Seeds to sow in late Summer- Warm climates (Sub-Tropical)
Below are some of the most popular herbs, vegetables and flowers that are sown in late Summer in warm climates(sub-tropical). 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
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
Tomato- San Marzano
Lycopersicon esculentum, 50 seeds
- Climbing (indeterminate)
- Italian heirloom variety
Sow: Spring and early summer (or after frost)
$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
Tomato- Amish Paste
Lycopersicon esculentum, 50 seeds
- Climbing (indeterminate)
- Heirloom variety
Sow: Spring and early summer (or after frost)
$1.10
Cucumber- Marketmore
Cucumis sativus, 25 seeds
- Summer salad vegetable
- Good disease resistance
Sow: Spring(or after frost) and summer
$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
Tomato- Oxheart Red
Lycopersicon esculentum, 50 seeds
- Climbing (indeterminate)
- Heirloom variety
Sow: Spring and early summer (or after frost)
$1.00
Verbena- Mammoth Mix
Vervan hybrida, 55 seeds
- Perennial 50cm
- Long stemmed mix
Sow: Spring and autumn
$1.00
Eggplant- Tsakoniki
Solanum melongena, 50 seeds
- Long cylindrical fruit growing to 22cm
- Very attractive purple and white striped skin
Sow: Spring or after frost
$1.00
Radish- Watermelon
Raphanus sativus, 75 seeds
- White roots with red/pink interior
- Sweet and crisp
Sow: Spring, autumn and winter
$1.20
Capsicum- Chocolate Beauty
Capsicum annum, 30 seeds
- Also known as "Sweet Pepper"
- Medium sized chocolate brown fruit
Sow: Spring or after frost in cool climates, anytime in warm climates
$1.50
Radish- Fire Candle
Raphanus sativus, 100 seeds
- Root vegetable
- Long tapered bright red roots
Sow: Spring, summer, autumn and winter
$1.00
Chinese Broccoli- Kailaan
Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra, 75 seeds
- Green vegetable
- Harvest whole plant
Sow: Spring, summer and autumn
From $1.00
Lettuce- White Boston
Lactuca sativa, 200 seeds
- Butterhead type
- Mid sized light green heads
Sow: Spring, summer and autumn
$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
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
Pumpkin- Big Max
Cucurbita maxima, 5 seeds
- Vegetable
- Very large fruit to 220kg
Sow: Spring or after frost
$1.50
Capsicum- Yolo Wonder
Capsicum annum, 35 seeds
- Vegetable
- Sweet and crisp
Sow: Spring or after frost (anytime in warm climates)
$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