Spring Sowing – Subtropical Climate

Spring sowing in subtropical climates – open‑pollinated seeds for cold‑tolerant, early‑growing vegetable varieties, herbs and wild plants that germinate reliably and develop strongly in subtropical conditions. Ideal for climate zones with mild days, fresh nights and moist spring winds. Includes robust crops that form vigorous leaves, aromatic shoots or resilient roots in moderate warmth and are well suited for sowing from February to April.
Use our filters to select the conditions that match your needs – and discover suitable varieties!

Horehound [Marrubium vulgare]

€2,50 EUR
The perennial horehound is a very old, hardy tea and medicinal plant and is used for coughs, bronchial and digestive complaints. Scientifically recognized expectorant effect. Ideal for pre-cultivation, base and nitrogen indicator, pot culture possible, sowing spring-summer, good for mixed culture, harvesting the...

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,...

New Zealand Spinach - Tetragonia tetragonioides

€2,50 EUR
New Zealand Spinach – warm‑loving summer leaf vegetable with fleshy, mild leaves.It is a warm‑loving, annual leafy vegetable with fleshy, triangular leaves and a mild, slightly salty flavor. It grows creeping as a ground cover, is extremely heat‑tolerant, and is ideally suited...

Tarragon - Artemisia dracunculus

€2,50 EUR
Tarragon – an aromatic perennial culinary herb with a fine anise note and versatile uses. Perennial, winter‑hardy herbaceous plant with slender, aromatic leaves and a characteristic, slightly anise‑like scent. It grows robustly, is easy to care for, and is suitable for open...

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...

Rocket - Arugula [Eruca sativa]

€2,50 EUR
The annual rocket is a salad and spice plant that was already used by the Romans. It has a nutty taste, similar to mustard and cress. Milder than wild rocket. Ideal for direct sowing, pot cultivation possible, sowing spring-summer-autumn-winter, good for mixed...

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...

Marshmallow - Althaea officinalis

€2,50 EUR
Marshmallow – a traditional medicinal and wild herb with a mild, mucilage‑rich aroma and strong vitality in the garden. Perennial with tender, mild leaves and an especially mucilage‑rich root, valued for its soothing, calming and protective properties. Grows robustly, forming clumps, and...

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...

Siberian Motherwort - Marihuanilla [Leonurus sibiricus]

€2,50 EUR
The biennial Siberian motherwort is a very old Chinese tea, incense and medicinal plant and was mentioned in the old Chinese "Book of Songs". A proven remedy for menstrual cramps with a general strengthening effect. Ideal for direct sowing, pot cultivation possible,...

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...

East Indian Lemongrass [Cymbopogon flexuosus]

€2,50 EUR
The perennial East Indian lemongrass is a tropical aromatic, spice and medicinal plant with a special significance in medicine. High vitamin C content helps with colds and essential oils have a pleasant expectorant effect. Ideal for direct sowing or pre-cultivation, pot cultivation...

Mexican Tarragon - Tagetes lucida

€2,50 EUR
Mexican Tarragon – aromatic medicinal and culinary plant with an anise‑like scent and edible flowers. Perennial plant, cultivated as an annual in colder regions, with a spicy, anise‑like aroma and a high content of essential oils. It grows robustly, flowers abundantly and...

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,...

Nasturtium - Tropaeolum majus

€2,50 EUR
Nasturtium – spicy‑peppery, edible cultivated plant with vigorous creeping or climbing growth. Annual plant with mildly peppery leaves and bright, aromatic flowers, valued for its versatile culinary use and decorative appeal. Grows vigorously and herbaceous, producing long creeping or climbing shoots. Develops...

Greek Oregano - Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum

€2,50 EUR
Greek Oregano – mediterranean rarity with intense aroma. A traditional, perennial culinary and medicinal herb with a strong, spicy flavour, an intense aroma and a high content of essential oils. It grows robustly and is ideal for outdoor beds, greenhouses or container...

Soybean Green Shell - Edamame [Glycine max]

€3,00 EUR
The annual soybean 'Green Shell' is an early, highly versatile, and traditional Japanese legume. A world-renowned oilseed plant with an extremely high protein content. Ideal for direct sowing, no pot culture, sowing spring-summer, good for mixed culture, harvesting of the soybean seeds. Description The...

Parsnip Half Length White [Pastinaca sativa]

€3,00 EUR
The biennial parsnip 'Half Length White' is a late and versatile root vegetable variety with interesting health properties. High-yielding variety with 20-30 cm long roots and a pleasant sweet and spicy taste. Ideal for direct sowing, no pot cultivation, sowing spring-summer, good for...

Evening Primrose [Oenothera biennis]

€2,50 EUR
The biennial evening primrose is a versatile medicinal plant that opens its flowers at sunset, making it an important source of food for insects. Its healing evening primrose oil is well known for its ability to help with skin conditions, period pain,...

Garden Purslane - Portulaca oleracea var. sativa

€2,50 EUR
Garden Purslane – historic leafy vegetable with a juicy, tangy flavor. This variety is an annual, heat-loving leafy vegetable with a prostrate to carpet-like growth habit. Its fleshy, succulent leaves offer a refreshing, slightly tangy-salty flavor. It grows low to moderately upright,...

'San Marzano' Roma Tomato - Solanum lycopersicum

€3,00 EUR
'San Marzano' Roma Tomato – legendary Italian variety for sauces and tomato paste. This variety...

'White Beauty' Beefsteak Tomato - Solanum lycopersicum

€3,00 EUR
'White Beauty' Beefsteak Tomato – rare and historic heirloom with a mild-sweet aroma. This variety...

'Zitronentraube' Cherry Tomato - Solanum lycopersicum

€3,00 EUR
'Zitronentraube' Cherry Tomato – rare specialty with a lemony aroma. This variety is a lemon-yellow...

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...

Celery Stalk Tall Utah [Apium graveolens var. dulce]

€3,00 EUR
€8.571,43 EUR kg
The biennial celery 'Tall Utah' is a fast-growing, high-yielding, and robust vegetable and medicinal plant...

'Yolo Wonder' Bell Pepper - Capsicum annuum

€3,00 EUR
'Yolo Wonder' Bell Pepper – robust bell pepper with large, fruity-sweet fruits. This variety is...

'Little Green' Eggplant - Solanum melongena

€3,00 EUR
'Little Green' Eggplant – early-ripening rarity with neon-green fruits. This extraordinary, early-ripening eggplant produces rare...

'Dourga' Eggplant - Solanum melongena

€3,00 EUR
'Dourga' Eggplant – little-known white rarity with remarkable robustness. This variety is a robust eggplant...

'Blaukönigin' Eggplant - Solanum melongena

€3,00 EUR
'Blaukönigin' Eggplant – robust traditional variety with royally dark violet fruits. This old variety is...

'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...

Artischoke Imperial Star [Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus]

€3,00 EUR
€2.857,14 EUR kg
The perennial artichoke 'Imperial Star' is a leaf vegetable and medicinal plant. The flowering vegetable...

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...

Lady's Mantle [Alchemilla xanthochlora]

€2,50 EUR
€8.333,33 EUR kg
The perennial lady's mantle is a wild tea and medicinal plant and is mainly used...

European Goldenrod [Solidago virgaurea]

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

Common Comfrey [Symphytum officinale]

€3,00 EUR
€6.000,00 EUR kg
The perennial comfrey is a versatile tea, fertilizer and medicinal plant with excellent properties for...

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...

Rosemary [Rosmarinus officinalis]

€2,50 EUR
Rosemary is an old perennial spice and medicinal plant that comes from the Mediterranean and...

Indian Tobacco Santo Domingo Ceremonian [Nicotiana rustica]

€3,00 EUR
The perennial Indian tobacco 'Santo Domingo Ceremonial' is a low-growing and hardy ritual tobacco with...

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...

Strawberry Popcorn 'Erdbeermais' - Zea mays var. everta

€3,00 EUR
€750,00 EUR kg
Strawberry Popcorn 'Erdbeermais' – a historic variety with compact red ears and a decorative character....

Stinging Nettle [Urtica dioica]

€2,50 EUR
The nettle is a very old perennial tea, vegetable and medicinal plant from Central Europe...

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...

Black Kale Nero Di Toscana [Brassica oleracea var. palmifolia]

€3,00 EUR
€6.000,00 EUR kg
The biennial black kale 'Nero di Toscana' is a traditional, highly aromatic old cabbage specialty...

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,...

'Magenta Spreen' Tree spinach - Chenopodium giganteum

€2,50 EUR
€5.000,00 EUR kg
'Magenta Spreen' Tree spinach – spectacular large variety with magenta leaves. This variety is a...

Italian Chicory - Radicchio Rossa Di Verona [Cichorium intybus var. foliosum]

€3,00 EUR
€3.000,00 EUR kg
The biennial radicchio 'Rossa di Verona' is an old traditional leaf vegetable for overwintering. The...

'Red Kuri' Pumpkin Hokkaido - Cucurbita maxima

€3,00 EUR
€983,61 EUR kg
'Red Kuri' Pumpkin Hokkaido – aromatic, chestnut‑nutty culinary squash with creamy flesh.A warmth‑loving, robust squash...

'Lanro' Kohlrabi - Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes

€3,00 EUR
€6.000,00 EUR kg
'Lanro' Kohlrabi – proven, cold-resistant outdoor variety with tender, non-woody bulbs.This variety is a fast-growing...

'Dutch Broadleaf' Lamb’s Lettuce - Valerianella locusta

€3,00 EUR
€857,14 EUR kg
'Dutch Broadleaf' Lamb’s Lettuce – winter‑hardy variety with large, broad‑oval, dark‑green leaves. This variety is...

Small meadow button-Pimpinelle - Sanguisorba minor

€2,50 EUR
€1.250,00 EUR kg
The perennial Small meadow button is a very old medicinal, tea, spice, salad and animal...

Sage - Salvia officinalis

€2,50 EUR
€2.500,00 EUR kg
Perennial sage is a very old, sun-loving and traditional tea, medicinal and spice plant. Versatile...

'Red Russian' Kale - Brassica napus var. pabularia

€3,00 EUR
€8.571,43 EUR kg
'Red Russian' Kale – historic heirloom variety with red-green, tender leaves and a mild, sweet...

'Lucullus' Chard - Beta vulgaris

€3,00 EUR
€1.000,00 EUR kg
'Lucullus' Chard – historic and hardy variety with robust traits and striking leaves. It is...

'Blauer Herbst und Winter' Winter Radish - Raphanus sativus var. niger

€3,00 EUR
€1.090,91 EUR kg
'Blauer Herbst und Winter' Winter Radish – traditional autumn and winter radish with a blue‑violet...

'Escariol Grüner' Endive - Cichorium endivia

€3,00 EUR
€8.571,43 EUR kg
'Escariol Grüner' Endive – traditional variety with large, smooth‑edged green leaves.This variety is a broad‑leaved...

Leaf Coriander 'Konrad' - Coriandrum sativum

€2,50 EUR
€1.250,00 EUR kg
Leaf Coriander 'Konrad' – aromatic, high‑yielding leaf coriander with fine, tender foliage. Annual variety selected...

'Sweet Banana' Sweet Pointed Pepper - Capsicum annuum

€3,00 EUR
'Sweet Banana' Sweet Pointed Pepper – traditional rarity with banana-shaped sweet fruits. This variety is...

'Ananas Noire' Beefsteak Tomato - Solanum lycopersicum

€3,00 EUR
'Ananas Noire' Beefsteak Tomato – Belgian classic with large and aromatic fruits. This Belgian variety...

'Auriga' Tomato - Solanum lycopersicum

€3,00 EUR
'Auriga' Tomato – historic tomato variety with fruity flavor. This variety is an orange salad...

'Gniff' Carrot - Daucus carota

€3,00 EUR
'Gniff' Carrot – traditional purple‑and‑white storage carrot from Ticino. This variety is a robust, late‑maturing...

‘Guérande' (Oxheart) Carrot - Daucus carota

€3,00 EUR
‘Guérande' (Oxheart) Carrot – a traditional French landrace with short, heart‑shaped roots.A very old, mid‑season...

'Di Sicilia Violetto' Cauliflower - Brassica oleracea var. botrytis

€3,00 EUR
'Di Sicilia Violetto' Cauliflower – a traditional Sicilian landrace with purple, compact heads. A robust,...