Buy heirloom and locally grown grex/landrace seed

We are a collective of New Zealand based hobby gardeners and horticulturalists.

Our seed is hand harvested from regionally adapted plants ideally suited to your region and climate, if unsure when to sow we recommend asking your local experienced gardeners.

Bloody Butcher - 305ALB

Details 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

Storage Info Seed frozen stored

Contains at least 50 seeds

Price per packet $4.50

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Popping corn - black mini - 254ALB

Details 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

Date Of Seed Harvest Feb 2023

Grower name Alice Le Brun

Storage Info Seed frozen stored

Contains at least 50 seeds

Price per packet $4.50

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White carrot - 350ALB

Details White carrots are not only delicious but also packed with numerous health benefits. One of the key advantages of consuming white carrots is their high antioxidant content. Another significant health benefit of white carrots is their high dietary fiber content. White carrots are also known to boost the immune system. These vibrant vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C and beta-carotene. Vitamin C is essential for a robust immune system, while beta-carotene is converted into vitamin A,

Botanical name Daucus carota subsp. sativus

Date Of Seed Harvest Feb 2024

Grower name Alice Le Brun

Contains at least 100

Price per packet $4.50

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Alice Le Brun - Marlborough grower

Details Alice lives in the sunny Marlborough region

She was first introduced to seed saving by watching her mother collect seed each season for the next. As an adult she realized the value of the skills her mother had given her and continued the practice. Alice aims to preserve heritage and heirloom varieties as well as developing new strains.