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Podocarpus elatus (Plum Pine / Illawarra Plum)
A hardy and attractive Australian native rainforest tree valued for its edible fruit, handsome foliage and high-quality timber. Naturally occurring in coastal rainforests of eastern Australia, Plum Pine is a slow-growing, long-lived species that develops into an elegant small to medium-sized tree. Glossy dark green leaves and a dense growth habit make it an excellent feature or shade tree for larger gardens and native landscapes.
The fleshy purple fruit is edible when ripe and has traditionally been enjoyed fresh or used in jams, sauces and preserves. The timber is highly regarded for its durability and attractive appearance. Adaptable and resilient once established, Illawarra Plum performs best in well-drained soils with reliable moisture and protection from severe frost when young.
Approximately 5 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Spring to autumn
Subtropics: Spring and summer
Mild climates: Spring and early autumn
Cold climates: Spring after frost has passed
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed into a quality, free-draining seed raising mix and lightly cover. Keep consistently moist and warm during germination, which may be slow and irregular. Position in a sheltered location with filtered light or part shade. Transplant carefully once seedlings are established and plant into fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment. Slow growing but long lived and rewarding with time. Trees may take several years to begin fruiting.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Phaseolus vulgaris
An excellent climbing bean with a long harvest period. Produces green pods streaked with purple, stringless when young and full flavoured. Pods can be eaten fresh or allowed to dry on the vine, yielding beige and brown speckled beans well suited to soups and slow cooked dishes. Copes well with heat and performs reliably through the warm season.
Approximately 50 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: September to March
Subtropics: October to February
Mild climates: Late spring to summer
Cold climates: After frost has passed
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly into warm, well drained soil in full sun once soil temperatures are suitable. Provide sturdy support for climbing plants. Space seeds 10 to 15 cm apart and keep soil evenly moist during establishment. Harvest fresh pods from around 75 days or allow beans to mature fully for drying at approximately 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.
Capsicum chinense
Habanero Red is an intensely hot Chilli producing distinctive lantern-shaped fruits that begin dark green before ripening to a rich, glossy red. Beneath its formidable heat is the characteristic Habanero flavour: fruity, aromatic and almost tropical, making it prized for flavour as much as sheer pungency.
The ripe fruits are excellent for hot sauces, salsas, marinades, relishes and Caribbean-style dishes, and can also be pickled, fermented or thoroughly dried for chilli flakes and powders. Habaneros are exceptionally hot, so only a small amount is needed to bring considerable heat and flavour to a dish.
Habanero chillies originated in the Americas and are particularly associated with Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. Despite the name, which means “from Havana”, their deeper botanical and culinary history is strongly associated with the Yucatán Peninsula and surrounding regions.
As a Capsicum chinense, Habanero Red is slower growing than many common Capsicum annuum chillies and appreciates a long, hot growing season. Plants thrive in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture and can continue growing as short-lived perennials in warm, frost-free climates.
Approximately 20 seeds per packet
Heat: 10 – Very hot
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Most of the year
Subtropics: Late winter to spring
Mild climates: Late winter to spring, preferably started under protection
Cold climates: Start indoors in late winter to early spring and transplant after all danger of frost
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 5 mm deep into trays or pots and keep warm and consistently moist. A soil temperature of approximately 25–30°C will encourage germination. Capsicum chinense can be slow to germinate, so maintain steady warmth and allow several weeks for emergence.
Transplant seedlings once conditions have warmed, spacing approximately 45–60 cm apart in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Maintain consistent moisture during flowering and fruit development.
Harvest green if desired or allow fruits to ripen fully to deep red for their richest flavour and mature heat. Wear gloves when harvesting or preparing Habaneros and avoid contact with the eyes and other sensitive areas.
Maturity: approximately 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.
Cucumis sativus
Dragon's Egg is a distinctive Croatian heirloom Cucumber producing small, oval fruits with smooth, creamy-white to pale lemon skin. Their unusual shape and colouring give them the appearance of oversized eggs hanging amongst the foliage, making this a particularly attractive variety in the vegetable garden.
The thin skin is tender and edible, while the flesh is crisp, juicy and pleasantly sweet with very little bitterness. Dragon's Egg is particularly good eaten straight from the garden, sliced into salads and sandwiches, served with dips or added to fresh summer dishes.
Plants are vigorous, productive and relatively easy to grow, producing generously when regularly harvested. The vines can be allowed to ramble across the ground or trained onto a trellis. Vertical growing is particularly useful for improving airflow, keeping fruits clean and making the pale cucumbers easier to spot amongst the foliage.
Dragon's Egg thrives in warm conditions with full sun and fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost or well-aged manure. Consistent moisture is particularly important during flowering and fruit development to encourage crisp, well-shaped fruits.
Approximately 15 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Spring to autumn
Subtropics: Spring to summer
Mild climates: Spring after frost to early summer
Cold climates: Spring after the last frost, or start earlier under protection
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly into warm soil approximately 10–20 mm deep, or raise in pots and transplant once conditions have warmed. Space plants approximately 40–60 cm apart in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil.
Provide a trellis for vertical growth or allow vines sufficient room to ramble. Water deeply and consistently, particularly during flowering and fruit development.
Harvest regularly while fruits are small, creamy-white to pale lemon and still tender. Frequent picking encourages continued flowering and production and provides the best eating quality.
If saving seed, Dragon's Egg can cross-pollinate with other Cucumis sativus cucumber varieties flowering nearby, so adequate isolation is required to maintain the variety true to type.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Lotus tetragonolobus L.
A traditional Mediterranean legume grown for its young, tender pods and attractive deep red flowers. Pods are best harvested while young, before they exceed 25 mm, to avoid toughness, and can be eaten fresh in salads, lightly stir fried, or added to soups and stews. The seeds can also be eaten like peas once mature. Plants are productive and adaptable, tolerating cooler conditions, and typically reach harvest in around 55 to 70 days.
Approximately 25 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Mar to Jun
Subtropics: Mar to Jul
Mild climates: Feb to Sep
Cold and forest climates: Jan to Oct
Planting / Sowing
Sow as for peas, directly into well drained soil in full sun. Sow seed 3 to 4 cm deep and keep soil evenly moist during establishment. Space plants 15 to 20 cm apart, with rows 40 to 50 cm apart. Regular harvesting of young pods encourages continued production.
Planting/sowing: Sow in early spring or late summer. Avoid hot weather. Space seeds 5–8cm apart.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Cucumis sativus
Lebanese Mini Muncher is a compact, highly productive cucumber that produces crisp, smooth-skinned fruit around 10–12 cm long. The mild, sweet flavour is free from bitterness, making these cucumbers ideal for fresh eating straight from the vine, lunchboxes, salads, and platters, with no peeling required. Fast growing and relatively compact, this variety is well suited to pots, raised beds, and smaller garden spaces. Harvest regularly to encourage continuous production throughout the season.
Approximately 20 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: August to January
Mild climates: September to January
Cold climates: After the last frost to early summer
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly or raise in trays, planting 2 cm deep in fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Space plants 40–60 cm apart. Plants can be grown on the ground or trained onto a trellis to improve airflow and fruit quality. Keep the soil consistently moist and harvest frequently for the best flavour and 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.
Cucurbita moschata
Gramma is a classic Australian heirloom Pumpkin that has been grown in home and farm gardens for generations. A vigorous, hardy variety, it produces medium-sized, egg to pear-shaped fruits with smooth skin that matures from yellow to rich rusty orange.
Inside is dense, bright orange flesh with a sweet, creamy texture. Gramma is particularly famous for its use in traditional Gramma Pie, an old-fashioned Australian sweet pie made with cooked pumpkin, sugar and spices. The flesh is also excellent roasted, baked or used in soups, curries, preserves and other sweet or savoury dishes.
Gramma has a strong place in Australian food and gardening history, particularly in rural and regional communities. The name has been used in Australia for distinctive long or pear-shaped pumpkins since at least the 19th century, and gramma became closely associated with home preserving and baking. Recipes for Gramma Pie became a familiar part of Australian household cookery, especially in New South Wales and Queensland.
Plants are vigorous, sprawling vines with large, deeply lobed green leaves and golden-yellow flowers attractive to bees and other pollinators. Vines can extend several metres and are best given plenty of space to ramble.
As a Cucurbita moschata, Gramma thrives in warm conditions and is particularly well suited to many Australian climates. Mature fruits also have good keeping qualities, providing useful kitchen stores well beyond the growing season.
Pumpkins originated in the Americas and have been cultivated for thousands of years before spreading throughout the world. Over generations, Australian gardeners selected and maintained varieties particularly suited to local growing conditions and cooking traditions, with Gramma becoming one of the country's distinctive heritage pumpkins.
Approximately 10 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: During the warm season, avoiding the wettest periods where disease pressure is high
Subtropics: Spring to summer
Mild climates: Spring to early summer after frost
Cold climates: Spring after all danger of frost; start indoors where the growing season is short
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 20–30 mm deep directly into warm, prepared soil after all danger of frost has passed, or raise seedlings for transplanting once conditions are reliably warm.
Grow in full sun in rich, fertile, well-drained soil. Allow approximately 1–2 m between plants and plenty of additional room for the vigorous vines to spread.
Keep plants consistently watered during active growth, flowering and fruit development. Water deeply at soil level where possible rather than regularly wetting the foliage.
Harvest once the skin has developed its mature yellow to rusty-orange colour, the rind has hardened and the stem begins to dry. Cut from the vine with a generous section of stem attached.
Cure mature pumpkins in a warm, dry, well-ventilated position before storing in a cool, dry place with good airflow.
Maturity: approximately 90–120 days.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Passiflora edulis
Purple Giant Passionfruit is a vigorous perennial climbing vine producing large, aromatic purple fruit filled with juicy, tangy-sweet pulp. Its lush green foliage and spectacular passionflowers also make it an attractive addition to productive gardens, fences, pergolas and trellises.
The fragrant pulp is delicious eaten fresh or used in desserts, cakes, yoghurt, drinks, sauces and preserves. Passionfruit vines are fast growing in warm conditions and, with strong support, can provide abundant growth and fruit over several years.
Best suited to subtropical and warm temperate climates, passionfruit prefers a sunny, sheltered position protected from strong winds and heavy frost. Regular moisture and fertile soil will encourage vigorous growth and fruit production.
Approximately 50 seeds per gram
Approximately 10 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Year round
Subtropics: Spring to early autumn
Mild climates: Spring to summer
Cold climates: Spring to early summer in a warm, protected position
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 5–10 mm deep into a quality seed-raising mix and keep warm and consistently moist. Passionfruit seed can be slow and irregular to germinate, so allow several weeks for seedlings to emerge.
Transplant once seedlings are well established into fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Provide a strong trellis, fence or pergola for the vigorous vines to climb. Keep well watered during establishment and flowering and fruit development, while avoiding waterlogged soil.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Cucurbita maxima
Baby Green Hubbard is a compact version of the traditional Hubbard squash, producing distinctive pear to teardrop-shaped fruits around 17 cm long with deeply coloured dark green skin. Inside, the yellow-orange flesh is dense, smooth and richly flavoured.
The flesh has a sweet, nutty flavour and dry texture that makes it excellent for roasting, baking, soups, curries and pies. Fruits store particularly well after harvest, making this a useful winter squash for keeping into the cooler months.
Hubbard squashes have been grown in North America since at least the mid-19th century and became prized for their excellent storage qualities and rich flesh. Baby Green Hubbard offers these traditional characteristics in a smaller, more manageable fruit.
Approximately 12 seeds per packet.
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: March–August
Subtropics: August–February
Mild climates: September–January
Cold climates: October–December, after frost risk has passed
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly approximately 2–3 cm deep once the soil has warmed, or raise seedlings for transplanting after frost risk has passed. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil, allowing approximately 1–1.5 m between plants for the spreading vines.
Water consistently during establishment, flowering and fruit development. Allow fruits to mature fully on the vine and harvest when the skin has hardened and the stem begins to dry. Cure before storing in a cool, dry, well-ventilated position.
Maturity: approximately 95–105 days.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Fragaria vesca
White Alpine is a charming alpine strawberry producing small, creamy white berries with an intensely sweet flavour and rich fragrance. The ripe berries remain pale rather than turning red and are exceptionally good eaten fresh, if they make it as far as the kitchen.
A form of the European woodland strawberry, Fragaria vesca, White Alpine grows as a compact perennial and produces few runners. Established plants can instead be divided to create new plants. Its neat growth makes it well suited to containers, garden edging and moist, partly shaded areas beneath taller plants or in fernery-style gardens.
The delicate berries are excellent fresh or used in desserts, while the leaves of Fragaria vesca have a long history of use as a herbal tea. Plants have a long productive season and appreciate fertile soil, regular feeding and consistent moisture.
Approximately 75 seeds per packet.
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April–July in cooler or elevated districts
Subtropics: March–August
Mild climates: February–September
Cold climates: August–November
Planting / Sowing
Sow very shallowly onto moist seed-raising mix, pressing the fine seed gently onto the surface with little or no covering. Keep consistently moist and in a bright position until germination, which can be slow and irregular.
Transplant seedlings once large enough to handle, spacing plants approximately 20–30 cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Grow in full sun in cooler areas or partial shade in warmer climates. Keep plants consistently moist and feed regularly during active growth and fruiting.
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
Yellow Tommy Toe is a cherry tomato producing abundant, rounded golden-yellow fruits approximately 20–40 mm across. The juicy fruits have a sweet, full tomato flavour and an appealing balance of sweetness and acidity.
A colourful counterpart to the familiar red Tommy Toe, the fruits are excellent eaten straight from the vine and add bright colour to salads, lunchboxes and platters. They can also be roasted whole, where their natural sweetness becomes more concentrated.
Plants are vigorous, productive and indeterminate, continuing to flower and form clusters of fruit over a long season. The sprawling vines benefit from sturdy staking or trellising and regular picking encourages continued production.
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.
Vigna unguiculata var. sesquipedalis
A compact, non climbing snake bean producing red pods on short plants, suited to warm season growing where space is limited.
Approximately 20 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: September to March
Subtropics: October to February
Mild climates: Late spring to summer
Cold climates: After frost has passed
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly into warm, well drained soil in full sun once soil temperatures are consistently warm. Space plants to allow airflow. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment and harvest pods regularly for best quality.
Not Available for WA
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Citrullus lanatus
Warpaint (also known as Crimson Sweet) is a popular, high-yielding watermelon producing large, oval fruit with distinctive light and dark green stripes. The melons can reach up to 10 kg and have crisp, deep red flesh with a sweet, refreshing flavour. Well regarded for its reliable performance, this variety offers good disease tolerance and is suitable for home gardens and market production. Fruit mature in approximately 80–97 days.
Approximately 20–30 seeds per gram
Approximately 20 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: March to September
Subtropics: August to February
Mild climates: October to January
Cold climates: November to December after frost
Planting / Sowing
Direct sow seed 15–20 mm deep into warm, well-drained soil in a sunny position, or start in pots and transplant carefully once the weather has warmed. Space plants 80–100 cm apart, allowing 2–3 m between rows or ample room for the vigorous vines to spread. Keep the soil consistently moist during flowering and fruit development, reducing watering as fruit reach maturity to maximise sweetness. Harvest when the nearest tendril has dried, the underside of the fruit turns creamy yellow and the melon produces a hollow sound when tapped.
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
Early Cascade is a fast-cropping tomato producing small, round red fruits in attractive clusters of around nine. The tomatoes are juicy and versatile, with a classic fresh tomato flavour suited to salads, sandwiches, snacking and everyday cooking.
As its name suggests, this variety is valued for its early production, beginning to mature in approximately 55 days. The clustered fruit and relatively quick maturity make it a useful choice for gardeners wanting tomatoes early in the season or growing where the warm season is comparatively short.
Plants are indeterminate and continue flowering and producing cascading clusters of fruit as the vines grow. Provide sturdy staking or trellising and harvest regularly as the fruits develop their full red colour.
Seed count: approximately 250–400 seeds per gram.
Approximately 60 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 55 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
Sugar Lump is a sweet heirloom tomato producing smooth, deep red fruits approximately 40–50 mm across. The fruits are borne in attractive clusters of 6–12 and have excellent flavour, with a juicy texture and pronounced sweetness.
Known since the 1860s, Sugar Lump has survived as a garden heirloom for more than 150 years. Its small, flavourful fruits are excellent eaten fresh from the vine, added to salads and platters, or used for bottling and preserving.
Plants have a determinate bush habit, producing generous clusters on relatively compact plants. They require less training than climbing tomatoes, although staking or caging can help support plants when heavily laden with fruit.
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. Plants are compact and generally require less training than climbing varieties, although staking or caging can help support a heavy crop. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions.
Maturity: approximately 75 days.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Asparagus officinalis
A hardy, productive perennial asparagus producing distinctive purple spears that are up to 20 percent sweeter than green asparagus. The spears are tender, almost stringless, and contain significantly less fibre, making them especially enjoyable fresh or lightly cooked. Plants are long lived and can remain productive for up to 30 years when well established, making this a valuable addition to permanent food gardens.
Approximately 10 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to June
Subtropics: May to July
Mild climates: July to September
Cold climates: September to October
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed 1 to 2 cm deep into well drained, fertile soil in full sun. Keep soil evenly moist during germination, which may take several weeks. Thin or transplant seedlings to 30 to 45 cm apart, with rows spaced 90 to 120 cm apart. Avoid harvesting in the first year to allow crowns to establish, supporting long term productivity.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
