Green Harvest specialises in seeds and plants that are the backbone of sustainable and resilient gardening systems. These include a wide range of open-pollinated, heirloom vegetable seeds, rare edibles, and beneficial insectary plants.
Seed Quality
We specialise in high-quality seed with guaranteed viability and purity. We appreciate it when gardeners let us know if they have any problems with seed germination. This helps us improve our growing information and triggers additional germination testing to pinpoint any issues. We conduct regular germination testing to ensure the viability of our seeds is maintained throughout the year.
Open Pollinated Seeds
Almost all of our seeds are open-pollinated, meaning you can save seeds from your harvest and grow them again. Open-pollinated seeds are genetically diverse treasures passed down from generation to generation. When you buy and plant open-pollinated seeds, you help protect this valuable resource for the future. The loss of genetic seed diversity is a serious concern, as it can lead to crop failures and food shortages. The Irish potato famine in the 1840s is a stark reminder of what can happen when we rely on only a few plant varieties.
Seed Saving
Saving open-pollinated (OP) seeds protects our global food heritage. If you want to save your own seeds, it's important to follow seed-saving guidelines. Growing open-pollinated seeds and saving some for next year's crop is a practical and economical option for home gardeners.
Heirloom Seeds
Most of our open-pollinated seeds are also considered heirloom or heritage seeds. These are herb, flower, and vegetable varieties that have been passed down by generations of gardeners and farmers. They have stood the test of time because of their superior qualities, such as great flavour, good yield, or disease resistance.
F1 Hybrid Seed
A small number of our seeds are not open-pollinated. These are known as hybrids or F1 (short for F1 hybrid) and are clearly marked "F1" on our website. Hybrid seed is the result of cross-pollinating two or more different types of a variety to produce another. Seeds saved from hybrid plants will generally not grow true-to-type.
GMO (Genetically Modified Organism)
Green Harvest will never sell genetically modified seeds.
Seed Packaging
Our seeds are packed in paper envelopes with colour photos and full growing instructions. Our packaging is plastic-free and recyclable.
Seed Treatment
Many seeds sold in Australia are chemically treated with fungicides. Green Harvest does not use chemical treatments. We use diatomaceous earth, a natural solution, to prevent weevils. You may consider a hot water seed treatment if you have persistent disease problems, particularly with brassicas and tomatoes.
Our Seed Guarantee
We guarantee our seeds to the value of the purchase price for one year from purchase. We are happy to replace the seeds, give you a credit, or provide a refund. Other than this guarantee, Green Harvest gives no other warranty, expressed or implied.