Seed Subscription: Vegetable, Temperate Climate, Summer 2024 (WA)


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Seed Subscription: Vegetable, Temperate Climate, Summer 2024 (WA)

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!

You are currently viewing a single season of seeds which can be purchased individually. To subscribe to a years worth of seeds click here.

Seeds included in this subscription:

  • Silverbeet- Golden Sunrise

    A biennial usually grown annually, reaching 60cm. Features golden yellow stalks, veins, midribs, and shiny green leaves. Thick, tender stalks. Highly productive; suitable for baby leaves or as an ornamental. Also known as "Swiss Chard".

    Sow direct or raise seedlings, 15mm. Germination 5-10 days @ 10-30°C.Biennial. Rows 50cm, Spacing 30cm. 60 days (30 days for baby leaves).

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

  • Kohlrabi- White Vienna

    Pale green skin with crisp white flesh; tender and sweet. Excellent sweet turnip-like flavour; can be eaten raw or cooked. Good in salads, soups and stews.

    Sow direct, 5mm. Germination 3-10 days @ 16-27°C.Biennial (usually grown as an annual). Rows 40cm, Spacing 20cm. 55-75 days.

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

  • Okra- Clemson's Spineless

    Annual growing to 100cm. Long, dark green, spineless pods best harvested when around 7-10cm long. Heavy producing. Pods can be used fresh or dried, most commonly used in soups and stews. Also known as "Gumbo".

    Sow direct or raise seedlings, 10mm. Germination 2-14 days @ 23-33°C.Perennial (grown as an annual in cool climates). Rows 100cm, Height 100cm, Spacing 60cm. 80 days.

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

  • Rocket

    Annual plant growing to 100cm. Has large, green, serrated leaves with a peppery taste. Mainly used in salads but can be cooked. Best when leaves are young and tender. Tolerates cold. Also known as Arugula and Roquette.

    Sow direct or raise seedlings, 3mm. Germination 7-21 days @ 15-20°C.Annual. Rows 40cm, Height 100cm, Spacing 40cm. 60 days.

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


  • Beetroot- Chioggia

    Very attractive beets with pink/red and white alternating rings. Extra sweet flavour. Looks great in salads. Good for boiling, pickling and baking. Sometimes called "Candystripe beet".

    Sow direct, 15mm. Germination 5-10 days @ Oct-30°C.Biennial (usually grown as an annual). Rows 50cm, Spacing 10cm. 60-65 days.

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

  • Brussels Sprouts- Long Island Improved

    Upright plant growing to 80cm that produces an abundance of green leafy buds that grow up to 4cm. Old standard variety. Excellent flavour. Long producing.

    Sow direct or raise seedlings, 7mm. Germination 7-14 days @ Jul-25°C.Biennial (usually grown as an annual). Rows 100cm, Height 80cm, Spacing 70cm. 90-120 days .

    Best months in Temperate Climates: JAN FEB MAR APR DEC (Click for full sowing chart, grow guide and more)

  • Carrot- All seasons

    Large orange roots growing to 20cm. Can be planted almost all year round. Very popular in Queensland and New South Wales. Good disease resistance.

    Sow direct, 5mm. Germination 14-21 days @ 10-30°C.Biennial (usually grown as an annual). Rows 25cm, Spacing 5cm. 120-140 days.

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

  • Leek- Carentan

    Giant French heirloom leek variety with short thick stems up to 5cm and long dark green leaves. Tender with mild flavour. Fast growing. Good for stews, soups, quiche, stir-fries and steamed.

    Sow direct or raise seedlings, 5mm. Germination 10-14 days @ 18-23°C.Biennial (usually grown as an annual). Rows 45cm, Spacing 12cm. 100 days.

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

  • Endive- Batavian Broadleaf

    A Mediterranean broad-leaf variety resembling lettuce, often used raw in salads or cooked in stir-fries, soups, or stews. Less bitter than fine-leaf endive. Also known as "Escarole".

    Sow direct or raise seedlings, 5mm. Germination 4-7 days @ 15-18°C.Annual. Rows 50cm, Height 20cm, Spacing 30cm. 80 days.

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

  • Bush Bean- Cherokee Wax

    Dwarf (bush) bean. Tender, stringless, straight, pale yellow pods growing to 16cm. Fast growing. Seeds turn black when mature.

    Sow direct, 20mm. Germination 6-10 days @ 16-30°C.Annual. Rows 50cm, Spacing 10cm. 55-60 days.

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


Tips for gardening in summer:

  • Watering: Learn when to water by using your index finger to check soil moisture. Scratch back a little of the surface soil and use your finger to see if soil is moist about 5cm below the surface; if it’s on the dry side, it’s time to water.
  • Crop protection: As fruit and veggies develop they may need protection from burrowing insects, fruit fly, birds, possums or bats. Berries, fruit trees and soft fruit like tomatoes are especially at risk. Use insect exclusion netting, bird netting or fruit protection bags to protect crops. Ensure your netting is pegged or tied securely at the bottom to stop pests getting in.
  • Pinch for More Flowers: Pinch the main stems of flowering plants to encourage strong growth, a bushier habit and more flowers. Once plants are 20-40cm tall and have several sets of leaves, use sharp, clean snips or secateurs to cut off the top 10cm or so of the main stem of the plant, making the cut just above a set of leaves. Flowers including aster, zinnia, chrysanthemum, calendula, marigold and dahlia will all benefit from pinching.
  • Provide shade for sensitive plants: Use shade cloth or even old sheets to protect delicate seedlings and leafy greens from the harsh summer sun, especially during the hottest part of the day.

Pests and diseases to look out for in summer:

  • Aphids: Small, sap-sucking insects that congregate on the new shoots or the underside of leaves. They can cause leaves to wilt or become discoloured, and also excrete honeydew which can attract ants and other insect pests. To manage aphids, remove them by spraying with a garden hose, apply a soap or alcohol spray, or encourage predatory insects to your garden.
  • Whitefly: A sap-sucking insect related to aphids, whitefly are found in large numbers on the underside of leaves, and will swarm in clouds when disturbed. Plants may have yellowing leaves or may wilt, and growth will be slowed. Whitefly can be removed with a garden hose or sprayed with soap spray. Badly affected plants should be destroyed.
  • Slugs and snails: These slimy pests love the humidity of summer nights and can decimate seedlings and tender young plants. They leave tell-tale silvery trails and irregular holes in leaves. To control them, try hand-picking them at night (with a torch) and disposing of them, creating barriers crushed eggshells around vulnerable plants, or using beer traps.
  • Fungal diseases: The combination of warm temperatures and summer humidity can form the perfect conditions for fungal diseases to spread. Water plants in the morning at ground level, avoiding wetting foliage wherever possible. Prune off affected foliage, space plants to allow more airflow, and treat fungal outbreaks with homemade or purchased sprays.

Product code: SS_VEG_TEMP_SUM_2024_WA

Contains

  • 1 x Silverbeet- Golden Sunrise (Beta vulgaris)

    Biennial normally grown as an annual, growing to 60cm. Golden yellow stalks, veins and midribs, shiny green crumpled leaves. Stalks are thick and tender. Very productive variety; good for baby leaves. Can also be grown as an ornamental in a mixed border or garden bed. Silver beet is also known as "Swiss Chard" and is often confused with "Spinach".

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

  • 1 x Kohlrabi- White Vienna (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes)

    Pale green skin with crisp white flesh; tender and sweet. Excellent sweet turnip-like flavour; can be eaten raw or cooked. Good in salads, soups and stews.

    Life Cycle: Hardy Biennial (usually grown as an annual)
    Plant Height:
    Position: Full or part sun, moist soil

  • 1 x Okra- Clemson's Spineless (Abelmoschus esculentus)

    Annual growing to 100cm. Long, dark green, spineless pods best harvested when around 7-10cm long. Heavy producing. Pods can be used fresh or dried, most commonly used in soups and stews. Also known as "Gumbo".

    Life Cycle: Frost tender Perennial (grown as an annual in cool climates)
    Plant Height: 100cm
    Position: Full sun, moist soil

  • 1 x Rocket (Eruca sativa)

    Annual growing to 100cm. Large green serrated leaves with a rich peppery flavour. Most commonly used as a salad green but can also be cooked as a leaf vegetable. Leaves are best when they are young and tender. Tolerates cold weather. Also known as Arugula and Roquette.

    Life Cycle: Hardy Annual
    Plant Height: 100cm
    Position: Part or full sun, well drained soil

  • 1 x Beetroot- Chioggia (Beta vulgaris)

    Very attractive beets with pink/red and white alternating rings. Extra sweet flavour. Looks great in salads. Good for boiling, pickling and baking. Sometimes called "Candystripe beet".

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

  • 1 x Brussels Sprouts- Long Island Improved (Brassica oleracea gemmifera)

    Upright plant growing to 80cm that produces an abundance of green leafy buds that grow up to 4cm. Old standard variety. Excellent flavour. Long producing.

    Life Cycle: Hardy Biennial (usually grown as an annual)
    Plant Height: 80cm
    Position: Full or part sun, moist soil

  • 1 x Carrot- All seasons (Daucus carota)

    Large orange roots growing to 20cm. Can be planted almost all year round. Very popular in Queensland and New South Wales. Good disease resistance.

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

  • 1 x Leek- Carentan (Allium porrum)

    Giant French heirloom leek variety with short thick stems up to 5cm and long dark green leaves. Tender with mild flavour. Fast growing. Good for stews, soups, quiche, stir-fries and steamed.

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

  • 1 x Endive- Batavian Broadleaf (Cichorium endivia)

    Large broad-leaf Mediterranean variety which forms a head and looks similar in appearance to lettuce. Commonly used raw as a salad green but can be eaten cooked in stir-fries, soups or stews. Broad-leaf varieties are often less bitter than fine-leaf endive varieties. Also known as "Escarole".

    Life Cycle: Hardy Annual
    Plant Height: 20cm
    Position: Full sun, moist soil

  • 1 x Bush Bean- Cherokee Wax (Phaseolus vulgaris)

    Dwarf (bush) bean. Tender, stringless, straight, pale yellow pods growing to 16cm. Fast growing. Seeds turn black when mature.

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

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