Emergency Vegetable Seed Collection
Grow Your Own Chemical-Free Produce, Even in Challenging Times
RRP: $279.99
In times of uncertainty, having a reliable food source at home can bring peace of mind. Growing your own vegetables from seed is not only a rewarding and practical way to ensure fresh, chemical-free produce but also a sustainable solution for self-reliance.
This Emergency Vegetable Seed Collection includes 25 easy-to-grow and high-yielding vegetable varieties that are perfect for a variety of climates and conditions. These time-tested, popular seeds are ideal for growing in any season, offering a diverse range of nutritious vegetables that can help you maintain a healthy and self-sufficient garden, no matter the situation.
Each variety is double packaged in hermetically sealed foil bags which can be opened and resealed. Store your seeds without compromising their viability.
1. Beans Blue Lake – 250 grams
Climbing Blue Lake is a stringless bean that grows up to 15 cm and thrives in warm conditions. It is highly productive and produces over an extended period. The tender flavour and crispy texture make it ideal for raw food dishes, soups, stir-fries, and stews. Days to harvest: Approximately 65 – 80 days.
2. Beetroot Ruby Queen – 25 grams
Ruby Queen is an heirloom beetroot variety with deep red, round roots. It has a smooth texture and sweet, earthy flavour. It is excellent for roasting, boiling, or pickling, and its greens can be used in salads or stir-fries. Days to harvest: Approximately 55 – 65 days.
3. Broccoli Waltham 29 – 5 grams
Waltham 29 is a popular, open-pollinated variety that produces large, firm heads with a great flavour. It is cold-hardy and can be grown in cooler climates. Perfect for steaming, roasting, or adding to soups and stir-fries. Days to harvest: Approximately 85 – 100 days.
4. Cabbage Red Acre – 5 grams
Red Acre is a small, dense, red cabbage variety known for its deep purple colour and sweet flavour. This cabbage is perfect for salads, slaws, or fermenting into sauerkraut. Days to harvest: Approximately 75 days.
5. Cabbage Golden Acre- 5 grams
Golden Acre is an early-maturing cabbage that forms compact, round heads. It has a mild, sweet flavour and is ideal for fresh eating, slaw, or adding to stir-fries. Days to harvest: Approximately 55 – 65 days.
6. Carrot Nantes – 5 grams
Nantes carrots are an heirloom variety known for their bright orange colour, crisp texture, and sweet flavour. They can be eaten raw, juiced, or added to soups, salads, or cakes. Days to harvest: Approximately 70 days.
7. Celery Tall Utah – 5 grams
Tall Utah is a robust celery variety that produces long, dark green, crisp stalks. It has a strong, tangy flavour perfect for soups, salads, and stews. A great variety for growing in cooler climates. Days to harvest: Approximately 90 – 110 days.
8. Chard (Silverbeet) Ruby Red – 25 grams
Ruby Chard has vibrant red stems and dark green leaves. It is highly nutritious and can be used in a variety of dishes, from sautéed greens to soups and salads. Days to harvest: Approximately 50 – 60 days.
9. Cucumber Lebanese – 5 grams
Lebanese cucumbers are crisp, thin-skinned, and burpless. They grow up to 20 cm long and are perfect for fresh salads or pickling. Highly productive, this variety is ideal for smaller spaces. Days to harvest: Approximately 65 days.
10. Eggplant Black Beauty – 5 grams
Black Beauty eggplant produces dark purple, glossy fruit that grows up to 15 cm long. It is ideal for grilling, baking, or stuffing. A reliable and prolific variety with great Mediterranean flavour. Days to harvest: Approximately 75 days.
11. Kale Black Toscana – 5 grams
Black Toscana, or Lacinato Kale, is known for its dark, wrinkled leaves and hearty texture. It is ideal for soups, stews, and sautéing. This kale thrives in cooler climates. Days to harvest: Approximately 60 – 80 days.
12. Lettuce Oakleaf Green – 5 grams
Oakleaf Green lettuce has finely textured, tender leaves that are perfect for salads and sandwiches. It grows quickly and can be harvested early for a tender, fresh crop. Days to harvest: Approximately 45 – 60 days.
13. Mizuna – 25 grams
Mizuna is a fast-growing, leafy green with a mild, peppery flavour. It is often used in salads or as an addition to stir-fries and is ideal for cool-season gardening. Days to harvest: Approximately 40 – 50 days.
14. Mustard Crimson Tide – 5 grams
Crimson Tide is a variety of mustard with vibrant, red-tinged leaves. It has a spicy flavour that adds heat to salads, sandwiches, and stir-fries. Days to harvest: Approximately 40 – 50 days.
15. Onion Brown – 5 grams
Golden Brown onions are a staple in the kitchen, known for their strong, rich flavour. Ideal for cooking, they are perfect for soups, sauces, and roasting. Days to harvest: Approximately 100 – 110 days.
16. Pea Oregon Sugar Pod – 250 grams
Oregon Sugar Pod is a sweet pea variety that produces flat, edible pods. The pods are sweet and tender, perfect for eating fresh or adding to stir-fries and salads. Days to harvest: Approximately 60 – 70 days.
17. Pea Massey Gem – 250 grams
Massey Gem is a high-yielding, sweet pea variety with plump pods. It is perfect for early harvests and works well in cooler climates. Days to harvest: Approximately 55 – 70 days.
18. Capsicum Californian Wonder – 5 grams
Californian Wonder is the original bell type, sweet capsicum that grows up to 10 cm. It is highly productive and perfect for raw dishes or stuffing. Days to harvest: Approximately 75 days.
19. Pumpkin Butternut Waltham – 5 grams
Waltham Butternut pumpkin is a sweet and nutty heirloom variety with a compact shape. It is perfect for roasting, soups, and pies. Days to harvest: Approximately 80 – 110 days.
20. Radish Daikon – 25 grams
Daikon radishes are long, white, and mild-tasting. They are commonly used in Asian cuisine and add a refreshing crunch to salads and slaws. Days to harvest: Approximately 60 – 70 days.
21. Rocket Speedy – 25 grams
Rocket is an easy and fast-growing leafy-green vegetable. It has a tangy, spicy flavour perfect for enhancing salads, sandwiches, or pizzas. Days to harvest: Approximately 21 days for baby leaf and 45 days for full maturity.
22. Spinach Bloomsdale – 25 grams
Bloomsdale spinach has dark green, curly leaves with a rich flavour. It is perfect for cooking or raw use in salads. Days to harvest: Approximately 45 – 60 days.
23. Tomato Beefsteak – 1 gram
Beefsteak tomatoes are large, juicy, and meaty, perfect for slicing into sandwiches or burgers. They have a sweet, rich flavour that makes them ideal for fresh eating. Days to harvest: Approximately 80 – 90 days.
24. Tomato Cherry – 1 gram
Cherry tomatoes are small, sweet, and perfect for snacking, salads, or adding to pasta dishes. They grow in clusters and are easy to grow in containers or garden beds. Days to harvest: Approximately 55 – 65 days.
25. Watermelon Sugar Baby – 5 grams
Sugar Baby is a compact, early-maturing watermelon variety with sweet, red flesh. Perfect for smaller gardens or container growing. Days to harvest: Approximately 70 – 80 days.
