Autumn Sowing - Subtropical Climate

Autumn sowing in subtropical climates – open‑pollinated seeds for cold‑tolerant, late‑summer and autumn‑starting vegetable varieties, herbs and wild plants that germinate reliably and develop strongly in subtropical conditions. Ideal for regions with warm days, cool nights and moist autumn winds. Includes robust crops that form vigorous leaves, aromatic shoots or resilient roots in moderate autumn warmth and are well suited for sowing from September to November.
Use our filters to select the conditions that match your needs – and discover suitable varieties!

Lemon Balm - Melissa officinalis

€2,50 EUR
Lemon Balm – traditional aromatic medicinal and culinary herb with a refreshing lemon scent. Perennial wild herb with a lemon‑fresh aroma and a high content of essential oils. It grows robustly, is winter‑hardy, and is suitable for open ground, containers and naturalistic...

'Ao Shiso' Green - Perilla frutescens

€3,00 EUR
'Ao Shiso' Green – very old traditional Asian seasoning plant with aromatic, mint-like leaves. It is an annual, warmth-loving vegetable, spice, oil, and medicinal plant with large, green, pointed leaves. Its flavor is fresh and aromatic, reminiscent of a blend of mint...

Bloodroot - Tormentil [Potentilla erecta]

€2,50 EUR
The perennial bloodroot is a dye and medicinal plant with a very effective hemostatic effect. The roots contain tannin, a plant tannin that provides antioxidants and slows down oxidation. Ideal for direct sowing or pre-cultivation, pot culture possible, sowing spring-autumn, good for...

True Watercress - Nasturtium officinale

€2,50 EUR
True Watercress – historic water‑ and marsh plant for wet habitats. Perennial medicinal and vegetable plant with a peppery‑fresh aroma and a high content of vitamins and minerals. It grows reliably in moist to wet locations, is winter‑hardy and suitable for open...

Chervil - Anthriscus cerefolium

€2,50 EUR €1,00 EUR
Chervil – traditional, aromatic culinary herb with a delicate flavor and versatile uses. Annual aromatic culinary herb with finely divided, light‑green leaves and a mild, spicy, slightly anise‑like flavor. It grows loosely bushy and compact, reaches moderate heights, and is well suited...

Borage - Borago officinalis

€2,50 EUR
Borage – aromatic, blue‑flowering culinary herb with edible leaves and flowers. Annual, herbaceous plant with a fresh, cucumber‑like aroma. It grows robustly, is productive and suitable for open ground, container cultivation and naturalistic gardens. It germinates reliably and is an easy‑care, fast‑growing...

Toothache Plant - Jambú - Acmella oleracea

€2,50 EUR
The perennial paracress is a versatile spice and medicinal plant with numerous healing properties. It has antibacterial, antiviral, immune-boosting, salivation-inducing and anesthetic effects. The leaves have a tingling effect and taste fresh, a mixture of sweet, sour and salty. Ideal for pre-cultivation,...

Good King Henry - Blitum bonus-henricus

€2,50 EUR
Good King Henry – perennial wild plant with spinach-like taste. Good King Henry is a very old perennial wild plant with triangular to spear-shaped, dark green leaves whose undersides are characteristically mealy-dusted. It grows robustly, is hardy, and is well suited for...

Buck’s-horn plantain - Plantago coronopus var. coronopus

€2,50 EUR
Buck’s-horn plantain – robust Mediterranean herb with spicy‑nutty leaves. This variety is a winter‑green, annual to short‑lived perennial herb vegetable with dark green, deeply cut leaves and a spicy‑nutty flavor. It grows compactly in rosette form, is robust, and is ideally suited...

Scurvy Grass [Cochlearia officinalis]

€2,50 EUR
The perennial scurvy grass is a traditional culinary and medicinal herb that can be used to treat many illnesses. It has a cress-like taste, spicy to hot. It also grows in saline locations. Ideal for direct sowing, pot cultivation possible, sowing spring-autumn,...

Common Vervain - Verbena officinalis

€2,50 EUR
Common Vervain – traditional medicinal plant with delicate lilac flowers and a slightly bitter‑herbal scent. A robust, long‑lived medicinal perennial with delicate lilac flower spikes. Its growth is upright, slender and lightly branched. The plants form durable, clump‑forming stands and are ideal...

Wintercress - St. Barbara Herb - Barbarea vulgaris

€2,50 EUR
Wintercress – historic aromatic medicinal and culinary herb with a spicy‑pungent cress aroma. Biennial wild herb with a high content of vitamin C and mustard oils. It grows robustly, is winter‑hardy and suitable for open ground, pots and naturalistic gardens. It germinates reliably...

Curly Parsley Mooskrause [Petroselinum crispum]

€3,00 EUR
The biennial curly parsley 'Mooskrause' is a world-renowned and versatile spice and medicinal herb with a naturally strong aroma. In ancient times, it was considered a sacred plant, a plant species for every home garden. Ideal for direct sowing, pot cultivation possible,...

'Gigante d’Italia' Italian Parsley - Petroselinum crispum

€3,00 EUR
'Gigante d’Italia' – smooth, large‑leafed and aromatic parsley with an intense, fresh savoury flavour. A biennial culinary herb with a strong, full‑bodied parsley flavour and excellent regrowth after cutting. The plants are robust, forming a broad, upright leaf rosette of 40–60 cm...

Angelica [Angelica archangelica]

€2,50 EUR
The biennial angelica is a robust and versatile tea, spice and medicinal plant for cold and warm climates. For centuries it has been popular as a medicinal herb for ailments such as digestive and sleeping disorders or rheumatic complaints. Ideal for direct...

Oilseed Radish [Raphanus sativus var. oleiformis]

€4,50 EUR
The annual oilseed radish is a very old oil, animal feed, and green manure crop for warm regions. It has nematode-reducing properties and produces high levels of biomass and nitrogen. It is suitable for improving soil structure in lightly compacted, poorly draining,...

Summer Savory [Satureja hortensis]

€2,50 EUR
The annual summer savory is a heat-loving herb and medicinal plant. In naturopathy it is used to support digestion, reduce fever and relieve bee stings. Goes perfectly with beans! Ideal for direct sowing, pot cultivation possible, sowing spring-summer, good for mixed culture,...

Dill - Anethum graveolens

€2,50 EUR
Annual dill has been known for thousands of years as a versatile spice and medicinal plant and helps with flatulence, promotes milk flow in breastfeeding women, binds bad breath and aids digestion. Popular as a spice for pickling or fresh in salads....

Wild Arugula [Diplotaxis tenuifolia]

€2,50 EUR
The perennial wild arugula is a hardy Mediterranean wild salad and spice plant. The herb was once considered an aphrodisiac. A pioneer plant and the original form of the rocket we know today. Ideal for direct sowing, pot cultivation possible, sowing spring-summer-autumn-winter, good...

Common Marigold 'Orange' - Calendula officinalis

€2,50 EUR
Common Marigold – a robust cultivated plant with large edible orange flowers and versatile medicinal uses. Annual, profusely flowering medicinal plant with intensely orange blooms up to 6 cm in diameter. It grows robustly, is easy to care for, and is suitable for...

Parsley root Osborne [Petroselinum crispum]

€3,00 EUR
€2.000,00 EUR kg
The biennial parsley root 'Osborne' is a root vegetable with a 22-25 cm long, creamy...

'Gochsheimer Gelbe' Yellow Carrot - Daucus carota

€3,00 EUR
€1.714,29 EUR kg
'Gochsheimer Gelbe' Yellow Carrot – traditional German landrace with yellow, aromatic roots. A robust, mid‑late...

'Küttiger Rüebli' White Carrot - Daucus carota

€3,00 EUR
€1.714,29 EUR kg
'Küttiger Rüebli' White Carrot – traditional Swiss landrace with white, aromatic roots. A robust, mid‑late‑maturing...

May Turnip Golden Ball [Brassica rapa subsp. rapa var. majalis]

€3,00 EUR
€1.764,71 EUR kg
The biennial turnip 'Golden Ball' is an old, rare and historic turnip variety with mustard...

'Hangdown Grünkernig' Broad Bean - Vicia faba

€6,00 EUR
€57,14 EUR kg
'Hangdown Grünkernig' broad bean – historic, traditional and high‑yielding variety with long, pendulous pods and...

'Vit' Lamb's Lettuce - Valerianella locusta

€3,00 EUR
€750,00 EUR kg
'Vit' Lamb's Lettuce – robust variety with tender, nutty leaves. This variety is a frost‑hardy...

'Butterflay' Spinach - Spinacia oleracea

€3,00 EUR
€149,25 EUR kg
'Butterflay' Spinach – fast‑growing variety with large, tender leaves. This variety is an early‑maturing, bolt‑resistant...

'Purple Teepee' Bush Bean - Phaseolus vulgaris

€3,00 EUR
€150,00 EUR kg
'Purple Teepee' Bush Bean – compact purple bush bean with tender, stringless, aromatic pods.Annual, warmth‑loving...

Chives - Allium schoenoprasum

€3,00 EUR
€1.500,00 EUR kg
The perennial chives are a spice and medicinal plant with long, medium-strong and coarse-tubular stalks....

Miner’s lettuce - Winter purslane - Claytonia perfoliata

€3,00 EUR
€6.000,00 EUR kg
Miner’s lettuce – historical winter salad with nutritious qualities. This variety is a fast-growing, winter-hardy...

'Maravilla De Verano' Batavia Lettuce - Lactuca sativa var. capitata

€3,00 EUR
€6.000,00 EUR kg
'Maravilla De Verano' Batavia Lettuce – historic summer variety with large red‑green heads. This variety...

Red Poppy - Corn Poppy [Papaver rhoeas]

€2,50 EUR
€2.500,00 EUR kg
The biennial red poppy is a versatile and summer-green herbaceous tea and medicinal plant for...

Red Orach - Atriplex hortensis var. rubra

€2,50 EUR
€1.250,00 EUR kg
Red Orach – Decorative leafy vegetable with bright red leaves. This variety is a robust...

Creeping Thyme / Wild Thyme - Thymus serpyllum

€2,50 EUR
€9.615,38 EUR kg
Creeping Thyme / Wild Thyme – creeping cushion thyme with a delicate aroma and versatile...

Roman Chamomile [Anthemis nobilis]

€2,50 EUR
€9.615,38 EUR kg
The perennial roman chamomile is a fast-growing aromatic, tea and medicinal plant that grows like...

Common Daisy - Bellis perennis

€2,50 EUR
€10.000,00 EUR kg
Common Daisy – robust perennial wild plant with edible flowers and traditional medicinal properties. Perennial...

Dandelion - Taraxacum officinale

€2,50 EUR
€2.500,00 EUR kg
Dandelion – a versatile wild and medicinal plant with strong vitality and traditional significance. Perennial...

Pale Purple Coneflower - Echinacea pallida

€2,00 EUR
€4.000,00 EUR kg
The perennial pale purple coneflower is a wild traditional medicinal plant used as a herbal...

Hyssop - Hyssopus officinalis

€2,50 EUR
€3.125,00 EUR kg
Hyssop – an aromatic, blue‑flowering culinary herb with an intense scent and strong attractiveness to...

Phacelia - Bee Friend [Phacelia tanacetifolia]

€2,50 EUR
€250,00 EUR kg
The annual phacelia is an ancient, well-known, and wild green manure, tea, fodder, and medicinal...

Crimson Clover - Incarnate Clover [Trifolium incarnatum]

€2,50 EUR
€100,00 EUR kg
The biennial crimson clover is a wild forage and green manure plant that is suitable...

Fenugreek - Trigonella foenum-graecum

€2,50 EUR
€500,00 EUR kg
Fenugreek – ancient, versatile spice and medicinal herb with uniquely aromatic seeds, also valuable as...

Wood Avens - Herb Bennet - Geum urbanum

€2,50 EUR
€7.142,86 EUR kg
Wood Avens - Herb Bennet – traditional wild perennial with an aromatic root and versatile...

Red Maca - Peruvian Cress [Lepidium meyenii]

€3,00 EUR
€15.000,00 EUR kg
The biennial Red Maca is a root vegetable, medicinal plant and a former source of...

Licorice [Glycyrrhiza glabra]

€2,50 EUR
€5.000,00 EUR kg
The perennial licorice is a diverse and very old culinary, tea and medicinal plant. It...

Wild Thyme / Broad Leaved Thyme - Thymus pulegioides

€2,50 EUR
€8.333,33 EUR kg
Wild Thyme / Broad Leaved Thyme – robust wild herb with an intense aroma and...

Apple Mint - Mentha suaveolens

€2,50 EUR
€16.666,67 EUR kg
Apple Mint – perennial, winter‑hardy culinary and medicinal herb with soft, rounded leaves and a...

Welsh onion - Allium fistulosum

€3,00 EUR
€1.500,00 EUR kg
Welsh onion – very old and robust, perennial bunching onion with a proven aroma. This...

Cauliflower Neckarperle [Brassica oleracea var. botrytis]

€3,00 EUR
€12.000,00 EUR kg
The biennial cauliflower 'Neckarperle' is a traditional, frost-hardy early variety with high-domed, fine-grained and pure...

'Rolando' Head lettuce - Lactuca sativa var. capitata

€3,00 EUR
€6.000,00 EUR kg
'Rolando' Head lettuce – classic butterhead lettuce with large, heavy heads. This variety is an...

'Saladin' Iceberg Lettuce - Lactuca sativa var. capitata

€3,00 EUR
€15.000,00 EUR kg
'Saladin' Iceberg Lettuce – robust variety with crisp, light green heads. This variety is a...

'American Brown' Batavia Lettuce - Lactuca sativa var. capitata

€3,00 EUR
€6.000,00 EUR kg
'American Brown' Batavia Lettuce – robust variety with crisp, flavorful leaves. This variety is a...

'Moutarde Rouge Metis' Asian Green - Brassica juncea

€3,00 EUR
€2.000,00 EUR kg
'Moutarde Rouge Metis' Asian Green – fast-growing leaf mustard with delicate spiciness and attractive appearance....

'Pak Choi' Asian Green - Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis

€3,00 EUR
€1.500,00 EUR kg
'Pak Choi' Asian Green – proven rarity with a nutty-spicy flavor. This variety is a...

'Komatsuna' Asian Green - Brassica rapa var. perviridis

€3,00 EUR
€1.500,00 EUR kg
'Komatsuna' Asian Green – fast-growing rarity with sweet-nutty flavor. This variety is a fast-growing Asian...

'Mizuna' Asian Green - Brassica rapa var. Japonica

€3,00 EUR
€2.000,00 EUR kg
'Mizuna' Asian Green – traditional Japanese landrace with a mild, sweet-spicy flavor. This variety is...

'Mibuna' Asian Green - Brassica rapa var. japonica

€3,00 EUR
€1.500,00 EUR kg
'Mibuna' Asian Green – well winter-hardy rarity with narrow, aromatic leaves. This variety is an...

'Tatsoi' Asian Green - Brassica rapa subsp. narinosa

€3,00 EUR
€1.500,00 EUR kg
'Tatsoi' Asian Green – ancient mustard green rarity with spoon-shaped leaves and a mild-spicy flavor....

'Tondo di Chioggia' Red Beetroot - Beta vulgaris

€3,00 EUR
€1.000,00 EUR kg
'Tondo di Chioggia' Red Beetroot – historic rarity with red-and-white ringed flesh. This traditional, open-pollinated...

American Mountain Mint - Pycnanthemum pilosum

€2,50 EUR
€16.666,67 EUR kg
American Mountain Mint – aromatic wild plant with an intensely spicy‑minty aroma and strong attraction...

European Goldenrod [Solidago virgaurea]

€2,50 EUR
The perennial European goldenrod is a dye and medicinal plant and is used for kidney...

Caraway - Carum carvi

€2,00 EUR
€800,00 EUR kg
Caraway – a traditional culinary and medicinal herb with aromatic seeds. Biennial spice and medicinal...

Asian Mint Jing Jie - Schizonepeta tenuifolia

€2,50 EUR
€12.500,00 EUR kg
Asian Mint Jing Jie – traditional aromatic culinary and medicinal herb with a mild minty...

Purple Coneflower [Echinacea purpurea]

€2,00 EUR
€3.333,33 EUR kg
The perennial purple coneflower is a wild, traditional medicinal plant that is still widely used...

Spring Onion Ishikura Long White [Allium fistousosum]

€3,00 EUR
€1.500,00 EUR kg
The perennial spring onion 'Ishikura' is a similarly robust type of onion to the winter...

Shell pea Blauwshokker [Pisum sativum L. convar. sativum]

€3,00 EUR
€120,00 EUR kg
The annual shell pea 'Blauwschokker' is an old and early variety with blue pods. The...

Sugar pea Weggiser [Pisum sativum saccharatum]

€3,00 EUR
€100,00 EUR kg
The annual sugar pea 'Weggieser' is an early and almost forgotten old variety with lots...

'Crimsonia' Broad Bean - Vicia faba

€3,00 EUR
€85,71 EUR kg
'Crimsonia' Broad Bean – rare, historic, red‑flowering and high‑yielding broad bean with large, aromatic seeds....

Stalk Cabbage Cima Di Rapa Sessantina [Brassica rapa var. cymosa]

€3,00 EUR
€1.200,00 EUR kg
The annual stalk cabbage ‘Cima di Rapa Sessantina’ is a very fast-growing old variety of...

White Cabbage Wädenswiler [Brassica oleracea convar. capitata]

€3,00 EUR
€6.000,00 EUR kg
The biennial 'Wädenswiler' white cabbage forms finely layered, firm heads with a strong and mild,...