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Seeds to sow in early Spring- Cool climates
Below are some of the most popular herbs, vegetables and flowers that are sown in early Spring in cool 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.
Alyssum- Carpet of Snow
Lobularia maritima, 500 seeds
- Annual 12cm
- Pure white flowers
Sow: Spring and autumn (anytime in warm climates)
$1.25
Alyssum- Royal Carpet
Lobularia maritima, 500 seeds
- Annual 12cm
- Deep violet flowers
Sow: Spring and autumn (anytime in warm climates)
$1.25
Alyssum- Snow Cloth
Lobularia maritima, 500 seeds
- Annual 12cm
- Pure white flowers
Sow: Spring and autumn(anytime in warm climates)
$1.25
Alyssum- Tiny Tim
Lobularia maritima, 500 seeds
- Annual 8cm
- Small white flowers
Sow: Spring and autumn (anytime in warm climates)
$1.25
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- Green Thumb
Amaranthus hypochondriacus, 500 seeds
- Annual 60cm
- Upright spikes of green/yellow 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 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
Artichoke- Green Globe
Cynara scolymus, 10 seeds
- Perennial vegetable
- Standard variety
Sow: Spring or after frost
$1.75
Asparagus- Mary Washington
Asparagus officinalis, 20 seeds
- Perennial vegetable 150cm
- Long straight spears
Sow: Spring
$1.50
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- 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- 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
$2.00
Basil- Purple Ruffles
Ocimum basilicum, 100 seeds
- Dark purple leaves with feathered edge
- High in antioxidants
Sow: Spring and summer
$1.50
Beetroot- Chioggia
Beta vulgaris, 50 seeds
- Candy stripe beet
- Red/pink and white alternating rings
Sow: Spring, summer and autumn
$1.50
Beetroot- Cylindra
Beta vulgaris, 50 seeds
- Long cylindrical root growing to 20cm
- Great for slicing
Sow: Spring, summer and autumn
$1.25
Beetroot- Detroit
Beta vulgaris, 50 seeds
- Globe shaped roots up to 7cm
- Good variety for baby leaf and microgreens
Sow: Spring, summer and autumn
From $1.25