Seeds to sow in Summer- Tropical climates
Below are some of the most popular herbs, vegetables and flowers that are sown in summer in tropical climates. 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
Aster- Powderpuffs Mix
Callistephus chinenses, 150 seeds
- Annual 75cm
- Good for beds, borders and containers
Sow: Spring or after frost
$1.00
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
Radish- Fire Candle
Raphanus sativus, 100 seeds
- Root vegetable
- Long tapered bright red roots
Sow: Spring, summer, autumn and winter
$1.00
Capsicum- Yolo Wonder
Capsicum annum, 35 seeds
- Vegetable
- Sweet and crisp
Sow: Spring or after frost (anytime in warm climates)
$1.00
Chilli- Anaheim
Capsicum fruitescens, 30 seeds
- Vegetable
- MILD (HEAT: 3/10)
Sow: Spring or after frost (anytime in warm climates)
$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
Cauliflower- Purple Sicily
Brassica oleracea botrytis, 90 seeds
- Vegetable
- Large purple heads to 1.2kg
Sow: Summer and autumn
$1.00
Capsicum- Sweet Banana
Capsicum fruitescens, 35 seeds
- Vegetable
- Pale yellow banana shaped fruit
Sow: Spring or after frost (anytime in warm climates)
$1.00
Chilli- Serrano
Capsicum fruitescens, 35 seeds
- Vegetable
- HOT (HEAT: 7/10)
Sow: Spring or after frost (anytime in warm climates)
$1.00
Cauliflower- Early Jesi
Brassica oleracea botrytis, 90 seeds
- Vegetable
- Large heads up to 1.8kg
Sow: Summer and autumn
$1.00
Zinnia- Lilliput Mix
Zinnia elegans, 75 seeds
- Annual 50cm
- Fully double dome shaped flowers
Sow: Spring to summer
$1.00
Hyssop
Hyssopus officinalis, 150 seeds
- Perennial 50cm
- Culinary and medicinal herb
Sow: Spring and autumn
$1.00
Chilli- Red Cherry Hot
Capsicum annum, 25 seeds
- Vegetable
- MEDIUM to HOT (HEAT: 6-7/10)
Sow: Spring or after frost (anytime in warm climates)
$1.00
Radish- Purple Plum
Raphanus sativus, 75 seeds
- Root vegetable
- Purple skin with white flesh
Sow: Spring, summer, autumn and winter
$1.00
Sage
Salvia officinalis, 50 seeds
- Perennial 45cm
- Culinary and medicinal herb
Sow: Spring or after frost
$1.00
