Australian Seed

WATERMELON Golden Midget citrullus lanatus

Citrullus lanatus. Plant produces good yields of golden yellow watermelon with salmon pink flesh. It is very sweet and flavorful. A cross between a New Hampshire Midget and Pumpkin Rind. The watermelon turns golden yellow when fully ripe. Extremely early variety, ripening in just 70 days

8 seeds

KALE Lowering Open Pollinated Fringed Mix

This lovely mix contains pretty shades of pink, purple, and white. Contrasts nicely with the deep green outer leaves. The plants look like huge frilly flowers. Best grown as a autumn as the colours are more intense in cool weather. 30 cm

50 seeds

CABBAGE Chinese Loose-leaf Tokyo Benkana

The Japanese version of a small Chinese cabbage. Lime-green frilled leaves and white petioles . Vigorous re-growth makes it ideal for baby leaf production. Smooth leaves are soft and quite sweet. Very tasty and pretty. A low growing plant (maximum 30cm tall, 40-50cm spread at maturity).Crop and frost hardy.

Germinates best between 15-24 C. Depth: 6 mm. Spacing: 25 cm. Harvest: 20 days for baby leaves; 45 days for full size.

30 seeds

DAHLIA Pompon Mixed

Pompon Mixed are erect, ball dahlias with divided, dark-green leaves and, in summer and autumn, fully-double flowers in shades of pink, red, orange and white. Growing to around 90 cm (3ft) high these are easily flower the first year from seed.

Grow in a fertile, humus-rich well-drained soil in full sun.

30 seeds

CAPSICUM Emerald Giant

The Pepper Bell Emerald Giant, 'Capsicum annuum', is a large, thick-fleshed green bell pepper that sweetens and turns red on the vine. Roasted, stuffed and baked, or eaten fresh in salads, Emerald Giants large, thick fleshed peppers have more vitamin C than an orange. Emerald Giant is a great container variety. The peppers are about 4 inches long and about 3.5 inches wide and grow on a plant that is about 60cm (2 ft) tall. Harvest in78 days

Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. Blossom pruning will improve fruit size. Pinch off about 50% of the flowers.

25 seeds

TOMATO Scoresby Dwarf

Scoresby Dwarf is an open pollinated determinate tomato that grows to 1 metre and sets crop of globular fruit 4-6cm in diameter, which is great for preserves. It matures from seed in 85-140 days depending on the site. Disease resistant.

25 seeds

CUCUMBER Italian Non Acid

Non-acid variety that bears over a long period. Fruit will turn yellow/red on maturity at about 30cm but best used at 20cm when light green. Height: 45-60 cm

20 seeds

TURNIP hidabeni Red

Hidabeni is a hybrid version of typical Japanese red turnip. Hardy and easy to grow. A very attractive deep red skin globe shape root vegetable, in 10 cm diameter and 5 cm in height. The red veined leaves are nutritious, high in carotene and calcium, they can be steamed and stir-fried or pickled. Fast growing plants and roots can be harvested in 50 days after sowing. This improved variety adapts well to different climates, suitable for growing from spring throughout fall. Easy to grow.

In early spring to late summer, sow seeds 1 cm deep, 2 cm apart in rows 30 - 45 cm apart. Thin plants to 10 - 15 cm spacing. For a continuous harvest throughout the year, plant every 2 weeks.

25 seeds

ZUCCHINI costata romanesco

An Italian heirloom that is one of the best tasting zucchinis around. A great nutty flavour with a firm flesh and texture whether cooked or raw. It is also a good producer of male flower buds for eating. The fruit stays tender even when very large. The skins are prominently ribbed and green with pale green flecks. Height: 1 m.

Germinate best in 21-35 C. 52-60 days. Pick when about 15 cm.

6 seeds

SPINACH F1 Monsan spinacia oleracea

All year round growing Japanese greens with dark, bright green leaves. Habit is erect, making it very easy for harvest. Mildew resistant.

50 seeds

GODETIA Monarch Dwarf Mix

A stunning dwarf variety reaching only 30 cm tall with distinct single flowers. Godetia is easily grown from flower seeds and grow as annuals in most areas. Sow outdoors. Space seeds 5 cm apart in groups of 20 seeds per group. Press seeds into the soil, cover lightly. May also be used as a rock garden subject or as a border. Choose a shady, cool location with rather poor soil.

100 seeds

HON TSAI TAI Purple Flowered Choy

Dark green leaves with purple veins and stems have petite florets that are best harvested right before the bright yellow blossoms open. Similar to broccoli in culture and use, with a much sweeter flavour and delicate texture. Young flowering shoots add a sweet, mild mustard flavour to fresh salads, lightly steamed, in stir-fries, or in cream-based pasta dishes.

Best grown in mid to late summer when the days are becoming shorter and stems elongate. Height 30 cm. Germinate best in 10-22 C .Harvest: 37 days (harvest before the flowers open). Regular picking will keep new shoots forming.

30 seeds

PASSIFLORA caerulea Blue Passion Flower

Passiflora caerulea is an evergreen Climber growing to 10 m by 10 m . White bowl-shaped fragrant flowers with blue, purple and white coronas. Prefers fertile humus rich well-drained soil. Full sun.

Sow seed and keep at 55-75°F (18-23°C), germination should occur rapidly. If germination has not occurred within 4 weeks, place seed trays where temperatures are 25-40°F (-3 to 4°C) for up to 4 weeks.

10 seeds

KUNZEA recurva

Erect shrub growing up to 2 m high but often smaller. Flowers are pink / purple-red from August to December.

Growing instructions: Sow on surface, and gently firm, do not cover. Requires light to germinate. Keep warm moist.

Approx 50 seeds

PROTEA punctata Water Sugarbush

An erect shrub up to 2- 4m tall, with blue-grey leaves. Has a water lily-like flower with bracts that open wide to display a white/pink flower in the middle. Flowers best in full sun from summer to winter. Grows well in most well-drained soils. Moderate frost and extended dry periods once established. Tolerates windy situations. Excellent cut flower. Sow in autumn.

Pre-treatment: Smoke is beneficial to germination in this species. Click here for smoke treatments.

5 seeds

CHILLI Tabasco Capsicum frutescens

The Tabasco chilli originated from a state of that name in south-east Mexico where it has grown since at least 1850. Very hot peppers grow 4 cm long by 1 cm wide. Perfect for hot sauce. World famous for its taste. Peppers grow upright and change colour as they age making this an extremely attractive ornamental plant as well. Tabasco plants grow into compact bushes 30-120 cm high. 90-100 days.

25 seeds

RADISH Long Scarlet Raphanus sativus

A long rooted radish with a beautiful colour. Roots grow to 15 cm long, with scarlet colour skin. Their flavour is excellent, mild and crisp, with some spice.

Maturity: 25-30 days.

30 seeds

RADISH Black Spanish Long Heirloom Raphanus sativus

Long 20 cm black roots have pure white flesh that is crisp and pungent. This is a very old European heirloom. Excellent in salads and stews. 60 days.

50 seeds

LAMBERTIA inermis

A very attractive shrub of around 4 metres in height, with bright green foliage and striking orange- red flowers. The flowers are 5 cm length, 8 cm diameter. Prefers ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline. Tolerant to high wind, first line salt wind, light frost.

5 seeds

ASTER Giant Perfection Mix

Cottage garden favourite, grows to a height of 90cm. with large 10cm blooms in shades of white, red, purple and pink.

30 seeds