to rotational grazing. Cocksfoot can also be grown as cat grass, with young foliage grown in pots or trays providing fresh grass for indoor cats to nibble. Yarck can be grown as part of a mixed pasture with suitable legumes and other perennial grasses or established where a tough, dependable grass is required.
Approximately 440 seeds per gram
Approximately 400 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Not generally suited to hot tropical conditions
Subtropics: Autumn to early winter
Mild climates: Autumn and spring
Cold climates: Autumn and spring
Planting / Sowing
Sow into a well-prepared, weed-free seedbed, broadcasting evenly or drilling into shallow rows. Seed should be sown approximately 5â10 mm deep, as overly deep planting can reduce establishment.
For cat grass, sow more densely into a pot or tray of quality potting mix, keep moist and place in a bright position. Once the grass is well established and tall enough to nibble, the pot can be offered to cats indoors or outside.
Grow in full sun in well-drained soil. Maintain adequate moisture during establishment and avoid heavy grazing until plants have developed a strong root system. Once established, rotational grazing and adequate recovery between grazings will help maintain a vigorous, persistent pasture.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety.
Not available for WA
Vigna unguiculata
Cow Pea is a vigorous, warm-season annual legume particularly well suited to tropical and subtropical conditions. Fast growing and tolerant of heat and dry conditions once established, it is a valuable multi-purpose crop for green manure, cover cropping, livestock forage and food production.
As a green manure, Cow Pea produces abundant leafy growth and helps protect bare soil, suppress weeds and add valuable organic matter. Like other legumes, it forms a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria in root nodules, helping introduce biologically fixed nitrogen into the growing system. It makes an excellent warm-season rotation crop between vegetable plantings.
Cow Pea is also an edible crop. Young pods can be harvested and cooked as a vegetable, fresh peas can be shelled and eaten, and mature peas can be dried for storage and later cooking.
Approximately 50 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Spring to autumn
Subtropics: Spring to summer
Mild climates: Late spring to summer
Cold climates: Late spring to early summer after frost
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly into warm, prepared soil approximately 20â30 mm deep. For larger green manure or forage plantings, sow at approximately 15â30 kg per hectare.
Grow in full sun in well-drained soil and keep moist during establishment. For green manure, cut plants before mature seed develops and leave as surface mulch or incorporate into the soil.
For maximum nitrogen fixation, treat seed with the appropriate Cow Pea inoculant (Type I) where compatible rhizobia are not already established in the soil.
Not available for TAS or WA due to quarantine restrictions.
Trifolium incarnatum
Crimson Clover is a fast-growing, upright temperate annual legume reaching approximately 60 cm tall. It produces lush green foliage followed by striking cylindrical flower heads, up to around 40 mm long, in a brilliant crimson red. Growth and flowering are particularly strong through spring.
An excellent green manure and cover crop, Crimson Clover produces abundant biomass while protecting bare soil, suppressing weeds and adding valuable organic matter. As a legume, it forms a symbiotic relationship with beneficial soil bacteria to fix atmospheric nitrogen through its root nodules, helping build soil fertility for following crops.
It is also well suited to fodder and mixed pasture systems, while the vivid flowers are highly attractive to bees and other pollinating insects. Crimson Clover works particularly well in orchards, between cropping rotations or mixed with grasses and other green manure species.
Sowing rate: approximately 2â4 kg/ha
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Autumn to winter
Mild climates: Autumn
Cold climates: Late summer to early autumn
Planting / Sowing
Broadcast over prepared soil and lightly rake into the surface, or sow approximately 5â10 mm deep. Keep moist during germination and establishment.
For green manure, cut at or around flowering, before mature seed is produced, and leave the foliage on the surface as mulch or incorporate it into the soil. Allow time for the organic matter to begin breaking down before planting the following crop.
For maximum nitrogen fixation, treat seed with the appropriate Clover inoculant where compatible rhizobia are not already established in the soil.
Due to quarantine restrictions in W.A. there is a 10,000 seeds limit per each variety.
Not available for TAS.
Pisum sativum
Dun Pea is a hardy, cool-season field pea grown primarily as a green manure and cover crop, producing good biomass while helping protect and improve the soil. As a legume, it works with beneficial soil bacteria to fix atmospheric nitrogen, making it particularly useful in crop rotations and for building fertility ahead of spring and summer plantings.
It can also be grown as a forage crop for late-winter grazing. Sow through autumn and winter for strong cool-season growth.
Sowing rate: approximately 30â40 kg/ha
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Autumn to winter
Mild climates: Autumn to winter
Cold climates: Autumn to early spring
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly into prepared soil approximately 2â5 cm deep. For green manure, cut before seed matures and leave the growth on the soil as mulch or incorporate it into the soil before the following crop.
For maximum nitrogen fixation, treat seed with the appropriate pea inoculant where compatible rhizobia are not already established in the soil.
Not available for TAS. Due to quarantine restrictions, WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
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