Seeds to sow in early Winter- Moderate Climates
Below are some of the most popular herbs, vegetables and flowers that are sown in early Winter in moderate climates. This list is not complete. Browse this website for more varieties.
View our sowing chart to see exact recommended sowing times and climate map.
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
Mustard Greens- Wasabi
Brassica juncea, 130 seeds
- Annual
- Most commonly used for baby leaf production
Sow: Spring and autumn
$1.00
Candytuft- Empress White
Iberis amara, 120 seeds
- Annual 45cm
- Attracts bees & butterflies to the garden
Sow: Spring and autumn
$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
Gypsophila- Repens Rose
Gypsophila repens, 250 seeds
- Perennial, 15cm
- 'Creeping Baby's Breath'
Sow: Spring, summer and autumn or anytime outside of frost or extreme heat
$1.00
Statice- Pacific Mixed
Limonium sinuatumn, 75 seeds
- Annual 80cm
- Good as a cut and dried flower
Sow: Spring and autumn
$1.10
Bunching Onion- Winter Ishikura
Allium fistulosum, 120 seeds
- Vegetable
- Long stalks to 45cm
Sow: Autumn, winter and early spring
$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
Radish- Fire Candle
Raphanus sativus, 100 seeds
- Root vegetable
- Long tapered bright red roots
Sow: Spring, summer, autumn and winter
$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
Onion- Gladalan White
Allium cepa, 60 seeds
- Vegetable
- Medium to large bulbs
Sow: Autumn and winter
$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
Cabbage, Chinese- Michihili
Brassica pekinensis, 120 seeds
- Leaf vegetable
- Sweet and tender
Sow: Early spring, late summer and autumn
$1.00
Candytuft- Dwarf Fairy Mixed
Iberis umbellata, 200 seeds
- Annual 25cm
- Common Candytuft
Sow: Spring and autumn
$1.00
Bunching Onion- Straight Leaf
Allium fistulosum, 120 seeds
- Vegetable
- Popular variety
Sow: Autumn, winter and spring
$1.00
Onion- Long Tropea Red
Allium cepa, 75 seeds
- Vegetable
- Medium to large long red bulbs
Sow: Autumn and winter
$1.00
Radish- Purple Plum
Raphanus sativus, 75 seeds
- Root vegetable
- Purple skin with white flesh
Sow: Spring, summer, autumn and winter
$1.00
Radish- Easter Egg
Raphanus sativus, 110 seeds
- Root vegetable
- A colourful mix of small round radishes
Sow: Spring, summer, autumn and winter
$1.10
Larkspur- Imperial Choice Mix
Delphinium consolide, 85 seeds
- Annual 100cm
- Good for cutting and drying
Sow: Spring and autumn
$1.00