Guide | Seed information

The information in the table below is a guide to growing each seed variety available in our range. Your own growing conditions may vary depending on your location and climate.

Gardening is a journey, constantly learning what works for you. The best thing to do is to give it a go - get your hands dirty, and see what you grow.

 

Name	Growing Season	Optimum Soil Temp for Germination	Germination	Preferred Sowing Method	Plant Spacing	Harvest
Herbs
Basil	Summer, Autumn	20℃	10-12 days	Transplant	5cm	60 days
Chives	Spring, Summer, Autumn	18-24℃	7-14 days	Direct Sow	5mm	85 days
Coriander	Spring, Summer, Autumn	15-25℃	7-10 days	Direct Sow	5cm	65 days
Mint	Spring, Summer, Autumn	15-25℃	10-14 days	Transplant	30cm	90 days
Oregano	Spring, Summer, Autumn	18-25℃	7-14 days	Transplant	15cm	90 days
Parsley	Spring, Summer, Autumn	10-25℃	14-21 days	Transplant	30cm	60 days
Rosemary	Spring, Summer, Autumn	18-24℃	14-28 days	Transplant	90cm	75 days
Thyme	Spring, Summer	18-25℃	14-21 days	Transplant	15cm	90 days
Vegetables and Fruit
Bean	Spring, Summer, Autumn	18-25℃	7-10 days	Direct Sow	10cm	60 days
Beetroot	Spring, Summer, Autumn	15-25℃	10-15 days	Direct Sow	15cm	55 days
Broad Bean	Summer, Autumn	12-20℃	7-14 days	Direct Sow	30cm	75 days
Broccoli	Spring, Summer, Autumn	10-25℃	7-14 days	Transplant	45cm	75 days
Cabbage	Spring, Autumn	10-25℃	6-10 days	Transplant	45cm	70 days
Capsicum	Summer	20-25℃	8-20 days	Transplant	60cm	80 days
Carrot	Spring, Summer, Autumn	10-25℃	10-14 days	Direct Sow	5cm	90 days
Cauliflower	Spring, Autumn	12-25℃	5-7 days	Transplant	60cm	75 days
Celery	Spring, Summer, Autumn	18-24℃	7-14 days	Transplant	15cm	80 days
Chicory	Summer, Autumn	10-25℃	10-12 days	Transplant	30cm	75 days
Chilli	Summer	20-25℃	8-20 days	Transplant	60cm	80 days
Cosmos	Spring, Summer, Autumn	18-21℃	7-14 days	Direct Sow	25cm	75 days
Courgette	Summer	20-25℃	5-12 days	Transplant	100cm	55 days
Cucumber	Spring, Summer	20-30℃	7-14 days	Transplant	30cm	55 days
Eggplant	Summer	20-25℃	7-14 days	Transplant	60cm	90 days
Fennel	Spring, Summer, Autumn	15-25℃	7-14 days	Direct Sow	20cm	90 days
Kale	Spring, Autumn	12-25℃	7-10 days	Direct Sow	20cm	75 days
Leek	Spring, Autumn	10-25℃	10-15 days	Direct Sow	20cm	120 days
Lettuce	Spring, Summer, Autumn	12-20℃	6-8 days	Direct Sow	5cm	60 days
Onion	Spring, Summer, Autumn	10-25℃	14 days	Direct Sow	15cm	120 days
Pea	Spring, Autumn	7-20℃	6-10 days	Direct Sow	10cm	55 days
Pumpkin	Summer	20-25℃	7-14 days	Transplant	200cm	120 days
Radish	Spring, Summer, Autumn	10-25℃	4-10 days	Direct Sow	5cm	30 days
Rhubarb	Summer, Autumn	18-22℃	10-14 days	Transplant	100cm	180 days
Spinach	Spring, Summer, Autumn	10-25℃	7-14 days	Direct Sow	6cm	40 days
Spring Onion	Spring, Summer, Autumn	10-25℃	14 days	Direct Sow	10cm	120 days
Sweetcorn	Summer	20-25℃	7-15 days	Direct Sow	30cm	110 days
Tomato	Spring, Summer	20-25℃	7-14 days	Transplant	100cm	75 days
Watermelon	Summer	20-25℃	5-14 days	Transplant	100cm	85 days
Flowers
Agastache	Summer, Autumn	20-25℃	10-21 days	Transplant	60cm	90 days
Bee Balm	Spring, Summer, Autumn	20-25℃	7-10 days	Transplant	30cm	Perennial
Cornflower	Spring, Summer, Autumn		14-21 days	Direct Sow	15cm	90 days
Echinacea	Spring, Summer, Autumn	20-25℃	7-10 days	Transplant	30cm	Perennial
Marigold	Spring, Summer, Autumn	20-25℃	7-10 days	Transplant	15cm	60 days
Nigella	Summer, Autumn		10-14 days	Direct Sow	25cm	100 days
Orlaya	Spring, Summer, Autumn	20-25℃	10-14 days	Direct Sow	15cm	120 days
Poppy	Spring, Summer, Autumn	12-28℃	14-21 days	Direct Sow	10cm	90 days
Salvia	Spring, Summer, Autumn	18-25℃	7-14 days	Transplant	25cm	75 days
Scabiosa	Spring, Summer, Autumn	18℃	14-21 days	Transplant	20cm	75 days
Sunflower	Summer, Autumn	20-24℃	5-10 days	Direct Sow	30cm	75 days
Sweet Pea	Spring, Summer, Autumn	15-18℃	10-15 days	Transplant	10cm	80 days
Verbena	Summer, Autumn	24-27℃	14-21 days	Transplant	30cm	75 days
Zinnia	Spring, Summer	18-24℃	7-10 days	Transplant	20cm	60 days