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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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Position: Full sun (minimum 6 hours daily), well-draining soil
Plant height: Up to 40cm – compact and well suited to pots, borders, and the front of garden beds
Spacing: 20 – 30cm apart
Days to bloom: 8 – 10 weeks from sowing
Life cycle: Annual – will self-seed freely if spent flowers are left on the plant at end of season
Sowing method: Start in trays and transplant once seedlings reach 5 – 10cm with their first true leaves, or direct sow into prepared garden bed. Pinch out growing tips when 10cm tall to encourage bushy, compact growth and more flowers. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to prolong flowering.
Good to know: French marigolds are one of the best companion plants for the vegetable garden – their natural compounds help deter nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies. Plant them as a border around dahlia and veggie beds, or tuck them in among tomatoes, brassicas, and beans. A favourite with bees and beneficial insects.
Open 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.
Available 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.
A 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.
Open 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.