Welcome to the Sentinels group website

We are a collective of New Zealand based hobby growers offering not only heirloom but also locally adapted seed lines for sale.

Explore our catalogue or learn more about the growers or our group.

  • Seeds bred for New Zealand climate by our passionate growers
  • Holistically grown and selected for optimum quality, taste, hardiness and disease resistance
  • Purchase directly from the grower
  • Sentinels seed is frozen stored to maintain high germination
Garden vegetable seeds

Garden vegetable seeds

We offer a range of vegetable seed that has been carefully grown and collected from our group of dedicated growers. Consciously bred for improved hardiness, disease and pest tolerance and our unique climate.
Vegetables
Our growers & suppliers

Our growers & suppliers

Our plants and seeds are grown here in New Zealand by a group of dedicated and experienced gardeners working with their local climate to adapt and breed resilient, hardy vegetables.
Our Growers
Why you should grow your own

Why you should grow your own

If you already grow your own plants and vegetables you know how satisfying it is. Whether you enjoy the taste, smell, sight or knowledge of good healthy produce...

So maybe you're wondering if now is the time to start to grow a few for your self and see what all the fuss is about?
Learn more
Open Source Seed Initiative

Open Source Seed Initiative

Some of the varieties listed on our website were bred by members of the Sentinels Group.
Our goal was to develop strong and resilient varieties suited to New Zealand conditions .
They are registered OPEN SOURCE through the Open Source Seed Initiative (OSSI).
By purchasing these seed varieties in this collection, you are taking part in the "FREE THE SEED" movement!
You have the freedom to use these OSSI-Pledged seeds in any way you choose. In return, you pledge not to restrict
others’ use of these seeds or their derivatives by patents or other means, and to include this pledge with any transfer of these seeds or their derivatives.
Red Matipo - 184SS

Red Matipo - 184SS

Details  Red matipo is a species native to the North, South and Stewart Island  which grows into a small shrub or tree to a height of 3–6 metres tall. Ideal as a revegetation species or in a understory position.

Propagation: Collect the fruit when it is ripe (black) and sow directly on to a firm bed of seed raising mix and press well in. Cover with a light layer of mix. Seedlings usually appear in two to three months depending on temperature.
Botanical name  Myrsine australis
Price per packet  $5.00
Packet contents  30
Grower name  Sarah Smith
Only 9 in stock Add to Order
Porokaiwhiri Pigeonwood - 186SS

Porokaiwhiri Pigeonwood - 186SS

Details  An attractive small tree with a dark brown or grey and smooth bark, growing between 5 to 12 metres tall. Pigeonwood prefers a sheltered site with plenty of moisture and good soil in semi-shade.
Sow directly on a firm bed of seed raising mix, press well in and cover with mix. Seedlings will come up in the autumn.
Botanical name  Hedycarya arborea
Price per packet  $5.00
Packet contents  30
Grower name  Sarah Smith
Only 4 in stock Add to Order