Seeds to sow in late Spring- Sub Tropical climates
Below are some of the most popular herbs, vegetables and flowers that are sown in late Spring in warm climates (sub-tropical). This list is not complete. Browse this website for more varieties.
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Aster- Ostrich Yellow Feather
Callistephus chinenses, 150 seeds
- Annual 50cm
- Good as a cut flower
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
Aster- Giant Ray Mix
Callistephus chinenses, 130 seeds
- Annual 60cm
- Good for beds and borders
Sow: Spring or after frost
$1.00
Mustard Greens- Wasabi
Brassica juncea, 130 seeds
- Annual
- Most commonly used for baby leaf production
Sow: Spring and autumn
$1.00
Lettuce- Black Seeded
Lactuca sativa, 115 seeds
- Looseleaf variety
- Fast growing
Sow: Spring and autumn
$1.00
Aster- Powderpuffs Mix
Callistephus chinenses, 150 seeds
- Annual 75cm
- Good for beds, borders and containers
Sow: Spring or after frost
$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
Tarragon- Russian
Artemisia dracunculus, 500 seeds
- Perennial 150cm
- Culinary herb
Sow: Spring or after frost
$1.10
Asparagus- Connovers Colossal
Asparagus officinalis, 20 seeds
- Perennial vegetable 150cm
- Old variety from 1873
Sow: Spring
$1.10
Tomato- Amish Paste
Lycopersicon esculentum, 50 seeds
- Climbing (indeterminate)
- Heirloom variety
Sow: Spring and early summer (or after frost)
$1.10
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
Lavender- Munstead
Lavender angustifolia, 150 seeds
- Flowering perennial, 40cm
- Compact silver/grey foliage
Sow: Spring, summer and early autumn
$1.40
Watermelon- Charleston Grey
Citrullus lanatus, 15 seeds
- Summer vine fruit
- Large fruit to 15kg
Sow: Spring or after frost
$1.10
Aster- Single Rainbow Mix
Callistephus chinenses, 130 seeds
- Annual 60cm
- Good for beds, borders and containers
Sow: Spring or after frost
$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
Californian Poppy- Golden West
Eschscholzia californica
- Annual 40cm
- Good for bedding, borders and rock gardens
Sow: Spring and summer
From $1.00
Tomato- Evergreen
Lycopersicon esculentum, 60 seeds
- Climbing (indeterminate)
- Heirloom variety
Sow: Spring and early summer (or after frost)
$1.10
Lettuce- White Boston
Lactuca sativa, 200 seeds
- Butterhead type
- Mid sized light green heads
Sow: Spring, summer and autumn
$1.00
Californian Poppy- Alba
Eschscholzia californica, 125 seeds
- Annual 40cm
- Good for bedding, borders and rock gardens
Sow: Spring and summer
$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