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Phaseolus vulgaris
Phaseolus vulgaris
Also known as Old Homestead, this variety was introduced before 1864. Produces large clusters of fleshy, flattened, curved, silvery-green pods 17–24 cm long. Stringless when young with good flavour, sets well in cooler climates, and is suitable for fresh use or freezing. A vigorous grower with rust resistance.
Approximately 70 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 from around 58 to 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.
Phaseolus vulgaris
(Sunray, Idelight)
A high quality bush bean producing glossy, dark green, stringless pods to around 16 cm in length. Pods are tender and flavoursome, suited to fresh eating and cooking. A reliable, productive variety with a relatively quick turnaround.
Approximately 120 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: March to August
Subtropics: August to March
Mild climates: Spring to summer
Cold climates: After frost has passed
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly into well drained soil in full sun once soil has warmed. Plant seed 2 to 3 cm deep and keep soil evenly moist during establishment. Space plants to allow good airflow. Harvest regularly from around 53 to 60 days to maintain pod quality and encourage 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.
Pisum sativum
Massey Gem is a reliable dwarf shelling Pea producing generous crops of sweet, tender green peas on compact plants reaching approximately 60–75 cm tall. Quick to mature, hardy and disease resistant, it has long been valued as both a home garden and market variety.
The well-filled pods grow approximately 3.5–5 cm long and contain sweet peas with excellent flavour. Enjoy them freshly shelled and lightly cooked, add to soups, stews, risottos and vegetable dishes, or blanch and freeze surplus peas for later use. Massey Gem is particularly well suited to freezing, retaining good flavour and texture.
Its compact growth makes it useful for smaller gardens and exposed sites where tall climbing peas can be difficult to manage. Although a dwarf bush type, plants still benefit from low support such as pea netting, stakes or twiggy branches to keep the crop upright and pods clear of the soil.
Massey Gem performs particularly well in cool conditions and is suitable for sowing from autumn through spring. Its combination of early maturity, hardiness and dependable cropping helped establish it as a popular traditional market-garden variety.
Peas are among the world’s oldest cultivated food crops, originating in the Near East and grown since ancient times. Early peas were primarily harvested and dried for storage, with tender green peas becoming popular much later.
Seed count: approximately 3–5 seeds/g
Approximately 130 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Autumn to early spring
Mild climates: Autumn to spring
Cold climates: Spring, with autumn sowing possible in suitable areas
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 20–30 mm deep directly where plants are to grow. Peas generally dislike root disturbance, so direct sowing is preferred.
Space seeds approximately 5–10 cm apart. Although Massey Gem is a dwarf variety, providing low support will help keep plants upright and make harvesting easier.
Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Peas tolerate a range of soil types but dislike waterlogged conditions. Maintain consistent moisture during flowering and pod development.
Harvest when pods are plump and well filled but while the peas remain tender and sweet. Pick regularly to encourage continued production. For seed saving, leave selected pods on healthy plants until fully mature and dry.
Maturity: approximately 70–80 days.
Due to quarantine restrictions, we cannot send Pea seeds to Tasmania and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Phaseolus vulgaris
A productive bush bean producing small, round, stringless pods to around 14 cm in length. Heavy yielding with good eating quality, suited to fresh use and cooking.
Approximately 120 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 has warmed. Space seeds 10 to 15 cm apart and keep soil evenly moist during establishment. Harvest from around 55 to 60 days to encourage 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.
Cucumis sativus
Long White is a distinctive open-pollinated Cucumber producing attractive pale cream to white fruits with crisp, refreshing flesh. A fast-growing and productive variety, it offers something a little different from the usual dark green slicing cucumbers while remaining wonderfully versatile in the kitchen.
The crisp flesh has a mild, sweet flavour sometimes described as having an appealing “apple-like” quality. Fruits are excellent eaten fresh, sliced into salads and sandwiches or served with dips, and their firm texture also makes them well suited to pickling and preserving.
Long White is a vigorous warm-season grower with useful tolerance to powdery mildew, helping plants remain productive when conditions favour this common cucumber disease. Regular harvesting will encourage the vines to continue flowering and setting new fruit.
Plants can be allowed to ramble along the ground or trained vertically onto a trellis. Trellising saves space, improves airflow around the foliage and helps produce straighter, cleaner fruits.
Approximately 16 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. Keep plants consistently watered, particularly during flowering and fruit development, and mulch around the root zone to help retain moisture.
Harvest regularly while fruits are pale, firm and crisp for the best flavour and texture. Frequent picking encourages continued flowering and production.
If saving seed, Long White can cross-pollinate with other Cucumis sativus cucumber varieties flowering nearby, so adequate isolation is required to maintain the variety true to type.
Maturity: approximately 63–70 days.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Borago officinalis
Borage Microgreens produce tender green shoots with a fresh, mild cucumber flavour that adds a unique touch to salads, sandwiches, seafood dishes and garnishes. Popular with chefs and home growers alike, they offer both culinary appeal and excellent visual presentation.
Harvested at a young stage, borage microgreens provide the distinctive flavour of mature borage leaves in a convenient, compact form. Their succulent texture and refreshing taste make them an excellent addition to summer dishes and gourmet plating.
Easy to grow and quick to establish, borage microgreens perform well across a range of conditions and can be produced year round. They are a versatile choice for both beginner and experienced microgreen growers.
Approximately 55 seeds per gram
Microgreens & Baby Leaf Production: Year round Australia-wide
Tropics: Year round
Subtropics: Year round
Mild climates: Year round
Cold climates: Year round in a protected position
Planting / Sowing
For microgreens, sow seed densely over a moist growing medium and lightly cover with a thin layer of medium or vermiculite. Keep evenly moist throughout germination and growth.
Position in a bright location with good airflow and maintain consistent moisture. Harvest with scissors when the first true leaves begin to appear, typically 10–18 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.
Phaseolus vulgaris
A popular climbing bean producing straight, flat, bright purple pods to around 17 cm in length. Highly prolific and productive over many weeks. Pods turn green when cooked, giving rise to its nickname, the “Magic Bean”. Well suited to fresh use and cooking.
Approximately 60 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 from around 65 to 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.
Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis
Baby Choi is a compact, non-heading Chinese cabbage producing crisp, broad white stems and tender green leaves on plants growing 20–30 cm tall. The mild, slightly pungent flavour makes it ideal for stir-fries, soups, steaming, and fresh salads. Highly productive and slow to bolt, plants can be harvested repeatedly by picking the outer leaves, much like silverbeet, or harvested whole when young. Matures in around 60 days.
Approximately 50 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: March to September
Mild climates: Autumn and spring
Cold climates: Spring and autumn
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly into well drained, fertile soil in full sun or partial shade. Plant seeds 5 mm deep and thin seedlings to 20–30 cm apart. Keep soil consistently moist to encourage rapid growth. Harvest individual outer leaves as required or cut the entire plant when fully developed.
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
Californian Wonder is a classic heirloom Capsicum and one of the best-known traditional bell pepper varieties. A reliable and heavy producer, plants develop large, blocky fruits with thick, crisp walls and a wonderfully sweet flavour.
Fruits grow to approximately 10 cm and can be harvested green for a fresh, crisp flavour or left on the plant to ripen to a rich glossy red, becoming progressively sweeter as they mature. Fully ripe red Capsicums are particularly rich in vitamin C and carotenoid antioxidants.
An excellent all-purpose variety in the kitchen, Californian Wonder can be eaten fresh in salads, sliced for sandwiches, roasted, grilled, stuffed, sautéed or added to sauces, relishes and preserves. The substantial walls make the fruits particularly good for stuffing and roasting.
Plants thrive in warm conditions with full sun, fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Capsicums are technically tender perennials and can continue producing for several seasons in warm, frost-free climates, although they are commonly grown as annuals.
Approximately 40 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 ripen completely to red for maximum sweetness and colour.
Maturity: approximately 68–89 days.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety.
Not available for WA
Cucurbita pepo
Crookneck Early Yellow is a distinctive summer squash producing curved, narrow-necked fruits with buttery yellow skin that deepens to rich golden yellow as they mature. The flesh has a rich, slightly sweet flavour and is at its most tender when fruits are harvested young, ideally before they reach around 20 cm long.
Crookneck squash has a particularly long history in North America, with yellow crookneck types documented in American gardens by the early 1800s. Their characteristic curved neck and excellent eating quality made them an enduring part of the American summer vegetable garden.
Plants have a productive bush habit and begin cropping early, producing generously when fruits are picked regularly. Young squash are excellent sautéed, grilled, roasted or added to soups and stews, and the tender skin can be eaten without peeling.
Seed count: approximately 8–10 seeds per gram. Approximately 20 seeds per packet.
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: March–September
Subtropics: August–February
Mild climates: September–January
Cold climates: October–December, after frost risk has passed
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 2–3 cm deep directly where plants are to grow once the soil has warmed, or start indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting. Handle seedlings carefully when transplanting to avoid disturbing the roots.
Space plants approximately 60–90 cm apart with 1–1.5 m between rows. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil with a pH around 6.0–6.5. Maintain consistent moisture, particularly during flowering and fruit development, and harvest frequently while fruits are young and tender.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Zinnia elegans
California Giant Mixed is a spectacular tall Zinnia producing very large, fully double flowers in a brilliant mixture of colours including red, pink, orange, yellow, lavender and white. The bold, densely petalled blooms are held on long, strong stems, creating an impressive display throughout the warmer months.
Growing approximately 75–100 cm tall, California Giant is particularly prized as a cut flower, with its substantial blooms, excellent stem length and good vase life. Regular picking encourages plants to branch and produce an abundance of new flowers, making it an excellent choice for dedicated cutting gardens as well as borders and cottage plantings.
The bright flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects. Fast growing and generously flowering, Zinnias thrive in warm weather and full sun with fertile, well-drained soil. Good airflow around plants and watering at soil level rather than over the foliage will help keep plants healthy.
Seed count: approximately 140 seeds/g
Approximately 200 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Spring to autumn, avoiding excessively wet periods
Subtropics: Spring to autumn
Mild climates: Spring to summer
Cold climates: Late spring to summer after frost
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly where plants are to grow or raise in trays, covering seed approximately 5 mm deep. Keep warm and consistently moist during germination.
Transplant or thin seedlings to approximately 25–30 cm apart in full sun and well-drained soil. Avoid unnecessary root disturbance when transplanting. Regularly pick flowers or deadhead spent blooms to encourage branching and 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.
Mentha spicata
Spearmint is a classic perennial culinary herb with fresh, sweet leaves and the unmistakable cooling mint flavour. Considered one of the best mints for cooking, it pairs beautifully with carrots, peas, potatoes and lamb, and is the traditional choice for homemade mint sauce.
Fresh leaves are also excellent in salads, teas, cold drinks, desserts and Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes. Plants develop into vigorous leafy clumps and produce attractive spikes of pale purple flowers that are highly appealing to bees and other pollinating insects.
A hardy and productive perennial, Spearmint spreads readily once established. Growing in pots or contained garden beds is a good option where you want to keep its enthusiastic growth under control.
Seed count: approximately 10,000–15,000 seeds/g
Approximately 600 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Autumn to spring
Subtropics: Spring and autumn
Mild climates: Spring and autumn
Cold climates: Spring after frost
Planting / Sowing
Sow onto the surface of moist seed-raising mix and press gently into place. The seed is extremely fine, so cover very lightly or leave uncovered and keep consistently moist until germination.
Transplant once seedlings are large enough to handle. Grow in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture-retentive soil. Regular picking encourages fresh, leafy growth.
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
Bush Jubilee produces large, oval watermelons with light green skin boldly striped with dark green. Fruits can reach approximately 60 cm long, with firm, bright red flesh and a sweet, refreshing flavour.
A more compact watermelon than the traditional sprawling types, Bush Jubilee produces shorter, more manageable vines while still developing impressively sized fruit. It is a productive variety with some resistance to Fusarium wilt.
The firm, sweet flesh is excellent eaten fresh and chilled, in fruit salads or cut into wedges. Grow in full sun and provide consistent moisture while vines are establishing and fruit is developing.
Seed count: approximately 10–20 seeds per gram. Approximately 18 seeds per packet.
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April–August
Subtropics: August–January
Mild climates: September–December
Cold climates: October–December, after frost risk has passed
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 1–2 cm deep directly where plants are to grow once the soil has warmed, or start indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting after frost. Space plants approximately 60–90 cm apart, allowing room for vines to spread.
Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Keep plants consistently watered during establishment, flowering and fruit development. Fruit is approaching maturity when the tendril nearest the fruit dries and browns and the underside changes from white to creamy yellow.
Maturity: approximately 85–95 days.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Beta vulgaris
Egyptian Beetroot is a fast-growing heirloom variety producing distinctive flat-round roots with deep red flesh and attractive lighter internal zoning. One of the earliest beetroot varieties to mature, it is prized for both its sweet, tender roots and its abundant nutritious foliage.
When grown as baby leaf greens, Egyptian Beetroot produces vibrant young leaves with rich green colouring and red stems, adding colour, texture and flavour to salads and mixed leaf harvests. The leaves are tender, mild and highly versatile, while mature plants develop the characteristic dark red roots that have made this variety a gardener's favourite for generations.
Suitable for harvesting at multiple stages, Egyptian Beetroot can be enjoyed as microgreens, baby leaf greens or mature roots. Its rapid growth and reliability make it an excellent choice for home gardeners seeking continual harvests throughout the cooler months.
Approximately 80 seeds per gram
Approximately 160 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Microgreens & Baby Leaf Production: Year round Australia-wide
Tropics: March to August
Subtropics: February to September
Mild climates: February to October
Cold climates: September to April
Planting / Sowing
For baby leaf production, sow seed densely in trays, boxes or garden beds and harvest young leaves when they reach 8–15 cm tall, usually within 3–4 weeks. For microgreens, harvest at 3–8 cm tall approximately 10–20 days after sowing.
For mature roots, sow seed 10–15 mm deep in well-prepared soil and thin seedlings to 10 cm apart. Prefers full sun and fertile, moisture-retentive soil. Harvest roots approximately 55 days from sowing or earlier for baby beetroot.
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.
Citrullus lanatus
Charleston Grey is a classic watermelon producing large, oblong fruits that can reach approximately 15 kg. The pale green rind is marked with darker green striping, enclosing crisp, bright red flesh with an excellent sweet flavour.
Developed in the United States and released in 1954, Charleston Grey was bred by plant pathologist Charles F. Andrus of the USDA. It became an important commercial watermelon for its combination of fruit quality, reliable production and resistance to Fusarium wilt and anthracnose.
An early and vigorous producer for such a large-fruited variety, Charleston Grey also has good resistance to sunburn. The crisp, juicy flesh is excellent eaten fresh and chilled, in fruit salads or cut into generous summer wedges.
Seed count: approximately 10–20 seeds per gram. Approximately 15 seeds per packet.
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April–August
Subtropics: August–January
Mild climates: September–December
Cold climates: October–December, after frost risk has passed
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 1–2 cm deep directly where plants are to grow once the soil has warmed, or start indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting after frost. Space plants approximately 80–120 cm apart, allowing plenty of room for vines to spread.
Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Keep plants consistently watered during establishment, flowering and fruit development. Fruit is approaching maturity when the tendril nearest the fruit dries and browns and the underside changes from white to creamy yellow.
Maturity: approximately 85–100 days.
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
A striking bean producing round, stringless pods with red streaking to around 16 cm. Used both as a young fresh bean with excellent flavour and as a dried Borlotti type. Originating from Tierra del Fuego, this variety is valued for its versatility and eating quality.
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 has warmed. Space seeds 10 to 15 cm apart and keep soil evenly moist during establishment. Harvest fresh pods young or allow beans to mature fully for drying. Approximately 70 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.
Brassica oleracea var. capitata
Red Acre is a classic heirloom cabbage producing compact, round heads up to 15 cm across with rich deep red to purple leaves. The small, short-stemmed plants are resistant to splitting and produce firm, dense heads with excellent flavour. An outstanding variety for fresh use, pickling, and long-term storage, maturing in around 74–100 days.
Approximately 50 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to July
Subtropics: March to August
Mild climates: February to September
Cold climates: Spring to early autumn
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed in trays or directly into well drained, fertile soil in full sun. Plant seeds 5 mm deep and transplant seedlings when 10–15 cm tall, spacing plants 40–50 cm apart. Keep soil consistently moist and feed regularly to encourage firm head development. Harvest once the heads are solid and fully formed.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
All Year Round is a dependable traditional Cauliflower producing excellent quality, tightly packed white heads on relatively compact plants. The developing curds are naturally well protected by surrounding foliage, helping maintain their clean white colour and quality.
Cauliflower has been cultivated in the Mediterranean for centuries and became particularly associated with Italy before spreading throughout Europe. Mark Twain famously described it as “cabbage with a college education”, an apt description for this somewhat refined member of the Brassica oleracea family.
The firm white heads have a mild, slightly sweet flavour and are exceptionally versatile in the kitchen. Enjoy raw, steamed, roasted, grilled, pickled, mashed, added to curries and soups or baked whole. The leaves and tender stems are also edible and need not be discarded.
Despite its name, All Year Round performs best when its main head development occurs during cooler weather. In much of Australia, successive sowings beginning in late summer can provide an extended harvest through the cooler months. Plants prefer full sun, fertile, well-drained soil with a near-neutral pH and consistent moisture.
Seed count: approximately 240–420 seeds/g
Approximately 90 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Autumn to winter in cooler locations
Subtropics: Late summer to autumn
Mild climates: Late summer to autumn, with successive sowings into the cooler months
Cold climates: Spring to early summer
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly or raise in trays, approximately 5–10 mm deep. Keep consistently moist during germination and establishment.
Transplant or thin seedlings to approximately 45–60 cm apart in full sun and rich, well-drained soil. Maintain consistent moisture throughout growth, as water stress can affect head development.
As white heads begin to form, loosely fold or tie the surrounding leaves over the curd to protect it from strong sunlight and help maintain its white colour. Harvest while heads are firm, compact and tightly formed.
If saving seed, remember that Cauliflower will cross-pollinate readily with other compatible Brassica oleracea varieties, 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.
Phaseolus vulgaris
A popular old style flat green bean producing stringless pods to 17–19 cm in length. Suited to summer heat and quick to mature, with reliable yields in warm conditions. Redland Pioneer is considered an Australian heirloom selection, long grown in Queensland and valued for its performance in subtropical climates.
Approximately 75 seeds per packet
Seed count: 2–4 per gram
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. Plant once soil has warmed and frost risk has passed in cooler regions. Space seeds 10 to 15 cm apart and keep soil evenly moist during establishment. Harvest from around 50 to 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.