Seeds to sow in early Autumn- Tropical Climates
Below are some of the most popular herbs, vegetables and flowers that are sown in early Autumn in tropical 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

Rockmelon- Planters Jumbo
Cucumis melo, 25 seeds
- Summer vine fruit
- Sweet orange flesh
Sow: Spring and summer
$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

Petunia- Alderman (Violet)
Petunia nana compacta, 500 seeds
- Flowering annual, 30cm
- Borders, beds and pots
NOT TO WA
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

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

Petunia- Nana Compacta Mix
Petunia nana compacta, 500 seeds
- Flowering annual, 30cm
- Borders, beds and pots
NOT TO WA
Sow: Spring or after frost
$1.00

Candytuft- Empress White
Iberis amara, 120 seeds
- Annual 45cm
- Attracts bees & butterflies to the garden
Sow: Spring and autumn
$1.00

Asparagus- Connovers Colossal
Asparagus officinalis, 20 seeds
- Perennial vegetable 150cm
- Old variety from 1873
Sow: Spring
$1.10

Foxglove- Excelsior mix
Digitalis purpurea, 500 seeds
- Biennial, 150cm
- Mix of pink, white and purple flowers
Sow: Autumn and winter
$1.00

Cucumber- Marketmore
Cucumis sativus, 25 seeds
- Summer salad vegetable
- Good disease resistance
Sow: Spring(or after frost) and summer
$1.00

Cucumber- Poinsett
Cucumis sativus, 30 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

Statice- Pacific Mixed
Limonium sinuatumn, 75 seeds
- Annual 80cm
- Good as a cut and dried flower
Sow: Spring and autumn
$1.10

Petunia- Snowball
Petunia nana compacta, 500 seeds
- Flowering annual, 30cm
- Borders, beds and pots
NOT TO WA
Sow: Spring or after frost
$1.00

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

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

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

Thyme- Summer
Thymus vulgaris, 500 seeds
- Evergreen perennial 30cm
- Culinary and medicinal herb
Sow: Spring and summer
$1.20

Beetroot- Cylindra
Beta vulgaris, 50 seeds
- Long cylindrical root growing to 20cm
- Great for slicing
Sow: Spring, summer and autumn
From $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

Carrot- Dragon
Daucas carota, 200 seeds
- Root vegetable
- Purple skin with orange interior and yellow core
Sow: Spring, summer and autumn
$1.00