Seeds to sow in late Summer- Moderate climates
Below are some of the most popular herbs, vegetables and flowers that are sown in late Summer in moderate climates. This list is not complete. Browse this website for more varieties.
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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
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
Leek- Bulgarian Giant
Allium porrum, 60 seeds
- Vegetable
- Exepttionally long white stems
Sow: Spring, summer and autumn
$1.00
Foxglove- Gloxiniaeflora Mix
Digitalis purpurea, 500 seeds
- Biennial, 150cm
- Flowers in a mix of pastel shades
Sow: Autumn and winter
$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
Foxglove- Excelsior mix
Digitalis purpurea, 500 seeds
- Biennial, 150cm
- Mix of pink, white and purple flowers
Sow: Autumn and winter
$1.00
Cabbage, Savoy- Green Vertus
Brassica oleracea, 100 seeds
- Leaf vegetable
- Large heads to 2.5kg
Sow: Early spring, late summer and autumn
$1.00
Cucumber- Marketmore
Cucumis sativus, 25 seeds
- Summer salad vegetable
- Good disease resistance
Sow: Spring(or after frost) and summer
$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
Verbena- Mammoth Mix
Vervan hybrida, 55 seeds
- Perennial 50cm
- Long stemmed mix
Sow: Spring and autumn
$1.00
Cabbage- Early Jersey Wakefield
Brassica oleracea capitata, 95 seeds
- Leaf vegetable
- Conical heads to 1kg
Sow: Early spring, late 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
Amaranth- Caudatas Red
Amaranthus caudatas, 500 seeds
- Annual 80cm
- Good for dried or cut flowers
Sow: Spring or after frost
$1.00
Broccoli- De Ciccio
Brassica oleracea, 120 seeds
- Green vegetable
- Italian heirloom
Sow: Spring and autumn
$1.00
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
Alyssum- Carpet of Snow
Lobularia maritima, 500 seeds
- Annual 12cm
- Pure white flowers
Sow: Spring and autumn (anytime in warm climates)
$1.00
Silverbeet- Golden Sunrise
Beta vulgaris, 20 seeds
- Leaf vegetable
- Golden yellow stalks
Sow: Spring, summer and autumn (or anytime outside of frost)
$1.00
Mustard Greens- Red Giant
Brassica juncea, 150 seeds
- Good for baby leaf & microgreens
- Grown for its large red, slightly savoyed leaves
Sow: Spring and autumn
From $1.00
Livingstone Daisy Mix
Dorotheanthus belliformis, 500 seeds
- Annual 10cm
- Good for carpeting, edging, rockeries and borders
Sow: Autumn, early winter (and spring in cool climates)
$1.00