Heirloom Winter Seeds in your Garden

A selection of 14 x Heirloom Cool Season Seeds for the backyard veggie garden.

Each Survival Seed packet includes detailed planting and growing instructions, a planting calendar split into Australia's Growing Regions, and a QR code linking to an in-depth online grow guide written specifically for Aussie gardeners!

Beetroot – Ruby Queen x 50
Broccoli – Calabrese x 50
Brussels Sprouts – Long Island Improved x 30
Cabbage – Copenhagen Market x 40
Carrot – Nantes x 200
Cauliflower – Snowball x 30
Kale – Red Russian x 50
Lettuce – Loose Leaf Salad Mix x 200
Onion – Gladallan Brown x 50
Pea – Sugar Bon x 20
Radish – Daikon x 50
Silverbeet – Fordhook Giant x 20
Spinach – Bloomsdale x 30
Turnip – Champion Purple x 80

Details

Autumn and winter are fantastic seasons for growing cool-weather vegetables in Australia. The mild temperatures and consistent rainfall create ideal conditions for many hearty crops to thrive. Whether you're sowing seeds for nutritious greens or root vegetables, there's nothing quite like harvesting your own fresh produce during the cooler months.

Survival Seeds Cool Season Vegetable Seed Kit makes it easy to grow a variety of vegetables perfectly suited for the season.

Beetroot: Beetroot prefers loose, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Sow seeds directly in the garden, keeping the soil moist for steady growth. Thin seedlings to allow room for roots to develop.
Broccoli: Broccoli thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and full sun. Sow seeds directly or start indoors and transplant seedlings. Regular watering is key for healthy heads.
Brussels Sprouts: Brussels sprouts grow best in nutrient-rich, well-drained soil with full sun. Start seeds early in the season and transplant seedlings to give them time to mature before winter.
Cabbage: Cabbage prefers rich, well-drained soil and full sun. Sow seeds directly or start indoors and transplant. Keep soil consistently moist for compact, flavourful heads.
Carrot: Carrots thrive in loose, sandy soil with good drainage. Sow seeds directly in rows and thin seedlings to promote straight root growth. Avoid heavy watering once established.
Cauliflower: Cauliflower requires fertile, well-drained soil and full sun. Start seeds indoors and transplant seedlings. Maintain consistent moisture and protect from frost as heads develop.
Kale: Kale grows best in rich soil with full sun to partial shade. Sow seeds directly or transplant seedlings. It thrives in cooler weather and becomes sweeter after frost.
Lettuce: Lettuce prefers loose, fertile soil and partial to full sun. Sow seeds directly for a continuous harvest. Water regularly for crisp, tender leaves.
Onion: Onions grow well in well-drained soil with full sun. Sow seeds directly or transplant seedlings. Ensure consistent moisture for larger, flavourful bulbs.
Pea: Peas prefer well-drained soil and full sun. Sow seeds directly into the garden and provide support for climbing varieties. Regular harvesting encourages new growth.
Radish: Radishes thrive in loose, well-drained soil with full sun. Sow seeds directly in rows and thin seedlings as needed. Quick to mature, they’re perfect for successive planting.
Silverbeet: Silverbeet grows best in rich, well-drained soil with partial to full sun. Sow seeds directly and water regularly. It’s a hardy green that produces continuously.
Spinach: Spinach prefers fertile, moist soil and partial to full sun. Sow seeds directly and harvest leaves as needed. It thrives in the cooler months.
Turnip: Turnips grow well in loose, fertile soil with full sun. Sow seeds directly and thin seedlings for larger roots. Both the roots and greens are edible and delicious.