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.
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'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...

Red Poppy - Corn Poppy [Papaver rhoeas]

€2,50 EUR
The biennial red poppy is a versatile and summer-green herbaceous tea and medicinal plant for harsh conditions. This species is still used in folk medicine today and relieves many ailments. Very hardy and easy to care for. Ideal for direct sowing, pot cultivation...

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,...

Broccoli Calabrese Natalino [Brassica oleracea var. italica]

€3,00 EUR
The biennial broccoli 'Calabrese Natalino' is the original variety that was groundbreaking for other broccoli varieties. Particularly delicate taste with a strikingly tender broccoli aroma. Forms further side shoots after the main harvest. Ideal for pre-cultivation, sowing in spring-summer, no pot culture,...

Red Pointed Cabbage Kalibos [Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. alba]

€3,00 EUR
The biennial red pointed cabbage 'Kalibos' is a red cabbage and the only known pointed cabbage variety in the world. The taste of the crisp leaves is very tender and juicy with a mildly sweet aroma, excellent for eating raw. Ideal for...

Leek 'Fantic' - Allium porrum

€3,00 EUR
The biennial leek 'Fantic' is a winter leek that grows evenly, is hardy and healthy, with dark green leaves and easy to peel. The taste is full-bodied and strong. Resistant to typical diseases. Ideal for pre-cultivation, pot culture possible, sowing spring-summer-autumn, good...

'Dyna' Kohlrabi - Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes

€3,50 EUR
'Dyna' Kohlrabi – old autumn variety with large, light-blue bulbs. Extraordinary large kohlrabi with light-blue bulbs up to 1.5 kg. Non-woody, mild-tender and juicy taste. Frost-tolerant, storable, suitable for outdoor and greenhouse cultivation. Robust, high-yielding, open-pollinated – ideal for self-sufficiency and organic growing....

'Tulsi' Holy Basil - Ocimum tenuiflorum

€2,50 EUR
'Tulsi' Holy Basil – traditional Ayurvedic medicinal plant with a spicy aroma. This variety is a perennial, bushy basil with medium‑green, slightly hairy leaves and a sweet‑spicy flavor reminiscent of cloves. It grows compact, is robust, and is ideally suited for open...

Lemon Basil - Ocimum americanum

€2,50 EUR
Lemon Basil – aromatic herb with a refined lemon fragrance. Annual basil with medium‑green, oval to slightly pointed leaves and a distinctly fresh lemon aroma. The plant grows loosely bushy, is reliably productive and well suited for open ground, greenhouses and container...

Parsley root Osborne [Petroselinum crispum]

€3,00 EUR
The biennial parsley root 'Osborne' is a root vegetable with a 22-25 cm long, creamy white root. Intense, spicy and slightly sweet taste, with a mild parsley aroma. Drought tolerant and storable. Ideal for direct sowing, no pot cultivation, sowing spring-autumn, good...

'Gochsheimer Gelbe' Yellow Carrot - Daucus carota

€3,00 EUR
'Gochsheimer Gelbe' Yellow Carrot – traditional German landrace with yellow, aromatic roots. A robust, mid‑late to late‑maturing carrot with characteristic yellow, conical, and sometimes sharply tapering roots. Its flavour is pleasantly aromatic and mildly sweet. The plants grow reliably, form firm flesh,...

'Küttiger Rüebli' White Carrot - Daucus carota

€3,00 EUR
'Küttiger Rüebli' White Carrot – traditional Swiss landrace with white, aromatic roots. A robust, mid‑late‑maturing carrot with characteristic white, conical, sharply tapering roots. Its flavour is aromatic, earthy, and mildly sweet. The plants grow reliably, form firm flesh, and are ideal for...

'Gewöhnlicher Schnitt' Leaf Celery - Apium graveolens var. secalinum

€2,50 EUR
'Gewöhnlicher Schnitt' Leaf Celery – aromatic celery leaf with an intense, savoury flavour. Annual cultivated culinary herb with a fresh, strong celery aroma and a high content of essential oils. The plants grow vigorously, are easy to care for and are suitable...

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

€3,00 EUR
The biennial turnip 'Golden Ball' is an old, rare and historic turnip variety with mustard oils, many vitamins and minerals. Yellow-fleshed turnips are winter hardy with a very fast development time for year-round cultivation. Pleasantly mild and relatively sweet taste. Ideal for...

'Hangdown Grünkernig' Broad Bean - Vicia faba

€6,00 EUR
'Hangdown Grünkernig' broad bean – historic, traditional and high‑yielding variety with long, pendulous pods and mildly nutty seeds. Annual, winter‑hardy legume with white flowers and 2–3 cm large, mildly nutty, tender seeds. The plants produce numerous long, downward‑hanging pods with 4–5 green beans,...

'Vit' Lamb's Lettuce - Valerianella locusta

€3,00 EUR
'Vit' Lamb's Lettuce – robust variety with tender, nutty leaves. This variety is a frost‑hardy lamb’s lettuce with dark green, rounded leaves and a mild, nutty, aromatic flavor. It grows compactly, matures early, and is ideally suited for open field, greenhouse, and...

'Butterflay' Spinach - Spinacia oleracea

€3,00 EUR
'Butterflay' Spinach – fast‑growing variety with large, tender leaves. This variety is an early‑maturing, bolt‑resistant spinach with large, round‑oval leaves and a mild yet robust flavor. It grows compactly in a rosette form and is ideally suited for open field, greenhouse, and...

'Purple Teepee' Bush Bean - Phaseolus vulgaris

€3,00 EUR
'Purple Teepee' Bush Bean – compact purple bush bean with tender, stringless, aromatic pods.Annual, warmth‑loving legume with fine, purple, stringless beans and a mild‑tender aroma. The plants grow compactly, 40–50 cm tall, remain sturdy and are ideal for sunny, warm locations. They thrive...

Chives - Allium schoenoprasum

€3,00 EUR
The perennial chives are a spice and medicinal plant with long, medium-strong and coarse-tubular stalks. Strong, upright growth with an intense chive flavor. Antibacterial properties, lowers blood pressure and aids digestion. Ideal for direct sowing, pot cultivation possible, sowing spring-autumn-winter, good for...

Miner’s lettuce - Winter purslane - Claytonia perfoliata

€3,00 EUR
Miner’s lettuce – historical winter salad with nutritious qualities. This variety is a fast-growing, winter-hardy leaf lettuce with tender, fleshy leaves and a fresh, mild-nutty flavor. It is ideally suited for direct sowing, pot culture, and winter cultivation. Robust, high-yielding, and open-pollinated...

'Cuor di bue' Oxheart Tomato - Solanum lycopersicum

€3,00 EUR
'Cuor di bue' Oxheart Tomato – a historic tomato variety with a sweet‑mild flavour. This...

'Všetana' Onion - Allium cepa

€3,00 EUR
'Všetana' Onion – traditional Czech landrace with firm yellow bulbs.A robust, mid‑season cooking onion with...

'Black Kabuli' Chickpea - Cicer arietinum

€3,00 EUR
€333,33 EUR kg
'Black Kabuli' Chickpea – rare black chickpea with a nutty aroma. Annual, warmth‑loving legume with...

'Gundel' Cucumber - Cucumis sativus

€3,00 EUR
‘Gundel’ Cucumber – a very robust, bitterness‑free outdoor cucumber with medium‑length, aromatic fruits.A high‑yielding, resilient...

'Manuel António' Melon - Cucumis melo

€3,00 EUR
€3.333,33 EUR kg
'Manuel António' Melon – traditional Portuguese landrace with sweet, aromatic fruits. A warm‑loving, robust sugar...

'Cocozelle von Tripolis' Courgette - Cucurbita pepo

€3,00 EUR
'Cocozelle von Tripolis' Courgette – traditional, aromatic long‑fruit variety with tender flesh and high yield...

'Gleisdorfer' Oil Pumpkin - Cucurbita pepo

€3,00 EUR
'Gleisdorfer' Oil Pumpkin – traditional Styrian oil pumpkin with aromatic dark‑green seeds.A heat‑loving, robust pumpkin...

'Paul Robson' Tomato - Solanum lycopersicum

€3,00 EUR
'Paul Robson' Tomato – aromatic old Russian dark tomato variety with an especially full‑bodied flavour....

'La Victoire' Bush Bean - Phaseolus vulgaris

€3,00 EUR
€100,00 EUR kg
'La Victoire' Bush Bean – traditional Swiss bush bean with flavourful, tender, stringless pods. Annual,...

'Coração de Boi' Oxheart Tomato - Solanum lycopersicum

€3,00 EUR
'Coração de Boi' Oxheart Tomato – traditional Portuguese tomato variety with a mild‑sweet flavour.A warmth‑loving,...

'Neckargold' Pole Bean - Phaseolus vulgaris

€3,00 EUR
'Neckargold' Pole Bean – tender golden‑yellow climbing bean with long, stringless pods and a fine,...