Seeds to sow in early Autumn- Cool Climates
Below are some of the most popular herbs, vegetables and flowers that are sown in early Autumn in cool climates. This list is not complete. Browse this website for more varieties.
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Alyssum- Carpet of Snow
Lobularia maritima, 500 seeds
- Annual 12cm
- Pure white flowers
Sow: Spring and autumn (anytime in warm climates)
$1.25
Alyssum- Snow Cloth
Lobularia maritima, 500 seeds
- Annual 12cm
- Pure white flowers
Sow: Spring and autumn(anytime in warm climates)
$1.25
Aquilegia- Double Flowered Mix
Aquilegia vulgaris, 150 seeds
- Perennial 80cm
- Granny's bonnet
Sow: Late summer, autumn (and spring in cool climates)
$1.25
Beetroot- Detroit
Beta vulgaris, 50 seeds
- Globe shaped roots up to 7cm
- Good variety for baby leaf and microgreens
Sow: Spring, summer and autumn
From $1.25
Beetroot- Early Wonder
Beta vulgaris, 55 seeds
- Flattened globe shaped roots up to 10cm
- Leaves good as a salad green
Sow: Spring, summer and autumn
$1.50
Beetroot- White
Beta vulgaris, 50 seeds
- White skin with white flesh
- Sweet flavour
Sow: Spring, summer and autumn
$1.50
Broad Bean- Aquadulce (Long Pod)
Vicia faba, 10 seeds
- Pods to 25cm
- Excellent flavour
Sow: Late summer, autumn and winter (and spring in cool climates)
From $1.25
Broccoli- Di Ciccio
Brassica oleracea, 120 seeds
- Green vegetable
- Italian heirloom
Sow: Spring and autumn
$1.25
Broccoli- Green Sprouting Calabrese
Brassica oleracea var. italica, 95 seeds
- Green vegetable
- Medium sized heads
Sow: Late summer to autumn
From $1.25
Broccoli- Romanesco
Brassica oleracea, 90 seeds
- Green vegetable
- Very attractive pale green heads
Sow: Late summer to autumn
$1.25
Broccoli- Spigariello
Brassica oleracea, 100 seeds
- Southern Italian variety
- Grown for leaves
Sow: Autumn, winter and spring
$1.25
Broccoli- Waltham
Brassica oleracea, 100 seeds
- Very cold tolerant
- Excellent flavour
Sow: Autumn, winter and spring
$1.25
Cabbage, Chinese- Michihili
Brassica pekinensis, 120 seeds
- Leaf vegetable
- Sweet and tender
Sow: Early spring, late summer and autumn
$1.25
Cabbage, Chinese- Pak Choi - Cantong
Brassica chinensis, 100 seeds
- Leaf vegetable
- Thick white stems
Sow: Spring, autumn (and summer in cool and moderate climates)
$1.25
Cabbage, Chinese- Pak Choi - Kwang Moon
Brassica oleracea var. capitata, 100 seeds
- Leaf vegetable
- Tender white stems
Sow: Spring and autumn
$1.50
Cabbage, Chinese- Tokyo Bekana
Brassica rapa pekinensis, 100 seeds
- Leaf vegetable
- Great lettuce alternative
Sow: Spring, autumn and summer
$1.25
Cabbage, Savoy- Verona Purple
Brassica oleracea, 100 seeds
- Leaf vegetable
- Large purple/green heads to 4kg
Sow: Late summer and autumn
$1.25
Cabbage- Golden Acre
Brassica oleracea var. capitata, 90 seeds
- Leaf vegetable
- Small heads growing up to 1.6kg
Sow: Spring and autumn
From $1.25
Calendula- Pacific Beauty Mixed
Calendula officinalis, 25 seeds
- Annual 60cm
- Large flowers
Sow: Spring and autumn
$1.25
Candytuft- Dwarf Fairy Mixed
Iberis umbellata, 200 seeds
- Annual 25cm
- Common Candytuft
Sow: Spring and autumn
$1.25
Candytuft- Empress White
Iberis amara, 120 seeds
- Annual 45cm
- Attracts bees & butterflies to the garden
Sow: Spring and autumn
$1.25