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Makrut Lime
UTCitrus hystrix Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA Syn. kaffir lime. A type of citrus native to South-East Asia with a long history of uses including cooking, perfumery and medicine. The fruit and leaves have an intense and very pleasant citrus fragrance. The crushed leaves are traditionally used in curry paste but don't stop there - add it to pesto, dry the leaves to use in herb salt, candy the peel, make marmalade and use the rind to flavour desserts and ice cream. The hardy trees grow to 4 m tall, tolerate light frost and will grow as far south as southern Victoria, in a sheltered microclimate. Trees are self-pollinated and suit backyards and orchards. They can be pruned to 2 m high for use as a large container plant. Provided as tubestock GK117 GK118Save $1.90 |
Marjoram - Sweet
UTOriganum majorana Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA Syn. knotted marjoram. Marjoram has small greyish-green leaves with a milder flavour than close relative, oregano. It is an essential herb in Italian cooking and used in soups, salads, vinegars. It is especially good with egg, tomato and cheese dishes. It does well in a terracotta pot. Container growing is preferred in areas with cold, wet winters or humid, wet summers. Provided in mini pots. GM115 GM116Save $1.90 Available as seed... |
Mexican (Winter) Tarragon
UTTagetes lucida Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA Syn. sweet mace, winter tarragon, cloud plant, sweet marigold. An easy to grow perennial that is native to Mexico. It prefers a position in full sun and a deep, fertile soil. This herb grows to 70 cm and produces a cluster of erect stems with linear leaves that are 4 cm long and 1 cm wide. More info on growing Mexican tarragon... Provided in mini pots. GM102 GM104Save $1.90 |
Mint - Moroccan
UTMentha spicata var. crispa Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA Syn. tuareg mint, maghrebi mint. Moroccan Mint is a hardy, spreading, herbaceous perennial herb with a sweet, crisp, minty taste. The leaves are smaller than spearmint and the flowers are lavender and appear in mid-summer. It grows 40-60 cm high. We recommend growing all mints in a container such as large saucer as they are fast spreading, vigorous plants although Moroccan is a more compact plant than some others. It is tolerant of a range of soil types and will grow from full sun to a semi-shaded position. It is one of the most useful of the culinary mints and besides the traditional Moroccan Tea can be used in sauces, potato salad, watermelon juices and cucumber sambal. To prepare Moroccan tea, green tea is first brewed, then boiled with sugar, and then fresh mint is added and the mixture allowed to steep for several minutes before serving. It is easy to dry or freeze some for use in winter when the plant is semi-dormant. The flowers are attractive to bees and other beneficial insects. Provided in mini pots. GM125 GM126Save $1.90 |
Mint - Native
UTMentha satureioides Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA Syn. native pennyroyal, bush mint. This is native herb or bushfood of southern and eastern Australia. It is an herbaceous perennial growing in clumps to 30 cm high. It has the advantage of being able to be used in very similar ways to common garden mint without the problems of common mint running everywhere. Tiny native bees are attracted to the small white flowers that appear over the summer. The fragrant leaves can be used for herb tea, or any recipe that calls for mint. Use it with caution though as it is closely related to pennyroyal. Provided in mini pots. GM105 GM106Save $1.90 |
Mint - Pennyroyal
UTMentha pulegium Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA Syn. fleabane, lurk in the ditch, squawmint, mosquito plant, pudding grass. Pennyroyal is a low growing, to 15 cm high, groundcover perennial with pretty mauve flowers. It prefers moist, humus-rich soils in semi-shade and will continue to spread into areas with these suitable growing conditions. The small, glossy, green leaves are very aromatic to walk on. Pennyroyal is an effective insect deterrent and can be strewn anywhere ants are a problem. Dry some leaves to deter silverfish from bookshelves. It is also considered a good mosquito and flea repellent. Grow it in damp areas of the garden where mossies are a nuisance. Like all mints we recommend growing it in a container such as large saucer to keep it under control. Pennyroyal should not be used as food as it is considered toxic, to people, pets and poultry. This is not surprising given its usefulness as a pest control. Provided in mini pots. GM113 GM114Save $1.90 |
Mint - Peppermint
UTMentha x piperita Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA Peppermint is a spreading, herbaceous perennial herb with a strong minty taste. We recommend growing it in a container such as large saucer as it is a fast spreading, vigorous plant. Most members of the mint family are best restrained in some way to stop them taking over. It prefers to be kept moist in a semi-shaded position. Harvest the fresh leaves to make herb tea and flavour cold drinks. It is easy to dry or freeze some for use in winter when the plant is dormant. Available as seed... Provided in mini pots. GM109 GM110Save $1.90 |
Mint - Rust Free
UTMentha rubra raripila Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA 'Rust free' Mint is a useful addition to any herb garden as it is rarely impacted by the fust fungus that plagues so many mints. It grows to 45 cm high with pale-pink flowers; the leaves and stems are tinged with red. It is a pretty, spreading, herbaceous perennial with a minty taste similar to spearmint. We recommend growing it in a container such as large saucer as it is a vigorous plant. Most members of the mint family are best restrained in some way to stop them taking over. It prefers to be kept moist in a lightly shaded position. Harvest the fresh leaves to make herb tea and flavour cold drinks. Provided in mini pots. GM128 GM129Save $1.90 |
Mint - Vietnamese
UTPersicaria odorata syn. Polygonum odoratum Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA Syn. Vietnamese coriander, laksa leaf, rau ram. Vietnamese mint has a peppery minty taste and is very popular in Vietnamese and other Asian style cooking. It is a creeping, herbaceous perennial herb 15 - 30 cm high, that does best in subtropical and tropical areas. It is a good idea to grow it in a container such as large saucer as it is vigorous and spreads reasonably fast, in a similar way to mints. In cooler areas growing it in a hanging basket or container means it can be brought inside during the winter. It likes warm, moist conditions and some shade. Harvest the fresh leaves to use raw in salads or with duck, chicken, rice and vegetable dishes. Provided in mini pots. GM107 GM108Save $1.90 |
Moringa
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UTMoringa spp. Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA Syn. horseradish tree, drumstick tree, ben tree, miracle tree. A hardy shrubby tree with fern-like leaves and white, fragrant flowers. The pungent roots are used as a substitute for horseradish; young leaves are eaten as cooked greens and the immature pods are cooked like okra. Suitable for subtropical and tropical areas. More info on growing moringa Provided as tubestock. GH103 GH105Save $1.90 |
Mulberry 'Majestic Dwarf'
UTMorus nigra Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA This is a true dwarf mulberry that grows to only a quarter the size of normal mulberry, it is easily maintained to around 3 m high. The delicious fruit is medium to large, black and sweet but with a balanced acidity. Its compact size makes it versatile as a fruiting hedge, large container plant, or as a feature plant in a garden or courtyard. It prefers full sun and makes a good shade tree on the western side of the house and is ideal to provide shelter in the chook run. 'Majestic Dwarf' is a low chill cultivar so crops well in QLD. Mulberries are deciduous and tolerant of a wide climate range so will produce from the Northern Territory to as far south as Tasmania. Trees are self-pollinated so only one is needed for a good crop. Provided in mini pots. GM134 GM135Save $1.90 |
Mushroom Plant
UTRungia klossii Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA Syn. acanth spinach, shombay, moku, tani, kenkaba. Native to Papua New Guinea, this is a superb tropical green. It is low growing and attractive and will tolerate partial shade. It gets its common name from the slight mushroom flavour of the leaves. The dark green, shiny leaves are ornamental with a lighter marking. The leaves are nutritious, containing iron, Beta-carotene and vitamin C. The leaves and stems are eaten raw in salads or cooked as a green vegetable in stir-fries. Mushroom Plant will tolerate most soils although it prefers a moderate to rich loam, it dislikes waterlogging. It will survive light frosts with only slight damage. This plant is rarely available for sale. More info on growing Mushroom Plant... Provided as tubestock. GM100 GM103Save $1.90 |
Native Pigface
UTCarpobrotus glaucescens Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA Syn. nully pigface, belongil pigface. A spreading, drought-tolerant, succulent groundcover in the iceplant family with large purple flowers and dark green, angular leaves. The flowers are followed by a nutritious, reddish-purple, fleshy small fruit described as tasting like a salty apple. The leaves can be eaten cooked or pickled. An excellent groundcover for fire-prone zones as it is very fire resistant. Butterflies and bees enjoy the flowers. Provided as tubestock. GN101 GN102Save $1.90 |
Oca - NZ Yam
UTOxalis tuberosa Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA Syn. New Zealand yam. Oca has succulent clover-like leaves and produces a small, pink, delicious tuber. Suited to cooler temperate climates, tolerant of high altitudes and a wide variety of soil types. More info on growing oca... Provided as tubestock. GO107 GO108Save $1.90 Oca is unlikely to do well north of Sydney in coastal areas over summer. FAQ: I Iive in Brisbane and really love oca, will it grow for me? |
Okinawa Spinach
UTGynura crepioides Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA Syn. hong tsoi, okinawa lettuce. Okinawa spinach is a dense, low growing plant to 70 cm high. Easily the most low maintenance perennial leaf vegetable; it is a hardy plant and relatively pest-free. Thriving in warm, wet conditions Okinawa spinach does best in subtropical and tropical areas; it is sensitive to frost. An attractive plant with shiny leaves that are green on top and purple underneath; the flowers are very small and orange. It grows best in full sun to partial shade. It needs ample water, rich, fertile well-drained soil that is kept mulched and prefers a pH of between 6.1 and 6.5. More info on growing Okinawa Spinach... Provided as tubestock. GO103 GO104Save $1.90 |
Onion Chives
UTAllium schoenoprasum Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA Chives is the smallest plant in the onion family. It is an attractive clumping perennial with mildly onion flavoured soft leaves with edible lavender pompom flowers. More info on growing onion chives... Provided in mini pots. GC110 GC114Save $1.90 Available as seed... |
Oregano
UTOriganum vulgare Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA Syn. wild marjoram, pizza herb. A classic Italian herb that is very hardy and easy to grow. The dark green leaves are strongly aromatic, the flowers are small, white and attractive to bees. It is used with roasted, fried or grilled vegetables, meat and fish; it combines well with spicy foods. It has a spreading habit and does well in full sun in rockeries, containers or at the edge of a garden bed. It dislikes humidity so in tropical areas it will do best in a container that can be moved under an eave during the wet season. Provided in mini pots. GO109 GO110Save $1.90 |
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SORRY but due to quarantine restrictions between Australian States no plants at all can be ordered by residents of Norfolk Island, Tasmania and Western Australia. These restrictions are very important as they prevent the spread of plant pests and diseases. No potatoes, garlic, shallots, strawberries or tubestock can be sent to South Australia. No tubestock can be sent to Northern Territory.
SORRY but due to quarantine restrictions between Australian States no plants at all can be ordered by residents of Norfolk Island, Tasmania and Western Australia. These restrictions are very important as they prevent the spread of plant pests and diseases. No potatoes, garlic, shallots, strawberries or tubestock can be sent to South Australia. No tubestock can be sent to Northern Territory.
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