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Beetroot Sow Seed LIKES: Bush Bean, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Lettuce, Onions, Peas, Silverbeet    DISLIKES: Climbing Bean, Tomato, Dill
Cross-Pollinating; will easily cross with other beetroot, silverbeet, sugar beet & fodder beets; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 250-500m apart.  Insect Pollinated
 
Corn Sow Seed LIKES: Pumpkin, Squash, ZucchiniLettuce
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other corn varieties; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 2klm apart.  Insect & Wind Pollinated
 
Cucumber Sow Seed LIKES: Bean, Broccoli, Celery, Chinese Cabbage, Lettuce, Pea, Radish, Tomato, Corn, Sunflower     DISLIKES: Rue, Sage, Potato & Aromatic Herbs 
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other cucumber varieties; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 500m apart - or hand-pollinate flowers.  Insect Pollinated
 
EDIBLE FLOWERS & FLOWERS      
- Borage Sow Seed
LIKESTomato, Strawberry, Squash, Zucchini, Pumpkin
 
Insect Pollinated
- Butterfly Pea
Sow Seed
 
n.a.  Insect Pollinated
- Calendula Sow Seed LIKES: Bean, Potato         
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of calendula.  Insect Pollinated
 
- Dianthus Sow Seed n.a.
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of dianthus.  Insect Pollinated
 
- Sunflower Sow Seed LIKESSquash, Cucumber, Zucchini, Pumpkin    DISLIKES:  Potato
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other sunflower varieties.  Insect Pollinated
 
Endive Sow Seed LIKESRadish, Parsnip, Turnip
Self-Pollinating; will not cross with other varieties.
 
Fennel Sow Seed LIKES: Bean, Caraway, Coriander, Dill, Tomato
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other fennel varieties including wild fennel often found on roadsides; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 400m apart.  Insect Pollinated
 
FRUIT / TREES      
- Cape Gooseberry Sow Seed
LIKESYarrow, Pine & Oak Trees
 
Insect Pollinated
- Carob
Sow Seed
 
n.a. Insect Pollinated
- Rosella
Sow Seed
 
n.a. Insect Pollinated
Ginger / Galangal Plant Root
LIKESGalangal, Turmeric, Cardamon
 
n.a.
Gourd Sow Seed LIKES: Bean, Mint, Nasturtium, Radish, Corn    DISLIKES: Potato
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other gourd varieties; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 400m apart.  Insect Pollinated
 
GREEN MANURE / FIELD CROP      
- Alfalfa Sow Seed
Highly beneficial when used as a green manure crop in the garden & especially for breaking up compacted soils.  The plants are very deep rooted, enabling the roots to draw up sub-surface minerals & break up compacted soils.  The plant is able to fix large quantities of nitrogen from the air in root nodules & add carbon back to the soil.   
 
- Ancient Grain Carbon Crop
Sow Seed
 
Attracts predator insects to the garden
- Beneficial Insect Blend Sow Seed
Extremely useful for increasing pollination in both orchards & vegetable gardens.  
 
- Butterfly Pea Sow Seed
An attractive way to encourage butterflies into the garden
 
- Chicken Grazing Mix Sow Seed
A beneficial mix of hardy greens to give to your feathered friends. 
 
- Chicory Sow Seed
Mature plants great for boosting nutrient intake for grazing animals including cows, sheep, pigs, chooks & rabbits. 
 
- Clover Sow Seed
Deep-rooted ground cover useful for fixing nitrogen in the soil, and for attracting tachinid flies, ground beetles & parasitic wasps that prey on aphids, scales, caterpillars and whiteflies.  
 
- Fenugreek Sow Seed
Used as green manure crop adding nitrogen, phosphorus & organic matter back into the soil.  Excellent for loosening heavy, clay soils & controlling weeds.  
 
- Fodder Beet
Sow Seed
 
Traditionally widely used across Europe as cattle feed
- Green Manure (Spring / Summer) Sow Seed
Used as a green manure crop, plants are best dug back into the soil when the leaves are still fresh & green after approx. 8 weeks after planting
 
- Khorasan
Sow Seed
 
Beneficial for adding bulk organic matter to the soil.  
- Lab Lab Bean Sow Seed
Due to its deep root system down to 2m it is capable of extracting a wide range of nutrients & is useful for breaking up hard, compacted soils. As a green manure crop it is useful in fixing nitrogen & adding organic matter back into the soil. 
 
- Medic Sow Seed
Commonly used as a cover crop & ideal for using as a living mulch.  Beneficial for adding nitrogen & other nutrients to the soil, suppressing weeds & preventing erosion.  
 
- Millet
Sow Seed
 
Commonly used as a soil conditioner for a wide range of soils.  
- Mustard Sow Seed
Used as green manure crop in controlling nematodes & fungal diseases such as fusarium & verticillium, as well as adding organic matter to the soil.  
 
- Oats Sow Seed
Beneficial for adding bulk organic matter & controlling nematodes in the soil.
 
- Sunflower Sow Seed
An attractive way to supplement your chooks diet. Simply select a plot, broadcast seed, allow to grow & harvest seed heads placing directly into pen or hanging indoors.  A welcome & nutritious treat!
 
- Vetch Sow Seed
Commonly used as a fodder crop or for green manure adding nitrogen & organic matter to the soil & suppressing weeds, as well as attracting beneficial insects to the garden.  
 
HERB      
- Basil Plant out seedlings LIKES: Apricot, Asparagus, Cucumber, Fennel, Tomato    DISLIKES: Rue
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of basil; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 50m apart.  Insect Pollinated
 
- Bergamot
Sow Seed
 
n.a. n.a.
- Black Cumin Sow Seed
Flowers attract beneficial insects esp. parasitic wasps & predatory flies, which then will hunt insect pests on nearby crops.  LIKES:  all Brassicas incl. Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kale, Kohl Rabi, Turnip, Swede, Beetroot, Cucumber, Potato 
 
Cross-Pollinating.  Insect Pollinated
- Borage Sow Seed
LIKESTomato, Strawberry, Squash, Zucchini, Pumpkin
 
Insect Pollinated
- Chamomile Sow Seed
LIKES: Cucumber, Mint, Onion
 
n.a.
- Chives Sow Seed LIKES: Carrot, Grape, Parsley, Tomato
DISLIKESBean, Pea

Cross-Pollinating; will not cross with other onion varieties.  Insect Pollinated
 
- Coriander Sow Seed LIKES: Potatoes, Anise, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chervil, Dill, Parsnip    DISLIKES: Fennel
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of coriander; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 500m apart.
Insect Pollinated

 
- Dill Sow Seed LIKES: Cabbage, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts - repels cabbage moth
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of dill.  Insect Pollinated
 
- Echinacea
Sow Seed
 
n.a. n.a.
- Fenugreek Sow Seed n.a.
Cross Pollinated.  Insect Pollinated.
 
- Hyssop
Sow Seed
 
LIKES:  Grape  n.a.
- Marjoram Sow Seed LIKES: All plants in general
Cross-Pollinating.  Insect Pollinated
 
- Oregano Sow Seed
LIKES: Cabbage, Cucumber, All plants in general
 
Cross-Pollinating.  Insect Pollinated
- Parsley Sow Seed LIKES: Asparagus, Carrot, Chive, Tomato, Roses    DISLIKES: Mint
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of parsley; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 500m apart.  Insect Pollinated
 
- Red Clover Sow Seed LIKESOats
Cross Pollinated.  Insect Pollinated.  
 
- Sage Sow Seed
LIKES: Cabbage, Carrots, Marjoram, Strawberry, Tomato    DISLIKES: Cucumber, Rue
 
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of sage.  Insect Pollinated
- Tarragon
Sow Seed
 
n.a.  Insect Pollinated
- Thyme Sow Seed LIKESCabbage, all plants in general
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other thyme varieties.  Although actually self-pollinating, insects push their way into flowers permitting cross pollination.  Insect Pollinated
 
- Yarrow Sow Seed
Attracts pollinating bees and beneficial aphid-eating insects into the garden.
LIKES:  All Brassicas incl. Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kale, Kohl Rabi, Turnip, Swede, Tomato, Honeydew, Rockmelon, Watermelon, Eggplant, Bean, Spinach.

 
Insect Pollinated.
Honeydew Plant undercover in punnets - plant out in 4-6 weeks LIKES: Radish, Corn, Peanut, Sunflower
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of rockmelon, honeydew, & Armenian cucumber; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 400m apart.  Insect Pollinated
 
Horseradish Plant Root
USES:  Plant around potatoes to help combat fungal problems.
 
n.a.
Kohl Rabi Sow Seed LIKES: Beetroot, Onion   DISLIKESBean, CapsicumChilli, Tomato
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, kale; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 1000m apart.  Insect Pollinated
 
Lettuce Sow Seed LIKES: Bean, Beetroot, Cabbage, Carrots, Cherry, Chervil, Cucumber, Onions, Parsnip, Pea, Radish   DISLIKESParsley
Self-Pollinating; will not cross with other varieties, however, to prevent minimal (1-6%), natural cross pollination, separate lettuce varieties by 2-3m, or with a tall 2-3m high barrier.  
 
Luffa Plant out seedlings n.a.
Cross-Pollinating.  Insect Pollinated
 
Marrow Plant undercover in punnets - plant out in 4-6 weeks LIKES: Beans, Nasturtium, Radish, Corn
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of marrow, zucchini, squash & pumpkin with the species ‘pepo‘; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 400m apart.
Insect Pollinated

 
Mustard Green Sow Seed LIKES: Fruit Trees (to assist growth)
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with Chinese Mustard & other mustards; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 400m apart.
Insect Pollinated

 
Okra Plant undercover in punnets - plant out in 4-6 weeks LIKESCucumber, Capsicum, Chilli, Eggplant, Honeydew, Rockmelon, Watermelon
Self-Pollinating; will not cross with other varieties; however may experience very minimal insect cross pollination, so to ensure absolute purity, grow varieties at least 30m apart.
 
Pea Sow Seed
LIKES: Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Lettuce, Parsnip, Potato, Radish    DISLIKES: Garlic, Onions, Shallots, Turnip
 
Self-Pollinating; will not cross with other varieties.
       
Pumpkin Sow Seed LIKES: Bean, Mint, Nasturtium, Radish, Corn    DISLIKES: Potato
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of pumpkin with the same species. eg. ‘maxima' or 'pepo'; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 400m apart or pollinate by hand.  Insect Pollinated
 
Rhubarb (crown) Plant Crown LIKESOnion, Garlic, Cabbage, Kale, Broccoli, Turnip, Cauliflower
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of rhubarb.   Insect Pollinated
 
Rhubarb (seed) Sow Seed LIKESOnion, Garlic, Cabbage, Kale, Broccoli, Turnip, Cauliflower
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of rhubarb.   Insect Pollinated
 
Rockmelon Plant undercover in punnets - plant out in 4-6 weeks LIKESCorn, Peanut, Sunflower, Radish
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of rockmelon, honeydew, & Armenian cucumber; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 400m apart.  Insect Pollinated
 
SALAD GREENS      
- Amaranth Sow Seed LIKESCucumber, Corn, Runner Bean, Tomato, Potato, Capsicum, Chilli, Eggplant, Pea, Marigold    DISLIKES:  Saffron
Cross-Pollinating; will easily cross with other amaranth; to ensure purity grow varieties at least 400m apart.  Insect Pollinated.
 
- Chicory Sow Seed LIKESCarrot, Onion, Fennel, Tomato
Cross-Pollinating; will easily cross with chicory & endive.; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 400m apart.  Insect Pollinated
 
- Corn Salad Sow Seed n.a.
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of corn salad.  Insect Pollinated
 
- Cress Sow Seed
LIKESChives, Peppermint, Spearmint
 
n.a.
- Dandelion
Sow Seed
 
n.a. n.a
- Marshmallow
Sow Seed
 
n.a. n.a.
- Mesclun Sow Seed
LIKES: Bean, Beetroot, Cabbage, Carrots, Cherry, Chervil, Cucumber, Onions, Parsnip, Pea, Radish  
 
n.a.
- Mibuna Sow Seed LIKESBean, Beetroot, Cabbage, Cucumber, Marjoram, Pea, Strawberry    DISLIKESParsley
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with chinese mustard & mizuna; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 400m apart.  Insect Pollinated
 
- Minutina
Sow Seed
 
n.a. n.a.
- Mizuna Sow Seed

LIKES: Beans, Celery, Coriander, Cucumber, Onion, Pea, Potato, Tomato    
DISLIKESStrawberry  


Cross-Pollinating; will cross with chinese mustard & mibuna; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 400m apart.  Insect Pollinated
 
- Mountain Spinach (Orach) Sow Seed n.a.
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of mountain spinach.  Wind Pollinated
 
- Nasturtium Sow Seed
Useful as a trap crop for aphids.  LIKESBroccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Squash, Pumpkin, Zucchini, Marrow, Kale, Kohl Rabi, Radish, Tomato, Potato
 
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other nasturtium varieties; grow only one variety at a time.  Insect Pollinated
- Perilla (Shiso)
Sow Seed
 
n.a. n.a.
- Rocket Sow Seed
LIKES Bush Bean, Beetroot, Celery, Cucumber, Dill, Lettuce, Mint, Nasturtium, Onion, Potato, Rosemary, Spinach, Thyme.    DISLIKESStrawberry
 
Cross-Pollinating.  Will cross with other varieties of rocket.  Insect Pollinated
- Sorrel Sow Seed LIKESStrawberry, Cabbage, Tomato
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other sorrel varieties.    Insect pollinated.
 
- Watercress Sow Seed n.a.
Self-Pollinating; will not cross with other varieties.  
 
Salsify Sow Seed
LIKESBean, Leek, Onion, Pea, Sage, Tomato, Mint, Nasturtium, Radish, Corn, Carrots - reputed to deter carrot fly.   DISLIKES:  Potato, Dill
 
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of salsify.  Insect Pollinated
Silverbeet Sow Seed LIKESBeetroot, Cherry, Fruit Trees, Lavender, Lovage, Marjoram, Mulberry, Onions
Cross-Pollinating; will cross easily with other silverbeet & beetroot.  Wind & Insect Pollinated
 
Spring Onion Sow Seed LIKES: Beetroot, Cabbage, Carrot, Lettuce, Potato, Tomato, Strawberry  DISLIKESBean, Pea        
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other spring onion varieties & onion; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 400m apart.
Insect Pollinated

 
Squash Plant undercover in punnets - plant out in 4-6 weeks LIKESRadish, Corn, Peas, Bean, Pumpkin, Marigold, Nasturtium, Zucchini
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of squash, zucchini & pumpkin with the species ‘pepo‘; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 400m apart.  Insect Pollinated
 
Swede Sow Seed LIKES: Pea
Cross-Pollinating.  Insect Pollinated
 
       
Turmeric
Plant Root
 
n.a. n.a.
Watermelon Plant undercover in punnets - plant out in 4-6 weeks LIKES: Corn, Peanut, Sunflower, Radish
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other watermelons, pie melons & citron melons; to ensure purity grow varieties at least 500m apart.  Insect Pollinated
 
Zucchini Plant undercover in punnets - plant out in 4-6 weeks LIKES: Beans, Mint, Nasturtium, Radish, Corn  
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of zucchini, squash & pumpkin with the species ‘pepo‘; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 400m apart.  Insect Pollinated