seeds catalogue

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 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.

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.

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.

A good strong selection of fresh salad and pesto basil. Sow in punnets in mid November when temperatures are about 20 degrees C during day and warm at night. Transplant into bed in a sheltered sunny spot. Use Complete Organic Fertiliser around the small plants and water in.

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.

A selected variety which has a long growing season when sown in Autumn. It will flower around October and produce pods containing beans in November. It has a nutty rich earthy flavour and is not bitter. Better sown late winter as flowers early and can get damaged by severe frosts and not get pollinated. Prepare soil by raking in COF. Sow 2 seeds individually about 15cm apart, about 2cm deep and 20cm between the rows. When plants are 10cm tall base dress each seedling with about a tea spoon size of COF. Harvest beans when they are about 1.5cm to 2 cm.

50cmx40cm, mid season, flowers late January, average yields end February.

50cmx40cm, mid season, flowers late January.

Early/mid season variety , 45cm strong bush, producing high yields of beans early/mid February. Harvest mid/end March. This black seeded soy is loaded with anthocyanins and research conducted in Japan over the last 15 years has shown that these compounds have an anti-cancer quality. This cultivar is easy to grow in most cool climates as it matures early. It can be used as a green vegetable but better utilised as a dry bean.

50cmx50cm early variety with pink flowers followed by an abundance of 10cm green beans in late January, beautiful rich bean flavours when cooked, recommended.

50cmx40cm, mid season, flowers late January.

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. Sow seeds 1 cm deep and 15cm apart. 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.

50cmx50cm, mid season, flowers late January, good yields end February. Named after a river in the USA. One of the best dry kidney beans, not only very tolerant of dry conditions but an excellent eating bean. Great for those folk who like Mexican cooking or Tex-Mex.

Opinions differ on the culinary qualities of this black seeded type. It is certainly a vigerous grower and can be used as a green bean or harvested as a dry bean. It has a somewhat nutty flavour and is obviously loaded with anthocyanins. Being adapted to cool growing conditions no doubt it will become very popular.

50cmx50cm bushy plant, very high yields of 5cm beans under leaf canopy. Mid February, harvest mid/late March.

50cm x50cm bushy plant, very high yields of 5cm beans under leaf canopy . Mid February, harvest mid/late March.

50cmx50cm bushy plant, white flowers, high yields of 5cm beans under leaf canopy Mid to late February. Harvest mid/late March. White seeds.

50cmx50cm, white flowers early January, high yields of green beans late January. Black and white seeds.

50cmx40cm, early variety pink/white flowers mid January, high yields end February. Yellow seeds.

A late season variety, possibly the most beautiful plant of all our selections, 45cm medium yields in end February. Harvest mid/end March.

Very early variety. 45cm tall strong bush, flowers purple, forms high yields of 5cm full beans mid February, harvest mid March.

50cmx40cm, mid season variety, white flowers end January, high yields end February.

This is the classic cowboy bean. To my mind pinto beans have the best flavour amongst all dry beans and can be used in any dish that calls for beans. It grows to a small bush and matures early in cool climates.

Mid season, handsome 45cm plant producing small purple flowers followed by high yields end February. Harvest mid/end March. This is one of the best vegetable varieties that can be grown by the home gardener. It grows into a small bush with pods forming along the stem, and these are harvested when the seed has filled out. Either shelled or green pod, boiled in salt water and eaten warm or cooled and put into a salad. With nearly 40% protein they are the green dynamite of human nutrition.

50cmx40cm, mid season variety pink flowers end January, average yields late February. Black seeds.

A variety selected by Bob Reid at Cressy Research Station for it's taste and black colour.

50cmx50cm early variety, purple flowers early January, followed by high yields of 8cm green beans in late January, sweet fantastic flavour.

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. Sow seeds 1 cm deep and 15cm apart. 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.

Late season variety 45cm handsome plant, producing smaller yields early March possibly suited to coastal and warmer regions for higher yields. Harvest mid/end March.

50cmx40cm, mid season, flowers late January, average yields end February. Haricot beans are considered to be the crème de la crème of French culinary beans. They are particularly flavoured for use in salads. How they got the name is a bit of a puzzle because crevette in French means shrimp.

Early variety 50cmx50cm, produces an abundance of white and scarlet flowers in mid January, 8cm beans develop at end of January, this variety works best in cooler regions because the plants need cool weather to develop beans. Our other variety, Prizewinner, is a later variety so can be grown in slightly warmer conditions. When the plant is growing strongly and flowering we suggest spraying cold water on the plants in hot weather to assist bean development. This plant is ideal for containers and small gardens.

50cmx40cm, early variety, yellow flowers early/mid January, very high yields end February. Developed by the Hidatsa tribe along the Missouri river of North Dakota. It is quick maturing and can be used both as a green vegetable or as a dry bean. The cooked seeds have a very nice texture and make a superb red bean dip. One of the features of this bean is its excellent storage qualities.

50cmx40cm, early variety pale pink flowers early January, very high yields end February. Red and white spotted seed.

50cmx40cm, mid season variety, pale pink flowers end January, high yields end February. This was bred about 30 years ago by Dr W Burke in Prosser, Washington State. It is a light red kidney bean that is resistant to curly top virus (The bean curse of the bean growers). It can be eaten as a green bean but is a bit stringy.

Very early variety 60cm tall strong bush producing an abundance of purple white flowers followed by high yields of 5cm beans mid February, harvest mid/end March.

Early variety, 50cmx40cm, white flowers early January, green beans form at end January at 8cm stage. Mauve coloured smooth seeds.

50cmx40cm, early variety, pinkish red flowers mid January, average yields end February.

50cmx40cm, white flowers in early January, forms green beans end January. Seeds have a perfect round yellow dot.

50cmx40cm, early variety, pink flowers in early January. Yellow 15cm beans form end January. Black seeds.

50cmx40cm, mid season, flowers late January, average yields end February.

50cmx40cm. Black/white seeds.

A late season variety, possibly the most beautiful plant of all our selections, 45cm medium yields in end February. Harvest mid/end March.

50cmx40cm mid season, flowers late January, slow to form beans, but very productive late February.

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. Sow seeds 2 cm deep and 15 cm apart. 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.

Early variety, 50cmx40cm, pretty flowers followed by the most beautiful purple and lilac striped beans at end January. Red spotted seeds.

50cmx40cm, early variety yellow white flowers early January, forms 4cm green beans end January. Half black/half white seeds.

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.

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.

Early high yielding 2.5m purple stemmed plant producing an abundance of deep purple flowers followed by a large crop of early 12cm long green purple striped round beans early January. When cooked for 2 minutes has superb sweet nutty taste, smooth buttery and soft with no strings, lovely aftertastes. Pretty nut brown striped seeds.

2.5m plant, pink flower, prolific amounts of green/purple 10cm beans early January. When cooked for two minutes is slightly crunchy and has sweet bouncy flavours, very nice. Can develop strings if left to grow to 8cm+. Black seeds.

A very high yielding 2.5m white flowered, flat bean, produces prolific amounts of 12cm flat and wide, long green beans early January. When cooked for two minutes has sweet asparagus like flavours, no strings, lovely aftertastes. White seeds.

2.5m tall lilac flower, followed by prolific crop of green/purple striped 10cm round beans. When cooked for two minutes firm, very sugary, pleasantly perfumed flavours. No strings, lovely aftertastes, beautiful. Brown stripey seeds.

2.5m green, purple edged 9cm flat beans produced in abundance early January. When cooked for two minutes has sweet flavour and is very soft, no strings with pleasant aftertastes.

Very interesting variety, 2.5m plant, producing an abundance of yellow/orange flowers followed by high yields of 7cm flat green pods in early January, these become firm towards February as the round seeds develop. When cooked as a small flat bean It has very sweet flavours, but it is mainly used as a dry bean when harvested end March and dried on the plant. The beans are round and half white/half rich red colour. They must be cooked for at least an hour in boiling water.

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.

2.5m green, purple edged 9cm flat beans produced in abundance early January. When cooked for two minutes has sweet flavour and is very soft, no strings with pleasant aftertastes.

Darker green bean. Good yields, good flavour, flat bean, dwarf 15-16cm. Cultivation: sow Nov - Jan , germination takes place in 16-18 days. Sow seeds 1 cm deep and 15cm apart. 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.

A large golden root approx. 40cm across with 30 cm tops, used for cattle fodder and particularly nutritious for pigs. The root and the bitter leaves are not very palatable to humans, however some say they like the flavour of the leaves and make the roots into soups. Sow from Sept to March in shallow drills 1 cm apart and 30 cm between the rows. Thin out when 4 – 5 cm tall. Add 100g COF per sqm.

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 Complete Organic Fertiliser raked in. Sow from September to March, in shallow drills, 1 cm apart and with 30 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 over watering 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, 40 cm apart, with 40 cm between rows. Gradually thin each cluster to the best plant. Side dress with complete organic fertiliser. This can go to seed very early in temperatures above 20 degrees, it is recommended that harvesting begins immediately when the small heads appear, cropping can continue then for a few days to a couple of weeks. 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. In gardens that have mild winters and no frosts or are warm, it is likely that brussel sprouts will be affected by aphids, in these situations the sprouts will be spoilt and inedible whenever they are grown, so it may not be possible to grow this particular vegetable successfully.

This particular selection, by Bob Reid, was collected from a village in Portugal. It has large smooth sweet flavoured soft leaves, ideal for all recipes using cabbage leaves. The plant grows to about 1m by 1m and produces plentiful leaves throughout the year, so leave enough room for this plant to occupy. It is very slow to go to seed. Sow August until February, 5mm deep in seed tray or open ground. Thin out when plants are 12 cm tall. Allow 40 cm between plants. Apply 100g per sqm of Complete Organic Fertiliser.

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 40cm between plants. Apply 100g per square metre of Complete Organic Fertiliser. 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 40cm between plants. Apply 100g per sqm of Complete Organic Fertiliser.

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 40cm between plants. Apply 100g per sqm of Complete Organic Fertiliser.

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 12cm tall allowing 40cm between plants. Apply 100grams per sqm of Complete Organic Fertiliser.

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 40cm between plants. Apply 100g per sqm of Complete Organic Fertiliser.

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. Keep moist. 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.

An over wintering large carrot, about 25cm long by 4cm at the top. Can be sown from early Spring when the soil warms up until late Summer. Needs a long growing season but is worth the wait, often used as an exhibition variety. 120 days from seed to harvest.

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 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 throughout 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. Control slugs with pellets.

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. Control slugs with pellets.

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.

A rare selection from research projects, beautiful coloured corn can be used for flour, boiled into hominy or parched also used as an ornamental corn for coloured beads etc. 30 seeds $4.50 Plant grows about 1.5m tall cobs form late January and mature by end February. Sow after last expected frosts, mid Nov – mid Dec. Plant in blocks 40cm apart, 1 cm deep, in rows about 1 m apart, 2 seeds per hole. Harvest when silks turn brown and husks are plump. 75 days.

A 1.6m tall plant that produces 2 to three cobs in late January, ripe by end February, a multi-coloured very stable selection.( Sow as for other corns) Used for flour, boiled into hominy or parched also used for decoration like beads. Sow after last expected frosts, mid Nov – mid Dec. Plant in blocks 40cm apart, 1 cm deep, in rows about 1 m apart, 2 seeds per hole. Harvest when silks turn brown and husks are plump. 85 days.

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 late Summer, 1cm deep. 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.

Selected varieties by Steve Solomon, which will provide you with a rich abundance of a variety of different lettuces, all are suitable for cool climates and are slow to bolt, sweet to taste and have soft leaves. Most are compact and have good hearts, but can be used as loose leaf lettuce as well. Prepare soil by raking in COF. Sow early Spring to mid- Summer and again in late Summer and Autumn. Sprinkle seeds in a small trench 5mm deep. Cover with soil and water them in, seeds germinate in 7 to 12 days. When plants have four leaves thin them out to about 20cm apart and feed with COF.

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 fertilizer. Rake to a fine tilth. Make furrows about 30cm apart. Sow seeds about 1cm deep.

A selection by Steve Solomon. A beautiful light green dense hearted crinkled lettuce with soft sweet leaves, it does not bolt in hot weather which means it can be grown over an extended period. Prepare soil by raking in COF. Sow early Spring to mid- Summer and again in late Summer and Autumn. Sprinkle seeds in a small trench 5mm deep, cover with soil and water them in, seeds germinate in 7 to 12 days. When plants have four leaves thin them out to about 20cm apart and feed with COF.

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). Banana like aroma, excellent in trials for cool seasons. 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. Keep moist but do not over water or the seed will rot. Sow late Nov when soil temp is about 18 degrees.

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.

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 bush type pea with purple flowers developed at the Cressy research station over a few years, this type grows to 0.5m on strong self supporting single stems that support several peas, early variety. Can also be used as a Spring green manure.

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.

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. Mildew resistant.

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.

We trialled this variety in 2012 and were very impressed with the fact that it flowered early and started trailing vigorously at the same time, this is a good sign. A dark green 1.2 kg storage pumpkin, an early variety maturing by early February. Very productive. Excellent flavour.

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.

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. Will go to seed in hot weather.

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.) Will go to seed in hot weather.

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.) Will go to seed in hot weather.

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.

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.

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.

A variety selected by Bob Reid from crops grown by indigenous farmers for centuries. Early/midseason 90 day corn which produces two to three cobs per plant, can tiller and have more in a good long summer. A very sweet tasting variety which we have to include in our catalogue, the black colour makes this variety high in nutritional value. Sow in the open ground, cool regions about mid November after last frosts, soil temperature must be about 19 degrees C and air temperature warm at night, can be sown as late as early Decemeber. When plants are about 10cm tall, base dress each plant with about a quarter cup of COF, water the plants well throughout the summer, harvest when the cobs are firm and full and tassles are turning dark brown, usually about end February or early March.

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.

A 6cm egg shaped dull red coloured fruit related to the tomato which has a unique flavour resembling something like a mixture of grapefruit, tomato, dry red wine and a hint of banana flavours, slightly bitter slightly sweet. It is a crop originating from the Andes and commercially grown. The fruit can be used in salads, for breakfast by cutting in half and scoping out the contents with a spoon, or for jams and preserves. The plant does not tolerate frosts, branches get broken in winds, and it can be prone to aphid attacks. It also likes a lot of water in the Summer time but the abundance of fruit in a sheltered frost free sunny garden are worth growing it. This plant is a perennial shrub/ small tree so if hit by light frosts it will regrow and fruit in one season if the roots are already established and does not get late Spring frosts that hit it again. It can therefore be a cool climate plant.

Sow seeds in a punnet or tray in a heated propagating case at about 16 degrees centigrade in early Spring, when the weather is warming up so that you time the seedlings to grow in stronger sunny conditions when they are germinated, keep moist but not too wet. They may take up to four weeks to germinate. Remember this is a plant that likes warm humid conditions to grow so a cool glasshouse with the doors and vents closed at night in the Spring closed to maximise temps.at night or a very warm position near your house is recommended. When the plant has a strong root system and four leaves transplant into 200mm pots with a 2cm base of gravel and a mixture of potting soil and sheep manure (or equivalent), and a base dressing of COF. They will grow slowly outdoors as sturdy plants but will grow faster but with softer more tender foliage under glass. They are only ready to plant in the garden situation when they are strong stemmed and about 0.5m tall, if grown under glass they must be hardened off by gradually acclimatising them to cooler night time temperatures of the Autumn, under no circumstances must they experience cold shocks, winds or frosts when they are young. They will produce flowers and fruit in the following season in large amounts.

45cm diametre low spreading plant, slightly raised branches supporting large numbers of strong orange/red soft skinned sweet tangy flavoured, thirst quenching 3cm fruit by early January, production slows down after the first fruiting and picks up again steadily throughout late January into mid February and then slows down. Excellent for containers or small gardens.

Excellent 70cm tall by 70cm strong stemmed variety, supporting small trusses of 5cm plum shaped purple topped, chocolate coloured fruits in high yields, starts producing small amounts in mid/late January, highest yields seem to be mid/late February and then it slows down. Fruits are smooth, mild and creamy with some sweetness.

One of the best tomatoes we trialled! 45cmx45cm, perfect round, dark red, 5cm sweet fruity flavours, very uniform, produces fruit by mid January and carries on well into March! Excellent for containers and small gardens.

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.

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.

Handsome strong compact dark green plant, 45cm tall. Produces prolific amounts of soft skinned 5cm dark red roundish, fairly fleshy fruit with beautiful smooth mild flavours from mid January until well into March. Excellent in containers or small gardens.

60cmx45cm, tall fairly spindly looking plant, producing several ovoid bright red 5cm fruit by mid January. Firm fleshed, mild taste with some juices increases production from late January into March.

One of the most productive plants we have trialled. 60cmx60cm beautiful plant, covered in 4cm sweet juicy, bright red, round tomatoes, from early/mid January producing more and more well into March. Excellent for containers and small gardens.

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.

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.

70cm x45cm, strong but wiry stemmed plant supporting amazing numbers of 3cm to 4cm light red round fruit from mid January until March. Soft skinned with many wonderful sweet red wine flavours.

An amazing variety. Grows strongly to 30cm and spreads out to 70cm, tomatoes form by mid/ late January after which high yields begin and continue into March. Bright red 4cm round fruit very sweet, juicy, not fleshy, but very tasty.

60cm, lovely compact semi spreading plant producing high yields of soft skinned 4cm bright red roundish, very juicy sweet fruit from mid Jan until March.

Very early yields of 10cm fruit when planted out a month after 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.

This 'stakeless' variety is 70cmx70cm, wiry branches supporting prolific amounts of clusters of irregular flattened ribbed orange/red fruit approx 3cm in size from early/mid January until well into March, a fantastic heavy early bearer. Excellent rich tomato sauce flavours, superb.

An extra sweet cherry tomato, possibly one of the sweetest. 90cmx90cm sprawling plant covered in trusses of 2cm light red round fruits from mid January, slow to begin with, yields are a bit spasmodic but continues well into March, worth growing just for the flavours.

45cm diametre low spreading plant, prolific bearer of 2cm pink round fruit by late December/ early January, turning light red. Continues to produce an abundance of delicious bursts of strong flavoured fruit until the beginning of March. Excellent in containers or small gardens. Follows on from Gold Nugget which is about one week earlier.

90cmx60cm plant producing its first 7cm bright yellow fruit by end January. The yield gradually increases in February with many large 10cm gold tomatoes. Soft skinned, mild, fleshy with intriguing tangy after flavours.

We are proud to offer this heirloom variety from 1925, named after the Scottish Island. A very productive perfect round tomato, produced in high yields in late January about 4cm round. Beautiful flavour, a tomato that has stood the test of time.

A strong growing variety which needs staking. This variety flowers in late December and produces a uniquely flavoured sweet large 7cm obvate chocolate coloured ribbed fruit by late January. It has a disadvantage that the branches that bear the fruit are weak and can snap because of the weight of fruit. The fruit also has a tendency to crack. The flavour of this variety is exceptional.

Very strong growing variety flowering about January and producing the first ripe red round fruit end January, which are 8cm firm fleshy with a wonderful smooth taste. Stronger branches than Cherokee purple, and fruit does not crack. Fruit production increases in February well into March.

Rare. This variety is about 1m tall flowers mid January. It produces the first fruit about Mid February and increases yields into late February. The fruit are obvate large bright red with interesting fizzy flavours.

The name is for the high amounts of vitamin C it was bred to have. This variety initiates flowers mid January, and has large 10cm fruit ripening in February, in cool climates there will not be many fruit, but they are worth growing the power packed flavour is something else, eating one tomato of this variety is like three of another.

One of Campbells selections for soup and canning tomato. Strong branches with deep green foliage. Flowers in late January, quite high yields of fruits ripen end February. Beautiful flavours a real professional variety, we made the best thickest homemade soup from these tomatoes. Possibly a bit late for very cold gardens.

A tall sturdy plant. Produces plentiful flowers in late January. Starts producing uniquely heart shaped 6cm bright red fruit by February, increasing yields throughout this Month. Creamy flavours, soft skins, fleshy.

One of the original Heinz tomato varieties. Terrific flavours for soups and casseroles etc. This variety initiates flowers very early December, but the many fruit are slow to grow and ripen so the 8cm fruit mature in February, they are rich red thin skinned with smooth mild flavours.

Introduced in 1952 by Joseph Harris Seed Company. Large strong plant with strong branches. This variety flowers early January and starts to fruit by late January, the first fruit are a few 6cm red round and blocky fruit , increases productivity to high yields of of juicy tomatoes throughout February.

Bred by Professor Graham, Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph. This variety initiates flowers about January, Many fruits start to ripen beginning of February. Large 10cm bright red round fruit and continue well into March, juicy unique sweet and sour flavours.

A rare variety. Strong 0.5m tall plant initiates flowers about mid January. Fruit starts to ripen about end of January and high yields occur throughout February. The fruit are 6cm to 8cm blocky yellow golden fruit with few seeds. Very sweet and make superb Italian sauces.

A large strong plant which flowers late December, starts producing 6cm+ bright red round slightly flattened fruit in late January which have a strong tomato sauce flavour.

A very useful variety because it produces tomatoes late season that don't rot on the plant but can be harvested and stored and keep well into April May without rotting. This variety flowers early in December, by end February it is covered in pale orangy splashed with green fruits about 6cm round. Very high yields of sweet tasting flavour packed tomatoes.

Technically an early season variety right on the border line of mid season in our trials. Flowers late December, fruits in abundance from mid to late January with 5cm red round fruit with unique sweet red wine flavours. Excellent performer.

This variety produces many flowers early December and many trusses of sweet 2cm mini roma shaped yellow to red fruit 6 or 8 to a truss by the end of January. Production is spasmodic until February in cool regions, hence our classification as a mid season variety.

This variety was bred for nematode resistance. It produces flowers late January, the fruit ripen in mid February 8cm red mild to soft sweet flavours, firm skin so keeps quite well.

Heritage variety. Strong large plant. Fast growing. Flowers January but slow to fruit. By end of February there are a few very large 11cm rosy red heart shaped fruit, very fleshy with mild flavours. In a warmer region or hot houses yields would be earlier and larger.

Bred by Professor Abelardo Pibvario University of Augusta. Introduced in 1950s by Glecker Seeds as a disease resistant variety. A tall spindly but strong plant Late flowering in our trials. The several ripe fruit are large red 10cm, slightly ribbed and oblong and are formed in February, beautiful rich flavours. Would be a lot earlier and higher yields in warmer regions and hot houses.

A strong growing large plant, similar growth to Cherokee Purple. Flowers late January, of interest because the fruits ripen to a beautiful rose pink colour 10cm round heavy and very fleshy excellent sweet flavour. Our selection does not have high yields in cool short growing season, but would be much better in hot houses and warmer locations. It is worth growing for the colour and taste.

A beautiful strong growing plant 1.5m tall with strong wiry branches. Very slow to initiate flowers which appear about mid January. The fruit is quite late being mature about mid February in cool gardens, but are fantastic large 10cm long brilliant red blocky fruit, high yields end of February can be expected and well into March. Excellent for sauces.

Bred by Gill Bros in the 1960s, developed by a Seattle Market Gardener. This variety flowers about the end of January. A tall spindly looking plant with surprisingly strong branches supporting 6cm red rich flavoured sweet tomatoes by end of January beginning February.

This variety is one of the latest of the mid season varieties. It grows slowly, but accelerates in growth from late December into a large plant with plenty of flowers. The fruit are worth waiting for these ripen about early February and are 7cm round dark red packed full of fizzy flavours, resembling the best European tomatoes.

Bred by Craig Le Haullier of Raleigh, North Carolina. A strong growing plant 1.5m tall producing many flowers in mid January. Several Fruits ripen mid to late February, large 10cm + bright red round juicy sweet fruit yields are higher end February, a real winner in warmer regions.

A strong 1.5m tall thick stemmed variety it flowers early January and forms the first small unripe fruit in end January these grow slowly and ripen about end February to huge 11cm round red tomatoes. There were only a few on the plant, but it would have higher yields in longer growing warmer regions or a hot house.

Bred by Stobel 1967, University of Florida. A strong growing plant with wide branches with many flowers late January. The first fruit are ripe in mid February being 8cm deep red excellent sweet meditaranean flavours. In warmer longer growing conditions it would be a fantastic variety.

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.

Not recommended for cold areas. 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. Keep moist. At seedling stage thin to 2 seedlings and water. A black plastic mulch is recommended for colder soils.

Not recommended for cold areas. 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. Keep moist. At seedling stage thin to 2 seedlings and water. A black plastic mulch is recommended for colder soils.

We trialled this variety out of curiosity and discovered it really is very early to fruit even when the nights are cool, it is parthenocarpic, which means it flowers and fruits early even in cool weather. This is a fine flavoured soft skinned pale green variety. Prepare soil by raking in COF, sow three seeds in thumb like depressions in early/mid November when soils are warming up and after last frosts, water lightly in, when the plants are about 10cm tall base dress with a table spoon of COF. The plants will begin to produce fruits prolifically about mid December and continue into February, harvest when they are about 18cm long.

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

Rare edible beautiful magenta flowers.

This is an exciting selection of the tall large leafed flowering amaranthus, by Bob Reid, it can be used as a decorative annual ornamental in the flower garden getting to about 2m tall with huge colourful heads, or as a summer green manure, or for the keen home gardener as a grain crop, the seeds are sown about 5mm deep, no more, in 20cm rows in good well drained soil in late Spring early Summer. Seed heads form mid to late summer. Harvest seed by rubbing hands gently over the bottom most seed heads first into a paper bag, as the heads mature break them off and hang upside down in a dry shed over a clean tarpaulin.

The seeds are sprinkled over breakfast cereals, in soups or stews. It is a grain amaranth, the leaves on this variety are bitter.

Rare edible golden flowers.

This is an exciting selection of the tall large leafed flowering amaranthus, by Bob Reid, it can be used as a decorative annual ornamental in the flower garden getting to about 2m tall with huge colourful heads, or as a summer green manure, or for the keen home gardener as a grain crop, the seeds are sown about 5mm deep, no more, in 20cm rows in good well drained soil in late Spring early Summer. Seed heads form mid to late summer. Harvest seed by rubbing hands gently over the bottom most seed heads first into a paper bag, as the heads mature break them off and hang upside down in a dry shed over a clean tarpaulin.

The seeds are sprinkled over breakfast cereals, in soups or stews. It is a grain amaranth, the leaves on this variety are bitter.

Rare edible bright red flowers.

This is an exciting selection of the tall large leafed flowering amaranthus, by Bob Reid, it can be used as a decorative annual ornamental in the flower garden getting to about 2m tall with huge colourful heads, or as a summer green manure, or for the keen home gardener as a grain crop, the seeds are sown about 5mm deep, no more, in 20cm rows in good well drained soil in late Spring early Summer. Seed heads form mid to late summer. Harvest seed by rubbing hands gently over the bottom most seed heads first into a paper bag, as the heads mature break them off and hang upside down in a dry shed over a clean tarpaulin.

The seeds are sprinkled over breakfast cereals, in soups or stews. It is a grain amaranth, the leaves on this variety are bitter.

Rare edible pink flowers.

This is an exciting selection of the tall large leafed flowering amaranthus, by Bob Reid, it can be used as a decorative annual ornamental in the flower garden getting to about 2m tall with huge colourful heads, or as a summer green manure, or for the keen home gardener as a grain crop, the seeds are sown about 5mm deep, no more, in 20cm rows in good well drained soil in late Spring early Summer. Seed heads form mid to late summer. Harvest seed by rubbing hands gently over the bottom most seed heads first into a paper bag, as the heads mature break them off and hang upside down in a dry shed over a clean tarpaulin.

The seeds are sprinkled over breakfast cereals, in soups or stews. It is a grain amaranth, the leaves on this variety are bitter.

Rare edible millet.

This is an exciting little known plant that we have grown for the home gardener. It flowers and sets seeds early, so is very suitable for grain production for the keen home gardener. Sow seeds in fine good well drained soil in rows 20cm apart 5mm deep, no more, in late Spring early Summer soil temps about 17 degrees.

Gluten free grain, very high in nutrients, sprinkle seed on cereals, in soup, stews or sauces. It is very desirable for gluten free flour in larger quantities. It has upright plump black seed heads containing many seeds.

The other main use which we recommend is as a summer green manure this variety grows quickly from seed when sown in late Spring early Summer, soil temps about 17 degrees. This will tolerate hot dry conditions and some drought, swamps out weeds and keep soil moist under the leaf canopy, cut down before flowering.

Rare edible millet.

This variety of grain millet, selected by Bob Reid has large weeping purple seed heads containing many seeds on darker green/purple stems. It flowers and sets seeds early, so is very suitable for grain production for the keen home gardener. Sow seeds in fine good well drained soil in rows 20cm apart 5mm deep, no more, in late Spring early Summer soil temps about 17 degrees Gluten free grain, very high in nutrients, sprinkle seed on cereals, in soup, stews or sauces .It is very desirable for gluten free flour in larger quantities.

The other main use which we recommend is as a Summer green manure this variety grows quickly from seed when sown in late Spring early Summer, soil temps about 17 degrees, This will tolerate hot dry conditions and some drought, swamps out weeds and keep soil moist under the leaf canopy, cut down before flowering.

Rare foxtail millet.

This variety of millet has been selected by Bob Reid for cool climates, it has large weeping plump golden brown weeping seed heads containing many seeds, info can be found on other web sites. It is particularly useful as a forage crop, but the seeds can also be used for chicken feed, caged birds, and human consumption as a grain.

Very useful as a summer green manure as it tolerates hot dry conditions, swamps out weeds, has fine fibrous roots which break down easily and the top growth can be dug in or used as a mulch for late Summer Autumn sowing or planting. Sow as for Indian barnyard millet.

Rare foxtail millet.

This variety of foxtail millet has been selected by Bob Reid it has large plump green to yellow seed heads, containing many seeds, the classic millet stick used for caged birds.

The other main use which we recommend is as a Summer green manure this variety grows quickly from seed when sown in late Spring early Summer, soil temps about 17 degrees. This will tolerate hot dry conditions and some drought, swamps out weeds and keep soil moist under the leaf canopy, cut down before flowering.

Rare edible millet.

This variety of grain millet, selected by Bob Reid, has large weeping golden seed heads containing many seeds. It flowers and sets seeds early, so is very suitable for grain production for the keen home gardener. Sow seeds in fine good well drained soil in rows 20cm apart 5mm deep, no more, in late Spring early Summer soil temps about 17 degrees Gluten free grain, very high in nutrients, sprinkle seed on cereals, in soup, stews or sauces. It is very desirable for gluten free flour in larger quantities.

The other main use which we recommend is as a summer green manure this variety grows quickly from seed when sown in late Spring early Summer, soil temps about 17 degrees. This will tolerate hot dry conditions and some drought, swamps out weeds and keep soil moist under the leaf canopy, cut down before flowering.

Rare edible.

This is a selection of white, red purple and lilac flowered quinoa which set heavy early seeds that is cultivated in the highlands of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador and Peru. The Inca Emporers broke the soil with a golden spade to sow the first crop. In their language it is referred to as chisiya mama or mother grain. It is very high in protein.

Sowing: Quinoa needs a well prepared seed bed free from weeds, especially fat hen which is in the same family and can be a serious problem with the cropping programme. Quinoa does not tolerate poorly drained soils. Scatter the seeds and lightly rake in, water lightly. When germinated it grows very fast, our section matures in 90 days. The plants are pulled up when the seeds are plump and ripe and the stems dying back. For cooking find the many recipes on the web, it really is a delicious dish as a starter or a main course.

A selected variety which has uniform large black seeds and very large 40cm brilliant golden heads, plant is approx. 2m tall, the seed is high in protein very tasty nutty flavours, can be used to provide all year round supply of food for birds, guinea pigs and rabbits etc.

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. Very important as a green manure, but even more interesting is that the seeds in storage are not attacked by rodent, and when grown wildlife is wary and tend to leave them alone.

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.

A summer green manure, selected by Tas Global Seeds. Germinates well when sown early Dec throughout the summer. Requires water initially but when roots are established requires less. The top growth will be fast and swamps out weeds, creates a mass of fine roots. Cut down before flowering, use stems in compost. Bed ready for late summer planting. Non-invasive.

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.