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Seeds to sow in early Spring- Tropical climates
Below are some of the most popular herbs, vegetables and flowers that are sown in early Spring 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
Asparagus- Mary Washington
Asparagus officinalis, 20 seeds
- Perennial vegetable 150cm
- Long straight spears
Sow: Spring
$1.50
Aster- Powderpuffs Mix
Callistephus chinensis, 150 seeds
- Annual 75cm
- Good for beds, borders and containers
Sow: Spring or after frost
$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- 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
$1.25
Cabbage, Chinese- Pak Choi - Cantong
Brassica chinensis, 100 seeds
- Leaf vegetable
- Thick white stems
Sow: Spring, autumn (and summer in cool and moderate climates)
$1.25
Cabbage, Chinese- Tokyo Bekana
Brassica rapa pekinensis, 100 seeds
- Leaf vegetable
- Great lettuce alternative
Sow: Spring, autumn and summer
$1.25
Calendula- Pacific Beauty Mixed
Calendula officinalis, 25 seeds
- Annual 60cm
- Large flowers
Sow: Spring and autumn
$1.25
Californian Poppy- Golden West
Eschscholzia californica
- Annual 40cm
- Good for bedding, borders and rock gardens
Sow: Spring and summer
From $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
Carnation- Grenadin White
Dianthus caryophyllus, 80 seeds
- Perennial 60cm
- Fragrant white double flowers
Sow: Spring and autumn
$1.50
Carrot- All Seasons
Daucus carota, 160 seeds
- Root vegetable
- Good disease resistance
Sow: Spring, summer and autumn (and winter with moderate results)
From $1.25
Carrot- Lunar White
Daucus carota, 150 seeds
- Root vegetable
- White coloured carrots
Sow: Spring, summer and autumn
$1.50
Chilli- Bhut Jolokia Red
Capsicum chinensis, 10 seeds
- Also knowns as "Ghost Chilli"
- EXTREME HEAT
Sow: Spring and summer (anytime in warm climates)
$3.50
Chilli- Birds Eye
Capsicum annuum, 20 seeds
- Very popular variety
- MEDIUM (HEAT: 7/10)
Sow: Spring or after frost (anytime in warm climates)
$1.25