Seeds and Plants
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$6.00Only available to Victoria
White skin with Purple flesh.
Sweet potato slips are shoots taken from a mature sweet potato – each slip grows into a full plant.
How to plant: On arrival, wrap the bottom half of the shoots in moist paper towel (or sit in a glass of water) and keep in a warm spot. Once roots are an inch or two long, pot up into a small container with good quality potting mix and grow on indoors or in a sheltered spot. Plant out from mid – October onwards, once soil temperature is consistently above 18°C. Sweet potatoes are frost-tender – do not rush planting out into cold soil.
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$4.00A unique heirloom onion that multiplies underground and produces clusters of small bulbils on top of tall stems. As the stems arch and touch the ground, the bulbils take root – hence the name “walking” onion. Plant one bulb and you can have a lifetime supply.
When to plant: Autumn through winter. In Central Victoria, plant from April to July.
Planting depth: 3cm deep with the pointed tip just below the soil surface. Space bulbs 15 – 40cm apart – closer spacing for harvesting greens, wider for larger bulbs.
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$2.00Open pollinated. Approx 20 seeds.
A long-term investment in your garden. Asparagus is a perennial vegetable that, once established, will produce harvests every spring for 20 years or more. Growing from seed takes patience – expect to wait 3 years before your first proper harvest – but it is more economical than crowns.
When to plant: Spring. Start seeds in trays or pots indoors and transplant out once seedlings are 20 – 25cm tall and frost risk has passed.
Germination: 2 – 3 weeks at 20 – 25°C. Soak seeds overnight in water before sowing to improve germination speed. Sow 1cm deep in seed-raising mix and keep consistently moist. Seedlings are slow-growing in the first few months – this is normal.
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$2.00Open pollinated seeds
When to plant: Spring through early summer, once all frost risk has passed. In Central Victoria, sow from October onwards. Celosia loves warmth – in cool climates it’s worth waiting until early summer rather than rushing it, as cold soil will slow or stall germination.
Germination: 10-14 days at 21-27°C. Celosia seeds need light to germinate – sow directly onto the surface of moist seed-raising mix and press in gently. Do not cover. Bottom water or mist to avoid washing the tiny seeds away.
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$5.0010 x open pollinated seeds taken from the seed parent Boundary Snowflake.
Please note: Dahlia seeds do not grow true to the parent plant — each seedling will be unique. If you’re looking to grow a specific variety, tubers are the way to go.
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$5.0010 x open pollinated seeds taken from the seed parent Florelie Midnight.
Please note: Dahlia seeds do not grow true to the parent plant — each seedling will be unique. If you’re looking to grow a specific variety, tubers are the way to go.
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$5.0010 x open pollinated seeds taken from the seed parent Steve’s Choice.
Please note: Dahlia seeds do not grow true to the parent plant — each seedling will be unique. If you’re looking to grow a specific variety, tubers are the way to go.
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$5.0010 x open pollinated seeds taken from the seed parent Florelie Midnight.
Please note: Dahlia seeds do not grow true to the parent plant — each seedling will be unique. If you’re looking to grow a specific variety, tubers are the way to go.
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$5.0010 x open pollinated seeds taken from the seed parent Winkie Truffle
Please note: Dahlia seeds do not grow true to the parent plant — each seedling will be unique. If you’re looking to grow a specific variety, tubers are the way to go.
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$2.00When to plant: Spring, summer, and autumn. In Central Victoria, sow from late August through to March. Avoid sowing in the heat of midsummer or during frost periods.
Germination: 7-14 days at 18-21°C. These seeds need light to germinate – sow directly onto the surface of moist seed-raising mix and press in gently. Do not cover deeply. Bottom water or mist to avoid displacing seeds.
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$2.00
Open pollinated seeds
When to plant: Spring through early summer, after all frost risk has passed. Can be started indoors 6 – 8 weeks before last frost for an earlier display. Seeds can also be direct sown into warm soil once temperatures are consistently above 18°C.
Germination: 4 – 10 days at 24 – 28°C. Sow seeds 1cm deep in moist seed-raising mix. Keep warm – a heat mat or warm windowsill speeds things up. Once shoots emerge, move to a bright position to prevent leggy seedlings.
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$9.00 – $25.00Available in Stainless Steel, or Black Powder coated. Both with Galvanised metal stakes for durability.
Plate size is 9cm x 3cm, overall height is 27cm.
I recommend a quick clean of the surface, before writing in a Sharpie Extreme or Paint Pen for longer lasting labels.
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$2.00Open pollinated seeds
When to plant: Spring, once frost risk has passed.
Germination: 14 – 21 days at 15 – 21°C. Seeds need light to germinate – sow directly onto the surface of moist seed-raising mix and press in gently. Do not cover. Keep soil consistently moist for at least 3 weeks until germination occurs.
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$2.00Open pollinated seeds
When to plant: Spring through early summer, once all frost risk has passed. In Central Victoria, sow from September onwards. In cooler areas wait until October – November when soil has warmed.
Germination: 7 – 14 days at 21 – 30°C. Sow direct into the garden 10mm deep. Sunflowers dislike root disturbance, so direct sowing is preferred over raising in trays.