Grow Heirloom Summer Crops for Your Garden

Survival Seeds Warm Season Seeds are perfect for growing during the warm seasons in most parts of Australia (best for dry season in the tropics). Warm temperatures and longer daylight hours create ideal conditions for producing bountiful crops of fresh, healthy produce.

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!

Beans – Blue Lake Climbing x 25
Beetroot – Ruby Queen x 50
Cabbage – Copenhagen Market x 50
Capsicum – California Wonder x 20
Carrot – Nantes x 200
Cucumber – Lebanese x 15
Eggplant – Black Beauty x 15
Pumpkin – Queensland Blue x 8
Radish – Daikon x 50
Silverbeet – Fordhook Giant x 20
Sweet Corn – Golden Bantam x 25
Tomato – Sweet Cocktail Cherry x 30
Watermelon – Sugar Baby x 15
Zucchini – Black Beauty x 8

Details

Spring and summer are the perfect seasons to grow your own vegetables in Australia. There's something so rewarding about planting a seed and watching it grow into a delicious, healthy vegetable that you can eat. The warm weather and longer days provide ideal growing conditions for a wide variety of vegetables, from sweet corn to zucchini. Not only does gardening provide fresh produce for your table, it's also a great way to get outdoors, exercise, and connect with nature.

With Survival Seeds Spring and Summer Heirloom Vegetable Seed Kit, it's easy to get started in the garden!

Beans - Beans prefer well-draining soil and full sun exposure. Sow seeds in warm soil after the last frost date. Provide support for climbing varieties.
Beetroot - Beets prefer well-draining soil and full sun exposure. Sow seeds in warm soil after the last frost date. Thin seedlings to promote root growth.
Cabbage - Cabbage prefers fertile, well-drained soil and full sun exposure. Sow seeds in warm soil after the last frost date. Provide consistent moisture.
Capsicum - Capsicum prefers fertile, well-drained soil and full sun exposure. Sow seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before transplanting after the last frost date. Provide consistent moisture and fertilisation.
Carrot - Carrots prefer well-draining soil and full sun exposure. Sow seeds in warm soil after the last frost date. Thin seedlings to promote root growth.
Cucumber - Cucumbers prefer fertile, well-drained soil and full sun exposure. Sow seeds in warm soil after the last frost date. Provide support for climbing varieties.
Eggplant - Eggplant prefers fertile, well-drained soil and full sun exposure. Sow seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before transplanting after the last frost date. Provide consistent moisture and fertilisation.
Pumpkin - Pumpkins prefer fertile, well-drained soil and full sun exposure. Sow seeds in warm soil after the last frost date. Provide ample space and support for sprawling vines.
Radish - Radishes prefer well-draining soil and full sun exposure. Sow seeds in warm soil after the last frost date. Thin seedlings to promote root growth.
Silverbeet - Silverbeet prefers fertile, well-drained soil and partial shade. Sow seeds in warm soil after the last frost date. Provide consistent moisture and fertilisation.
Sweet Corn - Sweet corn prefers fertile, well-drained soil and full sun exposure. Sow seeds in warm soil after the last frost date. Provide consistent moisture and fertilisation.
Tomato - Tomatoes prefer fertile, well-drained soil and full sun exposure. Sow seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before transplanting after the last frost date. Provide consistent moisture and fertilisation.
Watermelon - Watermelons prefer fertile, well-drained soil and full sun exposure. Sow seeds in warm soil after the last frost date. Provide ample space and support for sprawling vines.
Zucchini - Zucchini prefers fertile, well-drained soil and full sun exposure. Sow seeds in warm soil after the last frost date. Provide ample space and support for sprawling vines.