Seeds

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

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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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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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Growing no taller than 15-20cm in height, the flowers seems to bloom almost endlessly in our forgiving Australian climate. Johnny Jump Up provide an excellent border of colour to the domestic garden and presents a tempting offering of delights not just for the home gardener, but also the array of beneficial insects it attracts.

Approx 30 seeds per pack.

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'Black Beauty' is more than a story of love, fate, and horses. It is also an heirloom variety of summer squash that is prized for its creamy flesh and dark green skin. 'Black Beauty' is a reliable, hardy, and productive plant that fruits early and will continue to produce for many months. Flowers are a culinary favourite and are often cut and stuffed.

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