This catalogue was published on June 2019, many prices may have changed or items gone out of stock. Please refer to the seed listings on our website for the most up to date prices and availability. www.EdenSeeds.com.au VEGETABLES Dear Gardeners, OUR AIM is to distribute Old Traditional Open pollinated varieties of vegetable M.S. 905 seed, preferably old Australian varieties and organically or bio-dynamically grown LOWER BEECHMONT 4211 where possible. I believe they are more nutritious and better tasting, hardy and easier to grow for Non-hybrid old traditional the home gardener. Old varieties produce over an extended period. Home gardeners open pollinated varieties obtain relaxation, enjoyment and quality from a most rewarding hobby. with no chemical treatment. Eden Seeds was founded on the belief that home gardeners and all consumers None are genetically engineered. should have access to the best old traditional varieties. I believe the best seed banks Phone: (07) 5533 1177 are the plants grown in our own back-yard. Growers need to observe the plants growing Office Hours: 8am - 4pm, Monday - Friday locally and experience collecting, drying, cleaning, storing and regrowing. (Australian Eastern Standard Time) Who can access giant seed banks owned by our government departments and Fax (07) 5533 1108 (anytime) multi-national companies? If I can’t and you can’t then lets provide our own alternative. Grow and distribute to others. My aim is to help get you started. Eden Seeds and Select Visit us on the web! Organic also purchase reliable seeds in small or large quantities. Reliable means they have not been crossed and are true to type. So if you are not sure please contact us www.EdenSeeds.com.au for clarification. I thank all existing growers also for their efforts in trying times. • Secure internet ordering For home gardeners our catalogue offers the widest range of old traditional • Up to date stock availability varieties available in Australia. There are over 1000 listings, 600 more than most • Planting guide other mail order lists. We specialize in the gathering, cleaning, best practice storage, • Seasonal newsletter distribution and service with 33 years experience in distribution of these endangered • Join our email list vegetable varieties. Our business is seeds. • Mobile friendly website Grow well, Alf Finch. Subscription To receive future catalogues, the subscription Greetings from the staff at Eden Seeds is $12 which includes 3 Packets of heritage seeds, sent out for Spring 2020. Back row: Paul, Kim, Trish, Judy, Donna, Alf. Back row: Sue, Caroline, Cameron. Front row: Jacqui, Wendi, Julie, Wendy, Daniel. Front row: Kain, Jan. All descriptions, photos and illustrations in this catalogue are copyright © 2019 Eden Seeds. All rights reserved. 2 WELCOME Despatch Policy All Eden Seeds varieties If you think Eden Seeds has fast service are available you’re not alone. Now we can offer in packets at $3.50 24 hours turn-around for small orders Price includes GST (with no bulk quantities). Please note that internet orders are downloaded once each day around 9am. Orders with bulk quantities (g or kg) All Select Organic seed may take a little longer for us to varieties are available despatch. in packets at $4.00 W.A. orders can take a few extra days Price includes GST for postal delivery due to quarantine The Safe Seed Pledge inspection in W.A. Eden Seeds has signed this international We use Australia Post for all deliveries, pledge drafted by the Council For therefore we cannot accept any special Responsible Genetics: delivery instructions. “Agriculture and seeds provide the Australia Post delivers Monday to basis upon which our lives depend. We Friday, if the package is too large for must protect this foundation as a safe What’s the difference? your mailbox then Australia Post may and genetically stable source for future leave a collection card in your mailbox generations. For the benefit of all farmers, We offer two product types of seeds: so you can collect your package at the gardeners and consumers who want an Eden Seeds, and Select Organic. local Post Office. alternative, Throughout this catalogue the available If you think your parcel is delayed We pledge that we do not knowingly seed types are labelled Eden Seeds (in please check at your local Australia Post buy or sell genetically engineered seeds blue), and Select Organic (in orange). delivery centre as we cannot lodge a or plants. Both of our Eden Seeds and Select missing article enquiry for 10 working The mechanical transfer of genetic Oragnic seed types are all: Old days. material outside of natural reproductive Traditional, Open Pollinated, Non- methods and between genera, families Hybrid, No Chemical Treatment and Additional Info or kingdoms, poses great biological SEEDS EDEN No Genetic Engineering. If the seed variety you request is out of stock risks as well as economic, political, and In addition: only our Select Organic we may refund or substitute. cultural threats. We feel that genetically seeds are certified organic (ACO cert. engineered varieties have been All seed is guaranteed to the value of the insufficiently tested prior to public release. no. 10457). original purchase price. More research and testing is necessary Seed counts are listed after each home to further assess the potential risks of Commercial Growers: garden packet, and seeds per gram are an genetically engineered seeds. Further, we Bulk quantities available at listed prices. average which is usually rounded down to be wish to support agricultural progress that All enquiries welcome. conservative and can vary with each batch leads to healthier soils, genetically diverse and season. If you are a commercial grower and you agricultural ecosystems and ultimately require a statement regarding the organic If ordering by mail, please add extra for healthy people and communities.” status of our seed for your inspection postage and handling as shown on the Order & records, please make this request with Form on page 63, or for orders with any your order. bulk included (g or kg) please use the Bulk TABLE OF CONTENTS Postage & Handling Rates. ORGANIC SELECT Section Page Special Offers On Our website Vegetables ....................................... 4 Our website has special offers on seeds that Seed Mixes ...................................... 36 aren’t listed in this catalouge, including: Salad Greens.................................... 37 Grains .............................................. 40 • Autumn & Winter Selection - Pack of 8 Legumes, Green Manures, Grains... 41 Autumn & Winter Selection - Pack of 14 • Baby Leaf & Microgreens ................ 42 • Spring & Summer Selection - Pack of 8 Seeds for Sprouting......................... 43 • Spring & Summer Selection - Pack of 14 Bird & Fruit Fly Protection............... 43 • Kitchen Herbs - Pack of 10 Gardening Products......................... 43 • Small Space - Pack of 8 Inoculant ......................................... 44 Green Manure Mix.......................... 44 • Stir Fry Vegetables - Pack of 10 KEY OF SYMBOLS Diatamaceous Earth ........................ 44 These packs are cheaper than normal price Plants have edible flowers. Herbs ............................................... 45 and also include free shipping! Flowers ............................................ 49 As our stock availability changes daily our «We would like reliable seed savers Trees ................................................ 60 for these varieties. website also has the most up to date listing. Special Offers .................................. 62 Visit our website: www.EdenSeeds.com.au Scarify the seed before planting. Order Form...................................... 63 or call us on (07) 55331177 to order. 3 EARLY OF ARGENTEUIL - French heirloom ARTICHOKE with thick rose-purple stems with purple VEGETABLES (Cynara scolymus) tips, produces early in spring, excellent Gourmet vegetable, originating from flavour. In France it is blanched to produce AMARANTH Western Mediterranean in ancient times. white spears called "white gold". Attractive grey-green foliage. Tall 1.5m Seed count: 23/g. GRAIN AMARANTH (Amaranthus perennial (5 years). Rapid growing, use in Eden Seeds: Packet 60 seeds $3.50, 10g $12.00, hypochondriacus) - Greens rich in vitamins garden windbreak. Cut buds when heads 100g $80.00 and minerals, leaves have less oxalic acid are tight and flat 5cm below bud, late first - Delicious early than spinach. Eat raw or cooked. Protein MARY WASHINGTON summer, boil until tender. Cut plant and long straight large spears with tight tips. leaf and grain. Seeds have over 18% protein, mulch after harvest. Well drained, well Resistance to some types of rust. Most higher than corn or wheat, eat popped. limed soils. Plant after frost. popular variety in Australia in 1940's. Hardy summer annual to 1m, don't sow Seed count: 22/g. Seed count: 23/g. VEGETABLES deeply, scatter on top of soil and rake in. Eden Seeds: Packet 60 seeds $3.50, 10g $8.50, Sow after frost. 95 days. The processed FRENCH PURPLE - (VIOLET DE PROVENCE) 50g $38.00 products are available through Coles and Similar to Green Globe with heads of purple Woolworths supermarkets and selected bracts. Health Food stores. The cereal can be used Eden Seeds: Packet 28 seeds $3.50, 10g $12.00, alone with milk, fruit, and honey, or mixed 50g $50.00 ASPARAGUS PEA with other cereals. ASPARAGUS PEA (Lotus tetragonolobus Seed count: 400/g. L.) - Young tender pods eaten in salads or Eden Seeds: Packet 350 seeds $3.50 stir