seeds catalogue

A good strong selection of an annual basil. Cultivation; Sow late spring through summer in 75mm containers in moist seed raising mix. Temp should be around 20ºC. Do not sow seed directly in the ground. Cover seed with a thin layer of seed raising mix and put a clear plastic bag over the pot. Seal with a rubber band. When seeds have germinated remove bag and keep watered. At second true leaf stage harden off gradually and then transplant into moist well fertilized herb beds.

An early long podded broad bean, good taste, dark green, 15 cm pods, filled with 6 -8 bean slightly flattened. Tall plants. Sow autumn through to early spring. Winter sowing in mild conditions only. For sweeter beans harvest when pods are slightly shorter and colour more mild.

A later shorter podded broad bean, good taste, dark green, 15 cm pods, filled with 6-8 bean slightly flattened. Plants grow to approx 1.5 metre. Sow autumn through to early spring. Winter sowing in mild conditions only. For sweeter beans harvest when pods are smaller.

Darker green bean. Good yields, good flavour, flat bean, dwarf 15-16cm. Cultivation: sow Nov - Jan , germination takes place in 16-18 days. Plant seedlings 8cm apart and 4cm deep. Prefer mildly acidic soil. Mulch around plants to conserve water. Thin to 15-20cm apart. Suggest pre-sprouting indoors before putting out in case of prolonged cold weather.

Best multi purpose bean available, good as snap or shelled. For snap bean harvest when yellow with purple stripes, fully mature for a shelled bean. Cultivation: sow Nov - Jan, germination takes place in 16-18 days. Plant seedlings 8cm apart and 4cm deep. Prefer mildly acidic soil. Mulch around plants to conserve water. Thin to 15-20cm apart. Suggest pre-sprouting indoors before putting out in case of prolonged cold weather.

2.5 metres tall, famous in Oregon in the 70's canning market, smooth 15cm dark green pods, straight, round shape, tender, meaty and full or flavour. Cultivation; requires a 2.5 metre trellis, sow Nov - Jan,, 2.5cm deep, 4cm apart. Takes 8-16 days to germinate. Soil needs to be prepared with organic matter, e.g mushroom compost, and kept damp.

Abundant crops of 12cm long purple beans in bunches on vigorous trailing stems. Sow mid Nov til late Dec. Will flower and fruit twice each season. Requires a 2.5 metre trellis. Plant seeds. 2.5cm deep, 4cm apart. Takes 8-16 days to germinate. Soil needs to be prepared with organic matter, e.g mushroom compost, and kept damp.

Rich traditional bean flavour, pale green seeds, produces beans much later into the season than other beans, 10-15cm pencil straight pods. Cultivation: sow Nov - Jan, germination takes place in 16-18 days. Plant seedlings 8cm apart and 4cm deep. Prefer mildly acidic soil. Mulch around plants to conserve water. Thin to 15-20cm apart. Suggest pre-sprouting indoors before putting out in case of prolonged cold weather.

High quality, stringless yellow pods, from dwarf plants. Expect heavy crops of slim, golden round pods around 12 cm long. Sow seeds 3cm deep, 8 cm apart with 60 cm between rows. When plants are growing well thin to 20 cm apart. Sow Nov, after last frosts are expected, to January. Dig in a spade of organic fertiliser and top it with a layer of well rotted compost raked in.

An excellent selection of climbing scarlet runner which has prolific long, sweet, stringless beans with beautiful marbled large seeds. Cultivation: sow Nov - Jan , germination takes place in 16-18 days. Plant seedlings 8cm apart and 4cm deep. Prefer mildly acidic soil. Mulch around plants to conserve water. Thin to 15-20cm apart. Suggest pre-sprouting indoors before putting out in case of prolonged cold weather. Water the flowers to keep them cool. Encourages setting.

Native to SW USA, nutritious dry bean, nutty taste when soaked overnight in fresh water and cooked on slow heat for 1 hour. Can also panfry in oil for 40 seconds. Cultivation: sow mid Nov, soil temp 18º C, in rows 1 cm deep. No need to thin plants. Beans form underneath leaf canopy.

Excellent variety, dark red interior, strong growth, resistant to bolting and disease. Lovely sweet flavour. Suitable for Tasmanian growing conditions.Sow in well prepared seed bed with a general fetiliser raked in. Sow from September to February, in shallow drills, 1 cm apart and with 40 cm between rows. Thin out when 4 - 5 cm tall. 74 day maturity. Trace elements are beneficial for crops.

Tender golden beetroot that does not bleed like red beet. Tops are great in salad and taste as good as spinach when boiled as greens. Use fresh or pickled. CULTIVATION: Sow seeds early spring or late summer about 1.5cm deep in rows 30cm apart. When seedlings reach 5cm tall thin to 8cm apart. Germination is 4 - 10 days at 7-21º C. Severe temperature stress, lack of water or flooding can cause bolting.

Thin stems, small heads like broccolini and sweeter better yields. Grows well under a wide range of conditions. Sow Sept, Oct and again from Feb to April. Sow 4 seeds in a hole 1 cm deep, 60 cm apart, with 60 cm between rows. Gradually thin each cluster to the best plant. Side dress with complete organic fertiliser. When boiled is sweet and tender.

A beautiful fine beaded, strong stemmed variety suitable for late summer, autumn and winter. Matures in 75 days. Sow early October to February. Repeat sowing at monthly intervals. Sow 4 seeds in a hole 1 cm deep, 60 cm apart, with 60 cm between rows. Gradually thin each cluster to the best plant. Side dress with complete organic fertiliser.

An excellent variety trialled in cool areas for mid-late season. Large, fine heads, blue-green in colour. Soft texture and rich aroma, remains fresh well, good cold tolerance. Sow: Can sow early spring but performs better if sown late summer/early autumn.. Side shoots plentiful. Sow 4 seeds in a hole 1 cm deep, 60 cm apart, with 60 cm between rows. Gradually thin each cluster to the best plant. Side dress with complete organic fertiliser.

Our special selection of 4 varieties produce a bountiful, tasy crop over a long cropping period. Superb flavours and textures. Cultivation: Sow early to late summer, sprinkle seeds into a 1 cm deep trench. Cover with fine potting mix, water well, thin plants to 30 cm apart at 3 leaf stage, side dress with complete organic fertiliser once a month. 7 months until harvest.

Our selection is for the mid to mid late harvest period. This variety is the most popular commercial variety in Tasmania. Medium -tall plant producing medium - large, dark green sprouts. Cultivation; Sow December to February. Sow 4 seeds 1cm deep in a thumb sized depression, 60cm apart. Cover the seeds with fine compost. Gradually thin the plants to select the best.

Early hybrid with excellent internal and external colour and quality. Compact growth habit. Suited for close spacing. Matures in approx. 4 months from sowing. Sow August until February, 5mm deep in seed tray or in the open ground. Thin out when plants are about 12 cm tall allowing 20-30 cm between plants. Apply 100g per square metre of garden lime or before sowing and a side dressing of Amonium Sulphate is recommended when the heads form. Well drained soil is recommended.

A good F1 hybrid, mid season, solid heads, dark green, dense internal structure. Fusarium resistant. Suitable for close sowing. Matures approx. 4 months from sowing. Sow August until February, 5mm deep in seed tray or in the open ground. Thin out when plants are about 12cm tall allowing 25cm between plants. Apply 100g per sqm of garden lime before sowing and a side dressing of Amonium Sulphate when the heads form.

A good F1 hybrid, mid season, solid large heads, dark green, dense internal structure. Fusarium resistant. Matures approx. 4 months from sowing. Sow August until February, 5mm deep in seed tray or in the open ground. Thin out when plants are about 12cm tall allowing 30cm between plants. Apply 100g per sqm of garden lime before sowing and a side dressing of Amonium Sulphate when the heads form.

Sow March and April only; this large ball headed cabbage is important and unusual because it heads up in the spring time slot reliably which most other ball head types won't do. Sow 5mm deep in seed tray or in the ground. Thin out when plants are about 12 cm tall allowing 30 cm between plants. Apply 100grams per sqm of garden lime before sowing and a side dressing of Amonium Sulphate when the heads form.

Soft, sweet, compact ball head cabbage with tight leaves. Superb in stir fries, salads or boiled. Lovely texture. Matures fairly early: 80-90 days. Reliable in most seasons. In our trials it performed very well over winter. Did not bolt, so can sow spring through to late summer. Very versatile. Sow 5mm deep. Thin out when plants are about 12cm tall allowing 25cm between plants. Apply 100g per sqm of garden lime before sowing and a side dressing of Amonium Sulphate when the heads form.

Deep salmon flesh, sweet attractive, round, coarse netted melon with few seeds. Early variety suitable for cool seasons or warm seasons. Sow in mid November after frosts. Require soil temp 19º C +.Rake in a layer of manure. Make a round hill 45cm diameter. Press down the centre of the hill with fist, place 4 seeds in. Cover with lose soil. Do not water until germination. At seedling stage thin to 2 seedlings and water. A black plastic mulch is recommended for colder soils.

Rich, sweet, crisp and thick walled, heart shaped, pointed fruit about 100mm long, 50mm across top. Form profusely on average sized bushes. Sow under glass in propagator with bottom heat (25 deg C.) in seed trays or pots. Plant out November. Sow seed outside mid November after last frosts, 19ºC constant soil temp. and warm night temps. They will make fruit by end of January.

Sweet juicy orange to red fruit. Bull's horn type. Approx. 18cm long. Sow under glass in propagator with bottom heat (25 deg C.) in seed trays from mid September. Plant out from mid November. Sow seed outside in Nov. They will make fruit by end of February.

Rich chocolate brown capsicum. Performs better in hot house. Very early, heavy set, tolerant of cool nights. Smooth, small - medium. Sow under glass in propagator with bottom heat (25 deg C.) in seed trays from mid September. Plant out from mid November. Sow seed outside in Nov. They will make fruit by end of February.

Large, sweet, bell shaped capsicum. Our selection produces early in cool climates in average summer. Green to red in colour. Sow under glass in propagator with bottom heat (25 deg C.) in seed trays from mid September. Plant out from seed about November, they will make fruit by end of January.

Fine selection of very sweet, bright orange Japanese carrot about 20cm long and 5cm across. Excellent in stir fries or eaten raw. Cultivation: Carrots need deep, well drained soils, organic compost can be added to the top layer of soil and dug in preferably in Autumn. Carrots will fork in high nitrogen. Do not over fertilize. Sow mid Nov- mid Feb. Sow in 1cm dills. Keep moist.

One of the best selections of carrot available. Crisp, munchy, flavoursome, sweet, well shaped and delicate. Can be harvested as a baby carrot. Grows to 15cm. High in sugar and vitamins. Cultivation: Carrots need deep, well drained soils, organic compost can be added to the top layer of soil and dug in preferably in Autumn. Carrots will fork in high nitrogen. Do not over fertilise. Sow Oct to February. Sow in 1cm dills. Keep moist.

A late winter storage carrot, slow to bolt. Bright orange, crunchy carrot. Sow late Feb to late March in warm soil. Also suitable for spring and summer sowing. Carrots need deep, well drained soils, organic compost can be added to the top layer of soil. Carrots will fork in high nitrogen. Do not over fertilise.

A fine fresh carrot, crisp yet easy to munch. Must be hand dug. Can be used as a baby carrot or a 20 cm taste treat. Rich in vitamin A. High in natural sugars, deep orange root, Dutch seed. Cultivation: Carrots need deep, well drained soils, organic compost can be added to the top layer of soil and dug in preferably in Autumn. Carrots will fork in high nitrogen. Do not over fertilize. Sow Sept, and January to March. Sow in 1cm dills. Keep moist.

A purple skinned carrot with sweet, orange interior, 25cm, vigorous tops. High in nutritional value, adds colour to salads Cooking dissolves the purple colour. Carrots need deep, well cultivated soils. Dig in plenty of well rotted compost in autumn. Add a base dressing of organic fertiliser to the beds. Sow mid Oct - mid Feb in warm soils, 1cm deep, 45cm apart. Mix with fine sand to aid sowing. Germination about 10-14 days. The later it is sown the better the colour will be, particularly if left in ground over winter.

A cylindrical slightly larger carrot than early chantenay Cultivation: Carrots need deep, well cultivated or sandy soils. Dig in plenty of well rotted compost in autumn. For best crops, sow a green manure crop in autumn and dig in over winter, before sowing carrots in spring. Add a base dressing of organic fertiliser to the beds. Sow Oct - mid Feb in warm soils, 1cm deep, 45cm apart. Mix with fine sand to aid sowing, cover with fine sand or sifted compost. Germination about 10-14 days.

New, sweet Nantes x Imperator carrot, long, cylindrical, 25cm, blunt tips. High in natural sugar. Smooth tasting carrot. Cultivation: Carrots need deep, well cultivated or sandy soils. Dig in plenty of well rotted compost in autumn. For best crops, sow a green manure crop in autumn and dig in over winter, before sowing carrots in spring. Add a base dressing of organic fertiliser to the beds. Sow Oct - mid Feb in warm soils, 1cm deep, 45cm apart. Mix with fine sand to aid sowing, cover with fine sand or sifted compost. Germination 10-14 days

A very good, vigorous, pure white, heavy flower for cutting in summer and autumn. High quality commercial seed. Matures in 95 days. Sow May to Sept in pots for transplanting, and Dec until Feb in the open ground. Thin out when plants are about 12 cm tall allowing 20-30 cm between plants. Apply COF around plants every 4 weeks. Well drained soil is recommended. We have had excellent results every time in trials.

Show stopping purple cauliflower which does not lose its colour when cooked. Serve raw or cooked, dark purplish green leaves. Vigorous uniform plants. Matures 80-90 days Sow May to Sept in pots for transplanting, and Dec until Feb in the open ground. Thin out when plants are 12 cm tall allowing 20-30 cm between plants. Apply COF around plants every 4 weeks. Well drained soil . The colour is more intense when sown in Sept and harvested in summer.

Our selection of 4 varieties are guaranteed to mature throghout winter into early spring. Sow Dec until feb in the open ground. Thin out when plants are about 6 cm tall allowing 20-30 cm between plants. Apply COF around plants every 4 weeks. Well drained soil is recommended.

A selected variety from trial work. Strong dark green leaves, rich aromatic flavour, slow to bolt. Cultivation: Sow mid Oct to late Nov, in finely raked seed bed. Make several small thumb-shaped depressions in a row. Sprinkle seeds at a depth of 5 mm and cover. Keep moist. Thin seedlings when 8 m tall. Apply COF every 3-4 weeks. Stop feeding in March. Can stay in ground till winter.

An excellent new strain. Leaf stakes very uniform, medium with nice shape and excellent taste. CULTIVATON: Sow indoors n Sept. Tops grow rapidly and resemble dandelion leaves. Use leaf stakes for greens. Can force the witloof type in the cellar in winter at 10-16º C. After heads are harvested in winter (10cm high) dig up roots and trim to 20cm. Transplant into seed boxes in moist sand.

A selection which has a very aromatic and spicy taste. Cultivation; Sow in a semi-shaded position late spring thru early summer (will bolt if sown in very hot weather) in 75mm containers in moist seed raising mix. Temp should be around 20ºC. Cover seed with a thin layer of seed raising mix and put a clear plastic bag over the pot. Seal with a rubber band. When seeds have germinated remove bag. Keep watered. At second true leaf stage harden off gradually and then transplant into moist, well fertilized herb beds.

Yellow/red hot chilli, smooth, waxy fruit. Dependable early variety, thick fleshed for frying, easy to stuff, not overly hot. Sow in hot house in propagator with bottom heat (25º C.) in seed trays from mid September. Plant out seedlings or sow from seed mid November, they will make fruit by end of February.

Early variety, hot but not too fiery. 12cm long red fruit. Sow under glass in propagator with bottom heat (25 deg C.) in seed trays or pots. Plant out November. Sow seed outside mid November after last frosts, 19ºC constant soil temp. and warm night temps. They will make fruit by end of January.

Early prolific variety. Sweet and medium hot. Green/red fruit. 8cm in length. Sow under glass in propagator with bottom heat (25 deg C.) in seed trays or pots. Plant out November. Sow seed outside mid November after last frosts, 19ºC constant soil temp. and warm night temps. They will make fruit by end of January.

Selected very hot variety.  Smaller plant than Hot Portugal, covered in many 6 cm chillis. Well adapted to cool climates. Sow under glass in propagator with bottom heat (25°C) in seed trays or pots. Plant out Nov. Sow seed outside mid Nov after last frosts, 19°C constant soil temperature and warm night temperatures. They will make fruit by end of January.

A small, fantastic, ball head, bright green, sweet, tasty cabbage. Use in stir fries or eat raw. Slow to bolt. Cultivation; Add a layer of mushroom compost and top off with sheep manure and bone meal. Dig in and rake bed until a fine tilth is achieved. Make depressions about 1cm deep and sow 3 or 4 seeds in this depression about 1cm apart . Cover with fine soil. Thin out when first true leaves appear. Keep well watered. Sow early to mid spring and again late summer to autumn.

An excellent large wong bok type. Very slow bolting. Club root tolerant and fusarium resistant. Ideal for Tasmania. Sow early to mid spring and again late summer to autumn in well composted, airy seed beds. Use complete organic fertiliser. Requires lots of water when growing. Space seed 60 cm apart, about 6mm deep with 60 cm between rows.

Dark green baby leaves, excellent for combining with other salad greens. Cultivation: Sow from early Sept to late Oct and Feb-April. Prior to sowing add a good layer of mushroom compost and rake in complete organic fertiliser. Sow seed 1cm apart in 1cm deep furrows about 60 cm apart. Thin the plants to about 8 cm in the row. Autumn sown plants can stay in the ground and be harvested several times.

Aromatic, tangy flavour for adding to stirfries, soups and curries. If growing for eating harvest before flowers. Flowers at 1m tall, very bitter taste by this stage. Sow in early spring and again late summer to early autumn. Prior to sowing, add a good layer of mushroom compost and rake in complete organic fertiliser. Sow seed 1 cm apart in 1 cm deep furrows about 60 cm apart. Thin the plants to about 8 cm. Autumn sown plants can stay in the ground and be harvested several times.

A unique, subtly flavoured, mustard green with fine, serrated leaves, fantastic in salad mixes. Cultivation: Sow from early Sept to late Oct and Feb-April. Prior to sowing add a good layer of mushroom compost and rake in complete organic fertiliser. Sow seed 1cm apart in 1cm deep furrows about 60 cm apart. Thin the plants to about 8 cm in the row. Autumn sown plants can stay in the ground and be cut several times.

A distinctive earthy flavour followed by a subtle mustard taste. Vibrant red/purple leaves add colour and texture to salad. Cultivation: Sow from early Sept to late Oct and Feb-March. Prior to sowing add a good layer of mushroom compost and rake in some chicken manure and bone meal. Sow seed 1cm apart in 1cm deep furrows about 60 cm apart. Thin the plants to about 8 cm in the row. Autumn sown plants can stay in the ground and be cut several times.

Attractive eliptical reddish green baby leaf. Light cabbage, flavoursome in salads. Cultivation: Sow from early Sept to late Oct and Feb-March. Prior to sowing add a good layer of mushroom compost and rake in complete organic fertiliser Sow seed 1cm apart in 1cm deep furrows about 60 cm apart. Thin the plants to about 8 cm in the row. Autumn sown plants can stay in the ground and be harvested several times.

Specially selected for strong vigorous growth, dark green leaves, rich flavour. Cultivation; Sow in early spring and again late summer to early autumn. Prior to sowing add a good layer of mushroom compost and rake in complete organic fertiliser. Sow seed 1cm apart in 1cm deep furrows about 60 cm apart. Thin the plants to about 8 cm in the row. Autumn sown plants can stay in the ground and be harvested several times.

A superior mizuna with a fantastic flavour and subtle after taste. 2 - 3 times taller than standard mizuna. Cultivation: Sow in early spring and again late summer to early autumn. Prior to sowing, add a good layer of mushroom compost and rake in complete organic fertiliser. Sow seed 1cm apart in 1cm deep furrows about 60 cm apart. Thin the plants to about 8 cm in the row. Autumn sown plants can stay in the ground and be harvested several times.

Succulent green stems and leaves for stir fries or salads. Trials demonstrate slow bolting in spring. Sow spring and again in late summer/early autumn. Prior to sowing, add a good layer of mushroom compost and rake in complete organic fertiliser. Sow seed 1cm apart in 1cm deep furrows about 60 cm apart. Thin the plants to about 8 cm between. Autumn sown plants can stay in the ground.

A selection renowned for its vigorous, uniform growth. Dark green. Mouth watering sweet taste for salads, stir fries and garnish. Cultivation: Sow in early spring and again late summer to early autumn. Prior to sowing, add a good layer of mushroom compost and rake in complete organic fertiliser. Sow seed 1cm apart in 1cm deep furrows about 60 cm apart. Thin the plants to about 8 cm between. Autumn sown plants can stay in the ground and be harvested several times.

Popular perennial, mild onion flavour that sets strongly with maturity. Cultivation; Sow spring or early autumn in 75mm containers in moist seed raising mix or in the open ground. Seedings are difficult to transplant from pots to ground. Keep germinated seeds well watered.

Highly aromatic annual used in curry dishes for its spicy flavour. Cultivation; Sow spring or early autumn in 75mm containers in moist seed raising mix, or in the open ground. Cover seed with a thin layer of seed raising mix. Keep germinated seeds well watered. At second true leaf stage harden off gradually and then transplant into moist well fertilized herb beds.

Sweet tasting, slicing cucumber. Cultivation; Sow late November. Work in a complete organic fertilizer per 10sqm of raised beds (at least 1m wide). Make little hills about 45cm wide x 5cm high . In the centre of the mound make a depression 4cm deep and sow 5 seeds. Do not over water prior to germination. As the weather warms put more seeds outside the hill. Cucumbers are prone to mildew in warm weather. They will not sprout in cold soil.

Very high quality, cool season, outdoor mini. Sweet, fruit, about 15cm long. In trials it outperformed all others. Sow in mid-late November. Work in a complete organic fertilizer per 10sqm of raised beds (at least 1m wide). Make little hills about 45cm wide x 5cm high . In the centre of the mound make a depression 4cm deep and sow 3 seeds. Do not over water prior to germination. Cucumbers are prone to mildew in warm weather. They will not sprout in cold soil.

A strong variety of this favourite annual herb., strong aromatic flavour, feathery blue/green leaves. Cultivation; Sow in spring in 75mm containers in moist seed raising mix or in the open ground. Keep germinated seeds well watered. Use leaves and seeds for flavouring.

Early maturing variety for cool season gardens. Small black/purple fruits, pear shaped, glossy black at harvest, pick when 13 cm long. Sow in warm conditions at least 25ºC, bottom heat, in late Aug/early Sept, germ. in 10 days. T/p into 8cm pots when leaves are 10cm diam, keep at 18ºC. Set plants out/sow seed in mid Nov. Prepare bed by mixing compost and org. fertilizer. If sowing seed make hills and cover with black plastic to warm soil. Cut plastic to sow seed.

An early variety. Long tear drop shape. 20cm long. White/violet/purple striped fruits. Very sweet and tender.. Sow in warm conditions, at least 25ºC, bottom heat in late Aug/early Sept, germinate in 5 - 10 days. Transplant into 8cm pots when leaves are 10cm diameter, keep at 18ºC. Set plants out/ sow seed mid Nov at earliest. Prepare bed by mixing compost and organic fertilizer. If sowing seed make hills and cover with black plastic to warm soil. Cut plastic to sow seed.

In warm summers it can produce 7 large, dark purple fruits per bush. Successfully trialed in hot house. Sow under glass/heated case; 29ºC, bottom heat in late Aug/early Sept, germ. in 10 days. T/p into 8cm pots when leaves are 10cm diam, keep in hot house. Liquid feed with potash every other week in Dec & Jan when fruit begins to form.

Superior selection for cooler climates, uniform, round, medium sized bulb. Fleshy and tender. crisp. Resists bolting. Sow in spring, 1cm deep. Transplant at seedling stage to 30cm apart. Feed well with complete organic fertiliser. Harvest when bulb is mature.

Tasty, rich, heavily curled leaves. Strong, tall plants, regrows quickly. Pick young leaves or entire plants when small. Relatively free of brassica pests and diseases. Sow Sept to March for harvest from Nov to August. For best taste sow late and harvest in winter. When harvested in summer, put leaves in freezer for 5 minutes to replicate frost. Sow seed 1cm deep in rows 15cm apart. Transplant to 45 cm apart.

A new dwarf, 1m tall flat leafed kale with serrated edges. Sweet and tender. Sow in early spring in open ground 40 cm apart. Will go to seed about December. Sow again mid Dec to Jan for winter harvest; smaller plants about ½ m tall.

Intense red, densely curled leaves for picking throughout winter and into spring. Can be eaten raw. Cold weather and frost produces a nutty, sweet flavour. Relatively free of brassica pests and diseases. Sow Sept to March for harvest from Nov to August. For best taste sow late and harvest in winter. When harvested in summer, put leaves in freezer for 5 minutes to replicate frost. Sow seed 1cm deep in rows 15cm apart. Transplant to 45 cm apart.

Eye catching kale known as Black Palm, dark green leaves, 20cm long, blistered and crumply appearance. Cross between cabbage and kale, extremely winter hardy. Use in soups and stews. Relatively free of brassica pests and diseases. Sow Sept to March for harvest from Nov to August. For best taste sow late and harvest in winter. When harvested in summer, put leaves in freezer for 5 minutes to replicate frost. Sow seed 1cm deep in rows 15cm apart. Transplant to 45 cm apart.

A sweet tender selection, 20cm bulbous root that is sweet. Eat raw, boiled or stir fried. Cultivation; Sow early spring - late summer, 1cm deep, 12cm by 45cm spacing. Sow 3 or 4 seeds in each spot. Thin to 1 seedling when true leaves appear. Water well as this sweetens the roots and prevents it becoming woody.

A white and light green semi-globe shaped giant that can reach 8 - 10 kg. Remains tender and does not become stringy. Slow growing, slow to bolt, does not split. Sow early spring - late summer, 1cm deep, 12cm by 45cm spacing. Sow 3 or 4 seeds in each spot. Thin to 1 seedling when true leaves appear. Water well as this sweetens the roots and prevents it becoming woody.

A very good, late variety. Quality upright plant with dark blue-green leaves and strong white shafts. Remains healthy during extreme weather conditions. Harvest winter to spring. Sow early to mid spring in a well manured seed bed, in 1 cm deep furrows. Cover lightly with fine soil. T/p when pencil thickness to 20cm apart. Can sow throughout the year but will not grow as large as spring sown leeks.

A hardy variety that can be sown all year round requiring constant moisture and fertile soil. Great flavour. Sow; dig over raised beds, spread complete organic fertilizer; 4 litres to 10m². Top the bed with well rotted manure or mushroom compost and rake in. Sow seeds 1cm deep and 30cm apart in short furrows in rows 40cm apart. Several sowings can be made throughout the year.

This is a succulent, heading variety of lettuce that will perform best for winter, spring and autumn harvest. It is easy to grow and is full of flavour. Sow; in mid Sept til Nov, and late Feb til April. Dig over raised beds, spread complete organic fertilizer; 4 litres to 10m². Top the bed with well rotted manure or mushroom compost and rake in. Sow seeds 1cm deep and 30cm apart in short furrows in rows 40cm apart. Several sowings can be made throughout each season.

A popular small-medium green headed lettuce. This one is a good selection of seed. Cultivation; Prepare a well dug seed bed, add mushroom compost, sheep manure and organic fertilizer. Rake to a fine tilth. make furrows about 30cm apart. Sow seeds about 1cm deep. Sow from Sept til Nov and again form Feb til end March (in warmer areas). Several sowings can be made throughout the season.

A variety selected by Steve Solomon. Has a beautiful neat habit with magenta tipped dark green leaves. Does not bolt or have bitter taste. In our trials it performed well all year round. Cultivation: Prepare a well dug seed bed, add mushroom compost, sheep manure and organic fertiliser. Rake to a fine tilth. Make furrows about 30 cm apart. Sow seeds about 1 cm deep.

A variety that grows very well in Tasmania as a cool season marrow. Striped green, bush type, profuse producer, early variety. Solid meaty flesh. Not stringy or mushy like older varieties. Resistant to mildew.Sow outdoors end mid Nov-Dec. Plant out hothouse grown seeedlings in mid November. Space 60cm apart in well manured, sheltered, sunny spot. Prolific producer.

High sugar flavour, large fruit (2.5kg). Early. Banana like aroma, excellent in trials for cool seasons. Sow in mid Nov - Dec, after frosts. Rake in a layer of manure. Make a round hill 45cm diameter. Press down the centre of the hill with fist, place 4 seeds in. Cover with lose soil. Do not water until germination. At seedling stage thin to 2 seedlings and water. A black plastic mulch is recommended for colder soils.

This onion is sweet, mild and of good size, and thin skinned. Yellow to brown skin. Used as a salad onion. Sow 1.5cm deep in rows 45cm apart in cultivated weed free soil,. Do not fertilize. Sow late April until early June, sow in April in cold districts as cold can check growth rate. Thin seedlings when daffodils emerge to 3 to 4cm apart Side dress with complete organic fertilizer. Harvest around November/December. Does not transplant well.

This variety is a short day/semi long day hybrid. Beautiful dark red, shiny skin, very suitable for long storage. Strong flavour. Good bolting resistance. Sow between September and November in seed trays, preferably under a cloche if sown early, 1.5 cm deep. If in the open ground work in a spade full of complete organic fertiliser per 10 m² and rake in well rotted compost and sow 1.5 cm deep. When transplanting seedling from seed tray sow 7 cm apart. Harvest from January, but can stay in ground.

This variety is sweet, mild, tasty with a thin skin and is a good size. Sow 1.5cm deep about 1 seed per cm, 45cm apart in weed free well cultivated soil, do not fertilize. Sow end April to early June, end April in colder districts as cold weather can check the growth rate. Thin seedlings when daffodils emerge to 3 to 4cm apart in rows. In August thin to 10cm apart and transplant the rest. Side dress with complete organic fertilizer. Harvest November on.

A top quality spring onion with unique flavour. Cultivation: Sow from Sept until Feb. . Prepare a raised bed by adding mushroom compost, complete fertilizer and bone meal. Dig in and rake level. Sow seed thinly in 15cm dills covered with fine soil.

Very uniform, plain flat leaf. Dark green with strong flavour. Sow; 1 cm deep, thin out to 15cm apart. keep soil moist until germination; 4 weeks. Sow in spring and summer. Ensure soil temp at least 16º C.

Dutch seed, grown by market gardeners. Tightly curled leaves. Very uniform colour. Has a strong upright habit. Perfect for fresh garnishes. Sow 1 cm deep, thin out to 15cm apart. keep soil moist until germination; 4 weeks. Sow in spring and summer. Ensure soil temp at least 16º C.

Medium length, smooth, tapered and round shouldered, healthy tops with shallow crowns, long uniform and delicious white roots. Sow early spring and late summer. Sow seeds 1.5cm deep in fine, deep soil, 2 cms apart, in rows 45cm apart. Keep seed bed moist, cover rows with planks and check weekly. After germination remove planks. Thin seedlings carefully to at least 10cm apart. Roots can hold in soil all year.

A fine flavoured variety of yellow seeded pea which flowers and produces later enabling a staggered harvest. Sow 45cm apart, 2cm deep, from late winter to mid spring. Harvest when pods are plump and bright green. Approx 8 peas per pod.

A fine flavoured variety of pea. An earlier maturing variety. Sow 45cm apart, 2cm deep, from late winter to mid spring. Can make multiple sowings during this time. Harvest when pods are plump and bright green. Approx 8 peas per pod.

A fine flavoured variety of pea. An earlier maturing variety. Sow 45cm apart, 2cm deep, from late winter to mid spring. Can make multiple sowings during this time. Harvest when pods are plump and bright green. Approx 8 peas per pod.

A fine flavoured variety of pea. A mid maturing variety. Sow 45cm apart, 2cm deep, from late winter to mid spring. Harvest when pods are plump and bright green. Approx 8 peas per pod.

A fine flavoured variety of climbing pea. Needs support. A later maturing variety. Sow 45cm apart, 2cm deep, from late winter to mid spring. Harvest when pods are plump and bright green. Approx 8 peas per pod.

Dwarf snap pea, sweet, crisp round pods. Does not need support. Pick the pods young because as they get older strings develop which need to be removed before cooking. Sow 2.5cm apart, and 3cm deep in rows 45cm apart. Sow late winter to mid spring . Soil must be well drained.

Either a climbing or trailing variety; depends on whether or not a trellis is used. Sow 2.5cm apart, and 3cm deep in rows 45cm apart.. Sow late winter to mid spring . Soil must be well drained. Pick young flat pods.

Very large, sweet pods. The plant is approx 1m tall and resistant to powdery mildew. Sow 2.5cm apart, and 3cm deep in rows 45cm apart.. Sow late winter to mid spring . Soil must be well drained. Pick young flat pods.

Early, 25 cm, dark green ribbed, acorn shaped, bush variety. Creamy interior, small seed cavity. Lovely flavour when stuffed or baked. Sow seed in pots for early start in warmth or hothouse mid Sep. Direct sow mid to late Nov, 1 cm deep, 60 cm apart. Soil must be warm for germination (20°C+). Prefer damp soil, lots of sunshine, NE facing. Will start to produce fruit from late Dec to mid Jan. Harvest when dark green and store in dry conditions.

Early fruiting, green striped white shell, 40 cm across on small vine. Superb flavour, dark orange interior, small seed cavity. Sow seed in pots for early start in warmth or hothouse mid Sep. Direct sow mid to late Nov, 1 cm deep, 60 cm apart. Soil must be warm for germination (20°C+). Prefer damp soil, lots of sunshine, NE facing. Will start to produce fruit from late Dec to mid Jan. Harvest when stem is firm and brown and store in dry conditions.

An early butternut for cool climates like Tasmania, will grow to 1.5kg. Sow seed in pots for early start in warmth or hot house mid Sept . Direct sow mid to late Nov, 1cm deep, 60cm apart. Soil must be warm for germination. (20ºC +) Prefer damp soil, lots of sunshine, NE facing. Will start to produce fruit from late Dec to mid Jan. Harvest when golden brown and store in dry conditions.

Colossal, buff coloured reaching 300 kilos. Selected by Howard Dill. Vines reach 3-4 metres, and set 2 - 4 fruit per plant. Sow in pots in early November, 1 seed per pot. At second true leaf stage, transplant. Rake in a layer of manure. A black plastic mulch is recommended for colder soils.

An early sweet dumpling variety producing many 25 cm white striped, yellow shelled, heart shaped fruit. Small seed cavity, firm flesh, excellent baked. Sow seed in pots for early start in warmth or hothouse mid Sep. Direct sow in mid to late Nov, 1 cm deep, 60 cm apart. Soil must be warm for germination (20ºC +) Prefer damp soil, lots of sunshine, NE facing. Will start to produce fruit from late Dec to mid Jan. Harvest when stem is firm and brown and store in dry conditions.

Sweet, golden, smooth flesh. Excellent for pumpkin pies. Can also be baked. Our taste tests indicate this is a very nice variety. An early variety which grows on a small vine. Fruit is 30 cm across. Sow seed in pots for early start in warmth or hothouse mid Sep. Direct sow in mid to late Nov, 1 cm deep, 60 cm apart. Soil must be warm for germination (20ºC +) Prefer damp soil, lots of sunshine, NE facing. Will start to produce fruit from late Dec to mid Jan. Harvest when stem is firm and brown and store in dry conditions.

Selected seed of the favourite pumpkin, good storage characteristics, exceptional yield, with sweet, meaty flavour. Cultivation; Sow seed in pots for early start in hot house about mid Sept until end Nov. Direct sow in the ground mid Nov- Dec. Soil must be warm for germination. Harvest around March. Sow 3 cms deep and 60 cm apart. Prefer damp soil, lots of sunshine, NE facing.

In our trials this trailing variety produced many, very early 25 cm, tear shaped, bright orange fruit. Sweet, tangy flesh when baked. Slightly smaller than orange cuties. Sow seed in pots for early start in warmth or hothouse mid Sep. Direct sow in mid to late Nov, 1 cm deep, 60 cm apart. Soil must be warm for germination (20ºC +) Prefer damp soil, lots of sunshine, NE facing. Will start to produce fruit from late Dec to mid Jan. Harvest when stem is firm and brown and store in dry conditions.

A long keeping black-skinned, pungent, white fleshed, winter radish that reaches the size of a swede and holds from April to August. Peel skin and grate the radish into salads - SUPERB. Cultivation; Rake in mushroom compost to retain moisture, and spread a 2cm layer on surface. Sow individual seeds 2cm apart, 1.5cm deep in furrows. Sow in autumn. Water every 2nd day. Top dress with organic fertiliser.

Japanese, early (25 days), round, green and white skinned, red interior. Cultivation; Rake in mushroom compost to retain moisture, and spread a 2cm layer on surface. Sow individual seeds 2cm apart, 1.5cm deep in furrows. Sow December to autumn. Water every 2nd day. Top dress with organic fertiliser.

Bright red globes, crisp, watery, nice uniformity. Holds well and is well sized. Cultivation; Rake in mushroom compost to retain moisture, and spread a 2cm layer on surface. Sow individual seeds 2cm apart, 1.5cm deep in furrows. Sow early spring for harvest in Oct/Nov, autumn for harvest in winter. Water every 2nd day. Top dress with organic fertiliser.

A tall topped variety, bright red globe about the size of a 20 cent piece, mild and watery with a sweet, warm taste. Cultivation; Rake in mushroom compost to retain moisture, and spread a 2cm layer on surface. Sow individual seeds 2cm apart, 1.5cm deep in furrows. Sow early spring for harvest in Oct/Nov, autumn for harvest in winter. Water every 2nd day. Top dress with organic fertiliser.

This is a bright green tangy, peppery selection from a very good seed merchant. Cultivation; does not need very fertile soil. Sprinkle seed thinly 1cm deep. Thin to 4cm apart. Pick leaves as needed. Start a new row every week as it will go to seed quickly. Sow September to March.

Strong, wide, white stems, dark green leaves, good taste, will not bolt early and can be grown with minimum fertilizer .Cultivation; Sow seed from Oct to Feb. Place seeds 2cm apart and 2 cm deep at least 60 cm apart in the row in well prepared soil. Silverbeet will grow in poor soils.

A richly flavoured English spinach, resistant to bolting. Very dark green leaf ideal for baby leaf or repeat harvest. Cultivation; Sow all year round. Add a layer of well rotted compost, rake in complete organic fertiliser. Sow seed in furrows 1.5 cm deep, 1 cm apart, in rows 35 cm apart. Thin to 4cm apart when established little plants. Use a knife or secateurs to thin the plants to 20cm apart. (In extremely hot weather it may bolt.)

A spinach suitable for the home gardener. Fast growing plants enable constant cutting of abundant greens. Flavour is naturally salty and delicious, highly nutritious. Sow: Prepare beds with compost and organic fertiliser. Sow seeds 2cm deep, 20 cm apart in rows 30 cm apart, mid November until January.

Scallop shaped, green refined variety, very flat 12cm diameter. Sow in early November after frosts. Rake in a layer of manure. Make a round hill 45cm diameter. Press down the centre of the hill with fist, place 4 seeds in. Cover with lose soil. Do not water until germination. At seedling stage thin to 2 seedlings and water. A black plastic mulch is recommended for colder soils.

Patty pan shaped yellow zucchini, early, butter yellow, sweet fruit, prolific producer, sweet soft fruit, Sow in early November after frosts. Rake in a layer of manure. Make a round hill 45cm diameter. Press down the centre of the hill with fist, place 4 seeds in. Cover with lose soil. Do not water until germination. At seedling stage thin to 2 seedlings and water. A black plastic mulch is recommended for colder soils. Produces several crops in a season.

Small 800g bright red/orange amber cup type, semi bush plant, fantastic fruit count per bush. Rich, creamy taste. Sow in early November after frosts. Rake in a layer of manure. Make a round hill 45cm diameter. Press down the centre of the hill with fist, place 4 seeds in. Cover with lose soil. Do not water until germination. At seedling stage thin to 2 seedlings and water. A black plastic mulch is recommended for colder soils.

An important variety because it crops later than other squashes, and so prolongs the harvest. Full flavour when picked at 15 cm long. Sow in early Nov after frosts. Rake in a layer of manure. Make a round hill 45 cm diameter. Press down the centre of the hill with fist, place 4 seeds in. Cover with lose soil. Do not water until germination. At seedling stage, thin to 2 seedlings and water. A black plastic mulch is recommended for colder soils. Produces several crops in a season.

A selected variety of culinary swede, 25 cm sweet, pale lilac green topped roots. Has a fantastic flavour. Sow Nov to Feb. Sprinkle seed thinly in 1 cm deep furrows, 60-90 cm apart. Thin seedlings to 20 cm in the row carefully to allow for large roots. If hard frosts hit in winter, mound soil over the roots to protect them.

A cultivar with high quality large roots of good flavour. They hold well in the ground during winter and are easy to grow. Fairly resistant to damage by brassica pests. Sow Nov to Feb. Sprinkle seed thinly in 1 cm deep furrows, 60-90 cm apart. Thin seedlings to 20cm in the row carefully to allow for large roots. If hard frosts hit in winter, mound soil over the roots to protect them.

Rich flavoured swede, without the turnip taste associated with most swedes; the best variety by far. Resistant to brassica pests, good yields. For best crops use 2 litres of C.O.F. per 5 square metres. Sow late Nov - mid February. Sprinkle seeds thinly in 1cm deep furrows 60cm apart. Thin to 20cm in the row as crowded swedes do not make big roots.

An excellent early season, high quality, sweet variety. Superior variety for cool climates. Vigorous. Rust tolerant. Exceptional eating quality and cob size. Suitable for freezing. SowING: Sow after last frosts are expected, mid Nov- mid Dec. Soil temperature around 16º. Plant in blocks 40 cm apart, 3 cm deep. Rows about 1m apart. Sow 2 seeds per hole. HARVEST when the silks turn brown with plump husks.

Strong vigorous bicolour, medium sized well filled cobs, great colour, superb sweet eating quality. Good storage life. Superior variety for cool climates. Sow after last frosts are expected, mid Nov- mid Dec. Soil temperature around 16ºC. Plant in blocks 40 cm apart, 3 cm deep. Rows about 1m apart. Sow 2 seeds per hole. HARVEST when the silks turn brown and husks are plump.

A variety which has yellow, gold, pink, crimson, orange, purple, green and white striped stems, and green and purple crinkly leaves. Mature plant averages 50cm in height. CULTIVATION; Sow seeds from early October until December, 2cm apart, 2cm deep in rows 60cm apart. Side dress with COF periodically. Plants will withstand hot weather. Cook leaves like spinach, stems are tasty when boiled slowly like asparagus.

Very early yields of 10cm fruit when planted out a month before the final frosts are expected. Protect plant if frost is expected. Vigorous determinate plant, no staking reqd. Tomatoes thrive on beds used for brassica crops the previous year. Feed with complete fertilizer and sheep manure. Sow indoors in pots with heat in late August. Transplant in Nov. Put clear plastic around to increase soil warmth. Feed with sulphate of potash when fruit has set.

Amazingly sweet, slicing tomato, 10cm, not too acidic, determinate, uniform round fruit with few seeds. Cultivation; Tomatoes thrive on beds used for brassica crops the previous year. Feed with complete fertilizer and sheep manure. Sow indoors in pots with heat in late August. Transplant in Nov. Put clear plastic around to increase soil warmth. Feed with sulphate of potash when fruit has set.

A reliable slicing tomato, 12cm, deep red fruit, weight approx 350g, flavour packed, nearly seedless. expect several bursts of fruit as the season progresses. Vigorous determinate plant. Feed with complete fertilizer and sheep manure. Sow indoors in pots with heat in late August. Transplant in Nov. Put clear plastic around to increase soil warmth. Feed with sulphate of potash when fruit has set.

Sweet, round, baby tomatoes produced in profusion early on bushes about 1m high and 1m wide. Excellent variety. Feed with complete fertilizer and sheep manure. Sow indoors in pots with heat in late August. Transplant in Nov. Put clear plastic around to increase soil warmth. Feed with sulphate of potash when fruit has set.

Old reliable tomato, large solid fruit, requires staking. Cultivation; Tomatoes thrive on beds used for brassica crops the previous year. Feed with complete fertilizer and sheep manure. Sow indoors in pots with heat in late August. Transplant in Nov. Put clear plastic around to increase soil warmth. Feed with sulphate of potash when fruit has set.

We selected this variety because, although late, in taste tests this is a superior heirloom. Large, thin skinned, fleshy variety. Cultivation: Tomatoes thrive on beds used for brassica crops the previous year. Feed with complete fertiliser and sheep manure. Sow indoors in pots with heat in late August. Transplant in Nov. Put clear plastic around to increase soil warmth. Feed with sulphate of potash when fruit has set.

Vigorous pear shaped fruit, plant requires staking, high sugar content, rich flavour. Cultivation; Tomatoes thrive on beds used for brassica crops the previous year. Feed with complete fertilizer and sheep manure. Sow indoors in pots with heat in late August. Transplant in Nov. Put clear plastic around to increase soil warmth. Feed with sulphate of potash when fruit has set.

Very mild, sweet tasting turnip. White roots 6cm long, 5cm diameter. Green top. Sow 1 cm deep in rows 30cm apart. Sow early Spring, and again in January - February.

Beautiful, sweet, crisp, red flesh. An early productive variety. Small, round type. Sow in late November after frosts. Rake in a layer of manure. Make a round hill 45cm diameter. Press down the centre of the hill with fist, place 4 seeds in depression. Cover with lose soil. Do not water until germination. At seedling stage thin to 2 seedlings and water. A black plastic mulch is recommended for colder soils.

A delicious early variety for cool seasons, oval type up to 2.5kg. Crisp, yellow, sweet mouthwatering with thin rind. Performs well in cool or hot summers. Sow in late November after frosts. Rake in a layer of manure. Make a round hill 45cm diameter. Press down the centre of the hill with fist, place 4 seeds in. Cover with lose soil. Do not water until germination. At seedling stage thin to 2 seedlings and water. A black plastic mulch is recommended for colder soils.

Attractive, glossy and very dark green, slender fruit. Excellent vigour and improved yield. Compact bush. Sow; start indoors or in a hot house 3 weeks before the last frost. For best result transplant prior to the second set of leaves. Work in complete fertilizer around each plant. Soil temperature needs to be 23ºC. Five to 10 days to germinate. Sow directly in to the soil in mid Nov, 2.5cm deep, 50cm apart. Too much moisture causes seed rot.

Uniform yellow. Sweet rich flavour. Earlier than Goldrush, prolific, 21cm long, cylindrical, blunt ends. Sow in mid November after frosts. Rake in a layer of manure. Make a round hill 45cm diameter. Press down the centre of the hill with fist, place 4 seeds in. Cover with lose soil. Do not water until germination. At seedling stage thin to 2 seedlings and water. A black plastic mulch is recommended for colder soils

A non invasive selection, which grows slowly through winter and accelerates in early spring to about 30cm tall, slow to flower, has soft stems and short fibrous roots which break down quickly when cut down. Dig in, in Spring.

Excellent for improving sandy and silty soils. Competes well with annual and perennial weeds. Dense cover of fine leaved, soft stemmed, blue flowering plants. Cut at ground level, leave to break down before digging in. High in nitrogen. Sow autumn to early winter. Scatter seed and rake in to a depth of 50mm.

A mixture of tic beans, oats, lupins, suitable as a ley crop.Cut back before stems get too thick. Leave on bed to break down and then dig over. Sow autumn to early winter. Scatter seed and rake in to a depth of 50mm. Allow some wastage for bird damage.

Recommend autumn sowing. Goes to seed quickly if sown in summer.

Ideal for poor soils, low Ph. Deep root system. Adds nitrogen. Tolerates some water logging. Pink flowers. Sow autumn to early winter. Scatter seed and rake in to a depth of 50mm.

Ideal for heavy soils or poor low fertility soils. Grows in areas where Ph is above 5.5. Sow autumn to early winter. Scatter seed and rake in to a depth of 50mm. Cut to the ground prior to flowering, leave on bed to break down and then dig in.