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  1 x Pumpkin- Small Sugar (Cucurbita pepo)

  Heirloom variety from late 1800's. Small uniform round pumpkins with orange skin, orange flesh, sugary sweet flavour and smooth texture. Fruit grows to around 18cm or 2kg. Flesh is said to be one of the best varieties for making pies, it is also good for baking, soups and casseroles. Stores well.

  Life Cycle: Frost tender Annual
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  Position: Full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Dill- Mammoth (Anethum graveolens)

  Larger and sparser than other common dill varieties. Good for seeds. Annual growing to 90cm. Aromatic plant with slender stems and delicate aromatic foliage similar to fennel. Leaves are used fresh as a garnish, in salads, dips, and with fish and egg dishes. Seed is used as a spice in tea, bread, soups and preserves.

  Life Cycle: Hardy Annual
  Plant Height: 90cm
  Position: Full sun, moist soil

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  1 x Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

  Perennial growing to 50cm. Bushy upright plant with wrinkled green leaves and small pale yellow flowers. Leaves have a pleasant lemon flavour and are commonly used to flavour summer drinks, teas, desserts and salads. Has many medicinal uses. Can be used in potpourri. Attract bees. Also known as "Bee balm".

  Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial
  Plant Height: 50cm
  Position: Part or full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)

  Perennial growing to 25cm. Grows in slowly spreading clumps. Plant has green, hollow, tubular leaves that have a mild onion flavour; used as a garnish, in sauces, dips, stews, casseroles, salads and soups. Can be grown in containers.

  Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial
  Plant Height: 25cm
  Position: Full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Beetroot- Detroit (Beta vulgaris)

  Very popular variety for growing roots, baby leaves and microgreens. Dark red, globe shaped roots growing up to 7cm; very good flavour. Green tops with tinges of dark red. Resistant to downy mildew.

  Life Cycle: Hardy Biennial (usually grown as an annual)
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  Position: Full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Cucumber- Lebanese (Cucumis sativus)

  Summer salad vegetable. Smooth green skin with sweet crisp flesh growing to 22cm. Excellent for salads and pickling. Also known as "Beit Alpha".

  Life Cycle: Frost tender Annual
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  Position: Full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Zucchini- Black Beauty (Cucurbita pepo)

  Upright bush. Popular home garden variety producing dark green cylindrical fruit with tender cream/white flesh. Delicious flavour. Quick growing.

  Life Cycle: Frost tender Annual
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  Position: Part or full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Carrot- Chantenay Red Cored (Daucus carota)

  Short and wide, red/orange tapered roots growing to 12cm by 6.5cm. Ideal for heavy soils. Small cores. Stores well. Sweet and tender. Fast growing.

  Life Cycle: Half hardy Biennial (usually grown as an annual)
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  Position: Full sun, well drained soil

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  1 x Lettuce- Salad Bowl Green (Lactuca sativa)

  Looseleaf variety. Delicate and tender green wavy leaves. Good for salads. Slow bolting. Does not get bitter in hot weather.

  Life Cycle: Hardy Annual
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  Position: Part or full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Oregano- Italian (Origanum vulgare)

  Perennial growing to 60cm. Bushy spreading plant with ovate dark green leaves. Leaves are very aromatic and can be used fresh or dried; commonly used in Italian, Greek and Mexican cuisine. Strong peppery flavour. Also has medicinal uses. Sometimes called "The pizza herb".

  Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial
  Plant Height: 60cm
  Position: Part or full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Gypsophila- Elegans Mixed (Gypsophila elegans)

  Annual growing to 45cm. Upright plant with grey/green foliage producing sprays of flowers in a mix of white and pink. Good for borders and as a cut flower. Quick growing.

  Life Cycle: Hardy Annual
  Plant Height: 45cm
  Position: Full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Alyssum- Snow Cloth (Lobularia maritima)

  Annual growing to 12cm. Compact low growing plant that produces masses of small fragrant white flowers. Ideal for carpeting. Can be grown in containers. Attracts bees. Good for beds, rockeries, paths and edging. Also known as "Sweet Alice".

  Life Cycle: Hardy Annual
  Plant Height: 12cm
  Position: Full or part sun, well drained soil

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  1 x Everlasting Daisy- Salmon Rose (Xerochrysum bracteatum)

  Short lived perennial to 80cm. Australian native daisy with large flowers featuring golden yellow centres and salmon  coloured papery textured petals. Great for native gardens, container plantings, garden beds, borders, coastal areas and rockeries. Low maintenance, tolerant of poor soil conditions and drought. Makes a fantastic cut or dried flower lasting indefinitely. Flowers over a long period from spring through to autumn. Great for attracting native bees and hoverflies. Also known as "Paper daisy"or "Strawflower".

  Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial (short lived)
  Plant Height: 80cm
  Position: Full sun

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  1 x Zinnia- Burpeeana Mix (Zinnia elegans)

  Annual growing to 90cm. Upright plant producing large flowers in a mixture of vivid colours with thin pointed petals resembling a chrysanthemum or cactus flower. Good for borders and as a cut flower. Great for adding interest and colour to the garden; ideal for mass plantings. Easy to grow. Also known as "Cactus flowered mix" and "Chrysanthemum flowered mix".

  Life Cycle: Half hardy Annual
  Plant Height: 90cm
  Position: Full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Shirley Poppy- Single Mix (Papaver rhoeas)

  Annual to 70cm. Plants produce gorgeous single flowers in a mixture of colours which may include shades of red, pink and white. Good for beds, borders and as a cut flower. Also known as "Corn poppy" and "Field poppy".

  Life Cycle: Hardy Annual
  Plant Height: 70cm
  Position: Full sun, well drained soil

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  1 x Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)

  Annual growing to 50cm. Aromatic plant with bright green leaves that are used fresh in salads or cooked in soups, sauces and chutneys. The dried seeds are used whole or ground as flavouring in both sweet and savory dishes. Coriander also has medicinal uses. Also known as "Chinese parsley" and "Cilantro". Attracts bees.

  Life Cycle: Hardy Annual
  Plant Height: 50cm
  Position: Part or full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Sunflower- Giant Single (Helianthus annuus)

  Annual. Tall plants that grow up to 180cm in height. Large flowers with yellow petals. Attracts birds, bees and butterflies to the garden. Fast growing. Drought tolerant. A fun plant to grow with kids.

  Life Cycle: Hardy Annual
  Plant Height: 180cm
  Position: Part or full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium)

  Biennial growing to 50cm. Delicate curly green foliage that has a mild aniseed flavour. Commonly used to flavour soups, poultry, seafood, vegetables, salads and egg dishes. Sometimes referred to as 'Gourmet parsley' and called 'chevril' in French.

  Life Cycle: Hardy Biennial
  Plant Height: 50cm
  Position: Shade or sun, moist soil

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  1 x Italian Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)

  Biennial often grown as an annual. Upright plant with flat green leaves. Very aromatic. Stronger flavour than curled leaf varieties. Can be used fresh or dried, raw or cooked. Can be grown in containers.

  Life Cycle: Hardy Biennial (usually grown as an annual)
  Plant Height: 60cm
  Position: Part or full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Garlic Chives (Allium tuberosum)

  Perennial growing to 50cm. Plants grow in slowly spreading clumps with long green strap-like leaves with white star shaped flowers. Leaves have a mild flavour, somewhat like a cross between regular chives and garlic. Can be eaten raw or cooked; good in salads, sauces, stir-fries and with fish, poultry and egg dishes. Can be grown in containers. Also known as "Chinese chives".

  Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial
  Plant Height: 50cm
  Position: Full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Basil- Sweet (Ocimum basilicum)

  Aromatic annual growing to 50cm. Large medium-green shiny leaves that are sweeter and milder in flavour than other common varieties. Slow bolting. Can be grown in containers. Can be used fresh or dried.

  Life Cycle: Frost tender Annual
  Plant Height: 50cm
  Position: Full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Sage (Salvia officinalis)

  Perennial growing to 45cm. Long velvet-like grey/green leaves that are used to flavour poultry, meat, pasta, soups and stews. Very aromatic. Also has medicinal uses. Attracts bees.

  Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial
  Plant Height: 45cm
  Position: Full sun, well drained soil

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  1 x Phlox- Tall Mix (Phlox drummondii)

  Annual growing to 50cm. Plants have deep green lance-shaped leaves and long stems topped by clusters of star-shaped, bicoloured flowers. Flower colours include white, deep pink, red, and yellow with white, salmon pink or red centres. Good for beds, borders, pots, cottage gardens and as a cut flower.

  Life Cycle: Half hardy Annual
  Plant Height: 50cm
  Position: Part or full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Tomato- Tommy Toe (Solanum lycopersicum)

  Heirloom and one of the most popular varieties available. Climbing. Large cherry tomatoes growing up to 4cm. Exceptional flavour; very sweet. Long cropping. Good disease resistance.

  Life Cycle: Frost tender Annual
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  Position: Full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Bunching Onion- Straight Leaf (Allium fistulosum)

  Salad onion. Forms no bulb. Stem and leaf grow straight up. Popular variety with nice flavour; good as a garnish, in dips, stews, soups, salads and stir fry's. Bunching onions are also known as "Welsh onions", often used as "Spring onions" and sometimes incorrectly called "Shallots".

  Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial (usually grown as an annual)
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  Position: Full sun, well drained soil

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  1 x Brachyscome- Mixed Splendour (Brachyscome iberidifolia)

  Annual growing to 25cm. Grey/green foliage with dainty single flowers in a mix of blue, pink and white. It has a spreading habit making it ideal for borders, rockeries and edging. Can be grown in containers. Australian native; indigenous to Western and South Australia.

  Life Cycle: Half hardy Annual
  Plant Height: 25cm
  Position: Full sun, well drained soil

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  1 x Mizuna (Brassica juncea var. japonica)

  Serrated green leaves have a mild but spicy flavour. Can be used fresh as a salad green or cooked as a leaf vegetable. Good in stir-fries and soups. Will tolerate wet and cold conditions. Sometimes called "Japanese mustard".

  Good for microgreens and baby leaf production. 

  Life Cycle: Hardy Annual
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  Position: Part or full sun, moist soil

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  1 x Californian Poppy- Golden West (Eschscholzia californica)

  Annual growing to 40cm. Fine blue/green fern-like foliage with paper thin golden yellow flowers. Flowers close in dull weather. Very good as a cut flower, in beds, borders and rock gardens. Can be grown in poor soil. Drought tolerant.

  Life Cycle: Hardy Annual
  Plant Height: 40cm
  Position: Full sun, well drained soil

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  1 x Silverbeet- Magenta (Beta vulgaris)

  Biennial normally grown as an annual, growing to 60cm. Green leaves with narrow magenta stalks that are tender with an excellent flavour. Very attractive both in the garden and in meals. Silver beet is also known as "Swiss Chard" and is often confused with "Spinach".

  Life Cycle: Hardy Biennial
  Plant Height: 60cm
  Position: Full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Candytuft- Empress White (Iberis amara)

  Flowering annual growing to 45cm. Produces blooms of small white flowers. Attracts bees and butterflies to the garden.

  Life Cycle: Hardy Annual
  Plant Height: 45cm
  Position: Full sun, moist well drained soil