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.
View our sowing chart to see exact recommended sowing times and climate map.
Anise
Pimpinella anisum, 130 seeds
- Annual 50cm
- Culinary and medicinal herb
Sow: Spring and summer
$1.00
Anise Hyssop
Agastache foeniculum, 250 seeds
- Perennial 90cm
- Medicinal and culinary herb
Sow: Spring
$1.00
Aster- Giant Ray Mix
Callistephus chinensis, 130 seeds
- Annual 60cm
- Good for beds and borders
Sow: Spring or after frost
$1.00
Aster- Ostrich Yellow Feather
Callistephus chinensis, 150 seeds
- Annual 50cm
- Good as a cut flower
Sow: Spring or after frost
$1.00
Aster- Perfection Mix
Callistephus chinensis, 150 seeds
- Annual 90cm
- Good for beds, borders and containers
Sow: Spring or after frost
$1.00
Aster- Powderpuffs Mix
Callistephus chinensis, 150 seeds
- Annual 75cm
- Good for beds, borders and containers
Sow: Spring or after frost
$1.00
Aster- Single Rainbow Mix
Callistephus chinensis, 130 seeds
- Annual 60cm
- Good for beds, borders and containers
Sow: Spring or after frost
$1.00
Basil- Blue Spice
Ocimum americanum, 110 seeds
- Annual 40cm
- Culinary herb
Sow: Spring and summer
$1.00
Basil- Bush
Ocimum basilicum minimum, 150 seeds
- Also known as "Greek Basil"
- Culinary herb
Sow: Spring and summer
$1.00
Basil- Clove Scented
Ocimum basilicum, 110 seeds
- Annual 150cm
- Culinary herb
Sow: Spring and summer
$1.10
Basil- Lettuce Leaf
Ocimum basilicum, 115 seeds
- Annual 40cm
- Culinary herb
Sow: Spring and summer
$1.00
Basil- Mrs Burns Lemon
Ocimum basilicum, 110 seeds
- Annual 50cm
- Culinary herb
Sow: Spring and summer
$1.00
Basil- Thai Siam Queen
Ocimum americanum, 110 seeds
- Annual 80cm
- Culinary herb
Sow: Spring and summer
$1.00
Capsicum- Californian Wonder
Capsicum annuum, 35 seeds
- Also known as "Sweet Pepper"
- Fruit to 10cm
Sow: Spring or after frost in cool climates, anytime in warm climates
$1.00
Capsicum- Yolo Wonder
Capsicum annuum, 35 seeds
- Vegetable
- Sweet and crisp
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
Cauliflower- Purple Sicily
Brassica oleracea botrytis, 90 seeds
- Vegetable
- Large purple heads to 1.2kg
Sow: Summer and autumn
$1.00
Cauliflower- Snowball
Brassica oleracea botrytis, 70 seeds
- Vegetable
- Tender 15cm heads
Sow: Summer and autumn
From $1.00
Chilli- Cayenne
Capsicum annuum, 20 seeds
- Vegetable
- HOT (HEAT: 8/10)
Sow: Spring or after frost (anytime in warm climates)
$1.00