{"title":"Brassicas","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"bok-choy-shanghai-green","title":"Bok Choy 'Shanghai Green'","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/3181\/9838\/files\/demeter1.jpg?v=1757487413\" alt=\"\" width=\"45\" height=\"53\"\u003eBrassica rapa \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniform, compact, tight heads.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroad white ribs with tender, juicy leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest as baby bok choy or full size.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold hardy and slow to bolt.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelected for uniformity and reliable performance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Shanghai Green' produces beautifully compact, tight heads with broad, succulent white ribs and mild, tender leaves. Equally delicious raw, stir-fried or grilled, it is a versatile Asian green prized for its crisp texture and delicate flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest as a baby bok choy just 25 days after transplanting, or allow plants to mature into full-sized 20–25cm heads. The ability to harvest at multiple stages makes this an exceptionally productive variety for home gardens and market growers alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most cold-hardy leafy vegetables, 'Shanghai Green' thrives from mid-winter through late autumn and holds well in the garden during the darkest months, providing fresh greens when few other leafy crops are at their best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur strain has been selected for broad white ribs, compact head formation, bolt resistance and excellent uniformity at maturity, producing dependable harvests season after season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Demeter Biodynamic and Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEED COUNT: 150 , 500, 1000 approx.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGermination: Lot#19036 99% Mar 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eSeed Raising, Growing and Harvest Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\n.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;}\n.tg td{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg th{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  font-weight:normal;overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg .tg-c3ow{border-color:inherit;text-align:center;vertical-align:top}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tg\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eSite\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eSowing\u003cbr\u003eDepth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eDays to\u003cbr\u003eGermination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eDays to\u003cbr\u003eMaturity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eAnnual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003e10-15cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003e12-20cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003e6mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003e4-7 days\u003cbr\u003e@ 4-22 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003e20-25 days baby\u003cbr\u003e35-45 days full size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\" class=\"\"\u003eDIRECT SEED - Sow 6mm deep as soon as soil can be worked in late winter\/early spring through autumn. 8 seeds\/25cm thinned to 10cm apart in rows 15-20cm apart. 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Protect with row cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eTRANSPLANT - Sow indoors 6mm deep, 2 seeds\/cell thinned to 1 \u0026amp; transplanted late winter - mid\/late autumn using the above spacing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***Please note that the larger pack sizes are already a discounted item and are not included in any further promotions or seasonal specials.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"tf","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":41976242241598,"sku":"SQ1036-A","price":5.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500seeds","offer_id":41976242274366,"sku":"SQ1036-B","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000seeds","offer_id":41976242307134,"sku":"SQ1036-C","price":24.7,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/3181\/9838\/files\/ShanghaiGreen1.jpg?v=1756609243"},{"product_id":"broccoli-piracicaba","title":"Broccoli 'Piracicaba'","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/3181\/9838\/files\/demetersmall.jpg?v=1757492177\" alt=\"\"\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh yielding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e‘Piracicaba’ is an abundant producer of sweet flavoured, succulent side shoots. A bunching broccoli that is heat tolerant, enjoy a steady harvest of the sweetest stalks with a slight, large-beaded head (between a broccoli raab and a broccolini).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eWonderful for the home garden with its “cut and come again” production, ‘Piracicaba’ is also a market worthy variety that keeps customers returning to your stall. Check out Carolina Lees’ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growingformarket.com\/articles\/piracicaba\"\u003earticle in Growing for Market magazine…\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e…those [customers] who do[try it] almost always come back for more and often say it’s the best broccoli they’ve ever had.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e‘Piracicaba’ won our open pollinated broccoli trial because of its succulent, juicy, sweet side shoots - great raw, steamed, sautéed and grilled - seemingly endless production and heat tolerance. A truly unique variety, it was developed at Brazil’s oldest agricultural university and named after the Brazilian city and river. Slightly frost tolerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eOpen Pollinated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePLEASE NOTE \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Seed has been sized to allow for use with a vacuum seeder or a direct seeding roller. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Demeter Biodynamic and Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEED COUNT: 100, 250, 1000, 5000 approx.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGermination: Lot#12041 99% May 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePLEASE NOTE: We do not authorise the repackaging of our seed without written permission\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\n.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;}\n.tg td{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg th{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  font-weight:normal;overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg .tg-c3ow{border-color:inherit;text-align:center;vertical-align:top}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tg\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eSite\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eSowing\u003cbr\u003eDepth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eDays to\u003cbr\u003eGermination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eDays to\u003cbr\u003eMaturity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eAnnual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003e45-60cm apart\u003cbr\u003e45-90cm between rows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003e75-85cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003e6mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003e4-7days\u003cbr\u003e@ 18-22degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003e60 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\" class=\"\"\u003eTRANSPLANT (recommended) - Sow 2 seeds per cell \u0026amp; transplant at 4-5 weeks old, leaving 45cm between plants \u0026amp; 45–90cm between rows. Use row cover in spring to protect from Cabbage Moth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDIRECT SEED- Sow 3-4 seeds 30cm apart with 60-90cm between rows; thin to one plant per 30cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***Please note that the larger pack sizes are already a discounted item and are not included in any further promotions or seasonal specials.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"tf","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":41976242339902,"sku":"SQ1041-A","price":5.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 seeds","offer_id":41976242372670,"sku":"SQ1041-B","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 seeds","offer_id":41976242405438,"sku":"SQ1041-C","price":21.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5000 seeds","offer_id":41976242438206,"sku":"SQ1041-E","price":61.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/3181\/9838\/files\/piracicaba2.jpg?v=1762914352"},{"product_id":"cabbage-kalibos","title":"Cabbage 'Kalibos'","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/3181\/9838\/files\/demetersmall.jpg?v=1757492177\" alt=\"\"\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional sweet flavour, enhanced by winter cold.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStunning magenta, conical heads with glowing pink veins.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for late autumn and winter harvests.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHolds exceptionally well in the field and coolroom.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated Eastern European heirloom.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Kalibos' is an elegant Eastern European heirloom that combines outstanding flavour with remarkable beauty. Its dense, conical heads develop a rich magenta colour highlighted by glowing hot-pink veins that brighten the winter garden. Naturally sweet and crisp, this is one of the finest cabbages we've grown for fresh eating and cooking alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow in mid-July for a November harvest, or sow in January to early February for autumn and winter harvests. The dense 1.2–1.5kg heads rise proudly above lush purple-red foliage, with their sweetness becoming even more pronounced after exposure to cold weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn our Southern Victorian fields, we selected plants for early maturity, head density, shape, colour, exceptional flavour and their ability to shed winter rain. The result is a strain that holds beautifully in the field through winter while also storing exceptionally well in the coolroom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sweet, crunchy leaves are delicious shredded into winter slaws with citrus and fresh herbs, slowly braised with balsamic vinegar and star anise, or naturally fermented into vibrant sauerkraut. Even after months in the field, the heads remain firm, sweet and full of flavour, making 'Kalibos' as practical as it is beautiful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur strain began with seed improved and stewarded by Fruition Seeds and has since been further selected under Southern Victorian growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePLEASE NOTE \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e- Seed has been sized to allow for use with a vacuum seeder or a direct seeding roller. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Demeter Biodynamic and Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEED COUNT: 60 seeds, 150 seeds, 4 grams approx.\u003cbr\u003eSeed Specifications: Brassica oleracea 170-335 seeds\/gram (average 225)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGermination: 60,150sc Lot # 16051 98% May 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e.....................4grms Lot # 11051 99% May 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eSeed Raising, Growing and Harvest Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\n.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;}\n.tg td{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg th{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  font-weight:normal;overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg .tg-c3ow{border-color:inherit;text-align:center;vertical-align:top}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"tg\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 12.1646%;\" class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 9.12343%;\" class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eSite\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 24.1503%;\" class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 10.0179%;\" class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 11.0912%;\" class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eSowing\u003cbr\u003eDepth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 20.3936%;\" class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eDays to\u003cbr\u003eGermination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 13.059%;\" class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eDays to\u003cbr\u003eMaturity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 12.1646%;\" class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eHardy\u003cbr\u003eAnnual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 9.12343%;\" class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.1503%;\" class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003e45cm apart\u003cbr\u003ein rows 45-60cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10.0179%;\" class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003e60cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.0912%;\" class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003e6mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.3936%;\" class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003e4-7 days\u003cbr\u003e@ 18-22 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 13.059%;\" class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003e85-90 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRANSPLANT (recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Sow 2 seeds per cell- thinning to one. Tansplant at 4-5 weeks old. ‘Kalibos’ cabbage grows most sweet and tender in cool temps in biologically rich soil. Use row cover to protect from cabbage and diamond back moth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is a long-season winter cabbage. In regions where winter days are short and growth slows significantly, sow seedlings early so they can establish before winter. Ideally, transplant 6–10 weeks before growth slows, aiming for a broad, leafy rosette by early winter. At this stage, the plant should \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e have formed a heart—this is normal. Once day length and temperatures increase in late winter and spring, the plant will begin heading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn our SE Victorian climate, we sow in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJanuary–February\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, transplant in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFebruary–March\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and harvest from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune–August\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe sow again from \u003cstrong\u003eearly June - late July for early-late spring harvesting \u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The listed transplant-to-maturity (DTM) period assumes active growth and does not account for the extended slowdown that occurs through winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIRECT SEED\u003c\/strong\u003e- Sow 3-4 seeds 45cm apart with 60cm between rows; thin to one plant per 45cm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"tf","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":41976242602046,"sku":"SQ1051-A","price":5.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150 seeds","offer_id":41976242634814,"sku":"SQ1051-B","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 grams","offer_id":41976242667582,"sku":"SQ1051-C","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/3181\/9838\/files\/Kalibos202326.webp?v=1762914352"},{"product_id":"kale-black-magic","title":"Kale 'Black Magic'","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/3181\/9838\/files\/bdriorganicsmall.jpg?v=1757492608\"\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e‘Black Magic’ is a well-maintained selection of ‘Cavolo Nero’ or Toscano kale with long, narrow leaves for attractive and tall, straight bunches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighly uniform for full-size production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlightly sweeter in flavour and a more delicate, tender texture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtremely cold hardy (surviving hard frosts)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eDark blue-green leaves with beautiful savoy, blistered leaf. With a long history (since 600BC) in the Tuscany region of Italy, \u003cem\u003e‘Cavolo Nero’ \u003c\/em\u003eor Lacinato kale is more tender, less fluffy and delicious, perfect sautéed, in soups, in winter salads. This cold hardy staple offers 3 season harvesting including the delicious flower shoots in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eOpen Pollinated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePLEASE NOTE \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Seed has been sized to allow for use with a vacuum seeder or a direct seeding roller. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEED COUNT: 100, 250, 1000, 5000 approx.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGermination: Lot#13M222 98% APR 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePLEASE NOTE: We do not authorize the repackaging of our seed without written permission\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eSeed Raising, Growing and Harvest Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\n.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;}\n.tg td{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg th{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  font-weight:normal;overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg .tg-c3ow{border-color:inherit;text-align:center;vertical-align:top}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tg\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eSite\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eSowing\u003cbr\u003eDepth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eDays to\u003cbr\u003eGermination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eDays to\u003cbr\u003eMaturity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eAnnual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003e30-45cm apart\u003cbr\u003e45-60cm between rows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003e60-90cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003e6mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003e4-7days\u003cbr\u003e@ 18-24°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003e65 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\"\u003eTRANSPLANT (recommended) - Sow 2 seeds per cell \u0026amp; transplant at 4-5 weeks old, leaving 45cm between plants \u0026amp; 45–90cm between rows. Use row cover in spring to protect from Cabbage Moth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAutumn\/Winter Crop: Start seedlings as above in Jan and transplant to the garden in Feb-April. To ensure mature heads, seed the crop early in areas where heavy freezes occur early in autumn. Winter Crop: Successful kale crops can be grown where winters are mild and temperatures rarely fall below 0°C. Late Winter crop can be started as early as June.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDIRECT SEED- Sow 3-4 seeds 30cm apart with 60-90cm between rows; thin to one plant per 30cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***Please note that the larger pack sizes are already a discounted item and are not included in any further promotions or seasonal specials.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"tf","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":41976731795518,"sku":"SQ1222-H","price":5.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 seeds","offer_id":41976731828286,"sku":"SQ1222-I","price":8.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1000 seeds","offer_id":41976731861054,"sku":"SQ1222-J","price":21.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5000 seeds","offer_id":41976731893822,"sku":"SQ1222-K","price":61.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/3181\/9838\/files\/blackmagickale1.jpg?v=1756609244"},{"product_id":"cabbage-filderkraut","title":"Cabbage 'Filderkraut'","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/3181\/9838\/files\/demetersmall.jpg?v=1757492177\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlow Food Ark of Taste · Heirloom · Open Pollinated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptionally sweet, mid-late season conical cabbage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent raw and cooked\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge, firm, dense 5-8kg heads with fine leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood storage ability in the field (where winter lows hover just below freezing) and cool store\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn heirloom white cabbage renowned for its \u003cem\u003eextraordinary sweetness\u003c\/em\u003e and immense, elegant conical heads. Filderkraut produces truly spectacular cabbages, typically weighing \u003cstrong\u003e5–8 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e, packed with natural sugars that make it exceptional both raw and cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mid- to late-season variety is a standout choice for \u003cstrong\u003elate autumn and winter harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e, with excellent holding ability in the field and reliable storage in the coolroom. Its dense, oversized “cheeks” are especially prized for \u003cstrong\u003esauerkraut\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing kraut of remarkable sweetness and depth of flavour. Equally delicious shredded fresh, cooked slowly, or added to winter soups and stews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found Filderkraut held beautifully in the field through to \u003cstrong\u003eSeptember\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a winter full of sauerkraut, coleslaw, minestrone, and countless cabbage-based meals. The flavour is so enticing—and the heads so generous—you’ll find yourself inventing new ways to enjoy it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginating in the \u003cstrong\u003eFilder Valley of Germany\u003c\/strong\u003e, Filderkraut is believed to have been introduced by monks in Denkendorf. Records of this variety date back to the \u003cstrong\u003e1700s\u003c\/strong\u003e, and its survival for more than 300 years speaks volumes. This is a cabbage that has endured for very good reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePLEASE NOTE \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Seed has been sized to allow for use with a vacuum seeder or a direct seeding roller. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Demeter Biodynamic and Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEED COUNT: 60 seeds, 150 seeds, 4 grams approx.\u003cbr\u003eSeed Specifications: Brassica oleracea 170-335 seeds\/gram (average 225)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGermination: Lot # 14046 99%, FEB 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed Raising, Growing and Harvest Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\n.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;}\n.tg td{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg th{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  font-weight:normal;overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg .tg-c3ow{border-color:inherit;text-align:center;vertical-align:top}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-c3ow\" style=\"width: 12.1646%;\"\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-c3ow\" style=\"width: 9.12343%;\"\u003eSite\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-c3ow\" style=\"width: 24.1503%;\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-c3ow\" style=\"width: 10.0179%;\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-c3ow\" style=\"width: 11.0912%;\"\u003eSowing\u003cbr\u003eDepth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-c3ow\" style=\"width: 20.3936%;\"\u003eDays to\u003cbr\u003eGermination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-c3ow\" style=\"width: 13.059%;\"\u003eDays to\u003cbr\u003eMaturity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-c3ow\" style=\"width: 12.1646%;\"\u003eHardy\u003cbr\u003eAnnual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-c3ow\" style=\"width: 9.12343%;\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-c3ow\" style=\"width: 24.1503%;\"\u003e45cm apart\u003cbr\u003ein rows 45-60cm apart for smaller heads - 60cm*60cm for larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-c3ow\" style=\"width: 10.0179%;\"\u003e60cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-c3ow\" style=\"width: 11.0912%;\"\u003e6mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-c3ow\" style=\"width: 20.3936%;\"\u003e4-7 days\u003cbr\u003e@ 18-22 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-c3ow\" style=\"width: 13.059%;\"\u003e95-120 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRANSPLANT\u003c\/strong\u003e (recommended) - Sow 2 seeds per cell- thinning to one. Transplant at 4-5 weeks old. \u003cem\u003eFilderkraut\u003c\/em\u003e cabbage grows most sweet and tender in cool temps in biologically rich soil. Use row cover to protect from cabbage and diamond back moth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is a long-season winter cabbage. In regions where winter days are short and growth slows significantly, sow seedlings early so they can establish before winter. Ideally, transplant 6–10 weeks before growth slows, aiming for a broad, leafy rosette by early winter. At this stage, the plant should \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e have formed a heart—this is normal. Once day length and temperatures increase in late winter and spring, the plant will begin heading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn our SE Victorian climate, we sow in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJanuary–February\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, transplant in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFebruary–March\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and harvest from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune–August\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The listed transplant-to-maturity (DTM) period assumes active growth and does not account for the extended slowdown that occurs through winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIRECT SEED\u003c\/strong\u003e- Sow 3-4 seeds 45cm apart with 60cm between rows; thin to one plant per 45cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"tf","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":42245494374462,"sku":"SQ1046-A","price":5.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150 seeds","offer_id":42245494407230,"sku":"SQ1046-B","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 grams","offer_id":42245494439998,"sku":"SQ1046-C","price":59.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/3181\/9838\/files\/filderkraut2.jpg?v=1764451406"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/3181\/9838\/collections\/piracicaba2.jpg?v=1788057399","url":"https:\/\/transitionfarm.com\/collections\/brassicas.oembed","provider":"Transition Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}