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.
View our sowing chart to see exact recommended sowing times and climate map.
Amaranth- Early Splendour
Amaranthus tricolor, 350 seeds
- Bright red and chocolate brown leaves
- Good for beds and borders
Sow: Spring and early summer
$1.50
Amaranth- Green Leaf
Amaranthus tricolor, 300 seeds
- Leaf vegetable/salad green
- Can also be grown as a sprout and microgreen
Sow: Spring or after frost and summer
From $1.25
Amaranth- Perfecta
Amaranthus tricolor, 350 seeds
- Leaves in a mix of 4 colours
- Good for beds and borders
Sow: Spring and early summer
$1.75
Artichoke- Green Globe
Cynara scolymus, 10 seeds
- Perennial vegetable
- Standard variety
Sow: Spring or after frost
$1.75
Artichoke- Purple Headed
Cynara scolymus, 10 seeds
- Perennial vegetable
- Round purple/green chokes
Sow: Spring or after frost
$1.75
Artichoke- Purple of Romagna
Cynara scolymus, 10 seeds
- Perennial vegetable
- Italian heirloom variety
Sow: Spring or after frost
$1.50
Artichoke- Romanesco
Cynara scolymus, 10 seeds
- Perennial vegetable
- Roman heirloom variety
Sow: Spring or after frost
$1.75
Asparagus- Mary Washington
Asparagus officinalis, 20 seeds
- Perennial vegetable 150cm
- Long straight spears
Sow: Spring
$1.50
Aster- Giant Ray Mix
Callistephus chinensis, 130 seeds
- Annual 60cm
- Good for beds and borders
Sow: Spring or after frost
$1.25
Aster- Ostrich Yellow Feather
Callistephus chinensis, 150 seeds
- Annual 50cm
- Good as a cut flower
Sow: Spring or after frost
$1.25
Aster- Powderpuffs Mix
Callistephus chinensis, 150 seeds
- Annual 75cm
- Good for beds, borders and containers
Sow: Spring or after frost
$1.25
Aster- Single Rainbow Mix
Callistephus chinensis, 130 seeds
- Annual 60cm
- Good for beds, borders and containers
Sow: Spring or after frost
$1.25
Basil- Bush
Ocimum basilicum minimum, 150 seeds
- Also known as "Greek Basil"
- Culinary herb
Sow: Spring and summer
$1.25
Basil- Clove Scented
Ocimum basilicum, 110 seeds
- Annual 150cm
- Culinary herb
Sow: Spring and summer
$1.50
Burdock- Takinogawa Long
Arctium lappa, 20 seeds
- Root vegetable/medicinal herb
- Long roots to 100cm
Sow: Spring and autumn
$1.50
Bush Bean- Cherokee Wax
Phaseolus nanus, 25 seeds
- Dwarf (Bush)
- Stringless Butter Bean
Sow: Spring(or after frost) and early summer
From $1.75
Bush Bean- Strike
Phaseolus vulgaris, 25 seeds
- Dwarf (Bush)
- Very high yielding
Sow: Spring(or after frost) and early summer
From $1.75
Cabbage, Chinese- Michihili
Brassica pekinensis, 120 seeds
- Leaf vegetable
- Sweet and tender
Sow: Early spring, late summer and autumn
$1.25
Cabbage, Chinese- Tokyo Bekana
Brassica rapa pekinensis, 100 seeds
- Leaf vegetable
- Great lettuce alternative
Sow: Spring, autumn and summer
$1.25