Also know as flat leaf parsley, it is a species of flowering plant and herb native to the central Mediterranean region. One of the most widely cultivated herbs, it is in everything from tabbouleh to chimichurri to salsa verde.

When to Plant
Zone 1: September - April
Zone 2: September - May
Zone 3: Anytime
Zone 4: Anytime

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Soil Free draining with plenty of compost. When growing in pots ensure you use a good quality potting mix (quality is typically correlated to price...)

How to Plant Sow seeds directly into the veggie patch. Seeds are small so will require thinning out once germinated. They will take 3 “ 5 weeks to germinate.

Spacing 20cm

Depth 1cm

Position Full sun/part shade

Companion Plants Carrots, Chives, Tomato &amp; Asparagus

Approximate no. of seeds 150

Note: We source all of our seeds locally and in small batches to ensure they remain at their maximum viability for germination

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This is the most popular dwarf sugar snap pea for both professional farmers and home gardeners alike. Powdery mildew resistance makes it a good variety for all time slots. Its sweet, crunchy pods make them difficult to resist; great garden snackage.

When to Plant
Zone 1: March - May + October - December
Zone 2: March - June + September - November
Zone 3: April - September
Zone 4: April - May

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Soil Prepare your soil with chicken manure prior to planting and ensure you soil is well draining. Will also benefit through an application of lime as part of the preparation. Allow the ingredients to settle for a week before planting.

Soil pH Level 6.5-7.5

Position Full sun, up against a fence so allow you to trellis and use your space wisely. Plant where you have previously grown or are intending on growing tomatoes, eggplants or capsicum.

How to Plant Sow directly to your patch at a depth 2-3 times the diameter of the seed. It is easiest if you use a chop stick or pencil to form holes 2-3cm deep and then place two to three seeds in each hole, cover over, pat down and water in.

Spacing 5-10cms

Depth 2-3cm

Companion Plants Beetroot, potato

Approximate no. of seeds 10-15

Note: We source all of our seeds locally and in small batches to ensure they remain at their maximum viability for germination

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A fast maturing variety that produces crisp radish with a mild pepper flavoured crunch. Its roots are globe shaped and smooth textured. All in all, not only the perfect radish, but the perfect vegetable.

When to Plant
Zone 1: September - June
Zone 2: August - June
Zone 3: Anytime
Zone 4: Anytime

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Soil Radishes will grow in most soil types, but prefer a free-draining, friable soil to allow room for easy root growth. Add compost a week prior to planting and feed monthly with seaweed extract

Soil pH Level 6.5 - 7.5

Position Full sun to part shade.

How to Plant Sow the seeds directly into the veggie patch. They are fast and easy to grow, making them the perfect seed for kids to sow

Spacing 5cm

Depth 0.5 - 1cm

Companion Plants Carrot, Lettuce

Approximate no. of seeds 100

Note: We source all of our seeds locally and in small batches to ensure they remain at their maximum viability for germination

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A classic rockmelon that produces large fruit with a rich aroma, orange flesh and a lovely melon taste. It is an early maturing vine that is resistant to diseases and rot. Ideal for the home gardener.

When to Plant
Zone 1: October - December
Zone 2: September - December
Zone 3: August - February
Zone 4: February - September

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Soil
Prepare your soil so that it is free draining and moderately fertile. It will tolerate a number of soil types. Add compost as part of your preparation.

Soil pH Level 6.5-7.0

Position
Full sun with plenty of room to move. Position on the edge of your growing space, allowing it to creep away from your growing space, or set up a solid trellis structure to grow vertically.

How to Plant
Sow directly into the patch. The best technique is to sow the seed, at 2-3cm in depth, directly to small mounds of compost that will ensure adequate nutrition and drainage. Keep well watered up until germination. Rockmelon is not frost tolerant so it is preferable to plant when conditions are regularly above 18 degrees. If cool, propagate in seed trays, keeping indoors at night and transplant when conditions are right.

Spacing 1.5m

Companion Plants
Sweet Corn



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A little veggie patch co favourite and a popular old home garden variety. Bloomsdale is a heavy yielding, hardy spinach with large glossy thick dark green leaves.

When to Plant
Zone 1: October “ December + March - May
Zone 2: September “ December + March - May
Zone 3: April “ October
Zone 4: May - June

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Soil Prepare the beds by digging through compost and well-rotted manure a week prior to planting. Make sure the soil drains well.

Soil pH Level 6.0“7.0

Position Full sun, part shade. Does not tolerate hot conditions. Plant next to your strawberries, as they tend to work well as companions.

How to Plant Sow the seeds directly into the veggie patch at most times of the year, however propagate in a mini greenhouse when it is too hot or too cold and then look to transplant once conditions become more mild

Spacing 20cm

Depth 1- 3cm

Companion Plants Strawberry

Approximate no. of seeds 80

Note: We source all of our seeds locally and in small batches to ensure they remain at their maximum viability for germination

Please note seeds are not available for shipping to WA

A white skinned, alpine variety of strawberry that is pest resistant. While every snail, slug, rat and child will attack red strawberries, the White Soul is disguised by its skin colour, meaning more for you.

The Hi Sun grows up to 1.2m tall and is ideal as a bee attracting border, and to provide a wind break and much needed shade for some of your summer crops. It also produces good yields of high quality sunflower seeds for snacking.

When to Plant:
Zone 1: August - January
Zone 2: August - January
Zone 3: Anytime
Zone 4: Anytime
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Soil: Sunflowers will grow in most soil types, but will prefer well drained soil that is prepared with compost
Soil pH Level: 6.5 - 7.5
Position: Full sun, with protection from wind. Sunflowers are tall plants that will cast a shadow, so position accordingly.

How to Plant:
Spacing: 20cm - 30cm
Depth: 1cm - 3cm
Companion Plants: Cucumber, Melon, Squash &amp; Sweetcorn
Approximate no. of seeds: 15-20

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Hardy, shade tolerant, spectacularly beautiful and can be grown all year round, Rainbow Chard should be a part of every veggie patch. Although technically an annual it can grow without fuss beyond 12 months, producing tender and sweet leaves that come in a full spectrum of colours

When to Plant
Zone 1: September“March
Zone 2: August“May
Zone 3: Any time
Zone 4: February“September

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Soil
Prepare your soil with fresh manure and compost a fortnight before planting. Integrate organic matter to increase its water-holding ability.

Soil pH Level 6.5“7.0

Position
Full sun, but will benefit from shading in warm weather, so plant next to larger plants, such as sweetcorn, or around onions and beetroot.

How to Plant
Sow seeds directly into the veggie patch.

Spacing 30“40 cm

Depth 0.5-1cm

Companion Plants: Herbs, Onion, Beetroot



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Preferred by the French, it is reputedly the most flavoursome Thyme with a stronger and sweeter taste. With narrow and delicate greyish-green leaves and pink flowers, it produces an abundance of foliage over a long growing season.

When to Plant

Zone 1: September “ April

Zone 2: September “ May

Zone 3: Anytime

Zone 4: Anytime

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Spacing: 25 “ 30cm

Depth: 0 “ 1cm

Position: Full sun

Soil: Free Draining with plenty of compost

How to Plant: Seeds are very small, so scatter a few along a shallow trench line and water in. Keep moist, not wet, until the seeds have germinated; this will take between 6 “ 8 weeks.

Companion Plants: Sage, Cabbage &amp; Eggplant

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