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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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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 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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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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Gladalan White produces medium to large sized white bulbs. Can be grown as an autumn or spring crop in the more temperate parts of the country. Sweet and mild, they are great cooked or roasted, or even better raw in salads and sandwiches.

When to Plant
Zone 1: February“May + September - November
Zone 2: March“June + September - November
Zone 3: March“September
Zone 4: March“June

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Soil The soil should be free draining and not contain excessive nitrogen which will result in excessive foliage growth at the expense of the bulb. The main requirement for onions is potassium, so apply wood ash or potash prior to planting.

Soil pH Level 6.5

Position Full sun, in a spot that follows leafy green crops such as lettuce or cabbage.

How to Plant Sow the seeds directly into the veggie patch in early autumn if conditions are not too warm, otherwise propagate in a mini greenhouse and then transplant once conditions become more mild

Spacing 2cm

Depth 0.5cm

Companion Plants Carrots

Approximate no. of seeds 60

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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These are very smooth, slender and cylindrical carrots bred for early harvesting as babies. The flesh is virtually coreless, deep-orange, juicy, crisp and very sweet, with minimal foliage allowing for denser plantings. For larger sized carrots, allow to mature in ground.

When to Plant
Zone 1: September - February
Zone 2: September - May
Zone 3: February - November
Zone 4: February - November

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Soil Prepare a well dug through, friable soil type that is free draining. Use well rotted organic matter and manure when preparing the beds.

Soil pH Level 6.5-7.5

Position Full sun. Best to follow a crop of nitrogen hungry leafy greens.

How to Plant Sow directly into the patch by creating shallow trenches and then sprinkling the seeds along the trench line. Thin out once germinated.

Spacing 2-5cm

Depth 0.5-1cm

Companion Plants Radish, Onions

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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An early savoy cabbage with green inner heads, wrapped by deep purple leaves. A sweet, nutrient packed vegetable, that has always been a ˜superfood and may well have invented the idea. Stores well.

When to Plant
Zone 1: August“May
Zone 2: Any time
Zone 3: Any time
Zone 4: April“December

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Soil Prepare your garden bed with green manure at the end of the previous season. Cut down your summer beans and turn them through the soil a couple of weeks before planting. Add well-rotted manure and compost to increase the amount of organic matter in the soil

Soil pH Level 6.5“7.5

Position Sunny, well-drained spot in the patch. Avoid planting brassicas in the same place each year.

How to Plant Propagate the seeds in individual seed cells or pots and transplant into your patch. You will however need to allow room for the cabbages to grow. Leave 30-40cm. At maturity they make take up to 1m of space. They also take a long time mature, 3 to 6 months.

Spacing 60 cm

Depth 0.5 - 1cm

Companion Plants Dill, Onion, Chamomile

Approximate no. of seeds 60-70

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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The most popular, all-purpose red beet. It is uniform and smooth, with a dark blood red flesh that is sweet and tasty, and attractive foliage that can be picked as salad greens. This variety was first introduced way back in the 19th century.

When to Plant
Zone 1: September - April
Zone 2: July - April
Zone 3: Any
Zone 4: Any

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Soil Well dug through soil that is free-draining. Prepare soil with cow manure and compost a week before planting.

Soil pH Level 6.5-7.0

Position Full sun to part shade

How to Plant Sow directly into the patch at a depth of 1cm. It is a good idea to soak the seeds in water overnight prior to planting to help with germination. Once the seeds have germinated you will need to thin out the seedlings to allow adequate space for the rest to grow.

Spacing 15-20cm

Depth1cm

Companion Plants Onions

Approximate no. of seeds 60

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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As the name suggested, this cherry variety produces yellow, pear shaped fruit that are sweet and juicy. Originating in Europe in the 18th century, this is a heavy yielding, heirloom staple for the home gardener.

<strong>When to Plant</strong>
Zone 1: October“December
Zone 2: August“December
Zone 3: August“January
Zone 4: April“July

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<strong>Soil</strong>
Tomatoes are very nitrogen- hungry, so prepare the soil by integrating nitrogen-rich pea or broad bean plants into your soil as a green manure. Alternatively, mix compost and chook manure through your patch a fortnight prior to planting.

<strong>Soil pH Level</strong>5.5“7.5

<strong>Position</strong>
Choose a sunny, well-drained spot in your patch, preferably a place you havent grown tomatoes in the previous season.

<strong>How to Plant</strong>
Propagate in seed trays. Tomatoes are suitable larger pots, but prefer an in-ground veggie patch. Its recommended to pinch out the first side shoots to encourage plant growth.

<strong>Spacing</strong>40“60 cm

<strong>Depth</strong>0.5cm - 1cm

<strong>Companion Plants</strong>
Basil, Marigold

<strong>No.of seeds</strong>:50



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