Vegetables - Seeds

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Italian Flat is a traditional-style tomato producing flattened red fruits with a rich, full tomato flavour. The juicy, fleshy fruits are versatile in the kitchen and particularly well suited to fresh eating and cooking.

Excellent sliced into salads, bruschetta and sandwiches, Italian Flat also cooks down beautifully for tomato sauces, pasta dishes and other Mediterranean-style recipes. Its combination of good flavour and relatively early maturity makes it a useful all-purpose variety for the home garden.

Plants are vigorous and indeterminate, continuing to flower and set fruit throughout the season. Sturdy staking or trellising will support the climbing vines and keep developing fruit off the ground.

Seed count: approximately 250–400 seeds per gram. Approximately 40 seeds per packet.

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: February–August
Subtropics: August–April
Mild climates: August–December
Cold climates: September–December, after frost risk has passed

Planting / Sowing

Sow approximately 5 mm deep into seed-raising mix or directly where conditions are warm. In cooler climates, seed can be started indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting after the last frost. Best soil temperature for germination is approximately 16–35°C.

Space plants approximately 40–60 cm apart with 60–150 cm between rows. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and provide sturdy staking or trellising for the climbing vines. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions.

Maturity: approximately 70 days.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

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Jaune Flamme is a beautiful French heirloom producing round, apricot-orange fruits to approximately 40 mm across. The small tomatoes are sweet, juicy and richly flavoured, with their vivid orange colour continuing through the flesh.

Excellent eaten fresh from the vine or tossed through salads, Jaune Flamme is also particularly prized for drying. The fruits can be dried in clusters and retain their brilliant colour remarkably well, concentrating their sweetness and flavour in the process.

A very productive indeterminate variety, plants continue flowering and setting generous clusters throughout the season. The name translates from French as “yellow flame”, an apt description for the glowing golden-orange fruit.

Seed count: approximately 250–400 seeds per gram. Approximately 30 seeds per packet.

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: February–August
Subtropics: August–April
Mild climates: August–December
Cold climates: September–December, after frost risk has passed

Planting / Sowing

Sow approximately 5 mm deep into seed-raising mix or directly where conditions are warm. In cooler climates, seed can be started indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting after the last frost. Best soil temperature for germination is approximately 16–35°C.

Space plants approximately 40–60 cm apart with 60–150 cm between rows. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and provide sturdy staking or trellising for the climbing vines. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions.

Maturity: approximately 70 days.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

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Jubilee is a classic American tomato producing large, smooth orange-yellow fruits to approximately 10 cm across. The substantial fruits have meaty, juicy flesh with a mild, sweet flavour and relatively low acidity, making them excellent for slicing, salads and fresh eating.

Introduced in the 1940s, Jubilee was named an All-America Selections winner in 1943. Its firm, fleshy fruit also makes it particularly useful for bottling, preserving and cooking, while the brilliant golden-orange colour adds variety to sauces and preserves.

Plants are vigorous and indeterminate, reaching approximately 1.5 m tall and producing over an extended season. Sturdy staking or trellising is recommended to support the vines and large developing fruits.

Seed count: approximately 250–400 seeds per gram. Approximately 40 seeds per packet.

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: February–August
Subtropics: August–April
Mild climates: August–December
Cold climates: September–December, after frost risk has passed

Planting / Sowing

Sow approximately 5 mm deep into seed-raising mix or directly where conditions are warm. In cooler climates, seed can be started indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting after the last frost. Best soil temperature for germination is approximately 16–35°C.

Space plants approximately 40–60 cm apart with 60–150 cm between rows. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and provide sturdy staking or trellising for the climbing vines and large fruit. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions.

Maturity: approximately 72–85 days.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

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Kangaroo Paw Brown is a striking Australian-bred tomato producing medium-sized, round to slightly flattened fruits that ripen to a deep russet-brown. The flesh is smooth and juicy with a mild sweetness and rich, well-rounded tomato flavour.

A reliable mid-season producer, this compact variety performs well in warm Australian conditions. The unusual brown colouring gives the fruit plenty of visual appeal, making it excellent for fresh eating, slicing and adding contrast to salads, bruschetta and salsas.

Kangaroo Paw Brown emerged from collaborative tomato breeding and selection, with heritage genetics refined over successive generations to combine heirloom-style flavour and unusual colour with a compact, manageable growth habit. Open-pollinated and suitable for seed saving, it reflects the tradition of varieties being shared, selected and maintained by growers over time.

Seed count: approximately 250–400 seeds per gram. Approximately 25 seeds per packet.

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: February–August
Subtropics: August–April
Mild climates: August–December
Cold climates: September–December, after frost risk has passed

Planting / Sowing

Sow approximately 5 mm deep into seed-raising mix or directly where conditions are warm. In cooler climates, seed can be started indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting after the last frost. Best soil temperature for germination is approximately 16–35°C.

Space plants approximately 40–60 cm apart with 60–150 cm between rows. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Bush plants require little training, although support may be useful under a heavy crop. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

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Kokomo is a robust tomato producing large, smooth, round fruits that ripen to a rich red. The substantial fruits have firm, juicy flesh and a classic tomato flavour, making them a versatile choice for slicing, salads, sandwiches and everyday cooking.

A particularly useful feature of Kokomo is its resistance to Fusarium wilt, a soil-borne fungal disease that can cause severe wilting and plant losses in susceptible tomatoes. This makes it a valuable choice for gardens where Fusarium has previously been troublesome.

Plants are vigorous and indeterminate, climbing to approximately 1.5 m and continuing to flower and set fruit throughout the season. Sturdy staking or trellising is recommended to support the vines and large developing fruits.

Seed count: approximately 250–400 seeds per gram. Approximately 40 seeds per packet.

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: February–August
Subtropics: August–April
Mild climates: August–December
Cold climates: September–December, after frost risk has passed

Planting / Sowing

Sow approximately 5 mm deep into seed-raising mix or directly where conditions are warm. In cooler climates, seed can be started indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting after the last frost. Best soil temperature for germination is approximately 16–35°C.

Space plants approximately 40–60 cm apart with 60–150 cm between rows. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and provide sturdy staking or trellising for the climbing vines and large fruit. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

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Kotlas, once known as Sprint, is an extra-early tomato producing medium-sized, round red fruits with excellent flavour. Its quick maturity and ability to perform in cooler conditions make it particularly useful for short growing seasons and areas where summer warmth can be unreliable.

Cold tolerant and notably early to crop, Kotlas also shows good resistance to blight, helping plants remain productive over a surprisingly long season for such an early variety. The tasty red fruits are versatile for fresh eating, salads, sandwiches and everyday cooking.

Plants are vigorous and indeterminate, continuing to flower and set fruit as they grow. Staking or trellising is recommended to support the vines and maintain good airflow throughout the extended cropping period.

Seed count: approximately 250–400 seeds per gram. Approximately 40 seeds per packet.

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: February–August
Subtropics: August–April
Mild climates: August–December
Cold climates: September–December, after frost risk has passed

Planting / Sowing

Sow approximately 5 mm deep into seed-raising mix or directly where conditions are warm. In cooler climates, seed can be started indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting after the last frost. Best soil temperature for germination is approximately 16–35°C.

Space plants approximately 40–60 cm apart with 60–150 cm between rows. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and provide sturdy staking or trellising for the climbing vines. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions.

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.

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Lionheart is a large Oxheart-type tomato producing substantial, heart-shaped red fruits with thick, meaty walls. The dense flesh and relatively low proportion of juice give the fruit the characteristic texture that makes Oxheart tomatoes so highly regarded in the kitchen.

The large fruits are excellent sliced fresh for sandwiches and salads, while their thick flesh makes them particularly useful for sauces, passata, cooking and preserving. Plants are hardy and vigorous, providing a dependable crop under a range of growing conditions.

An indeterminate variety, Lionheart continues growing, flowering and setting its heavy fruits throughout the season. Strong staking or trellising is recommended to support both the vigorous vines and developing crop.

Seed count: approximately 250–400 seeds per gram. Approximately 40 seeds per packet.

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: February–August
Subtropics: August–April
Mild climates: August–December
Cold climates: September–December, after frost risk has passed

Planting / Sowing

Sow approximately 5 mm deep into seed-raising mix or directly where conditions are warm. In cooler climates, seed can be started indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting after the last frost. Best soil temperature for germination is approximately 16–35°C.

Space plants approximately 40–60 cm apart with 60–150 cm between rows. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and provide sturdy staking or trellising for the climbing vines and large fruit. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

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Lucid Gem is a spectacular bi-coloured tomato producing medium to large fruits with golden-yellow skin dramatically flushed with deep purple shoulders where exposed to sunlight. Inside, the flesh is marbled in shades of yellow and rosy red, making every sliced fruit slightly different.

The meaty yet juicy flesh has a smooth, fruity flavour with plenty of sweetness and relatively low acidity. Excellent for fresh eating, Lucid Gem is particularly striking sliced into salads, sandwiches and platters where its unusual internal colouring can be appreciated.

Plants are vigorous and indeterminate, continuing to flower and set fruit throughout the season. Good sun exposure encourages the deepest purple pigmentation on the shoulders, while allowing fruits to ripen fully develops their best colour and flavour.

Seed count: approximately 250–400 seeds per gram.

Approximately 40 seeds per packet.

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: February–August
Subtropics: August–April
Mild climates: August–December
Cold climates: September–December, after frost risk has passed

Planting / Sowing

Sow approximately 5 mm deep into seed-raising mix or directly where conditions are warm. In cooler climates, seed can be started indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting after the last frost. Best soil temperature for germination is approximately 16–35°C.

Space plants approximately 40–60 cm apart with 60–150 cm between rows. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and provide sturdy staking or trellising for the climbing vines and substantial fruit. Good sunlight encourages development of the characteristic purple pigmentation. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

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Lutschist Zurich is a highly productive tomato producing medium-sized red fruits with exceptionally juicy flesh and excellent flavour. The fruits have a classic fresh tomato character, with a good balance of sweetness and acidity.

A generous producer, Lutschist Zurich is an excellent everyday tomato for fresh eating, salads, sandwiches and bruschetta, as well as general cooking. Its combination of flavour, juiciness and heavy cropping makes it a rewarding variety for the home garden.

Plants are vigorous and indeterminate, continuing to flower and set fruit throughout the growing season. The productive vines require sturdy staking or trellising to support the developing crop.

Seed count: approximately 250–400 seeds per gram.

Approximately 40 seeds per packet.

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: February–August
Subtropics: August–April
Mild climates: August–December
Cold climates: September–December, after frost risk has passed

Planting / Sowing

Sow approximately 5 mm deep into seed-raising mix or directly where conditions are warm. In cooler climates, seed can be started indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting after the last frost. Best soil temperature for germination is approximately 16–35°C.

Space plants approximately 40–60 cm apart with 60–150 cm between rows. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and provide sturdy staking or trellising for the climbing vines. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

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Mana Lucie is a prolific tomato producing good-quality, round yellow fruits to approximately 40 mm across. The juicy, brightly coloured tomatoes have a pleasant flavour and are an excellent size for salads, fresh eating and colourful platters.

This Australian heirloom has a particularly interesting migrant history. The variety was brought to Rockhampton, Queensland, by Italian migrants during the 1930s and has been maintained through generations of cultivation and seed saving. It is a lovely example of the food plants and seed varieties that travelled with migrant families and became part of Australia's gardening heritage.

Plants are vigorous and productive, with good foliage cover helping protect the developing fruit from harsh sun. The variety also shows useful disease resistance and continues producing over an extended season when regularly harvested.

Seed count: approximately 250–400 seeds per gram. Approximately 40 seeds per packet.

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: February–August
Subtropics: August–April
Mild climates: August–December
Cold climates: September–December, after frost risk has passed

Planting / Sowing

Sow approximately 5 mm deep into seed-raising mix or directly where conditions are warm. In cooler climates, seed can be started indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting after the last frost. Best soil temperature for germination is approximately 16–35°C.

Space plants approximately 40–60 cm apart with 60–150 cm between rows. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and provide sturdy staking or trellising for the climbing vines. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions.

Maturity: approximately 85 days.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

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Manapal is a reliable tomato producing large, smooth, round fruits that ripen to a rich deep red. The tomatoes have thick, firm walls and substantial flesh, giving them good slicing quality and making them well suited to fresh eating, salads, sandwiches and general cooking.

A popular market garden variety during the 1960s, Manapal was valued for dependable production and fruit quality. It was also grown commercially as a winter glasshouse tomato, where its vigorous growth and ability to produce good-quality fruit under protected conditions made it particularly useful.

Plants show resistance to wilt and several other tomato diseases, adding to the variety's reputation as a dependable cropper. The indeterminate vines continue growing and producing throughout the season and require sturdy staking or trellising.

Seed count: approximately 250–400 seeds per gram.

Approximately 40 seeds per packet.

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: February–August
Subtropics: August–April
Mild climates: August–December
Cold climates: September–December, after frost risk has passed

Planting / Sowing

Sow approximately 5 mm deep into seed-raising mix or directly where conditions are warm. In cooler climates, seed can be started indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting after the last frost. Best soil temperature for germination is approximately 16–35°C.

Space plants approximately 40–60 cm apart with 60–150 cm between rows. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and provide sturdy staking or trellising for the climbing vines and large fruit. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions.

Maturity: approximately 80 days.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

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Miniature Red Pear is a charming cherry tomato producing an abundance of tiny, bright red, pear-shaped fruits. Sweet, juicy and perfectly bite-sized, the fruits are excellent for snacking straight from the vine and are especially appealing in children's gardens.

The little pear-shaped tomatoes are delicious raw in salads, lunchboxes and platters, but are equally good roasted whole, when their sweetness becomes more concentrated. Their distinctive shape and prolific production also make them an attractive addition to mixed cherry tomato harvests.

Plants are vigorous and indeterminate, continuing to flower and produce clusters of fruit throughout the season. Regular picking encourages continued production, and sturdy staking or trellising will support the heavily laden vines.

Seed count: approximately 250–400 seeds per gram. Approximately 40 seeds per packet.

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: February–August
Subtropics: August–April
Mild climates: August–December
Cold climates: September–December, after frost risk has passed

Planting / Sowing

Sow approximately 5 mm deep into seed-raising mix or directly where conditions are warm. In cooler climates, seed can be started indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting after the last frost. Best soil temperature for germination is approximately 16–35°C.

Space plants approximately 40–60 cm apart with 60–150 cm between rows. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and provide sturdy staking or trellising for the climbing vines. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety

Not available for WA 

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Miniature Yellow Pear is a vigorous cherry tomato producing plentiful clusters of small, pear-shaped fruits that ripen to a brilliant golden yellow. The bite-sized tomatoes are juicy and sweet with a pleasant tang, combining distinctive shape, colour and flavour.

Excellent eaten straight from the vine, the fruits add bright colour to salads, lunchboxes and platters and are delicious roasted whole. Their sweet-tart flavour also makes them particularly good for tomato pickles and relishes, where the little pear-shaped fruits can be used whole or halved.

Plants are vigorous and indeterminate, continuing to flower and set generous clusters throughout the season. Regular harvesting encourages continued production, while sturdy staking or trellising supports the heavily laden vines.

Seed count: approximately 250–400 seeds per gram. Approximately 40 seeds per packet.

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: February–August
Subtropics: August–April
Mild climates: August–December
Cold climates: September–December, after frost risk has passed

Planting / Sowing

Sow approximately 5 mm deep into seed-raising mix or directly where conditions are warm. In cooler climates, seed can be started indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting after the last frost. Best soil temperature for germination is approximately 16–35°C.

Space plants approximately 40–60 cm apart with 60–150 cm between rows. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and provide sturdy staking or trellising for the climbing vines. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

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Moneymaker is a reliable old heirloom tomato that has been favoured by market gardeners and glasshouse growers for generations. Producing heavy crops of beautiful, round scarlet fruit with thin skins, firm flesh and excellent flavour, it performs particularly well in warm, humid conditions. Listed in Australia in 1927, this vigorous indeterminate variety is ideal for fresh eating, slicing, sauces and homemade salsa.

Approximately 250–350 seeds per gram
Approximately 40 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: April to July (dry season)
Subtropics: August to January
Mild climates: September to December
Cold climates: October to November after frost

Planting / Sowing

Sow seed 5 mm deep in seed trays or pots and keep warm until germination. Transplant seedlings into a sunny, frost-free position once well established, spacing plants 60–90 cm apart. As an indeterminate variety, Moneymaker requires staking, caging or trellising for support. Water consistently and feed regularly throughout the growing season. Harvest ripe fruit from approximately 75 days after sowing.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

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Moneymaker is a reliable old heirloom tomato that has been favoured by market gardeners and glasshouse growers for generations. Producing heavy crops of beautiful, round scarlet fruit with thin skins, firm flesh and excellent flavour, it performs particularly well in warm, humid conditions. Listed in Australia in 1927, this vigorous indeterminate variety is ideal for fresh eating, slicing, sauces and homemade salsa.

Approximately 250–350 seeds per gram
Approximately 40 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: April to July (dry season)
Subtropics: August to January
Mild climates: September to December
Cold climates: October to November after frost

Planting / Sowing

Sow seed 5 mm deep in seed trays or pots and keep warm until germination. Transplant seedlings into a sunny, frost-free position once well established, spacing plants 60–90 cm apart. As an indeterminate variety, Moneymaker requires staking, caging or trellising for support. Water consistently and feed regularly throughout the growing season. Harvest ripe fruit from approximately 75 days after sowing.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

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Mortgage Lifter is a famous American heirloom producing large pink-red beefsteak tomatoes with meaty flesh, relatively few seeds and a rich, sweet flavour. The substantial fruits are superb for slicing, sandwiches, burgers and salads, where their excellent eating quality really shines.

The variety was developed in West Virginia during the 1930s by radiator repairman M.C. “Radiator Charlie” Byles. He reportedly crossed several of the largest tomatoes he could obtain, including German Johnson, and selected the resulting plants over successive seasons. Byles sold seedlings for $1 each, and the story goes that their popularity allowed him to pay off his home mortgage, giving the tomato its memorable name.

Plants are vigorous and indeterminate, producing heavy crops over an extended season. The large fruits and strong vines require sturdy staking or trellising, with consistent moisture helping reduce stress as the beefsteak fruits develop.

Seed count: approximately 250–400 seeds per gram. Approximately 40 seeds per packet.

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: February–August
Subtropics: August–April
Mild climates: August–December
Cold climates: September–December, after frost risk has passed

Planting / Sowing

Sow approximately 5 mm deep into seed-raising mix or directly where conditions are warm. In cooler climates, seed can be started indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting after the last frost. Best soil temperature for germination is approximately 16–35°C.

Space plants approximately 40–60 cm apart with 60–150 cm between rows. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and provide sturdy staking or trellising for the climbing vines and large fruit. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions.

Maturity: approximately 80–90 days.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.