Seed Subscription: Vegetable, Cool Climate, Spring 2026 (TAS)

Seed Subscription: Vegetable, Cool Climate, Spring 2026 (TAS)

Subscriptions are an excellent way to explore new seed varieties without having to spend time choosing the seeds yourself, and are perfect for busy gardeners, delivering seeds and all the information you need to plant them directly to your letterbox. 

Each season we’ll choose a selection of seed varieties tailored to your climate, and send you the seeds plus a colour information sheet with photos, tips and sowing information - all you need to do is plant!

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Seeds included in this subscription:

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  Climbing Bean- Blue Lake

  Climbing bean. Green, rounded, stringless pods growing to 15cm. Excellent flavour. Pods stay tender when mature. Heavy bearing.

  Sow direct, 20mm. Germination 7-14 days @ 18-26°C.Annual. Rows 100cm, Spacing 15cm. 65-75 days.

  Best months in Cool Climates: JAN OCT NOV DEC (Click for full sowing chart, grow guide and more)

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  Capsicum- Sweet Banana

  Compact and very productive plants that grow to 60cm. Early variety that produces sweet banana shaped fruits with thick waxy skin growing to around 15cm. Fruit starts pale yellow and matures red. Capsicum is also known as "Sweet pepper".

  Sow direct or raise seedlings, 5mm. Germination 7-21 days @ 22-35°C.Perennial (grown as an annual in cool climates). Rows 100cm, Height 60cm, Spacing 50cm. 58-75 days.

  Best months in Cool Climates: SEP OCT NOV (Click for full sowing chart, grow guide and more)

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  Carrot- Paris Market

  Small, unique orange/red carrots, 5cm in diameter with a sweet flavour. Ideal for shallow, poor soil or containers. Easy to harvest, quick growth, early production. Can be harvested at any stage.

  Sow direct, 5mm. Germination 14-21 days @ 10-30°C.Biennial (usually grown as an annual). Rows 25cm, Spacing 4cm. 55-70 days.

  Best months in Cool Climates: JAN FEB MAR AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC (Click for full sowing chart, grow guide and more)

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  Chilli- Bulgarian Carrot

  Vibrant orange, carrot-shaped Bulgarian peppers, up to 10cm. Medium heat with a sweet fruity flavour. Traditionally roasted or used in chutneys, salsas. Also known as "Shipkas".

  Sow direct or raise seedlings, 5mm. Germination 7-21 days @ 22-35°C.Perennial (grown as an annual in cool climates). Height 60cm, Spacing 50cm. 90+ days.

  Best months in Cool Climates: SEP OCT NOV (Click for full sowing chart, grow guide and more)

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  Corn, Sweet- Legacy

  An heirloom variety of traditional sweet corn producing high yields of large yellow cobs. Cobs are up to 20cm long with juicy kernels with an excellent flavour. Early cropping.

  Sow direct, 20mm. Germination 5-14 days @ 16-35°C.Annual. Rows 75cm, Height 150cm, Spacing 30cm. 85-95 days.

  Best months in Cool Climates: JAN OCT NOV DEC (Click for full sowing chart, grow guide and more)

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  Cucumber- Crystal Apple

  Heirloom summer salad vegetable. Round very pale green fruit growing to 10cm resembling an apple in shape. Prolific cropping variety with crunchy texture and juicy flesh.

  Sow direct or raise seedlings, 10mm. Germination 4-10 days @ 18-35°C.Annual. Rows 120cm, Spacing 40cm. 60-70 days.

  Best months in Cool Climates: OCT NOV DEC (Click for full sowing chart, grow guide and more)

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  Lettuce- Great Lakes

  Large iceberg (crisphead) variety. Crunchy green crumpled leaves with solid heart. Crisp and sweet; great for salads. Slow bolting.

  Sow direct or raise seedlings, 3mm. Germination 7-14 days @ 8-23°C.Annual. Rows 50cm, Spacing 30cm. 80-90 days.

  Best months in Cool Climates: JAN FEB MAR APR MAY SEP OCT NOV DEC (Click for full sowing chart, grow guide and more)

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  Pumpkin- Waltham Butternut

  Small pear shaped fruit, with pale skin and orange flesh growing up to 25cm or 2kg. Excellent flavour; sweet and nutty. Small seed cavity. Stores well.

  Sow direct, 20mm. Germination 5-10 days @ 21-35°C.Annual. Rows 250cm, Spacing 100cm. 90-120 days.

  Best months in Cool Climates: OCT NOV DEC (Click for full sowing chart, grow guide and more)

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  Tomato- Tigerella

  English heirloom, climbing variety with bright red and orange stripes. Highly prolific, disease-resistant, producing medium-sized fruit. Balanced sweetness and acidity. Ideal for salads.

  Sow direct or raise seedlings, 5mm. Germination 5-10 days @ 21-27°C.Annual. Rows 60-70cm, Spacing 50cm. 80 days.

  Best months in Cool Climates: SEP OCT NOV DEC (Click for full sowing chart, grow guide and more)

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  Zucchini- Golden Arch Crookneck

  Vigorous bush producing golden yellow bottle-shaped fruits with arched necks. Tender creamy white flesh. Excellent flavour. High yielding.

  Sow direct, 20mm. Germination 7-14 days @ 21-35°C.Annual. Rows 100cm, Spacing 75cm. 42-50 days.

  Best months in Cool Climates: SEP OCT NOV DEC (Click for full sowing chart, grow guide and more)

Tips for gardening in spring:

Spring Gardening

Tips for gardening in spring:

Spring cleaning: Use this checklist to carry out a garden inspection. 

• Plant damage - look for plants damaged by winter rains, cold temperatures, frost, snow, or wind. 
• Tidy up plants and provide stakes or support where necessary. Make a note of which plants will need protection from winter weather for next year. Also look for rodent or deer damage on woody plants, and evidence of new rabbit burrows or new shoots being eaten by rabbits. Protect plants with wire cages where appropriate.
• Hardscaping and outdoor living areas - check paving and decking for algae and mould and give it a good clean. Sweep patios and paths, and clean outdoor furniture. Gravel paths might need resurfacing. Check decks, benches, sheds, fences and wooden trellises for rotting timber. Walls that have become bowed may need fixing or reinforcing, and stepping stones or paving that has shifted may cause a trip hazard.
• Check gutters and drains - clearing out leaves and twigs reduces potential fire hazards and ensures any rainwater can run off easily. 
• Irrigation system - check for leaks and parts that need to be repaired and unclog sprinkler heads that have become clogged with debris.
• Clean up garden beds - rake up old plant debris and matted fallen leaves if you didn’t do this in autumn. Doing so keeps pests and diseases at bay that thrive under such conditions. 
• Clean out bird baths and remove debris from water features and ponds.

Soil preparation: Boost soil structure and fertility by sprinkling with a slow-release organic fertiliser and topdressing with well-rotted compost or well-aged manure. Take extra care if using chicken manure, and use it sparingly, as it can be high in ammonia which can burn your plants. 

It is helpful to test your soil every 3-5 years to check if it is becoming deficient (or too rich) in any particular nutrient. The pH of the soil can sometimes limit the uptake of certain nutrients, so checking the pH is a good place to start. If necessary, amend the soil accordingly.  

Refresh the soil in pots and containers. Over time, nutrients are used up and soil may become compacted or hold less water. Repot suitable plants (divide if appropriate) into fresh potting mix, or simply remove the top few centimetres of soil and replace with fresh mix.

Get planting: If you haven’t already planned your garden, sort through your seeds and decide what you want to plant and where. If it’s still a bit cold in your area, you can start seeds indoors on a heat mat or in a mini greenhouse. If sowing directly in the garden, try the scatter method of sowing for a more informal approach this year.

If any of the flowers or vegetables you are planning on planting require support like stakes or trellises, set them up when you sow your seeds. This avoids disturbing the roots of newly emerging seedlings and young plants later on. 

In some areas there may still be a risk of frost, so keep an eye on the weather report and be ready to protect your plants from a sudden cold snap. A layer of mulch or frost cloth, or even a cloche over early seedlings can help.

Pests and diseases to look out for in spring:

Slugs and snails: Snail and slug eggs that have overwintered begin to hatch as the weather warms up. Baby snails and slugs start feeding immediately and cause as much damage to flowers and vegetable seedlings as the adults. Control and reduce their number by picking them off and removing weeds and places that provide refuge for them. If you choose to use bait, do so with caution as most baits can be toxic to pets and other wildlife.

Sap-sucking insects: Infestations of aphids and whitefly can detrimentally affect your plants. Female aphids can give birth to live young without the need to mate, and colonies multiply very rapidly when conditions are favourable. Adult whiteflies are usually only seen when they are disturbed and fly up in a cloud. Try physically removing these pests by squirting with a garden hose, or use a homemade pyrethrum spray or eco oil.

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