Vegetable Seeds Catalogue

A japanese heirloom being one of countries oldest wild harvest vegetables (aka saltwort). The long, tubular succulent leaves are crisp and juicy with a salty flavour. Traditionally found growing wild in coastal salt marshes. Salsola is an easily grown annual that can grow in a wide range of soils. Can be eaten raw, steamed, sautéed or blanched in salads, a side vegie or garnish. 100 seeds.

A uniquely flavoured root crop that is little known but is truly a great vegetable. Also known as ‘Vegetable Oyster’ due to its distinctive taste, which adds amazing flavour to soups and stews or simply cook it on its own. Yields well with long roots (20+cm, 2cm wide) and has black skin and white flesh. Also a valuable ornamental plant with yellow flowers in its second summer. 50 seeds.

A true French shallot that is prized in French cooking for their excellent flavour. Used raw for flavouring red meat or salads; cooked in soups, stews and other ‘slow’ dishes; or simply pickled. Does not like wet ground, so raise beds and do not add too much manure/compost. 1 Packet = 200 seeds. Bulk seed available. Approx. 260 seeds per gram.

Richly coloured stems in red, yellow and pink shades make Rainbow Chard or silverbeet highly ornamental but also very tasty. A vigorous grower, often perennial, which needs good drainage, fertile soil and plenty of space. 40 seeds

This white-stemmed silverbeet is a prolific and tasty vegetable that is easy to grow and thrives year round, ensuring that you get your winter greens. A local favourite as it is dependable throughout the coldest months. A vigorous vegie that needs good drainage, fertile soil and plenty of space. Use in pies, steamed, stocks or stir fries. 150 seeds.

An ornamental for the potager garden that is a reliable supplier of kitchen greens. The crinkly leaves are dark green with tones of red. The leaf stems and veins are red, helping provide an eye-catching appearance. Use in pies, stock or steamed. Can be frozen for later use. Young leaves can be eaten raw. Grow extra to feed your chooks for golden egg yolks. Harvest year round. 100 seeds.

A bright yellow stemmed silverbeet to keep the daisies in the garden company. A favourite of Steve Solomon’s due to the superior taste. Super hardy, surviving very cold winters. Use in pies, stock or steamed. Can be frozen for later use. Young leaves can be eaten raw. Grow extra to feed your chooks for golden egg yolks. Harvest year round. Seed grown by Steve Solomon. 100 seeds.

An unusual heirloom snow pea, originally from India. A high yielding snow pea with yellow pods and striking bi-coloured plum and pink flowers. The pods are crisp and tasty, they can be eaten fresh and raw in salads or with dips or added to stir fries. Beast eaten young before the peas inside the pod fully form. As it is a strong climber (up to 200cm) it will need a trellis. Prefers well-drained, limy soil. 20 seeds.

This early sweet, large-podded snow pea is a shorter, bush (90 cm) variety with delicious flat pods. A high-yielding type with white flowers, it is ideal for small areas and children’s vegetable gardens. They grow successfully in cooler climates and will improve your garden soil. Use in stir-fries or raw in salads. 100 seeds.

This perennial, frost-hardy sorrel makes dense clumps of soft light green, arrow-shaped leaves and tall red pink flowers.
A half evergreen herb with sour, lemon-flavoured foliage is delicious fresh in salads, in soups or cooked like spinach.
Easily grown in fertile, moist, acid soil. 500 seeds. Not to WA.

An attractive plant that is at home in the vegetable and ornamental garden. A tough, hardy perennial that grows to 40 cm high, making it an ideal border plant. The bright green leaves have deep red ribbing and a sour, lemon-flavour. For the kitchen the tender young leaves can be used raw. As the plants mature use cook like spinach or stir fry. Cut back to encourage young growth.100 seeds.

A soybean of excellent quality that can be used for green ‘edamame’, dried or for making soy milk and tofu. A high yielding variety that matures over a week earlier than other varieties.  The Japanese dish of edamame consists of immature soybeans in the pod steamed or boiled and served with salt. Soy beans also make an excellent summer green manure. 30 seeds. Not to WA.