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Seeds To Sow Now - Hot Zone

Seeds to sow now if you live in areas like Geraldton, Warburton, Mt Isa and Longreach or places where there are 39 weeks a year or more with temperatures over 15°C.

CAPSICUM 'ALMA PAPRIKA'

CAPSICUM 'ALMA PAPRIKA'

Beloved by Hungarians, this thick fleshed capsicum is great fresh or dried. Grind to make the best paprika.

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CAPSICUM 'CALIFORNIA WONDER'

CAPSICUM 'CALIFORNIA WONDER'

This sweet red capsicum is as popular today as it was when it was first introduced to American gardeners in the 1920's. It is as equally good whether eaten green or red.

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CAPSICUM 'GILBOA ORANGE'

CAPSICUM 'GILBOA ORANGE'

Large, glossy, bright orange fruit that is more resistant to pests and disease than other varieties. The thick succululent flesh is deliciously sweet either cooked or raw.

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CAPSICUM 'GOLDEN MARCONI'

CAPSICUM 'GOLDEN MARCONI'

An Italian heirloom capsicum, commonly referred to as a golden sweet pepper. Ripening from green to yellow when ripe and ready to harvest, sweetness improves with colour and cooking! Fruits can reach up to 20cm long. A lovely addition to your summer garden, and a versatile ingredient in the kitchen.

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CAPSICUM MINI TRAFFIC LIGHT MIX

CAPSICUM MINI TRAFFIC LIGHT MIX

Short stocky plants covered in sweet yellow, red and green mini capsicums. Incredibly generous plants, they yield an abundant harvest that is perfect for preserves and lunch boxes or you can munch the jewel-like fruit straight off the bush. H 16 weeks.

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CAPSICUM 'PADRON'

CAPSICUM 'PADRON'

A favourite in Spain for tapas, it is traditionally served sauteed in olive oil and salted. Play a game of Russian roulette with these peppers- 1 in 20 may be hot! The colour and heat increase as they turn red so ...

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CAPSICUM 'PURPLE BEAUTY'

CAPSICUM 'PURPLE BEAUTY'

Sturdy compact plants are covered in fruit that change from emerald green to midnight black then ripening to a beautiful deep purple. Harvest in the black or purple phase- depending on your mood! Harvest in 11 weeks from ...

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CAPSICUM 'QUADRATO D'ASTI GIALLO'

CAPSICUM 'QUADRATO D'ASTI GIALLO'

This Italian sweet pepper is huge and blocky, ripening from green to yellow as it becomes sweeter. Thick, crisp and chunky- these are the biggest capsicums we've ever grown at Diggers.

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CAPSICUM 'SWEET CHOCOLATE' ORGANIC

CAPSICUM 'SWEET CHOCOLATE' ORGANIC

A succulent sweet capsicum with thick flesh, dark chocolate on the outside, and deep burgundy inside when fully ripe. Harvest in 12 weeks from transplant. Yields around 1 kilo of fruit per plant.

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Harvest delicious finger length carrots in 8 weeks, or leave to grow to 20cm in another two months. Good for heavy soils.

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CARROT 'BLACK NEBULA'

CARROT 'BLACK NEBULA'

Purple with a white core, this stunning dark carrot makes the tastiest carrot juice. It's easy to grow and maintains its colour after cooking – making for some pretty spectacular carrot soup! Their purple colour comes from a high concentration of anthocyanins, which are powerful antioxidants. If plants are left too long in the garden, enjoy thei...

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CARROT HEIRLOOM MIX

CARROT HEIRLOOM MIX

An exclusive Digger's mix exploding with colours from red to white and purple to yellow. Succulent and sweet, these carrots hold their colour when cooked, adding an exciting dimension to meals and salads.

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CARROT 'OXHEART'

CARROT 'OXHEART'

A French heirloom carrot dating back to the late 1880s, this short, fat carrot is perfect for heavy or shallow soils, pushing its way through soils that other carrots simply would not tolerate. Excellent for beginner gardeners or those still working on their soils, this short variety is also suitable for pots and container gardening. Excellent f...

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CARROT 'PARIS MARKET'

CARROT 'PARIS MARKET'

A wonderful 19th C French heirloom variety with unusual globe shaped roots. These small round carrots are versatile for the home gardener, growing well in pots, shallow soil and heavy clay. Best eaten when young ...

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CARROT 'PURPLE DRAGON'

CARROT 'PURPLE DRAGON'

First recorded in Spain around 1100 AD, the original Afghan three-coloured carrot was grown in the Middle East for many years before this, it is in- fact the antecedent of the more familiar orange carrot. The rich violet ...

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CARROT 'ST VALERY'

CARROT 'ST VALERY'

A French heirloom held in high esteem by 19th century French market gardeners. Its broad neck and long tapering orange-red roots will make it a favourite in your kitchen too. Reliable and productive, worthy of a ...

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CARROT 'WESTERN RED'

CARROT 'WESTERN RED'

We are thrilled to be able to offer you seeds from the original strain of this reliable true blue Aussie carrot. The most popular variety for Australian market gardeners for decades due to its high yield and long ...

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CHILLI 'EARLY JALAPENO'

CHILLI 'EARLY JALAPENO'

A high-yielding and compact chilli variety, the 'Early Jalape¤o' is a great, hot addition to the summer vegetable patch. Originating in Mexico, this variety has several uses in the heat-seeking kitchen especially for ...

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CHILLI 'HABANERO MUSTARD'

CHILLI 'HABANERO MUSTARD'

Beautiful mustard-yellow squat chillies are produced on a dense 50cm high bush. Hot and spicy, this is one for the chilli addict and can be used to make a delicious, hot oil. Has the same Scoville (heat) rating at 'Scotc...

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CHILLI 'JOE'S LONG CAYENNE' ORGANIC

CHILLI 'JOE'S LONG CAYENNE' ORGANIC

A classic vibrant long red chilli with a mild taste when seeds are removed or leave seeds in to turn up the heat. A show-stopping ornamental. Harvest in 15 weeks from transplant. 1kg of fruit per plant. Heat rating 3.

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CHILLI 'MAUI PURPLE' ORGANIC

CHILLI 'MAUI PURPLE' ORGANIC

This has been a stand out in our trials, impressing all with its beauty and extra-ordinary yields. Stunning vibrant green, purple-tinged foliage forms a neat compact bush making Maui Purple the perfect candidate for ...

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CHILLI MILD MANNERED MIX

CHILLI MILD MANNERED MIX

A mix of chillies that will bring some welcome warmth to your cooking without blowing your socks off! We've included the slightly warm Alma Paprika for drying, the prolific and reliable Joes Long Cayenne, the ever...

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The leaves have a delicate onion flavour and are used to enliven dishes of eggs, potatoes, salads and soups. The purple orbs of flowers are also edible and look a treat in the garden. Can be grown as an insect repellen...

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CHIVES 'GARLIC'

CHIVES 'GARLIC'

Strappy leaves with a mild garlic flavour. Ideal for stir fries. Also makes an ideal companion plant in the vegetable garden.

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Member Exclusives

RHUBARB CROWN GARDEN COLLECTION

RHUBARB CROWN GARDEN COLLECTION

Harvest fresh rhubarb all year with this garden collection of rhubarbs. With summer varieties 'Cherry Red' and 'Big Boy' for the warmer months, then abundant short day cropping from 'Winter Wonder' you can grow all your rhubarb needs for the year in 5m square. Two bare root crowns of each, available winter only (6 crowns).

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2 year membership + Free Seed Sowing Poster and 2 seed packets

2 year membership + Free Seed Sowing Poster and 2 seed packets

Membership: MNE2SP2

A beautifully illustrated heirloom ‘sow what when’ poster for all areas of Australia so that you'll never have to think about what to sow this month again! You will also receive some free Cauliflower 'Mini' and Kale 'Red Russian' seeds to get your garden started.

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