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Grows about 70 80cm tall and comes sweeter with winter frosts, will survive temps as low as -20C , grows best in soils of pH 6.1-6.5.
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It's fast growing, climbing up to 3 metres in a season. Plants will produce a profusion of pretty red and white flowers, amidst a heavy cover of leaves.
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An old variety, very popular in the UK originating from Scotland in 1908. Named after the island.Ailsa Craig near the mouth of the Clyde river. A vigorous grower with good disease resistance, medium size and good flavour.
Botanical name
Solanum lycopersicum
Grower name
Rick Ginders
Contains at least
20
Price per packet
$4.50
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Sow on surface of trays in spring and plant out after danger of frost have passed. Plant into manure enriched soil. This is stunning in the garden with beautiful deep red leaves. Seeds are tiny and they are delicious popped.
Botanical name
Amaranthaceae
Grower name
Rachael Stott
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2023
Storage Info
Seed stock refreshed yearly
Contains at least
400
Price per packet
$4.50
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A purple variety that is sweeter and less fibrous than green asparagus. Takes three years for the crowns to grow large enough before harvesting, though a small amount of light picking can be done in the second year. Seed needs 18 to 23deg for germinating, once seedling first shows itself transplant into its own 2L pot and plant out into its permanent about 12 months later, never let the first seedling spear get frosted till fully in leaf.
Botanical name
Asparagus officinalis
Grower name
Richard Watson
Storage Info
seed renewed yearly
Contains at least
30 seeds
Price per packet
$4.50
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Great for borders, containers, companion planting, or in masse. This hardy grass can tolerate most soils, easy care and very striking with its blue colour.
Botanical name
Helictotrichon sempervirens
Contains at least
approx 100
Date Of Seed Harvest
Feb 2023
Grower name
Carla McKnight
Price per packet
$4.50
Botanical name
Cucurbitaceae pepo
Contains at least
20
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2023
Grower name
Carla McKnight
Price per packet
$4.50
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Flavourful, flat podded, white-seeded bean, one of the best flavoured dwarf bean cultivar that Nev saved from oblivion in 1974 and has grown ever since.
Botanical name
Phaseolus Vulgaris
Contains at least
30
Date Of Seed Harvest
Jan 2023
Grower name
Nev&Sue Sinclair
Price per packet
$4.50
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Black Krim Tomato is an heirloom tomato originating from Crimea, a Ukrainian peninsula. "Krim" is the Russian word for Crimea. This tomato is open-pollinated, and bears large flattened globe fruits that are dark reddish-purple to black with green/brown. A very good producing plant.
Propagation: Sow seeds in seed raising mix in Spring, prick out once 2 true leave appear.
Botanical name
Solanum lycopersicum
Grower name
Sarah Smith
Date Of Seed Harvest
Feb 2022
Contains at least
20 seeds
Price per packet
$4.50
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Black Matipo is a pittosporum and is commonly known as kohuhu and other Maori names kohukohu and tawhiwhi. Its small, very dark purple flowers are only scented at night. This native grows into a small shrub or tree to a height of 3-6 meters tall. Ideal as a revegetation species or in a understory position.
Propagation: Sow Black Matipo seeds directly onto a firm bed of seed raising mix and press in well. Cover with a light layer of mix. Seedlings usually appear in two to three months depending on temperature.
Botanical name
Pittosporum tenuifolium
Grower name
Sarah Smith
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2022
Storage Info
Seed frozen stored
Contains at least
30
Price per packet
$4.50
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Black mini popping corn is Hulless so no getting them stuck in your teeth, they pop white, they are low growing cobs grow to 6 cm in length. plant in blocks for better pollination, avoid growing near other corn to avoid cross pollination. The drier the kernel the better they pop. Heirloom
Botanical name
Zea Mays
Contains at least
50 seeds
Date Of Seed Harvest
Feb 2023
Grower name
Alice Le Brun
Price per packet
$4.50
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Bloody Butcher corn is a dry corn producing beautiful rich red cobs that are quite large. These plants grow very tall, can be over 3 meters, this should be kept in mind when planting - you don't want them getting blown over in strong winds or shading out your tomato crop. The corn can be eaten fresh in the "milk stage" or left to fully mature where it has a multitude of uses from milling to make flour or cornmeal to brewing and is even used as an ornamental in flower arrangements. Alice like the rest of the Sentinels growers uses only spray free organic methods.
Botanical name
Zea Mays
Grower name
Alice Le Brun
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2023
Storage Info
Seed frozen stored
Contains at least
50 seeds
Price per packet
$4.50
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A productive vigorous climber, Long vines that will grow to 6m tall if provided support, ideal as a drying bean. Borlotti are descendants from the original Cranberry beans that originated in Colombia
Botanical name
Phaseolus vulgaris
Contains at least
30
Date Of Seed Harvest
Feb 2022
Grower name
Nev and Sue Sinclair
Price per packet
$4.50
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Brandywine Red grows vigorous vines with large globe shaped rosy-red fruit, can get up to half a Kg in weight. This American heirloom beefsteak variety is one of the most popular grown in the US.
Botanical name
Solanum lycopersicum
Contains at least
20 seeds
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2023
Grower name
Rick Ginders
Price per packet
$4.50
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De Cicco Broccoli is a traditional Italian heirloom broccoli, producing medium sized delicious main heads followed by a large yield of side shoot spears.
Propagation: Sow De Cicco Broccoli seeds in trays of potting soil in late summer - early winter, plant out when 2nd leaves have developed.
Botanical name
: Brassica oleraceae
Grower name
Sarah Smith
Date Of Seed Harvest
2021
Storage Info
Seed frozen stored
Contains at least
50 seeds
Price per packet
$4.50
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This particular old strain of broccoli takes longer to grow than the modern types while also being a larger plant, so give seedlings a half meter spacing when planting out
Botanical name
Brassica oleracea
Grower name
Nev&Sue Sinclair
Date Of Seed Harvest
2020
Storage Info
frozen stored
Contains at least
50
Price per packet
$4.50
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Produces large deep green sweet and tasty sprouts over a long period, best sown mid summer for winter picking.
Botanical name
Brassica oleracea
Grower name
Richard-Paul
Date Of Seed Harvest
Nov 2022
Contains at least
50
Price per packet
$4.50
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Many of the older gardeners will remember the dwarf butterbean which was very popular in the 60's and 70's. This strain has been grown for over 40 years by a long time home gardener before being given to Richard so as to preserve this heirloom
This bean produces a pale yellow/cream pod in colour that grows to about 15cm in length. The complete pod is eaten although the ends can be trimmed if desired and is wonderful added to salads when small.
Seed should be back in stock 2024
Botanical name
Phaseolus vulgaris
Grower name
Richard Paul
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2024
Storage Info
Seed frozen stored bottom of freezer
Contains at least
30
Price per packet
$4.50
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A relatively rare cabbage outside of France. This variety of small drum head red cabbage has excellent flavour and is best suited as an autumn cabbage.
Botanical name
Brassica oleracea
Grower name
Richard Paul
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2021
Storage Info
Seed frozen stored
Contains at least
50
Price per packet
$4.50
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From the cucumber family Caigua suits most areas of New Zealand as it handles cooler weather. The small thumb sized fruit can be used as a gherkin replacement as well as cut up into salads. Can grow to 3m so best to grow up and over some sort of frame work.
Botanical name
Cyclanthera pedata
Grower name
Richard-Paul
Storage Info
Seed stock refreshed yearly
Contains at least
20
Price per packet
$4.50
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This heirloom sweet variety originates from the Balkan region, a Hungarian cheese-type. Medium-late heavy producer of yellow fruit. This is a yellow capsicum is used for paprika and stuffing, can be fully ripened to a deeper orange/red colour. The pods grow to a size of 50mm long by 60mm wide, the plant grows to a height of 60cm.
Botanical name
Capsicum annuum
Contains at least
30 seeds
Date Of Seed Harvest
2019
Grower name
Richard-Paul
Storage Info
Seed long term stored in freezer
Price per packet
$4.50
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Purple flowers, Purple fruit ripen red. Thumb-sized, they are big on flavour.Sow indoors in early Spring. I now germinate my frost-sensitive species on a purpose-built compost heap, in our glass house. (Capsicums require soil to be 15C. to germinate.) I grow the resulting plants outdoors once the frost danger has diminished. Czech Beauty is a reliable performer, in our Scargill climate, where growing-season temperatures can fluctuate widely.
Botanical name
Capsicum Annuum
Grower name
Nev&Sue Sinclair
Contains at least
30 seeds
Price per packet
$4.50
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A Hungarian sweet bell pepper that turns from yellow to red when ripe,ideal for stuffing.
Botanical name
Capsicum annuum
Grower name
Richard-Paul
Contains at least
20 seeds
Price per packet
$4.50
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Fine leaved tufted sedge can be planted in masse or interplanted even looks great in pots, rockery or borders, prefers a free draining soil
Botanical name
Cyperaceae
Contains at least
approx 100
Date Of Seed Harvest
Jan 2023
Grower name
Carla McKnight
Price per packet
$5.50
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This original line of carrot dates back to the late 80's when a long time gardener gave Richard carrot seed that he had grown for most of his life. The name of this carrot had been long forgotten so it was named Benhorn in 2000. It is a large stumpy carrot which has been selected for its sweetness and flavour. This is done by tasting each carrot before being replanted back for flowering and later seed production. To add to Benhorn's genetics two new carrots - St.Valery and Kuroda were used in the 20016-17 season in cross pollinating.
In January 2024 the following carrots were grown and will be added to Benhorn's genetics 2024-25 - Baby Pak, Every season, Manchester Table, Touchon, Express Hybrid, Kuroda Improved and Topweight.
Botanical name
Daucus carota subsp. sativus
Grower name
Richard Watson
Date Of Seed Harvest
Jan 2023
Contains at least
approx 100
Price per packet
$4.50
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Celtuce is a cultivar of lettuce grown primarily for its thick stem or its leaves. The stem is usually harvested at a length of around 15–20 cm and a diameter of around 3–4 cm. It is crisp, moist, and mildly flavored, and typically prepared by slicing and then stir frying with more strongly flavoured ingredients. Grow plants about 30cm apart
Botanical name
Lactuca sativa
Contains at least
50 seeds
Date Of Seed Harvest
Feb 2023
Grower name
Richard-Paul
Storage Info
Seed stock refreshed yearly
Price per packet
$4.50
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A dark green leaf and with a lighter green stem,
Feed back from a customer living near Katikati, she sowed this variety in Sep 2020 which is still growing March 2022 having not bolted to seed during this time, being a bi-annual it should have run to seed late 2021.
Botanical name
Beta vulgaris
Grower name
Richard Watson
Date Of Seed Harvest
Jan 2019
Storage Info
Seed long term stored in freezer
Contains at least
40 seeds
Price per packet
$4.50
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A collection of different coloured chard
Botanical name
Beta vulgaris
Contains at least
40
Grower name
Ric Gingers
Price per packet
$4.50
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Ford Giant Hook is a Heirloom standard Silverbeet. It's crinkled leaves are mid green in colour with white veins. The stems are broad white, ideal as a steamed vegetable or in salad as a baby leaf.
Propagation: Sow seeds directly where to grow or in a tray of seed raising mix in a warm sunny location, should germinate in 14-21 days.
Botanical name
beta vulgaris
Grower name
Sarah Smith
Date Of Seed Harvest
Feb 2023
Storage Info
Seed frozen stored
Contains at least
50 seeds
Price per packet
$4.50
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A red/ purple skinned fruit that can weigh up to 400grams. It has a balance of sweet, acid and savory with firm skin and flesh. Fruit should ripen in about 80 days during the summer months on an indeterminate bush.
Botanical name
Lycopersicon esculentum
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2022
Grower name
Rick Ginders
Price per packet
$4.50
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Between 1838 and 1839 the Cherokee people of the United States were forced to march across the Smoky Mountains to Oklahoma. This winter death march is known as the Trail of Tears as over 4,000 people died making the trip. In 1977 a member of Seed Savers Exchange named Dr. John Wyche from Hugo, Oklahoma, USA donated seeds to there collection. It is thought that his Cherokee ancestors carried this heirloom bean with them on the Trail of Tears. Beans were domesticated in the Americas thousands of years ago and serve as a protein in the diet of humans and animals. Growing this bean takes about 55 days to produce a purple podded green bean and 90 days to dry beans. This is a vigorous climber is enjoyed very much as a fresh green bean and have found to be highly productive.
Botanical name
Phaseolus vulgaris
Grower name
Richard Watson
Contains at least
30
Price per packet
$4.50
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Crown pumpkin has a bluish/grey skin, with orange flesh. Great for soups, roasts and in baking. Grows well in a drained site
Botanical name
Cucurbits maxima
Contains at least
20
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2022
Price per packet
$4.50
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A cross between Whangaparoa Crown, Green Chestnut and an unknown very large crown-like pumpkin. This current generation of seed is 6 years into selection and stabilization. It is starting to become quite uniform in both colour, size and taste, though do expect some variation. The idea behind using these three varieties was, green Chestnut had wonderful flavour but thin flesh, Whangaparoa Crown had thick flesh but average to good flavour while the unknown had size. Richard thought combining all three could produce an outstanding new variety. Between 50 -60 plants are grown each year and about 140 fruit harvested. Seed from only the best flavoured, large and thick fleshed fruit are used for breeding over the successive growing seasons.
Botanical name
Cucurbits maxima
Contains at least
30
Date Of Seed Harvest
seed refreshed yearly
Grower name
Richard-Paul
Price per packet
$4.50
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This climbing bean was given to Richard 2017 under the name 'Crystal', grows to 2 -3 metres tall and produces a black seed.
Botanical name
Phaseolus vulgaris
Contains at least
40
Grower name
Richard Watson
Storage Info
Seed frozen stored
Price per packet
$4.50
Botanical name
Phaseolus coccineus
Grower name
Richard Watson
Date Of Seed Harvest
2018
Storage Info
frozen stored
Contains at least
30
Price per packet
$4.50
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Early Gem is a NZ heirloom corn that Richard continues to select for the number of cobs per plant, the size of the cobs, and the earliest plants that produce ripe seed, grows to about 1.7m tall. Regarded as a semisweet variety while being moderately starchy.
Botanical name
Zea Mays
Grower name
Richard-Paul
Contains at least
approx 50
Price per packet
$4.50
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Landrace southern grown Celery Elne, Originally from Kings seeds, Has been on the same spot for 2 years before going to seed and has been a strong producer - I originally planted it for rabbit food and just cut and let regrow before it finally went to seed. Has lovely flavour and strong stems.
Botanical name
Apium graveolens
Grower name
Sara Pepers-Hiltrop
Date Of Seed Harvest
autumn 2023
Storage Info
frozen stored
Contains at least
50
Price per packet
$4.50
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Photo taken 14/7/2022 of the last 15 remaining beet plants out of around 500 that were chosen for being the healthiest and most productive. These went on to provide the 2022-23 seed crop. Etollbeet is a new cross between Detroit Dark Red, Bulls Blood and a unknown dark red large growing beetroot given to Richard by a Takaka gardener. Mixing genetics in vegetables produces wide variation in size, shape, colour as well as tastes, This crossing is also capable of unlocking traits that can go back many generations, this seed is something quite different for the home gardener and should be quite interesting to anyone who's a bit experimental. Seed packets do contain some plant material and varying size seed.
Botanical name
Beta vulgaris
Contains at least
50
Date Of Seed Harvest
Jan 2023
Grower name
Richard Watson
Price per packet
$4.50
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This is not a building fennel, the green/brown leaves are useful in soups,pickles,roasts,salads and many more culinary dishes. Easy to grow, great for the bee’s as well and looks pretty intermixed into a veggie garden or cottage garden setting
Botanical name
Foeniculum vulgare
Grower name
Carla McKnight
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2023
Storage Info
Seed stock refreshed yearly
Contains at least
30 seeds
Price per packet
$4.50
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Florence fennel is a cool-weather perennial grown as an annual for its swollen leaf bases or ââ¬Ëbulbsââ¬â¢ and edible leaves. When using in salads, the flavour can be improved by slicing the bulb and putting it in a bowl of water and ice cubes in the fridge for an hour.
Botanical name
Foeniculum vulgare
Contains at least
40 seeds
Grower name
Richard Watson
Price per packet
$4.50
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Sweet or common fennel is part of the Apiaceae (umbellifers)ÃÂ family, along with carrot, dill, anise, parsley, parsnip, celery and angelica. These plants have umbrella shaped flowers and aromatic flavours and hollow stems. Many are medicinal herbs and attractors of predator insects to the garden. Most of the fennel plant can be used. Fennel has traditionally been used for digestive, endocrine, reproductive, lactation and respiratory systems.
Botanical name
Foeniculum vulgare
Contains at least
50 seeds
Date Of Seed Harvest
Autumn 2023
Grower name
Sara Pepers-Hiltrop
Storage Info
Seed stock refreshed yearly
Price per packet
$4.50
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New Zealand Variegated Green Flax, Phormium Tenax has soft light green tips with cream stripes through the center, they can grow 3.5mt x 2mt wide with dark red flower spikes, that the Tui's love. Sometimes, this will grow bigger in the right conditions but being variegated, expect it to be smaller than the green non-variegated flax.
Propagation: Plant NZ Variegated Green Flax seeds in spring undercover in seed raising mix for later outside transplanting.
Botanical name
Phormium tenax variegatum
Grower name
Sarah Smith
Date Of Seed Harvest
Feb 2023
Contains at least
50
Price per packet
$4.50
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This variety was gifted to Nev which he has now grown for over 20 years. A black hilum forage pea was at the time being exported to India. They have found it to be an ideal pea for making into hummus. Grows about 30-45 cm tall and is quite productive.
Botanical name
Vigna unguiculata
Contains at least
40 seeds
Date Of Seed Harvest
Feb 2022
Grower name
Nev&Sue Sinclair
Price per packet
$4.50
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A tall climber that can get as high as 3m, has large pods and peas, The Alderman pea variety is known to date back to 1893 and was a common site in Victorian kitchen gardens. Its long-cropping time made it ideal for using fresh and any excess crops were dried, stored and used later in the year for soups, stews and other dishes. The Americans have their own version of the Alderman variety which they call the Tall Telephone in honour of Alexander Graham Bell who invented the telephone.
Botanical name
Pisum sativum
Grower name
Rick Ginders
Date Of Seed Harvest
Jan 2022
Storage Info
Seed long term stored in freezer
Contains at least
40
Price per packet
$4.50
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Glass Gem can be grounded into oatmeal, popped or used as a ornament. Itââ¬â¢s a tall growing plant so choose a sheltered sight, grow in blocks for better pollination, away from other corn to avoid cross pollination. Each plant will grow 3/5 cobs. Give the kernels a chance to dry before popping the less moisture the better they will pop
Botanical name
Zea Mays
Contains at least
50
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2023
Grower name
Carla McKnight
Price per packet
$4.50
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The immature flower is eaten as a vegetable. The medicinal properties of Globe Artichoke have been known for many years. The leaves were very popular between the 16th and 19th centuries when they were used to stimulate bile flow and for a variety of digestive disorders.
Botanical name
Cynara scolymus
Contains at least
20
Date Of Seed Harvest
Feb 2020
Grower name
Rick Ginders
Storage Info
frozen stored
Price per packet
$4.50
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Golden Light tomatoes have been tested as having one of the highest levels of Tetra-cis-lycopene, a highly beneficial bioavailable form of lycopene. An orange teardrop fruit this variety is very similar to 'Orange Roma' which is a good producer of tasty Roma style tomatoes.
Propagation: Sow Golden Light Tomato seeds directly onto a firm bed of seed raising mix and press in well. Cover with a light layer of mix. Seedlings usually appear in two to three months depending on temperature.
Botanical name
Solanum lycopersicum
Grower name
Sarah Smith
Date Of Seed Harvest
Feb 2022
Contains at least
20 seeds
Price per packet
$4.50
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Goldenrod are tall and slim with fluffy golden flower spikes in various shades of yellow. They're attractive when in bloom in the late summer to autumn and are a valuable food source for pollinators, particularly the Monarch butterfly.
Contains at least
50 seeds
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2023
Grower name
Rachael Stott
Storage Info
Seed stock refreshed yearly
Price per packet
$4.50
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Dates back to the 1870's England, needs support to grow up, has large pods.
Plant autumn for northern areas, South Island sow spring and summer.
Grows up to 2 metres
Botanical name
Pisum sativum
Contains at least
40
Date Of Seed Harvest
Jan 2023
Grower name
Richard Watson
Storage Info
frozen stored
Price per packet
$4.50
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Unlike Scarlet Runners they have pure white flowers and huge white seeds. Flowers over a long period and grows up to 3m tall.
Botanical name
Phaseolus coccineus
Grower name
Richard Watson
Date Of Seed Harvest
1/3/23
Contains at least
25 seeds
Price per packet
$4.50
Botanical name
Solanum lycopersicum
Grower name
Rick Ginders
Date Of Seed Harvest
2020
Storage Info
frozen stored
Contains at least
20
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Hopi Yellow Beans are a high-yeilding tasty, early maturing, pole green bean that can be eaten as a fresh green bean or a dried light yellow/beige bean. From Hopi Indian, also called "grease beans".
Propagate: Plant Hopi yellow bean seeds in spring either inside in trays for later outside transplanting or outside where you wish to grow, watch for slugs and snails.
Botanical name
Phaseolus vulgaris
Grower name
Sarah Smith
Date Of Seed Harvest
Feb 2023
Contains at least
30
Price per packet
$4.50
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Indian Hannah is also known as Lenape Cutshort or Delaware Cutshort, this climbing bean produce good yields
Botanical name
Phaseolus vulgaris
Contains at least
30
Date Of Seed Harvest
Feb 2021
Grower name
Richard Watson
Storage Info
frozen stored
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
A great tomato with history. This tomato is a large fleshy one (up to 600 grams ) ,low in acid with very few seeds. Rick says that out of the 50 plus tomatoes he grows, this is his number one.
It was given to Duncan by an Italian sailor sometime in the 50's and grown by him for many years and eventually was forgotten. Rick attained just a few old seeds of which only two grew and have a good inventory of seeds now.
Botanical name
Solanum lycopersicum
Grower name
Rick Ginders
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2022
Contains at least
20
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Italian Valena Beans are a duel-purpose bean variety that can be used as a young green bean or dried bean. The pods are flat and green when young then turn tan with maroon streaks as they mature. The seeds are large, egg-shaped and tan with dark purple/brown streaks. Propagation: Italian Valena Bean seeds can either be placed in a seed raising tray for subsequent transplanting or plant in the garden where to grow.Take 7-14 days to germinate.
Botanical name
Phaseolus vulgaris
Grower name
Sarah Smith
Date Of Seed Harvest
Feb 2023
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Pear-shaped fruit that are a strange red/orange/purple colour with very good taste. Strong, vigourous plants, that should be allowed to carry 3 or 4 leaders. So put in several stakes for each plant. Excellent yields.
Botanical name
Lycopersicon esculentum
Contains at least
20
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2022
Grower name
Nev&Sue Sinclair
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Jarrahdale pumpkin is a heirloom variety, native to Australia, they store well, are a good medium to large size, good flesh and easy to grow
Botanical name
Cucurbita maxima
Contains at least
20 seeds
Grower name
Carla McKnight
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
A red on green hues kale with oak leaf ruffled shapes.Very winter hardy and will handle temps as low as -20 deg, does best in soil pH of between 6.1 and 6.5
Botanical name
Brassica napus pabularia
Grower name
Nev&Sue Sinclair
Date Of Seed Harvest
Feb 2018
Storage Info
Seed long term stored in freezer
Contains at least
60
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Red Russian kale leaves are tender, sweet and mild when picked young. The red tinged leaves are a bluish blush making them quite attractive. The leaves are flat with toothed edges. Usually grows to about half a metre tall but can reach up to 1m tall with a long stalk if left in the ground with enough time to grow.
Botanical name
Brassica oleracea var. sabellica
Grower name
Rick Ginders
Date Of Seed Harvest
Jan 2019
Storage Info
Seed long term stored in freezer
Contains at least
50 seeds
Price per packet
$4.50
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Combines the broadleaf frills of Siberian kale with the colour of Red Russian. Great raw flavour for salads. Bolting purple stems of over wintered plants are very sweet, perfect for stir frying.
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Botanical name
Brassica napus
Grower name
Richard Tew
Date Of Seed Harvest
2018
Storage Info
Seed long term stored in freezer
Contains at least
60
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
A Siberian type highly productive hardy kale. Tolerates weather and water logged soil better than most other kales. Plants are vigorous and large.
Botanical name
Brassica napus
Grower name
Richard-Paul
Date Of Seed Harvest
Jan 2019
Storage Info
Seed long term stored in freezer
Contains at least
60
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
A pointed cabbage with intense reddish-purple leaves and high sugar content. Sow spring for summer and autumn harvest but preventative care is needed against white butterfly
Botanical name
Brassica oleracea
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2020
Storage Info
Seed stored in freezer
Contains at least
40
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
This line of Celery started of as Nutty but was crossed with Utah Giant back in 2012, now a stable line thats less stringy than that of Nutty. Grow year round in warm areas and from Sep till Feb in cooler areas.
Botanical name
Apium graveolens
Contains at least
50 seeds
Date Of Seed Harvest
Jan 2022
Grower name
Richard-Paul
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
The original kascade korn plants commenced life in Scargill, in the early 80s.They grow well in our climate and under our organic regime. They are open pollinated, offering the advantage of you being able to reproduce your own seed for subsequent seasons. They are not as sweet as the super sweet types that people have got used to, but are delicious and very sustaining.
Botanical name
Zea Mays
Contains at least
50 seeds
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2023
Grower name
Nev&Sue Sinclair
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Kawakawa is a shrub with knobbly joints and glossy large heart shaped leaves that are a dark green. Kawakawa leaves are traditionally used to brew herbal remedies, balms, ointments or turned into a poultice and applied to treat skin abrasions and ailments. It is an incredibly medicinal and healing plant in New Zealand. Kawakawa is a coastal and lowland forest tree that prefers moist rich, free-draining soil in a semi-shade to shady position. It will tolerate an open windy situation but is frost tender. Kawakawa will often be found growing beneath the canopy of larger plantings such as pine trees, as the kawakawa plant does not require much light to flourish. Kawakawa produce a berry that turns from green to orange in February/March.
Propagation: Plant Kawakawa seeds in Summer and Autumn in moist seed raising mix, cover lightly and keep moist but not waterlogged in a warm partially shaded place. Seeds may take some time to appear, 6mths.
Botanical name
macropiper excelsum
Grower name
Sarah Smith
Date Of Seed Harvest
Jan 2024
Contains at least
40
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Purple Vienna Kohlrabi is an heirloom, open-pollinated variety that is an ideal staple crop for cool-weather gardening. It is one of the easiest and most productive continuous harvests throughout autumn and winter months. Plants grow to 30cm tall and produce edible greens (leaves) in addition to the beautiful purple bulbs. The leaves taste similar to kale greens. Bulbs grow above the soil and have a purple exterior with a white flesh. The texture is crunchy and is excellent prepared raw as a slaw or an addition to salads, these should be harvested at about 7.5cm in diameter.
Propagation: Sow Purple Vienna Kohlrabi seeds directly onto a firm bed of seed raising mix and press in well. Cover with a light layer of mix. Seedlings usually appear in 7-14 days.
Botanical name
Brassica oleracea
Grower name
Sarah Smith
Date Of Seed Harvest
Dec 2022
Storage Info
Seed frozen stored
Contains at least
50 seeds
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Kumi Kumi fruit can grow to around 1kg and grow up to 30cm long. Needs plenty of space to grow as its a very rampant creeper. Immature fruit can be eaten as a courgette and tastes great. Once fruit is mature it stores well over winter but has a very hard skin.
Botanical name
Cucurbita pepo
Contains at least
20
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2022
Grower name
Nev and Sue Sinclair
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Lamb's Quarters grows very quickly especially in protected areas or in green houses. Said to be very high in calcium and vitamin K and is eaten much you do with spinac.
Botanical name
Chenopodium album
Grower name
Rachael Stott
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2023
Contains at least
50 seeds
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
The seeds need to go through a cold period before they'll be able to germinate so place in the fridge for 6 weeks before being sown. Larksur likes a free draining soil but don’t do well in dry and hot conditions, Can be prone to root rot in wet ground.
Botanical name
Delphinium Cassius
Grower name
Rachael Stott
Contains at least
30 seeds
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
A young and still evolving grex/landrace variety been bred by Richard Watson and another Canadian gardener who have been mixing the seed over the last few years, so its really a collection of 15 standard leeks varieties, some grow wide large stems while others can be very tall, this is because of the strong genetic diversity.
Suggested growing method is to aim for a long length white stem of up to 40cm, sow seed late winter/ early spring close enough together aiming for a spacing of 2cm apart, by mid summer the plants should be up to 30cm tall, dig them up trying not to damage the roots too much and place in a bucket with enough water in it to cover the roots. The soil these plants go into needs to be deeply dug over then using a rake or shovel handle poke it down into the soil as deep as 40cm, wriggle it around to make a shaft to which a leek plant is dropped down, then pour a small amount of water down, its just then a matter of insuring that the growth tip can grow up and out of the shaft
Botanical name
Allium porrum
Contains at least
50 seeds
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2022
Grower name
Richard Watson
Storage Info
Seed stored in freezer
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Bred at Purau Gardens for many years and had adapted well to the coastal climate, this strain of leek may well suit warmer areas of NZ. Its a cross between three well known NZ varieties including Musselburgh. Suggested growing method is to aim for a long length white stem of up to 40cm, sow seed late winter/ early spring close enough together aiming for a spacing of 2cm apart, by mid summer the plants should be up to 30cm tall, dig them up trying not to damage the roots too much and place in a bucket with enough water in it to cover the roots. The soil these plants go into needs to be deeply dug over then using a rake or shovel handle poke it down into the soil as deep as 40cm, wriggle it around to make a shaft to which a leek plant is dropped down, then pour a small amount of water down, its just then a matter of insuring that the growth tip can grow up and out of the shaft
Botanical name
Allium porrum
Contains at least
50
Date Of Seed Harvest
Feb 2021
Grower name
Rick Ginders
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Dark bronzeÃÂ leaved variety. (specific variety unknown) Shade loving, tropical looking perennial with large dark purple/black leaves. Flowers are deep yellow, flowers late summer to autumn. Great for cutting.
Botanical name
Ligularia Reniformis
Contains at least
30 seeds
Date Of Seed Harvest
Feb 2023
Grower name
Sara Pepers-Hilltrop
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
A very fast growing tall lettuce with long wide leaves, cos type.
Botanical name
Lactuca sativa
Contains at least
50 seeds
Grower name
Richard Watson
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
A heritage variety that was brought into NZ by a returning WW2 soldier and has been grown in and around Cooptown, Banks Peninsula since. A great tasty green leafy lettuce.
Botanical name
Lactuca sativa
Contains at least
50
Date Of Seed Harvest
Feb 2022
Grower name
Rick Ginders
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
A lettuce with good heat tolerance, has a nutty texture and bitter-free flavour.
Botanical name
Lactuca sativa
Grower name
Richard Watson
Date Of Seed Harvest
Feb 2023
Contains at least
50
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
An heirloom that dates back to the 1700s in Austria A fast-hearting spring type, green with red-tinged leaves, and small very dense heads.
Botanical name
Lactuca sativa
Grower name
Richard Watson
Storage Info
Seed stock refreshed yearly
Contains at least
40
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Has burgundy red leaves and is a loose-leaf non hearting lettuce cultivar
Botanical name
Lactuca sativa
Grower name
Richard Watson
Contains at least
40
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Drunken Woman is an Italian heirloom lettuce that produces bright green leaves with ruffled edges in a deep bronze color. It is a popular lettuce to grow for beginner gardeners because it is very easy to grow and slow to bolt.
Propagation: Best sown directly where to grow, in rows or scattered sections, should germinate in 7-14 days.
Botanical name
lactuca sativa
Grower name
Sarah Smith
Date Of Seed Harvest
Jan 2022
Storage Info
Seed frozen stored
Contains at least
50 seeds
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
A semi-cos heirloom variety with attractive light green leaves covered in red freckles. Lettuces are normally a cool weather crop that is easy to grow and grows quickly. Best sown directly where to grow, in rows or scattered sections, should germinate in 7-14 days.
Botanical name
lactuca sativa
Grower name
Sarah Smith
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2024
Contains at least
50 seeds
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Rocket is a lettuce native to the Mediterranean region, Rocket is used as a leaf vegetable in salads, it is known for its fresh and peppery flavor.
Propagation: Sow seeds directly where to grow or in a tray of seed raising mix in a warm sunny location, should germinate in 7-14 days.
Botanical name
brassica vesicaria
Grower name
Sarah Smith
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2021
Storage Info
Seed frozen stored
Contains at least
50 seeds
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Lobella, is yellow and hollow very like a capsicum to look at. It is a delicious cooking tomato, which can be stuffed and baked or baked only. It is a low acid tomato and a good cropper. It was bought from a NZ seed company originally but they no longer stock it.
Botanical name
Solanum lycopersicum
Contains at least
20
Grower name
Nev and Sue Sinclair
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Thought to be one of the oldest domesticated squash types, Long Island Cheese is known for its smooth, string less flesh and rich flavour
Botanical name
Cucurbita pepo
Grower name
Carla McKnight
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2023
Contains at least
20
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
As the name suggests this tomato has a slow ripening fruit that keeps well into winter, a close relative to Burpee Long keeper. This is a tomato that i like to start mid summer and pick green late autumn so they slowly ripen through the winter. A mid size, dark red skinned tomato that is red inside during summer but has darker red during the cooler months.
Botanical name
Solanum lycopersicum
Contains at least
20
Date Of Seed Harvest
Jan 2022
Grower name
Richard Watson
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Also known as velvet flower, foxtail amaranth tassel flower and pendant amaranth. it is a short-lived frost-tender plant, popular in summer bedding displays. It's easy to grow and bears showy, tassel-like crimson flowers, contrasting with fresh, green leaves.
Botanical name
Amaranthus caudatus
Contains at least
30 seeds
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2023
Grower name
Rachael Stott
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Lychnis coronaria ‘Alba’ has striking white flowers.
Prefers a well-drained soil in full sun. It self-seeds readily. Rich nectar and pollen and a good bee attractor.
Contains at least
50
Date Of Seed Harvest
Jan 2024
Storage Info
seed in flower bag
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
This ever gray perennial flowering late spring through summer, is easy to grow, tolerant of most soils, drought tolerant, happy in full sun to part shade and self seeds readily. 45cmx45cm. Comes in white, pink and deep red.
Botanical name
Lychnis Coronaria
Contains at least
50 seeds
Date Of Seed Harvest
Autumn 2023
Grower name
Sara Pepers-Hilltrop
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Gifted to Richard from a long time gardener who wanted his strain of maize to carry on. It produces kennels larger than other varieties of maize so can be too large for some hand grinders. Plants grow to about 2m tall and generally produce one cob per plant, some plants can produce two but these cobs tend to be smaller.
Botanical name
Zea mays
Grower name
Richard-Paul
Contains at least
50
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
The maize Sola is the name given to it by Nev, is was derived from an old maize that was commercially available back in the early 1970s when he first began growing it. Both Sue and Nev have a long history together, as plant and grower. It has changed during that lengthy association and now looks as if the sun is shining out of it. They use it principally in ground form for making what we regard as a very sustaining porridge (cooked with milk); rich and filling. Customers have also used it to create polenta and it seems to perform well used this way. Although the seed from which the original crop was grown from was possibly a hybrid (even back then) it is no longer so, and reliably produces consistent crops.
Botanical name
Zea mays
Grower name
Nev and Sue Sinclair
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2021
Contains at least
50
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Indian Hannah climbing bean Major Cook was also imported from North America by Mark Christensen, Research Director at the Heritage Food Crops Research Trust. Bred in the North of France by Major Cook and a Mr Luxton after 1954. At the time both men worked for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and both had a strong interest in gardening. Produces pretty purple-violet flowers followed by a huge crop of stringless beans with a very good flavour.
Botanical name
Phaseolus vulgaris
Contains at least
30
Date Of Seed Harvest
2017
Grower name
Richard Watson
Storage Info
frozen stored
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
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Best eaten when small, while still sweet. Larger roots can be used as animal feed. Sow in late summer for winter harvest. They can bolt to seed if sown too early.
Botanical name
Beta vulgaris
Grower name
Richard Watson
Date Of Seed Harvest
Feb 2024
Storage Info
Seed frozen stored bottom of freezer
Contains at least
approx 50
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
A French Heirloom very popular in Northern Italy with great pest and disease resistance. Fast growing producing early season fruit . Harvest 12-14 weeks from sow
Botanical name
Solanum lycopersicum
Contains at least
20
Date Of Seed Harvest
Jan 2022
Grower name
Rick Ginders
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
This fruit is an orange/yellow with brilliant fire-red, zigzag stripes and white flesh. They have a lovely smell and a sweet, juicy cucumber like taste. The fruit is small - reaching up to 500g approx. This heirloom originally came from an Armenian market. I have been growing them in my southern tunnel house with success and high yields.
Botanical name
Cucumis melo
Contains at least
20
Date Of Seed Harvest
Autumn 2023
Grower name
Sara Pepers-Hiltrop
Storage Info
Seed stock refreshed yearly
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Tender annual - irresistible to butterflies, particularly monarchs. Makes a fantastic companion for the garden. Is in the daisy (Asteracae) family. Can grow very tall and produce a large amount of flowers. ÃÂ Flowers are daisy like, bright orange with a yellow center.
Botanical name
Tithonia Rotundifolia
Contains at least
30
Date Of Seed Harvest
Feb 2023
Grower name
Sara Pepers-Hilltrop
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
A yellow/orange mid size tomato with good to excellent taste, shown to have highest levels of lycopene for cancer prevention
Botanical name
Solanum lycopersicum
Grower name
Richard Watson
Contains at least
20
Price per packet
$4.50
Botanical name
Evolvulus glomeratus
Grower name
Rachael Stott
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2023
Contains at least
20
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Mugwort is a perennial herb with a long history and is part of the (daisy) family. Can grow to 2m tall and is highly valued by bees.
Botanical name
Artemesia vulgaris
Contains at least
50 seeds
Date Of Seed Harvest
2023
Grower name
Rachael Stott
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Originates from France, can grow from 5 - 15 kg and stores well, thin skinned so can be peeled as well. Are green when younger mature to a rich brown colour, (can be different shades of colour depending on how much light they are exposed to). A very nice pumpkin to grow
Botanical name
C. moschata
Contains at least
20
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2022
Grower name
Carla McKnight
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
You won't have met many people who have propagated potatoes by any other than vegetative means; in other words from tubers from the previous crop. You may have noticed though, that some potato plants produce flowers. Still fewer of these plants go on to develop and mature small greenish fruits. They look tomato-like and contain a stiff "pulp" holding many small white seeds. These seeds can be encouraged to germinate and with some care will grow into small plants that are easily recognised as miniature potato plants.
Even from a relatively early stage when they may only be 100mms tall, differences will be discernible between these individuals. They truly are individuals. They may not all prosper. They will each possess their own degree of disease resistance and vigour. As a propagator you will be rewarded, by those that flourish, with crops of distinctly unique potato tubers; diverse in both form, colour, flavour, texture, maturity and keeping qualities. This is a pursuit I have been involved in for at least 20 years. It is an exciting enterprise (if you are a potato Nerd!), and can result in the coming into being of very worthwhile, totally new, delicious cultivars that you can then continue into the future via the usual system of growing from tubers. But don't forget to keep seed from the best of them and continue the exploration of potatoes from true seed.
Botanical name
Solanum tuberosum
Contains at least
100
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2023
Grower name
Nev and Sue Sinclair
Storage Info
Seed stock refreshed yearly
Price per packet
$4.50
Botanical name
Nigella sativa
Grower name
Rachael Stott
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2023
Contains at least
30 seeds
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
A super sized onion which is still sweet considering its size. This variety is one grown in the UK for competitions and can grow as heavy as 5 kgs. Seed was imported from the UK 2019 and one generation has been grown by Richard. It is a tasty onion but not a great keeper.
Sow seed early spring in the South Island, North Islanders may be able to sow autumn through winter as well, feedback from customers would be appreciated
https://www.mammothonion.co.uk/product/seeds-plants/onion-family/onion/mammoth-improved-onion/
Contains at least
50
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2022
Grower name
Richard Watson
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
History knowledge of this onion is limited, was originally given to koanga by a ex-breeder from Yates, unsure it came with a name. The selection work carried out by Richard on this large red onion strain involves, 1, aiming to achieve the longest growing season possible by sowing seed late winter and harvesting when tops start to fall over late summer early autumn. 2, the best of that seasons onions are stored in autumn, some of these onion will grow shoots through winter meaning they are discarded, its the last to start growing a green shoot in early spring are then planted out for flowering/seed. 3, selecting on the shape of onion - Richard is trying to move away from flatter type shape to more of a round or even taller upward torpedo shape. the idea is that less of the onion is sitting on the soil surface.
Sow seed early spring in the South Island, North Islanders may be able to sow autumn through winter as well, feedback from customers would be appreciated
Botanical name
Allium cepa
Grower name
Richard Paul
Date Of Seed Harvest
2021
Storage Info
Seed frozen stored
Contains at least
50 seeds
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
This is a cross between Pukekoke Long Keeper and Mammoth Improved onion carried out in 2023-24. Second stage of this breeding project will see sowing of this first cross along side original Pukekoke Long Keeper and Mammoth Improved seed to insure good genetic mixing. The idea of this cross was to mix the keep ability of the Pukekoke Long Keeper and the production of the Mammoth Improved.
When growing seed from this early cross expect diversity in type.
Botanical name
Allium cepa
Grower name
Richard Paul Watson
Date Of Seed Harvest
Feb 2024
Contains at least
100
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Red Bunching Onion is an Evergreen red-skinned bunching Onion, grown and used in the same way as white Welsh Onions. Plants grow 70-75cm high, and 1.5-2cm in diameter, and have a mild sweet taste. This variety makes a welcome addition to any salad or culinary display with its bright red attractive stalks. Plant from early spring through to early autumn. Maturity 120 days from direct sowing.
Propagation: Sow seeds directly where to grow in a line or in a tray of seed raising mix in a warm sunny location, should germinate in 7-14days.
Botanical name
Allium fistulosum
Grower name
Sarah Smith
Date Of Seed Harvest
Dec 2023
Storage Info
Seed frozen stored
Contains at least
50
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
The true bunching onion is a perennial that does not form a bulb. Bunching onions are strong and enduring once established, they can supply a sharp and delicious punch of flavour to your cooking, year after year.
Botanical name
Allium fistulosum
Grower name
Rick Ginders
Date Of Seed Harvest
Jan 2019
Storage Info
Seed long term stored in freezer
Contains at least
50 seeds
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Often called mountain spinach which is used as you would do spinach. Pests seem to leave this alone. Grows to around 1.7m
Botanical name
Atriplex hortensis
Grower name
Rachael Stott
Storage Info
Seed stock refreshed yearly
Contains at least
40
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Semi-Indeterminate - An early ripening tomato that produces mid to large size fruit,
Botanical name
Solanum lycopersicum
Contains at least
20
Date Of Seed Harvest
Jan 2023
Grower name
Rick Ginders
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Pak Choi or Bok Choy is a Chinese cabbage native to Hong Kong and Southern China. Ideal in stir-fries, soups or salads. Pak Choi is a cool weather crop that is easy to grow. It grows quickly and can be grown during winter in areas that see little or no frosts, doesn't do so well in summer as it tends to bolt.
Propagation: Pak Choi Seeds are best sown directly where to grow, in rows or scattered sections, should germinate in 7-14 days.
Botanical name
brassica campestris
Grower name
Sarah Smith
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2022
Storage Info
Seed frozen stored
Contains at least
40
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
The Hollow Crown dates back to the early 1820s. A long tapered white root that has been grown and selected by Rick for over twenty years. If you wish to grow this long rooted parsnip, you will need deep soil that is stone free. If parsnips hit a stone while growing they tend to fork. They grow best in a light, deep rich soil. A generous amount of compost or humus in some other form helps develop a long edible root. Parsnip is notoriously difficult to grow for many gardeners because of parsnip seeds short lifespan, so to help with good germination all our parsnip seed is grown each year meaning seed is no more than 12 months when sold.
Botanical name
Pastinaca sativa
Grower name
Rick Ginders
Storage Info
Seed stock refreshed yearly
Contains at least
approx 60
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Kraslcrown is the result of a cross pollination carried out by Richard in 2010 between Hollow crown and Kral, hence the name Kralcrown.
The key to growing parsnips is using fresh seed. Many gardeners say they have no luck growing parsnips which is normally because of using old seed. Parsnip seed only remains viable for two years at room temperature. Sentinels parsnip seed is regrown every year meaning it should give great germination results.
Botanical name
Pastinaca sativa
Contains at least
approx 100
Grower name
Richard Watson
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Original old strain of shell out dwarf pea, mildew can be a problem if sown late summer. Some growing support is ideal for this variety.
Botanical name
Pisum sativum
Contains at least
40
Grower name
Richard Watson
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
A hyper tendril shell out dwarf pea ,selected over the last 20 years to produce pods over a longer period, tendrils cling together holding the plant upright but some staking is needed .
Botanical name
Pisum sativum
Contains at least
40 seeds
Date Of Seed Harvest
Jan 2020
Grower name
Richard Watson
Storage Info
Seed stored in freezer
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Another name is Marrowfat pea (if dried also used for mushy or wasabi peas) that produces thick blunt pods filled with 6-8 peas. Matures in around 75 days. Needs some staking to add some support.
Botanical name
Pisum sativum
Contains at least
40
Date Of Seed Harvest
Jan 2023
Grower name
Richard Watson
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
The Oregon Sugar Pod Snow Pea produces a large crop of sweet sno peas on 1/2 - 1m tall vines. The pods are about 100 cm long. Like other sno peas they are generally resistant to powdery mildew. Can take up to 68 days to mature and likes to be sown somewhere with full sun. Can be sown during winter in northern areas of NZ, but generally a spring/ summer sown crop in the south.
Botanical name
Pisum sativum
Grower name
Richard Watson
Date Of Seed Harvest
2018
Storage Info
Seed stored in freezer
Contains at least
40
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Heirloom pea originating from Southland.ÃÂ This pea grows a multi coloured flower and grows to about a meter tall. It does need support to grow up. Pick the whole seed pod before the seeds form and use in salads and stir fries.
Botanical name
Pisum sativum
Contains at least
40
Date Of Seed Harvest
Feb 2021
Grower name
Rick Ginders
Storage Info
frozen stored
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Peans are a great all rounder with many uses. The plants climb just like a runner bean or climbing french bean and produce flat pods similar to a large mangetout pea. The pods can be picked young and used whole as a french bean or left on the plants to mature and shelled like peas, or they can be left to mature fully and dry and then used as any other dried beans. New seasons seed will be available again as soon a possible
Botanical name
Vigna unguiculata unguiculata
Contains at least
30 seeds
Date Of Seed Harvest
Feb 2023
Grower name
Nev and Sue
Storage Info
Seed stock refreshed yearly
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Trinidad Moruga Scorpion is regarded as the third hottest pepper in the world at 1.2 million Scoville heat units. A small fruit that comes in red and yellow.
Botanical name
capsicum chinense
Contains at least
10
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2022
Grower name
Richard-Paul
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Wild Fire Chili is a hot chili that is a very heavy producer, the chilies have a medium thick, dark green flesh that ripens to a bright red. A bushy upright plant that loves warm sunny positions. Can be planted in patio tubs or into the garden/greenhouse. A basket of Wildfire Chilies are hot! rated 80,000 on the Scoville scale.
Propagation: Sow Wild Fire Chili seeds from September to October in seed raising mix, transplant out (undercover) in October to November, seeds should germinate in 14-21 days.
Botanical name
capsicum annuum
Grower name
Sarah Smith
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2023
Contains at least
20
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Originally native to Southern Europe, this perennial long-lived plant is best where it can remain. Perennial Sweet Peas are not noticeably fragrant. Comes in two shades of colours.
Botanical name
Lathyrus latifolius
Contains at least
30
Date Of Seed Harvest
seed refreshed yearly
Grower name
Richard-Paul
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
This pumpkin is an old French heirloom, moderately sweet, easy to grow. Plant in the spring, maturity is 95 - 105 days. Also known as the Cinderella pumpkin.
Botanical name
C. maxima
Grower name
Carla McKnight
Date Of Seed Harvest
2021
Contains at least
20
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
A productive tasty, very sweet, cherry, red tomato, early to produce fruit. Vigorous grower. Has been a favorite of Ricks for over 30 years.
Botanical name
Lycopersicon esculentum
Contains at least
20
Grower name
Rick Ginders
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Purple snake bean is stringless, can grow to 70-80 cm long but best harvested at around 45cm long unless saving the seeds. can be eaten raw while young or steamed, stir fried or used in stews when more mature. slightly sweet flavour plant after frosts have passed, beans like the warmer weather so if still a bit chilly wont do as well. Needs a support to grow up
Botanical name
Vigna unguiculata
Grower name
Carla McKnight
Date Of Seed Harvest
Feb 2023
Storage Info
Seed stock refreshed yearly
Contains at least
30
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
This Landrace Purple Sprouting Broccoli has beautiful deep purple florets on good sized green stems. Shoots are sweet and tender. Plants can produce a very large sturdy frame. Sow from mid summer and on wards into autumn. Plants can produce over a long period. Pick the florets when they are small to golf ball sized. Prefers fertile heavy soils.
Botanical name
Brassica Oleracea
Grower name
Sara Pepers-Hilltrop
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2023
Storage Info
Seed frozen stored
Contains at least
50 seeds
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Australian heirloom pumpkin, deep bluish green in colour with deep ribbing, sweet orange flesh, can also eat the skin.
Botanical name
Cucurbits maxima
Contains at least
30
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2022
Grower name
Carla McKnight
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
A large black skin, white flesh, winter radish, though this radish carries a recessive gene that produces a white skin as well. They can get to dinner plate size while still remaining mild tasting. Recommended not to sow before March in the South Island and April in the north as they can bolt to flower before growing its swollen stem.
Botanical name
Raphanus sativus
Grower name
Richard Watson
Date Of Seed Harvest
2017
Storage Info
frozen stored
Contains at least
50 seeds
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Known also as Green Luobo . This is a unique radish that is sweet, crispy and slightly hot. It has green flesh. The skin is green with a white tip. Sow in spring, for summer, as it won't winter over where there are hard frosts.
Botanical name
Raphanus sativus
Grower name
Richard Watson
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2022
Storage Info
frozen stored
Contains at least
50
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Large strain of perennial celery producing red stalks and pinkish yellow blanched hearts, looks good in raw salads. Stronger tasting than green celery, good for soups and stews. Handles winter frosts better than standard celery varieties, though in heavy frost areas the stems are not eatable during these periods .
Botanical name
Apium graveolens var. dulce
Contains at least
50 seeds
Date Of Seed Harvest
Jan 2023
Grower name
Richard-Paul
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Rick received this bean from the Southern Seed Exchange many years ago and has become his favorite Broad bean for his own personal supply.
Botanical name
Vicia Faba
Contains at least
30
Grower name
Rick Ginders
Storage Info
Seed stock refreshed yearly
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Rhubarb is is a rhizomatous perennial, really easy to grow from seed and is quite vigorous growing. The plants that this seed came from were themselves seed grown. Plants love well-rotted organic matter mulched around them.
Sow seed in a seed raising in small pots and plant out once seedling are 10cm tall
Botanical name
Rheum x hybridum
Contains at least
30
Date Of Seed Harvest
seed refreshed yearly
Grower name
Richard Watson
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
In this mix of seed are varieties that mostly throw to the purple and purple/white fleshed, some white and red can be expected also.
Seed is best sown in autumn then transfer the tiny seedlings to pots and grow through winter in a frost free area, In areas that get frosts even green houses can freeze inside. Springtime plant out and allow each of these new varieties to grow till their tops die down late in the season, then its a matter of digging up each plant and assessing which plant has produced the best yield and for desirable shape and colours. The first year tubers are not always the largest but instead its normally when they are replanted in the second season that they will produce far greater yield. It's worth remembering that new TPS cultivars are virus free.
Red Rascal seed is the latest to be added to Richards potato gene pool
Botanical name
Solanum tuberosum
Contains at least
100
Grower name
Richard Watson
Storage Info
Seed stock refreshed yearly
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
The Roma tomato is known for its elongated, egg shape fruit. Its also named plum Roma in some countries, this firm small tomato is often used in producing tomato paste Indeterminate
Botanical name
Solanum lycopersicum
Contains at least
20
Date Of Seed Harvest
Jan 2023
Grower name
Rachael Stott
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
A heritage bean of unknown origin. Good healthy climber with long green stringless pods. A heavy cropper with good taste as a fresh bean and also an exceptional dried bean.
Botanical name
Phaseolus vulgaris
Contains at least
approx 30
Grower name
Rick Ginders
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Rudbeckia dwarf normally grows to 50cm, a tall annual with bronze and gold flowers that attract the pollinators for months until the first frosts. They have been traditionally used as an immune supporting herb. Easily grown and drought tolerant. Sprinkle seed on surface of tray under shelter and plant out after last frosts.
Botanical name
Asteraceae
Contains at least
40
Date Of Seed Harvest
April 2023
Grower name
Rachael Stott
Storage Info
Seed stock refreshed yearly
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
A reliable mid size cool-climate type with good flavour,
Botanical name
Solanum lycopersicum
Contains at least
20
Date Of Seed Harvest
Jan 2022
Grower name
Rick Ginders
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Flowers normally from late spring/early summer until the first frost. Unlike the annual type, their foliage remains green year-round and will return each year.
Botanical name
Scabiosa caucasica
Contains at least
40 seeds
Date Of Seed Harvest
April 2023
Grower name
Rachael Stott
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
It's fast growing perennial climbing up to 3 metres in a season. Plants will produce a profusion of pretty red and white flowers, amidst a heavy cover of leaves, in colder climates it pays to cover root crown with mulch so as to stop frost penetrating the soil killing the crown .
Botanical name
Phaseolus coccineus
Grower name
Rick Ginders
Date Of Seed Harvest
Feb 2024
Storage Info
frozen stored
Contains at least
30
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
This tall line of broad bean can withstand heavy winter frosts as low as -10deg here in the Amuri basin when plants are young, but equally handles the heat as well, will grow mostly unsupported up to 1.5m tall. In colder parts of the South Island and Inland North Island you dont want to sow broad beans between March and early May. If plants are over 10cm tall, heavy frosts will damage or kill them. Plants under this size handle frosts well.
Botanical name
Vicia faba
Grower name
Richard Watson
Date Of Seed Harvest
seed regrown yearly
Contains at least
approx 30
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Skirret is a perennial vegetable which dates back to Roman times. Related to carrots, it is the bunches of skinny white roots that is the edible portion. Doesn't like to be grown anywhere too dry and are slightly vulnerable to carrot fly. Roasted its a very tasty vegetable. Sow in spring time and treat the seedling like carrot seedlings by keeping them weed free and at a spacing of 20cm apart. Roots develop their full flavour during winter. Best grown as a annual.
Botanical name
Sium sisarum
Grower name
Richard Watson
Contains at least
50 seeds
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Best sown when soil temps are over 10deg. A handy vegetable to grow during spring when few other vegetable grew at that time of the year. This gorgeous green veg is delicious, a good source of folic acid, manganese and vitamins A and C,
Botanical name
Spinacia Oleracea
Contains at least
50
Grower name
Rick Ginders
Storage Info
Seed stock refreshed yearly
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Spring onions are also known as green onions, scallions or sibies. They tend to have a milder taste than most other onions, they can be eaten either raw in salads or cooked. Sow in Spring through to early Autumn in the South Island or year around in Northern areas. Propagation - Sow seeds directly where to grow in a line or in a tray of seed raising mix in a warm sunny location, should germinate in 7-14 days.
Botanical name
allium fistulosum
Grower name
Sarah Smith
Date Of Seed Harvest
Dec 2023
Contains at least
50 seeds
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Butternut has tan-yellow skin and orange fleshy pulp with a compartment of seeds in the blossom end. When ripe, it turns increasingly deep orange, and becomes sweeter and richer. It is a good source of dietary fiber, Vitamin C Magnesium Potassium and Vitamin A
Botanical name
Cucurbita moschata
Grower name
Carla McKnight
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2024
Contains at least
20
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Early-cropping bush tomato, these are the earliest-fruiting tomatoes that I've ever had the pleasure of growing. No pruning, no staking; ultra easy care.
Botanical name
Lycopersicon Esculentum
Contains at least
20
Date Of Seed Harvest
Feb 2022
Grower name
Nev&Sue Sinclair
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
The swan plant is the food source for monarch butterfly as well as other species. Seedlings take about four months to grow to size may need protection to get them that size before butterflies find them to have a bigger food source, they can smell them up to 2 kms away, trees can grow up to two meters in height
Botanical name
Gomphocarpus fruticosus
Contains at least
30
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2022
Grower name
Carla McKnight
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Sweet Annie can also be known as sweet wormwood or qinghao. Itââ¬â¢s native to China and has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for many centuries. The dried leaves of sweet Annie contains flavonoids, essential oils, and artemisinin and can be used for malaria treatments. Sow seed in trays and plant out after the last spring frost
Botanical name
Artemisia annua
Contains at least
40
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2023
Grower name
Rachael Stott
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Yellow and Orange peppers tastes a little less sweet than red peppers, crunchy and juicy, grow from medium to large in size. Plant grows to approximately one meter in height, they are part of the night shade family.
Botanical name
Capsicum Annuum
Contains at least
40 seeds
Date Of Seed Harvest
Jan 2023
Grower name
Carla McKnight
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Also known as Bearded pink or London pride. Sweet william is a strong scented
biennial or short lived perennial with densely packed clusters of small flowers coming through in late spring/early summer. Coming in a wide range of colours, this selection includes, light and dark pink, red, white, pink/white, red/white and various other
shades. Likes full sun and rich soil, great in containers or beds and borders. Propagate by seed, cutting or division. Seeds will not breed true but you’ll still get a nice mix of colours. An old fashioned favourite, has flowers with shades of pinks all summer. Great as a vege companion.
Botanical name
Dianthus barbatus)
Grower name
Rachael Stott
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2023
Storage Info
seed in flower bag
Contains at least
30 seeds
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Bold Gold Tamarillo is a fast growing bush that can produce up to 20kgs when fully grown. The fruit is medium size and yellow/gold in colour. Tamarillo bushes are frost tender and need good shelter from winds, they are susceptible to aphids and whitefly, so consider companion planting with herbs such as basil or coriander to deter pests. Propagation: Place Bold Gold Tamarillo seeds in seed raising mix cover with a fine layer of mix, water well and place tray in a warm sunny spot, spring is the best time, germination can take 2-3 weeks.
Botanical name
Solanum betaceum
Grower name
Sarah Smith
Date Of Seed Harvest
Aug 2023
Contains at least
30
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Tarahumara Climbing Beans are a very unusual deep purple bean, with a few grey and dark red types mixed in. A Climbing bean with dark lilac flowers and colourful pods, this bean hails from Mexico.
Propagate: Plant Tarahumara Climbing Bean seeds in spring either inside in trays for later outside transplanting or outside where you wish to grow, watch for slugs and snails.
Botanical name
Phaseolus vulgaris
Grower name
Sarah Smith
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2023
Contains at least
30 seeds
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
This mass crossing carried out Richard Watson used Early Gem, Golden, Bantam and as many F1 hybrids as possible, also added was another corn mix first grown back in 2001 by Peter Clarke, he had done likewise in mixing up many cultivars. Named Toconjoin as of 14/2/2023, this cultivar will continue to evolve similar to pre-1700's seed saving through the introduction of other cultivars once every 3-4 years.
Over 200 plants are first used to achieve as much cross pollination as possible. The photo shows a selection of the best cobs from that 2020/21 crop.
13/7/2022 - During the growing season of 2020/21, one singe plant produced slightly purple kennels, those seeds were separated and grown 2021/22, this crop went on to produce around 10 plants with white kennels. No other maize or corn was grown nearby, there for there would not have been any contamination from outside of the garden. By combining a large pool of genetic diversity together, it can help in releasing genes that have been locked away from expressing themself, its possible that could go back 40-50 years.
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Botanical name
Zea Mays
Grower name
Richard-Paul
Date Of Seed Harvest
2021
Storage Info
frozen stored
Contains at least
50
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
A large oblate beef steak yellow skin tomato, Indeterminate that will need sturdy stakeing or caging for support
Botanical name
Solanum lycopersicum
Contains at least
20
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2020
Grower name
Richard-Paul
Storage Info
Seed frozen stored
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
These bulbils have come from seven generations grown from true seed grown, this gives them a huge advantage over clove grown because when clones are replanted seasonally viruses can be transferred down reducing the new plants vigour and size. Growing from seed on the other hand breaks this virus cycle meaning much better quality bulb. Bulbs displayed in the photo are from the same true seed. It takes two growing seasons to reach this size but the wait is worth it. Best place to store garlic is in the ground, it doesn't matter when garlic is sown, garlic will emerge from the ground when garlic wants to emerge. Also the time frame when garlic emerges in one area of NZ may not be the same as other areas. Dry soil can very much slow down bulbil emergence, so water well after sowing. To date it is unknown if anyone has intentionally managed to grow their own TSG in NZ, though it would be unlikely, there have been two cases of seed grown in NZ in the 1990's but in both cases the growers of the seed had no understanding of just how unique and rare those tiny black seeds that fell out on their storing table were. Only one of these gardeners grew that seed, thus likely to have been the very first TSG sown in NZ. Thankfully this gardener did and has subsequently shared out bulbils widely. The growing of your own TSG takes about two months longer than if only growing for bulb production. Keeping garlic plants alive two extra months has been the problem as to why its been so difficult for a number of kiwi gardeners to archive there own TSG. The key is controlling allium rust which seems to be getting worse by the year More bulbils should be available Jan 2024 Info on TGS- https://www.rasacreekfarm.com/true-garlic-seed
Botanical name
Allium sativum
Contains at least
20
Date Of Seed Harvest
Jan 2024
Grower name
Richard-Paul
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Evergreen perennial. Tall and sturdy, multi tiered flower stems with whirls of butter yellow flowers in summer. Flower heads dry to brown to add much needed structure and interest to the winter garden. Plant has large heart shaped leaves. Makes an excellent ground cover, is hardy and can tolerate most soil types and dryness.
Botanical name
Phlomis Russeliana
Grower name
Sara Pepers-Hiltrop
Date Of Seed Harvest
Autumn 2023
Storage Info
Seed stock refreshed yearly
Contains at least
50 seeds
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Purple-top vervain, cluster-top vervain or tall verbena is a purple herbaceous perennial. It has very tall, slender stems, irresistible to butterflies. The flowers are an airy lavender to rose-purple in tight clusters on long stems up to 1m high, which bloom from mid-summer until autumn. Self seeds readily and is easy to grow from semi-hardwood cuttings.
Botanical name
Verbena bonariensis
Date Of Seed Harvest
Autumn 2023
Grower name
Sara Pepers-Hiltrop
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Regarded as a winter squash meaning they keep well into winter time and beyond, has a dry sweet and creamy yellow colour flesh.
Botanical name
Cucurbita moschata
Contains at least
20
Date Of Seed Harvest
March 2022
Grower name
Carla McKnight
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Has been used for hundreds of years for intestinal parasites. Attracted silvery grey foliage and is a hardy plant.
Botanical name
Artemisia absinthium
Grower name
Rachael Stott
Storage Info
Seed stock refreshed yearly
Contains at least
50 seeds
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
A small yellow currant tomato with a pleasant fruity flavour that is not overly sweet, this heirloom came from Indiana, USA and dates back to the 1900s. It was discovered by John Hartman of Indianapolis, who found it growing in cracks in the street, and it was named for the creek that runs through the area
Botanical name
Lycopersicon esculentum
Contains at least
20
Grower name
Richard Watson
Storage Info
Seed stock refreshed yearly
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
This variety dates back to the 1800s and is a vigorous indeterminate tomato producing generously with an abundance of small yellow pear-shaped tomatoes that are sweet and mild in flavour.
Grower name
Rick Ginders
Storage Info
Seed stock refreshed yearly
Price per packet
$4.50
Details
Zucchini Striped is a very productive summer squash, also known as Italian Striped
Botanical name
Cucurbita pepo
Grower name
Carla McKnight
Date Of Seed Harvest
Feb 2023
Contains at least
20
Price per packet
$4.50
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