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
$1.25
Anise Hyssop
Agastache foeniculum, 250 seeds
- Perennial 90cm
- Medicinal and culinary herb
Sow: Spring
$1.25
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- Perfection Mix
Callistephus chinensis, 150 seeds
- Annual 90cm
- 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- 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- Liquorice
Ocimum basilicum, 100 seeds
- Dark green leaves with purple accents
- Strong aniseed flavour
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
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
$1.25
Capsicum- Red Cherry
Capsicum annuum, 25 seeds
- Small sweet crunchy capsicums
- Great for stuffing
Sow: Spring or after frost (anytime in warm climates)
$1.25
Capsicum- White Bell
Capsicum annuum, 25 seeds
- Also known as "Sweet Pepper"
- Fruit to 10cm
Sow: Spring or after frost in cool climates, anytime in warm climates
$1.50
Cauliflower- Snowball
Brassica oleracea botrytis, 70 seeds
- Vegetable
- Tender 15cm heads
Sow: Summer and autumn
From $1.25
Chilli- Habanero Orange
Capsicum chinensis, 20 seeds
- Vegetable
- HOT (HEAT: 10/10)
Sow: Spring or after frost (anytime in warm climates)
$2.00
Chilli- Habanero Red
Capsicum chinensis, 20 seeds
- Vegetable
- HOT (HEAT: 10/10)
Sow: Spring or after frost (anytime in warm climates)
$2.25
Chinese Mustard Greens- Gai Choi
Brassica juncea, 150 seeds
- Leaf vegetable/salad green
- Quick growing
Sow: Spring and autumn
$1.25
Chives
Allium schoenoprasum, 115 seeds
- Perennial 50cm
- Culinary herb
Sow: Spring, summer and autumn
$1.25