Seeds to sow in Summer- Warm climates (Sub-Tropical)
Below are some of the most popular herbs, vegetables and flowers that are sown in Summer in warm climates(sub-tropical). This list is not complete. Browse this website for more varieties.
View our sowing chart to see exact recommended sowing times and climate map.
Amaranth- Caudatus Red
Amaranthus caudatus, 500 seeds
- Annual 80cm
- Good for dried or cut flowers
Sow: Spring or after frost
$1.25
Amaranth- Green Leaf
Amaranthus tricolor, 300 seeds
- Leaf vegetable/salad green
- Can also be grown as a sprout and microgreen
Sow: Spring or after frost and summer
From $1.25
Amaranth- Oeschberg
Amaranthus cruentus, 500 seeds
- Annual 100cm
- Good for dried or cut flowers
Sow: Spring or after frost
$1.25
Amaranth- Perfecta
Amaranthus tricolor, 350 seeds
- Leaves in a mix of 4 colours
- Good for beds and borders
Sow: Spring and early summer
$1.75
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- Powderpuffs Mix
Callistephus chinensis, 150 seeds
- Annual 75cm
- 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- 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
Bush Bean- Royal Burgundy
Phaseolus vulgaris, 25 seeds
- Dwarf (Bush)
- Purple pods to 15cm
Sow: Spring(or after frost) and early summer
From $1.75