Seeds to sow in late Autumn- Moderate Climates
Below are some of the most popular herbs, vegetables and flowers that are sown in late Autumn 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.
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
Sweetpea- Multiflora Colorama Mix
Lathyrus odoratus, 15 seeds
- Climbing annual 250cm
- Makes a good cut flower
Sow: Summer and autumn. Spring in cool climates
$1.30
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
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
Mustard Greens- Wasabi
Brassica juncea, 130 seeds
- Annual
- Most commonly used for baby leaf production
Sow: Spring 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
Foxglove- Gloxiniaeflora Mix
Digitalis purpurea, 500 seeds
- Biennial, 150cm
- Flowers in a mix of pastel shades
Sow: Autumn and winter
$1.00
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
Aquilegia- McKanna Giants Mix
Aquilegia viridiflora, 200 seeds
- Perennial 80cm
- Long spurred flowers
Sow: Late summer, autumn (and spring in cool climates)
$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
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
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
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
Onion- Gladalan White
Allium cepa, 60 seeds
- Vegetable
- Medium to large bulbs
Sow: Autumn and winter
$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