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Salvia rosmarinus
Rosemary is a hardy, evergreen perennial shrub growing to around 60 cm, valued for its fragrant needle-like leaves and masses of bee-attracting flowers. A long-standing favourite in herb gardens, the aromatic foliage is widely used to flavour roasted vegetables, meats, breads and infused oils. Rosemary also makes an attractive companion plant, traditionally grown alongside sage, cabbage, beans and carrots, and is often said to help deter moths and flies.
In traditional Western herbalism, rosemary has long been used as a warming culinary herb and tonic. The aromatic leaves have traditionally been infused as a tea and were valued to support digestion after rich meals, promote circulation, and enhance mental clarity and memory. Fresh or dried sprigs are also commonly used in herbal baths, infused oils and potpourri for their refreshing fragrance.
Approximately 750 seeds per gram
Approximately 20 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to July
Subtropics: March to May and August to October
Mild climates: Spring and autumn
Cold climates: Spring to early summer
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed on the surface of a fine seed-raising mix, as light is required for germination. Do not cover the seed. Mist gently to keep the surface moist and cover the tray with a clear lid or plastic to maintain humidity until germination. Place in a warm, bright position out of direct afternoon sun. Transplant seedlings once large enough to handle into a sheltered, sunny position with well-drained soil. Once established, rosemary is drought tolerant and thrives in full sun.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Allium cepa
Barletta White Pickling is a traditional Italian heirloom Onion producing small, round, pure white bulbs approximately 20 mm across. Quick to mature and beautifully uniform, it is particularly prized as a pickling onion but is equally useful fresh or cooked.
The crisp white bulbs have a mild, pleasantly sweet flavour. Harvest them small for pickling whole, slice fresh into salads, roast them alongside vegetables and meats, or add them to soups and stews. Young plants removed while thinning can also be eaten as tender spring onions, making good use of the crop from an early stage.
Originating in Italy and named for the southern Italian city of Barletta in Puglia, this old variety has long been valued for producing small, neat bulbs ideal for preserving. Its relatively rapid maturity also makes it a useful choice for successive plantings.
Onions have been cultivated since ancient times, with their origins generally traced to Central and Southwest Asia. Their ability to store, travel and provide flavour made them an important food crop throughout the ancient world and eventually gave rise to an enormous diversity of regional varieties.
Barletta White Pickling performs best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil. Consistent moisture encourages quick, even growth and tender bulbs, although onions dislike waterlogged conditions.
Seed count: approximately 240–400 seeds/g
Approximately 100 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Autumn to spring
Mild climates: Autumn and spring
Cold climates: Spring
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 5–10 mm deep directly into prepared soil or into trays for transplanting. Keep consistently moist and provide some shade over newly sown seed until germination is well established.
For small pickling onions, thin seedlings to approximately 3–5 cm apart. Wider spacing will encourage larger bulbs. Use the young thinnings fresh in salads rather than discarding them.
Grow in full sun in rich, well-drained soil and maintain even moisture during active growth. Avoid over-fertilising or allowing the soil to become waterlogged.
Harvest at approximately 20 mm across for classic pickling onions, or allow bulbs to grow somewhat larger for roasting and general kitchen use.
Maturity: approximately 65 days.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Solanum lycopersicum
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.
Solanum lycopersicum
Canabe Super is an old-fashioned tomato selection producing smooth, red, medium-sized fruits on vigorous climbing plants. The fruits have a classic tomato flavour and are well suited to fresh eating, salads, sandwiches and general kitchen use.
Dating from the 1950s, Canabe Super is a heritage selection from an era when tomatoes were increasingly being bred for dependable garden and market performance while retaining good eating quality. Today it is maintained as an open-pollinated variety for home growers and seed savers.
An indeterminate variety, plants continue growing, flowering and setting fruit throughout the season and benefit from 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. 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.
Viola tricolor
Heartsease, also known as Wild Pansy or Johnny Jump-Up, is a charming, generously flowering plant producing masses of small tri-coloured blooms, typically combining violet, yellow and cream. Growing to approximately 20 cm tall, the compact plants bring cheerful colour to cottage gardens, borders, containers and beneath taller plants.
The dainty flowers have a long history in European gardens and are also edible, making a beautiful garnish for cakes, salads, desserts and drinks. Left in the garden, they provide a useful source of food for bees and other pollinating insects.
Hardy and easy to grow, Heartsease performs particularly well during the cooler months and tolerates both full sun and partial shade. In favourable conditions it will readily self-seed, appearing again in unexpected corners of the garden.
Seed count: approximately 1,400 seeds/g
Approximately 300 seeds per packet
Germination: approximately 10–20 days
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Autumn to winter
Mild climates: Autumn and spring
Cold climates: Spring or early autumn
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly or raise in trays, covering seed lightly with soil or seed-raising mix. Keep moist during germination and establishment.
Transplant or thin seedlings to approximately 15–20 cm apart. Grow in full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil. Regular picking or deadheading encourages 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.
8 different packets of our old traditional vegetable seed, suitable for Autumn and Winter planting.
$28.00 including postage and handling. (Worth $41.00)
A great gift idea for a friend and a good treat for yourself.
Our selection which includes:
1 x Beetroot
1 x Broccoli
1 x Cabbage
1 x Carrot
1 x Lettuce
1 x Radish
1 x Silverbeet
1 x Spinach
Please note: The "Autumn & Winter Selection - Pack of 8" is only available as our pre-selected set, if you would like to order your own selection then the normal rates apply ($3.90pp + P&H).
Beta vulgaris, Brassica oleracea var. italica, Brassica oleracea var. capitata, Daucus carota, Lactuca sativa, Raphanus sativus, Beta vulgaris, Spinacia oleracea
Geranium robertianum
Herb Robert is a delicate annual or short-lived biennial herb with finely divided fern-like foliage that often develops attractive red tints in cooler weather. Small, bright pink five-petalled flowers appear from spring through autumn, making it a charming addition to woodland gardens, shaded borders and naturalistic plantings. Growing to around 30 cm tall, it thrives in moist, sheltered positions where many other herbs struggle.
Traditionally, Herb Robert has been used in European herbal medicine, with the leaves commonly prepared as herbal teas and other traditional remedies. It is an easy-care plant that readily self-seeds in suitable conditions, providing a continual display of flowers while attracting bees and other beneficial insects.
Approximately 900–1,100 seeds per gram
Approximately 60 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 no more than 2–3 mm of fine seed-raising mix. Keep the soil evenly moist and position trays in a shaded or lightly filtered position until germination. Transplant seedlings into rich, moist, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade, spacing plants 20–30 cm apart. Allow some plants to set seed if you would like them to naturalise.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Capsicum annuum
Chocolate Capsicum is an unusual sweet bell pepper producing blocky, thick-fleshed fruits that begin glossy green before ripening to a distinctive deep chocolate-brown. Cut open, the thick walls reveal rich brown-red flesh, making this an especially attractive variety for both the garden and kitchen.
The fruits have a deliciously sweet, mild flavour and can be harvested green or allowed to ripen fully for their characteristic chocolate colouring and greater sweetness. Excellent eaten fresh, sliced into salads, roasted, grilled, stuffed or added to sauces, relishes and other cooked dishes.
A productive variety particularly well suited to temperate and southern growing regions, Chocolate Capsicum thrives in warm conditions with full sun, fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Plants can be grown as tender perennials in warm, frost-free climates or as annuals where winters are cold.
Approximately 25 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Most of the year, avoiding extreme heat or wet periods
Subtropics: Late winter to summer
Mild climates: Spring to early summer
Cold climates: Spring after frost, preferably started earlier under protection
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 5 mm deep into trays or pots and keep warm during germination. Capsicum seed germinates best with consistent warmth and may be slow to emerge in cool conditions.
Transplant seedlings once the weather and soil have warmed, spacing approximately 40–50 cm apart in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Maintain consistent moisture during flowering and fruit development.
Harvest green once fruits have reached full size, or leave them on the plant to mature to their distinctive deep chocolate-brown colour.
Maturity: approximately 75–95 days.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Tanacetum parthenium
Feverfew is a charming perennial herb that produces masses of small, daisy-like flowers with crisp white petals and bright yellow centres from late spring through summer. Growing to around 60–90 cm tall, it brings colour and texture to cottage gardens, borders and herb gardens while attracting bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects.
Traditionally cultivated for centuries as a medicinal herb, Feverfew has long been associated with supporting general wellbeing, particularly in traditional European herbal practice. Today it is also valued as an ornamental plant, producing an abundance of long-lasting blooms that are excellent for cutting and drying. Easy to grow and drought tolerant once established, it readily self-seeds under favourable conditions.
Approximately 7,500 seeds per gram
Approximately 1,400 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 press seed into a fine seed-raising mix without covering, as light assists germination. Keep evenly moist and maintain temperatures of 18–22°C until seedlings emerge. Transplant into a sunny position with well-drained soil, spacing plants 30–40 cm apart. Remove spent flowers to encourage continued blooming or leave some to set seed for 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.
Vicia villosa
Namoi Woolly Pod Vetch is a vigorous cool-season annual legume valued for high-protein forage, green manure, cover cropping and soil improvement. It produces strong winter and spring growth, providing useful spring feed while building substantial organic matter.
As a legume, Namoi forms a symbiotic relationship with beneficial soil bacteria, fixing atmospheric nitrogen through its root nodules and helping improve soil fertility for following crops. Its vigorous, spreading growth provides excellent ground coverage, helping protect bare soil and suppress weeds.
When allowed to flower and set sufficient seed in spring, Namoi can regenerate naturally in following seasons, making it particularly useful in pasture and longer-term soil-building systems.
Sowing rate: approximately 5–10 kg/ha
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Autumn to winter
Mild climates: Autumn to spring
Cold climates: Autumn or spring
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly into prepared soil from autumn through spring, approximately 2–4 cm deep. Keep moist during germination and establishment.
For green manure, cut at or around flowering and leave the growth on the surface as mulch or incorporate lightly into the soil. If growing for natural regeneration, allow sufficient plants to flower and set mature seed before cutting or grazing.
For maximum nitrogen fixation, treat seed with the appropriate Vetch inoculant where compatible rhizobia are not already established in the soil.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Cichorium intybus 'Magdeburg'
A traditional European heirloom grown for its large, fleshy roots, which can be roasted and ground to create a rich, caffeine-free coffee substitute. For generations, chicory root has been used on its own or blended with coffee to add depth, body and a distinctive roasted flavour.
Above ground, Coffee Chicory produces attractive blue flowers and a rosette of tangy, slightly bitter leaves that can be harvested young for salads or cooked as greens. The flavour is similar to dandelion and becomes milder when cooked.
Magdeburg develops substantial roots over a long growing season, making it one of the best varieties for home production of roasted chicory. Once harvested, roots can be sliced, roasted until deep brown and ground for use in hot beverages.
Easy to grow and adaptable to a range of conditions, chicory is a useful addition to kitchen gardens, herb gardens and self-sufficiency plantings.
Approximately 100 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to July
Subtropics: March to August
Mild climates: Autumn to spring
Cold climates: Spring and summer
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly where plants are to grow or raise seedlings for transplanting. Sow 5–10mm deep in full sun and well-drained soil. Space plants approximately 25–30cm apart. Keep soil moist during germination and establishment. Harvest young leaves as required throughout the growing season. Roots are typically ready to harvest after approximately 110 days, once they have reached a good size.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Solanum lycopersicum
One Hundred Percent is a traditional-style tomato producing smooth, round red fruits approximately 6–9 cm across. The medium to large tomatoes have juicy, fleshy interiors and a classic tomato flavour, making them an excellent all-purpose variety for the home garden.
The generously sized fruits are ideal for slicing into sandwiches and burgers, adding to salads and platters, or using in everyday cooking. Their useful size and straightforward eating quality make One Hundred Percent a dependable choice where a versatile red tomato is wanted.
Plants are vigorous and indeterminate, continuing to grow, flower and set fruit throughout the season. Sturdy staking or trellising is recommended to support the climbing 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. 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.
Glycine max
Black Soy Bean is a productive heirloom variety producing striking black seeds with a creamy white interior. The upright bush plants grow to around 1 metre tall and yield heavily with pods that dry naturally on the plant. Black soy beans have a rich, slightly sweeter flavour than yellow soy beans and can be cooked in much the same way as other dried beans. They are excellent in soups, stews, curries, salads and grain bowls, and are also traditionally used in East Asian cuisine. As a legume, soy beans also help improve soil fertility by fixing nitrogen.
Approximately 5–7 seeds per gram
Approximately 15 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August (dry season)
Subtropics: September to January
Mild climates: October to December
Cold climates: Spring after frost
Planting / Sowing
Direct sow seed 30–40 mm deep into warm, well-drained soil in a sunny position after the danger of frost has passed. Space plants 15–20 cm apart with rows 50–75 cm apart. Keep well watered during flowering and pod development. Allow pods to mature and dry on the plant before harvesting the beans for storage. Dried beans require soaking before cooking and should be cooked thoroughly before eating.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety.
Not available for WA
Anthemis nobilis / Chamaemelum nobile
A charming low-growing perennial herb with finely divided, aromatic foliage and masses of cheerful white daisy-like flowers. Roman Chamomile forms a soft, fragrant carpet that has long been valued as a groundcover, lawn alternative and cottage garden favourite.
The sweetly scented flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects while providing months of colour through the warmer seasons. Unlike German Chamomile, which is an annual, Roman Chamomile is a perennial that returns year after year, gradually spreading to form dense mats of feathery foliage.
Traditionally, the flowers have been used in herbal teas and infusions and are regarded as one of the gentlest and most widely loved calming herbs. The aromatic foliage releases a pleasant apple-like fragrance when brushed against or walked upon, making it particularly suited to pathways, seating areas and sensory gardens.
Roman Chamomile thrives in full sun and well-drained soil and is well suited to borders, herb gardens, rockeries and informal lawn areas.
Approximately 4,000 seeds per packet
16,000 seeds per gram
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: March to September
Mild climates: Autumn to spring
Cold climates: Spring and autumn
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed on the surface of moist soil and press down gently, as light assists germination. Do not cover seed. Seed may be sown directly where plants are to grow or started in trays and transplanted carefully. Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Keep soil lightly moist until established. Space plants approximately 20–30cm apart. Once established, Roman Chamomile is relatively drought tolerant and will gradually spread to form a fragrant groundcover.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety
Not available for WA
Brassica rapa var. japonica
Mibuna is a traditional Japanese leafy green producing elegant, narrow leaves up to 45 cm long on upright, vigorous plants. Closely related to Mizuna, it offers a milder flavour and a more refined appearance, making it a favourite for salads, stir-fries and fresh seasonal harvests.
The tender leaves, young stems and flowering shoots are all edible and can be harvested from the seedling stage onwards. Young leaves add a mild mustard flavour and crisp texture to salads, while mature foliage is excellent lightly cooked in stir-fries, soups and steamed vegetable dishes. Regular harvesting encourages fresh growth and extends the productive season.
Mibuna thrives during the cooler months of the year and is valued for its rapid growth, versatility and ability to provide repeated harvests from a single planting. Its graceful appearance also makes it an attractive addition to edible gardens and mixed vegetable beds.
Approximately 300 seeds per gram
Approximately 200 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Microgreens & Baby Leaf Production: Year round Australia-wide
Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: March to September
Mild climates: February to October
Cold climates: Autumn, winter and spring
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed 5 mm deep directly into prepared garden beds, containers or seedling trays. For baby leaf production, sow more densely and begin harvesting young leaves from the seedling stage. For mature plants, thin seedlings to 20–30 cm apart.
Grow in full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost. Keep soil evenly moist and harvest leaves, stems and flower shoots regularly to encourage continued production. Plants perform best in cool conditions and provide a long harvest period when picked often.
Baby Leaf and Microgreens offer a simple and nutritious way to add fresh homegrown greens, vitamins and minerals to your daily diet.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Brassica juncea
Giant Curled is a vigorous Mustard Green producing generous crops of large, deep green leaves with beautifully curled and frilled edges. Fast growing, hardy and productive, it is an excellent leafy vegetable for gardeners wanting substantial harvests from a relatively small area.
The leaves have a pleasantly mild mustard flavour when young, developing a little more pungency as they mature. Baby leaves can be eaten fresh in salads and sandwiches, while larger leaves are excellent steamed, sautéed or braised, or added to soups, curries and stir-fries. Cooking softens both the texture and characteristic mustard heat.
Mustard greens have been cultivated for thousands of years, particularly throughout Asia, where Brassica juncea developed into an enormous diversity of leafy, stem and root vegetables. Their rapid growth and ability to provide repeated harvests have made them an important cool-season green across many food cultures.
Giant Curled is particularly useful in warmer areas, where it shows better tolerance of heat than many cool-season leafy greens. Regular harvesting of the outer leaves encourages plants to continue producing from the centre.
Approximately 130 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Autumn to spring
Mild climates: Autumn to spring
Cold climates: Spring to autumn
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 5–10 mm deep directly into prepared soil or raise in trays for transplanting. Keep consistently moist during germination.
Space plants approximately 20–30 cm apart for mature plants, or sow more closely for baby-leaf production. Grow in full sun during cooler weather, with some afternoon shade beneficial as temperatures increase.
Mustard greens prefer fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture for rapid, tender growth. Begin harvesting young leaves as required or allow plants to develop their characteristic large, deeply frilled foliage. Leave the central growing point intact when harvesting individual leaves for continued production.
If saving seed, Giant Curled can cross-pollinate with other Brassica juncea varieties flowering at the same time, so appropriate isolation is required to maintain the variety true to type.
Maturity: approximately 50 days.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Helianthus annuus
Sunbird is a vigorous, tall-growing Sunflower producing large, bright yellow flowers followed by generous heads of tasty edible seeds. Growing to approximately 2 m tall, this hardy variety makes an impressive addition to productive gardens, pollinator plantings and the back of garden beds.
A particularly versatile Sunflower, Sunbird can be grown for its mature edible seeds, used as a nutritious microgreen or planted as poultry forage. The large flowers are highly attractive to bees and other beneficial insects, while mature seed heads can also provide valuable food for seed-eating birds.
Drought hardy and disease resistant, Sunbird thrives in warm weather and full sun. Plants are fast growing and perform best in fertile, well-drained soil, although established plants tolerate relatively dry conditions well.
Approximately 80 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Most of the year, avoiding excessively wet periods
Subtropics: Spring to autumn
Mild climates: Spring to summer
Cold climates: Spring to early summer after frost
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly where plants are to grow, approximately 2–3 cm deep. Keep soil moist during germination and establishment.
Thin seedlings to approximately 30–50 cm apart in full sun. Choose a position protected from strong winds or provide support as plants become tall and heavy flower heads develop. For microgreens, sow densely into trays and harvest while young.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Solanum lycopersicum
Napoli Paste is a productive paste tomato producing firm, red, pear-shaped fruits to approximately 60 mm long. The solid, fleshy tomatoes have good flavour and texture, making them equally useful eaten fresh or cooked.
With their dense flesh, the fruits are particularly well suited to tomato paste, passata, sauces and preserving, where less excess juice means quicker cooking and a rich finished product. Fruit sets and ripens over a relatively short period, allowing a substantial quantity to be harvested together for processing.
Plants are vigorous and indeterminate, with some resistance to root and stem diseases. Sturdy staking or trellising helps support the vines as the concentrated crop develops.
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 75–85 days.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Lactuca sativa
May Queen is an early-maturing 19th century French heirloom butterhead lettuce producing medium-sized, tightly folded heads of pale green leaves delicately tinged with red-brown. The tender, buttery leaves have an excellent flavour and soft texture, making this a favourite for fresh salads. Despite its delicate appearance, May Queen performs well into the warmer months and is a reliable choice for spring, autumn, and summer harvests. Ready to harvest in approximately 60 days.
Approximately 200 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: March to October
Mild climates: February to November
Cold climates: Spring to autumn
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly or raise seedlings, covering very lightly with 2–3 mm of soil. Plant in fertile, well drained soil in full sun or part shade, spacing plants 20–30 cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist and provide afternoon shade during warmer weather. Harvest individual leaves as required or allow plants to form full heads before cutting.
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
Lucullus is a productive heirloom silverbeet renowned for its large, crumpled light green leaves and broad white stems. Highly regarded for its fine flavour and tender texture, it is an excellent all-purpose leafy vegetable for steaming, sautéing, soups, quiches and pasta dishes. This vigorous variety is heavy yielding and performs particularly well in warmer weather, providing a long harvest season when outer leaves are picked regularly.
Approximately 50–70 seeds per gram
Approximately 50 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 into full-sized clumps. Harvest the outer leaves as required from approximately 45–60 days, leaving the centre intact to encourage continuous production.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.