Alfalfa sprouts grow quickly and are ready to eat within just a few days. But to keep them fresh, crisp, and safe to eat, it’s important to harvest and store them correctly. In this guide, you’ll learn the best time to harvest your alfalfa sprouts and how to store them properly for maximum shelf life […]
Sprouting alfalfa seeds at home is simple, but like all raw foods, it requires good hygiene to keep things safe. Because sprouts grow in warm, moist conditions, it’s important to follow a few key steps to avoid mould, bacteria, and spoilage. In this guide, you’ll learn how to grow alfalfa sprouts safely from start to […]
Sprouting alfalfa seeds at home doesn’t require a garden, sunlight, or any expensive gear. All you need is a few simple tools and a clean space on your kitchen bench. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the essential sprouting equipment and explain what each item does so you can get started with confidence. Why […]
Alfalfa sprouts are one of the healthiest and easiest foods to grow at home. These crunchy, mild-tasting greens are loaded with nutrients and provide a wide range of health benefits. In this article, we’ll explore how alfalfa sprouts can support your immune system, digestion, heart health, and more—plus tips for enjoying them in your daily […]
Malabar Spinach is very easy to grow, especially in warm weather. It prefers full sun and needs support to climb. This leafy vine can be grown in the ground, pots, or raised beds. Keep the soil moist and harvest regularly to encourage fresh growth. Growing Malabar Spinach in Australia Malabar Spinach, also known as Ceylon […]
Cress is a group of fast-growing leafy herbs known for their peppery flavor and impressive health benefits. Whether you’re growing garden cress on your windowsill, watercress in a pond, or land cress in your veggie patch, all types of cress are easy to grow and great for adding a fresh bite to your meals. In […]
Fenugreek is a versatile and beneficial herb used in both seed and sprout form. While dried fenugreek seeds are known for their strong flavor and medicinal properties, fenugreek sprouts offer a milder taste, easier digestion, and an impressive nutrient profile. Whether you choose dried seeds or fresh sprouts, both forms of fenugreek bring unique benefits […]
With the heat of summer having subsided, you can plant a greater variety of vegetables and herbs. Protect seedlings in the green house ready to plant out for Autumn. Want to find out the vegetables you should grow during Autumn? Use these charts to help you plan which seed varieties 🥕🥕🥕 to sow in your […]
Caterpillars, the larvae of moths and butterflies, can wreak havoc on your garden. Some species munch on leaves, while others eat the inside of fruit. In this guide, you’ll discover natural and organic techniques to tackle the leaf-eating species, as they are the easiest to manage. Types of Leaf-Eating Moths & Butterflies The most common […]
How to Grow Sunflowers from Seed in Australia Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus Common Name: Sunflower Plant Family: Asteraceae Sunflowers are tall, bright flowers that follow the sun as they grow. Their big yellow blooms attract bees and make great cut flowers or seed producers. This guide will show you how to plant, grow, and care […]
Flower, Vegetable, Herb & Green Manure Seeds In this post, you’ll find out the seeds per gram for popular flower, vegetable, herb and green manure seeds. It is important to note that the seeds per gram can vary widely, even in the same species. For example, tomato seeds can have 250-400 seeds per gram, depending […]
Spring is an enjoyable time of the year for gardening. The cold winter days are over, and the weather is warming up. Gardens around Australia start popping with colour. Spring is the perfect time to plant a number of varieties of warm season flowers. Want to find out the flowers you should grow during Spring? 🌼 […]
Add a pop of colour and flavour to your ice-cold summer beverages. Growing edible flowers from seed is easy and rewarding. Edible flowers can be added to your salads and as a garnish for your favourite meal. For a refreshing twist, add edible flower ice cubes to your drinks. In this article, you’ll learn how […]
At Seedmart, we want to be transparent about the seeds we sell. Our preference is always untreated seed. However, Australian laws and biosecurity rules sometimes require us to supply treated seed. In this article, we explain why, which varieties are affected, and how we continue to work towards more untreated options while keeping quality high. […]
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) If you’re looking for an easy-to-grow, versatile, edible plant, you can’t go past nasturtium. They germinate easily, require little fuss and you can get away with growing them in poor soil; they will actually produce more flowers in poor soil. Nasturtium is an ideal seed for beginners to grow and can also […]
