Seeds to sow in Summer- Cool climates
Below are some of the most popular herbs, vegetables and flowers that are sown in summer in cool 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.
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Alyssum- Carpet of Snow
Lobularia maritima, 500 seeds
- Annual 12cm
- Pure white flowers
Sow: Spring and autumn (anytime in warm climates)
$1.25
Alyssum- Royal Carpet
Lobularia maritima, 500 seeds
- Annual 12cm
- Deep violet flowers
Sow: Spring and autumn (anytime in warm climates)
$1.25
Alyssum- Snow Cloth
Lobularia maritima, 500 seeds
- Annual 12cm
- Pure white flowers
Sow: Spring and autumn(anytime in warm climates)
$1.25
Alyssum- Tiny Tim
Lobularia maritima, 500 seeds
- Annual 8cm
- Small white flowers
Sow: Spring and autumn (anytime in warm climates)
$1.25
Anise
Pimpinella anisum, 130 seeds
- Annual 50cm
- Culinary and medicinal herb
Sow: Spring and summer
$1.25
Anise Hyssop
Agastache foeniculum, 250 seeds
- Perennial 90cm
- Medicinal and culinary herb
Sow: Spring
$1.25
Basil- Blue Spice
Ocimum americanum, 110 seeds
- Annual 40cm
- Culinary herb
Sow: Spring and summer
$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
Basil- Green Ruffles
Ocimum basilicum, 100 seeds
- Green leaves with feathered edge
- Culinary Herb
Sow: Spring and summer
$2.00
Basil- Lettuce Leaf
Ocimum basilicum, 115 seeds
- Annual 40cm
- Culinary herb
Sow: Spring and summer
$1.25
Basil- Mrs Burns Lemon
Ocimum basilicum, 110 seeds
- Annual 50cm
- Culinary herb
Sow: Spring and summer
$1.25
Basil- Purple Ruffles
Ocimum basilicum, 100 seeds
- Dark purple leaves with feathered edge
- High in antioxidants
Sow: Spring and summer
$1.50
Basil- Thai Siam Queen
Ocimum americanum, 110 seeds
- Annual 80cm
- Culinary herb
Sow: Spring and summer
$1.25
Beetroot- Bulls Blood
Beta vulgaris, 50 seeds
- Great for baby leaf & microgreens
- Attractive dark purple tops
Sow: Spring, summer and autumn
From $1.50
Beetroot- Detroit
Beta vulgaris, 50 seeds
- Globe shaped roots up to 7cm
- Good variety for baby leaf and microgreens
Sow: Spring, summer and autumn
From $1.25
Beetroot- Early Wonder
Beta vulgaris, 55 seeds
- Flattened globe shaped roots up to 10cm
- Leaves good as a salad green
Sow: Spring, summer and autumn
$1.25
Beetroot- Egyptian Turnip Rooted
Beta vulgaris, 50 seeds
- Turnip shaped beets
- Egyptian heirloom variety
Sow: Spring, summer and autumn
$1.25
Beetroot- Golden Detroit
Beta vulgaris, 50 seeds
- Golden orange/yellow flesh
- Sweet flavour
Sow: Spring, summer and autumn
$1.50