Sprouting Seeds

Medicago sativaAlfalfa is the most popular sprout with a delicious nutty flavour. It is highly nutritious and rich in vitamins B1, B2, C, E, K, D and especially vitamin A; minerals such as phosphorus, calcium (five times more than milk), magnesium, iron, potassium, sulphur, zinc; and a good quantity of protein (35%) and fibre. Alfalfa sprouts are used to support convalescence, and to prevent..

Fagapyrum esculentum BFA Certified Buckwheat is an ancient food plant that has been in use for over 9,000 years; it gives a whole new meaning to the word 'heirloom'. It is an annual warm season crop to 50 cm high. It has some drought tolerance and is frost tender. It germinates in 3 - 4 days, with a soil temperature of 20°C.Sow it 2.5 - 3.5 cm deep. The soil should be moist before sowing..

(Brassica oleracea)Dwarf Blue Curled Kale is a compact variety with curly, blueish-green leaves. Attractive specimen. Eaten fresh or steamed.High in vitamins and minerals, pick leaves as required.Grow kale from seed which is well known for its health benefits and tasty addition to salads.  Sow Autumn-Spring.Seed packet contains approx 200 seeds..

(Hordeum vulgare) - BFA Certified Organic   Barley is an annual grain to 1 metre. Good green manure crop being a very hardy with a substantial root system. Sprout or cook the grain. Can be ground into flour. 1kg will cover 70m2.   For sprouting sow Barley seed into a tray and harvest Barley grass when shoots appear.  ..

(Brassica oleracea) - Organically GrownPurple Sprouting Broccoli is a popular english heirloom producing nurmerous smaller purple heads once the main head is harvested. Grow as you would other broccoli and harvest side shoots over a long period.Heads can be eaten fresh in salads, as a garnish or cooked (purple will fade to green when cooked).Sow Autumn to Spring.Seed packet co..

Coriandrum sativum Annual to 60cm, white flowers, leaves used in cooking and  salads, seeds add flavour to baking. Sow Spring-Summer. Approx. 70 seeds per gram.  ..

Vigna unguiculataNitrogen fixing annual legume spreading to 1.5 metres, mauve flowers. Green pods eaten when young, plants can yield up to 1kg of black seeds.Used cooked for pulses, soil improver. Adds nitrogen, builds organic matter, smothers weeds and controls nematodes; use as a living mulch under corn; good animal forage; some drought tolerance.Sow in temperate areas November -..

Trigonella foenum - graecum - Organically GrownFenugreek is a annual legume to 60cm. A very diverse plant with it being a excellent green manure and forage plant, seeds can also be ground and used as a spice, said to have medicinal uses and a excellent sprouting seed.1kg of seed will cover approx. 80m2  when sown. Sow Autumn - Spring.Seed packet contains approx. 25g of seed.&n..

 Brassica fimbriata - organic Leaves blue-green with purplish red veins. Sweet flavour, eaten fresh when young or steamed. Highly nutritious. Hardy to grow. High in vitamins, & minerals, pick leaves as required.    Use kale seed for sprouting. Eat kale fresh, make green smoothies, steam or add to stir-fries. Sow Autumn-Spring. ..

(Brassica oleracea) - Organically GrownScotch Blue Curled Kale is a compact curly leaf variety providing a continuous harvest and can also be used as a baby kale harvesting over a long period.  Dark green leaves with a purple centre. Grow kale from seed which is well know for its health benefits and tasty addition to salads.Sow Autumn-Spring.Seed packet contains approx 200 seeds..

(Lactuca sativa) - Organically GrownParris Island Cos is a popular semi-hearting variety with crisp leaves and smooth edges, unique sweet taste with cream coloured centres. Excellent baby cos variety harvested younger. Plant in rich well drained soil, sunny moist position.For Cool/Cold climates sow Spring-Autumn. All other climates sow Autumn-Spring.Seed packet contains approx. 300 see..

Pisum sativum --  Organically Grown Sugar Snap Pea grows as a trailing vine that does not require support. Sugar Snap Ann is a good producer of sweet green round pods. Pick when filled out and eat fresh, steamed or in stir frys.  A fast maturing variety.  Peas are a easy staple to grow throughout autumn/winter. Sow Autumn - Spring. Packet contains approx. 50 seeds. ..

Pigeoon Pea Seed - PacketCajanus Cajan BFA Certified2m shrub, yellow/red pea flowers, legume. Eat young pods green, seed cooked as dry beans, can ground into flour, Forage, fodder for animals, excellent soil improver, quick grower. Sow Spring-Autumn...

Rocket Seed PacketEruca sativa - Organic   Annual to 80cm. Mild spicy leaves use in salads, garnishes.  Very hardy, cold tolerant.  Sow anytime, for constant supply. Approx. 550 seeds per gram...

Helianthus annus  --  Organic - AusQual CertifiedMammoth is one of the largest growing types getting to 3m high. Mammoth sunflower produces large yellow flower heads to 40cm across. A heavy feeder preferring fertile soil in a full sun position.Sow Spring - SummerSeed packet contains approx 35 seed..

Sunflower Seed - PacketHelianthus annuus BFA CertifiedSunflowers are excellent as a  mass effect flower display. This sunflower variety isprefect to use as a  green manure when slashed at leaf stage or a ornamental flower in your home garden. Seeds edible. Sow Spring-Summer. Annual to 1.5metre.  Sunflowers are a truly delicious, crunchy sprout. Very nutritious, they are high in choline, linol..

Medicago sativaAlfalfa is the most popular sprout with a delicious nutty flavour. It is highly nutritious and rich in vitamins B1, B2, C, E, K, D and especially vitamin A; minerals such as phosphorus, calcium (five times more than milk), magnesium, iron, potassium, sulphur, zinc; and a good quantity of protein (35%) and fibre. Alfalfa sprouts are used to support convalescence, and to prevent..

Vigna radiata BFA CertifiedAnnual legume to 60cm. Sow Spring-Summer. Green plant used as green manure, seeds for sprouting, flour. Leaves and pods can be eaten fresh. 1kg will cover 60m2. Nitrogen fixing legume. Mung bean seed is excellent for green manure crops or bean sprouts. Mung Bean sprouts are easy and incredibly tasty.Available in 500g and 1kg bulk pa..

(Triticum aestivum) - BFA Certified   Annual grain to 1m, useful forage crop, green manure, mulch provider, grain for stock feed, grain sprouted. Grown for wheat grass juice, ground for flour and also cooked. Sow Autumn-Winter. 1kg will cover 70m2. 20 seeds/gram. Bulk packet 1kg, 2kg and 5kg  ..

(Brassica oleracea) - OGA Certified OrganicBroccoli Sprouts are a great source of vitamins and minerals, they can be easily sprouted in jar or shallow soil. The sprouts are ready to add to salads, eat fresh or on sandwiches in 5-7 days.Sprouting is also a great way of engaging kids with gardens and getting them to think about green foods as being tasty and fun. Be artistic with s..