Seeds to sow in early Autumn- Moderate Climates
Below are some of the most popular herbs, vegetables and flowers that are sown in early Autumn in moderate climates. This list is not complete. Browse this website for more varieties.
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Carnation- Grenadin White
Dianthus carophyllis, 80 seeds
- Perennial 60cm
- Fragrant white double flowers
Sow: Spring and autumn
$1.00
Viola- Helen Mount "Johnny Jump Up"
Viola cornuta, 200 seeds
- Perennial 20cm
- Good for borders, rockeries and containers
Sow: Spring or after frost
$1.00
Kale- Red Russian
Brassica oleracea, 100 seeds
- Can be cooked or eaten raw
- Good for baby leaf and microgreens
Sow: Late summer and autumn
From $1.00
Mustard Greens- Tender Green
Brassica juncea, 150 seeds
- Annual
- Can be used as a green manure
Sow: Spring and autumn
From $1.00
Snapdragon- Tom Thumb mix
Antirrhinum majus pumilum, 500 seeds
- Perennial growing to 20cm
- Good for beds, borders and containers
Sow: Spring, summer and autumn
$1.00
Kale- Black Toscana
Brassica oleracea acephala, 100 seeds
- Leaf vegetable
- Dark grey savoyed leaves
Sow: Late summer and autumn
$1.00
Leek- Bulgarian Giant
Allium porrum, 60 seeds
- Vegetable
- Exepttionally long white stems
Sow: Spring, summer and autumn
$1.00
Viola- Rococco Frilled Mix
Viola germania, 100 seeds
- Biennial 20cm
- Good for beds and containers
Sow: Summer and autumn
$1.10
Candytuft- Empress White
Iberis amara, 120 seeds
- Annual 45cm
- Attracts bees & butterflies to the garden
Sow: Spring and autumn
$1.00
Silverbeet- Ruby Red
Beta vulgaris, 20 seeds
- Leaf vegetable
- Dark green leaves with red stems and veins
Sow: Spring, summer and autumn (or anytime outside of frost)
$1.00
Foxglove- Excelsior mix
Digitalis purpurea, 500 seeds
- Biennial, 150cm
- Mix of pink, white and purple flowers
Sow: Autumn and winter
$1.00
Silverbeet- Magenta
Beta vulgaris, 20 seeds
- Leaf vegetable
- Green leaves with magenta stalks
Sow: Spring, summer and autumn (or anytime outside of frost)
$1.00
Statice- Pacific Mixed
Limonium sinuatumn, 75 seeds
- Annual 80cm
- Good as a cut and dried flower
Sow: Spring and autumn
$1.10
Snapdragon- Tetra Mix
Antirrhinum majus maximum, 500 seeds
- Perennial growing to 70cm
- Ideal for cut flowers
Sow: Spring, summer and autumn
$1.00
Radish- Watermelon
Raphanus sativus, 75 seeds
- White roots with red/pink interior
- Sweet and crisp
Sow: Spring, autumn and winter
$1.20
Radish- Fire Candle
Raphanus sativus, 100 seeds
- Root vegetable
- Long tapered bright red roots
Sow: Spring, summer, autumn and winter
$1.00
Thyme- Summer
Thymus vulgaris, 500 seeds
- Evergreen perennial 30cm
- Culinary and medicinal herb
Sow: Spring and summer
$1.20
Chinese Broccoli- Kailaan
Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra, 75 seeds
- Green vegetable
- Harvest whole plant
Sow: Spring, summer and autumn
From $1.00
Beetroot- Cylindra
Beta vulgaris, 50 seeds
- Long cylindrical root growing to 20cm
- Great for slicing
Sow: Spring, summer and autumn
From $1.00
Broccoli- De Ciccio
Brassica oleracea, 120 seeds
- Green vegetable
- Italian heirloom
Sow: Spring and autumn
$1.00
Beetroot- Bulls Blood
Beta vulgaris, 50 seeds
- Great for baby leaf & microgreens
- Candy-striped roots
Sow: Spring, summer and autumn
From $1.10
Candytuft- Iceberg
Iberis amara, 75 seeds
- Annual 35cm
- Attracts bees & butterflies to the garden
Sow: Spring and autumn
$1.00
Canterbury Bells- Cup and Saucer Mix
Campanula calycanthema, 500 seeds
- Biennial 80cm
- Good as a cut flower
Sow: Spring and autumn
$1.20