Seeds to sow in mid Autumn- Warm Climates (sub-tropical)
Below are some of the most popular herbs, vegetables and flowers that are sown in mid Autumn in warm climates (sub-tropical). This list is not complete. Browse this website for more varieties.
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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
Mustard Greens- Tender Green
Brassica juncea, 150 seeds
- Annual
- Can be used as a green manure
Sow: Spring 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
Lettuce- Black Seeded
Lactuca sativa, 115 seeds
- Looseleaf variety
- Fast growing
Sow: Spring and autumn
$1.00
Viola- Rococco Frilled Mix
Viola germania, 100 seeds
- Biennial 20cm
- Good for beds and containers
Sow: Summer and autumn
$1.10
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
Foxglove- Excelsior mix
Digitalis purpurea, 500 seeds
- Biennial, 150cm
- Mix of pink, white and purple flowers
Sow: Autumn and winter
$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
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
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
Verbena- Mammoth Mix
Vervan hybrida, 55 seeds
- Perennial 50cm
- Long stemmed mix
Sow: Spring and autumn
$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
Thyme- Summer
Thymus vulgaris, 500 seeds
- Evergreen perennial 30cm
- Culinary and medicinal herb
Sow: Spring and summer
$1.20
Amaranth- Caudatas Red
Amaranthus caudatas, 500 seeds
- Annual 80cm
- Good for dried or cut flowers
Sow: Spring or after frost
$1.00