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.
African Horned Cucumber
Cucumis metuliferus, 30 seeds
- Native to Africa
- Very unusual fruit
Sow: Spring(or after frost) and summer
$1.50
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
Amaranth- Red Garnet
Amaranthus tricolor
- Attractive red leaves
- Baby leaf, sprouts & microgreens
Sow: Spring or after frost and summer
From $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
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- Green Ruffles
Ocimum basilicum, 100 seeds
- Green leaves with feathered edge
- Culinary Herb
Sow: Spring and summer
$1.75
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- 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
$1.25
Burdock- Takinogawa Long
Arctium lappa, 20 seeds
- Root vegetable/medicinal herb
- Long roots to 100cm
Sow: Spring and autumn
$1.50
Bush Bean- Cherokee Wax
Phaseolus nanus, 25 seeds
- Dwarf (Bush)
- Stringless Butter Bean
Sow: Spring(or after frost) and early summer
From $1.75
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