Growing Information: All Seeds (A-Z)

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All Seeds (A-Z)

All Seasons Carrot

This much-loved root vegetable is a great variety of carrot to grow at home and I think All Seasons carrots are a MUST in every single garden! I find growing carrots to be so much fun and always get excited when I pull one up. These carrots are a hardy, disease tolerant variety that can be grown all year round in most of Australia.

Roots can grow up to 20cm long. These carrots make a great companion plant for other Charlie’s Patch seeds such as coriander, lettuce & tomato.

Ensure soil is soft and well-cultivated before sowing seeds.

Planting information

When to sow?

Sow seeds early Spring - Summer, or all year round for growers in tropical and subtropical regions.

How to sow?

Direct – approximately 5mm deep.

Germination

14-21 days for seedlings to emerge. Keep soil moist and cover with a hessian cloth, wood or cardboard to reduce evaporation whilst waiting for germination.

Staking

No

Water

Regular

Position

Full sun

Row

20-25cm

Spacing

5cm

Harvest

16-20 weeks

Best before

December 2025

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All Year Round Lettuce

All Year Round lettuce is a crisp and tasty, buttery lettuce that can be grown all year round. Outer leaves can be harvested at any time, or tight heart of lettuce can be harvested once formed. It is a slower variety to bolt, and forms heads up to 20cm in size.

Keep protected from pests such as slugs and snails while the plant is establishing itself.

Plant in intervals to ensure constant harvests. Harvest by picking outer leaves or by cutting from approximately 1 inch above the soil to enjoy multiple harvests and allow for the plant to regrow.

Planting information

When to sow?

All year

How to sow?

In punnets or direct in rows 3mm deep.

Germination

After 7-14 days seedlings will emerge.

Staking

No

Water

Medium

Position

Full/ part sun. Can be grown in a shaded area too throughout warmer seasons.

Spacing

20-40cm

Best before

December 2027

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Beetroot

Beetroot Detroit is a favourite root vegetable to grow. It is most widely used for its baby leaves as a tasty and nutritious addition to salad greens, and of course its delicious, rich, purple root. Baby leaves can begin to be cut from 30 days, however, try to avoid cutting all the leaves off the plant at any one point.

This hardy variety is also resistant to downy mildew.

Beetroot will be ready to harvest from 55-90 days from sowing. Seeds may benefit from washing in warm running water. Dry seeds again at a maximum temperature of 25°C before sowing.

Planting information

When to sow?

Late Summer – Late Autumn

How to sow?

Direct 15mm deep.

Germination

10-25 days

Position

Full sun

Spacing

Plant spacing 7-10cm and row spacing 30-50cm

Best before

January 2025

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Black Cherry Tomato

Black Cherry tomatoes are a beautiful heirloom cherry tomato to grow in your garden with a rich, black-purple skin. These tomatoes offer a delightfully sweet and juicy flavour with every bite. They make the perfect snack for eating straight off the plant or raw in salads, or even as a companion to other summer vegetables in a roast vegetable mix.

It is a vigorous grower and highly productive, with good disease tolerance. Black Cherry tomatoes are an indeterminate variety that require staking and take approximately 80 days to reach maturity.

For best results, do not water plant from above. Frost sensitive.

Planting information

When to sow?

Sow seeds early Spring - Summer, or all year round for growers in tropical and subtropical regions.

How to sow?

In punnets, bury seeds approximately 5mm deep. Transplant mature plant and bury half of stem to encourage stronger root growth.

Germination

Allow for 10-14 days for seedlings to emerge

Staking

Yes

Water

Daily

Position

Full sun

Height

1.5-2m

Width

60cm

Harvest

12-15 weeks

Best before

December 2024

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Broccoli

This variety of broccoli, ‘Di Ciccio’, is a traditional Italian heirloom variety that produces 3-4 small main heads in addition to an abundance of side shoots. The constant harvests of side shoots increase the harvest period, leaving you with more homegrown broccoli harvests for longer! The leaves of this productive plant can also be used like kale.

Like all brassicas, keep your plants protected from pests such as the White Cabbage Butterfly and its caterpillars by netting growing area or using decoys or deterrents. Get your White Cabbage Butterfly deterrents here!

Maturity from 60-100 days, however continual side shoots mean a longer harvest for you after main heads have been harvested.

Planting information

When to sow?

Late Summer – Late Autumn

How to sow?

Direct or in punnets 5mm deep.

Germination

6-12 days

Position

Full/ part sun

Spacing

Plant and row spacing, 40-60cm.

Best before

January 2027

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Brussels sprouts

You either love them or hate them, but these Brussels sprouts will definitely find their way to your love list! This variety of Brussels sprouts, Long Island Improved, grows up to 80cm tall with a beautiful medium sprout size with great flavour. This variety is also a long producing variety, so you are bound to have a good season!

Maturity from 60-120 days after sowing.

Like all brassicas, keep your plants protected from pests such as the White Cabbage Butterfly and its caterpillars by netting growing area or using decoys or deterrents. Get your White Cabbage Butterfly deterrents here!

Planting information

When to sow?

Late Summer – Late Autumn

How to sow?

In punnets 7-10mm deep.

Germination

6-14 days

Position

Full/ part sun

Spacing

Plant spacing 50-70cm and row spacing 90-100cm

Best before

January 2027

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Cauliflower

This variety of cauliflower, Early Jesi, produces beautifully large ivory heads that can weigh more than 1.5kg! Makes a great cool season crop for all gardeners.

Like all brassicas, keep your plants protected from pests such as the White Cabbage Butterfly and its caterpillars by netting growing area or using decoys or deterrents. Get your White Cabbage Butterfly deterrents here!

When cauliflower head is forming, fold leaves over head to ensure the head stays white.

Cauliflower head will form and mature in 100-160 days.

Planting information

When to sow?

Late Summer – Late Autumn

How to sow?

Direct or in punnets 5mm deep.

Germination

6-12 days

Position

Full/ part sun

Spacing

Plant spacing, 45-70cm. Space rows 75-90cm apart

Best before

January 2027

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Cauliflower - Macerata Green

The striking Macerata Green cauliflower is a Southern Italian heirloom cauliflower that produces beautifully vibrant green heads! Very hardy, making it a great cool season crop for all gardeners.

Like all brassicas, keep your plants protected from pests such as the White Cabbage Butterfly and its caterpillars by netting growing area or using decoys or deterrents. Get your White Cabbage Butterfly deterrents here!

Cauliflower head will form and mature in 100-160 days.

Planting information

When to sow?

Late Summer – Late Autumn

How to sow?

Direct or in punnets 5mm deep.

Germination

6-12 days

Position

Full/ part sun

Spacing

Plant spacing, 45-70cm. Space rows 75-90cm apart

Best before

January 2027

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Coriander

Also known as 'Chinese Parsley'; coriander is an extremely versatile addition to your garden. The seeds and leaves can be used fresh in salads, cooking or medicinally.

A highly attractive plant for pollinators such as bees when left to flower and its leaves are rich in Vitamin C. Attracts bees to the garden.

Maturity in 45 days. Plant may bolt to seed if conditions are too hot or fluctuating.

Planting information

When to sow?

Spring and Autumn

How to sow?

Direct 6mm deep.

Germination

7 - 12 days

Position

Full/ part sun

Spacing

Plant spacing 20cm.

Best before

January 2025

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Curly Parsley

This hardy herb serves as a great plant to have in the garden due to its reliability and fast-growing nature. Curly parsley can be used as both a great accompanying herb to a range of dishes or as a delicious garnish. It grows frilly leaves and has a milder flavour than flat-leaf parsley.

Like most other herbs, curly parsley can be used fresh or dried and grows well in both pots and in the garden.

Planting information

When to sow?

All year.

How to sow?

Direct or punnet – approximately 5mm deep.

Germination

14-28 days for seedlings to emerge. Process can be sped up by pouring hot water (approximately 40 degrees Celsius) over the newly planted seeds, careful not to displace seeds.

Staking

No

Water

Medium

Position

Full/ part sun

Spacing

30cm

Best before

December 2024

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Kale - Black Toscana

A beautiful Heirloom variety of kale, Black Toscana kale will make a great addition to your garden! Growing to a height of 60cm, this variety can be picked and eaten fresh or even cooked up for tasty kale chips.

This plant grows some stunning dark-green leaves with a blistered look and outer leaves can begin to be harvested can begin from 45 days.

Like all brassicas, keep your plants protected from pests such as the White Cabbage Butterfly and its caterpillars by netting growing area or using decoys or deterrents. Get your White Cabbage Butterfly deterrents here!

Planting information

When to sow?

Late Summer – Late Autumn

How to sow?

Direct or in punnets 7-10mm deep.

Germination

4 -12 days

Position

Full sun

Spacing

Plant spacing and row spacing 50-60cm.

Best before

January 2027

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Kale - Red Russian

A striking display of colour, Red Russian kale is an heirloom brassica to be enjoyed in your garden.

It grows up to 75cm and has beautiful red/ dark green tinged serrated leaves that have purple-red veins and a slightly sweet flavour. This kale can be eaten at any stage with the baby leaves best enjoyed fresh and old leaves can be cooked like cabbage.

Like all brassicas, keep your plants protected from pests such as the White Cabbage Butterfly and its caterpillars by netting growing area or using decoys or with deterrents. Get your White Cabbage Butterfly deterrents here!

Planting information

When to sow?

Late Summer – Late Autumn

How to sow?

Direct or in punnets 7-10mm deep.

Germination

4 -12 days

Position

Full sun

Spacing

Plant spacing and row spacing 50-60cm.

Best before

January 2027

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Kent Pumpkin

The Kent pumpkin (or Jap pumpkin) is a staple heirloom vegetable in most roast vegetable assortments everywhere you go. This delicious and hardy squash grows vigorously and can spread horizontally or climb vertically if it has adequate support.

This crop does not require a nutrient-rich soil to grow successfully, and fruits can be stored for up to 6 months if stored correctly.

10 seeds per pack

Planting information

When to sow?

Spring/ Summer.

How to sow?

Direct in groups of 2-3– approximately 10mm deep.

Germination

After 5-10 days seedlings will emerge. Pinch out or remove the weaker seedlings and leave the strongest to grow.

Staking

No. Appropriate support required if growing vertically.

Water

Medium. Avoid wetting leaves, watering directly over the roots.

Position

Full sun

Spacing

150cm

Best before

December 2025

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Italian Basil

Italian basil (or Genovese basil) is considered to be THE basil for authentic Italian cuisine. Not only does basil go well with tomato outside of the garden, but inside, you can plant it with your tomato plants as a companion plant to help in repelling pests such as hornworms and aphids. Leaves can be picked and eaten fresh, or dried for later use.

Pinch off tips of single stemmed growth to encourage a bushier plant.

Frost sensitive.

 

Planting information

When to sow?

Sow seeds early Spring - Summer, or all year round for growers in tropical and subtropical regions.

How to sow?

In punnets, bury seeds approximately 2mm deep.

Germination

Allow for 5-10 days for seedlings to emerge.

Staking

No

Water

Daily

Position

Full sun

Height

50-75cm

Spacing

30cm

Harvest

8-10 weeks

Best before

December 2026

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Money Maker Tomato

Planting information

When to sow?

Sow seeds early Spring - Summer, or all year round for growers in tropical and subtropical regions.

How to sow?

In punnets, bury seeds approximately 5mm deep. Transplant mature plant and bury half of stem to encourage stronger root growth.

Germination

Allow for 10-14 days for seedlings to emerge

Staking

Yes

Water

Daily

Position

Full sun

Height

1.5-2m

Width

75cm

Harvest

12-15 weeks

Best before

December 2024

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Romanesco Broccoli

Also known as cauliflower Romanesco.

Romanesco is not only a great vegetable to eat, but also one of the most mesmerising brassicas to grow. Extraordinary lime green florets grow off this beautiful brassica, forming a large head full of hypnotising ‘Fibonacci’ fractals.

Romanesco broccoli, also known as cauliflower Romanesco, is an absolute favourite of Charlie’s to grow in his garden and featured in his popular Romanesco Growing Challenge in 2021.

Like all brassicas, keep your plants protected from pests such as the White Cabbage Butterfly and its caterpillars by netting growing area or using decoys or deterrents. Get your White Cabbage Butterfly deterrents here!

A shorter harvest time, with maturity from as few as 60-120 days. 

Planting information

When to sow?

Late Summer – Late Autumn

How to sow?

Direct or in punnets 5mm deep.

Germination

6-12 days

Position

Full/ part sun

Spacing

Plant and row spacing, 40-60cm.

Best before

January 2027

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Rocket

Rocket is a great salad green for all gardens known for its distinguishable nutty and peppery flavours. Rocket Pronto has a flavoursome 'nutty' cress like presence and can be used in both salads and as a garnish.

Its serrated leaves make it stand out from other winter greens growing in the garden with a beautiful green colour. It is a very quick growing variety of rocket and one that will give you plenty to harvest from.

Harvesting can begin from 4 weeks (28 days), but ideally left to 50 days before beginning harvests. Like other salad greens, pick from the outer leaves to ensure a constant harvest. Pinch out any flowers to extend the harvest season.

Planting information

When to sow?

Late Summer – Late Autumn

How to sow?

Direct or in punnets 7-10mm deep.

Germination

6 -12 days

Position

Full/ part sun

Spacing

Plant spacing and row spacing 50-60cm.

Best before

January 2024

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Sunflower

The beautiful sunflower produces bright yellow flower heads and can grow up to 3m tall! Makes a great cutting flower for the at-home florist, with a long vase life when harvested. Sunflowers can be used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, as well as birds of all kinds.

25 seeds per pack

Planting information

When to sow?

Sow seeds early Spring - Summer, or all year round for growers in tropical and subtropical regions.

How to sow?

Direct or punnet – approximately 10mm deep.

Germination

7-14 days for seedlings to emerge

Staking

No

Water

Deep watering in less regular cycles

Position

Full sun - keep sheltered from wind

Height

90cm - 3m

Spacing

30cm

Best before

December 2023

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Tatsoi

Similar to its cousin Pak Choi, Tatsoi is a popular Asian green that forms beautiful dark green leaves that grow low and out with white stems. Tatsoi is super versatile when harvested, able to be cooked and used in soups and stir fries or fresh in salads. This Asian green is super hardy and is very tolerant of frosty weather.

It is commonly planted for its baby leaves and can be ready to harvest 3 weeks from sowing.

Planting information

When to sow?

Spring - Autumn

How to sow?

Direct or in punnets 5-8mm deep.

Germination

5-12 days

Position

Full/ part sun

Spacing

Plant spacing 20-30cm and row spacing 50-60cm.

Best before

January 2026

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Thai Basil

Thai basil is an aromatic and essential herb to grow in the garden that is known to be grown as an ornamental as well due to its beautiful purple stems and flowers.

With a unique flavour, Thai basil boasts flavours of licorice/ aniseed and basil and makes a great addition to many Asian dishes. This versatile plant can be grown in pots or in the garden.

Pinch off tips of single stemmed growth to encourage a bushier plant. Flowers attract pollinators.

Frost sensitive.

100 seeds per pack

Planting information

When to sow?

Sow seeds early Spring - Summer, or all year round for growers in tropical and subtropical regions.

How to sow?

In punnets, bury seeds approximately 2mm deep.

Germination

Allow for 5-10 days for seedlings to emerge.

Staking

No

Water

Daily

Position

Full sun

Height

60-80cm

Spacing

40cm

Harvest

8-10 weeks

Best before

December 2026