From fruits and vegetables to herbs and spices—there's no shortage of edible plants you can grow at home. At Zamnesia, we now stock a wide variety of edible plant seeds for hobby gardeners and food farmers. From everyday favourites like Alpine Strawberries to unique cultivars like Dark Opal Basil and Lemon Apple Cucumbers, we consistently stock exciting edible plant varieties for your garden. Browse our selection below, and remember; Zamnesia edible plant seeds are specially selected for quality and maximum germination rates.
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a shrub native to India, and it has been used for many years in the Ayurvedic tradition. Attractive and easy to cultivate, why not try growing it in your very own garden?
Barley - Cat Grass (Hordeum vulgare) Seeds are, as the name suggests, purrfect for your cat. It works as a digestive aid for them and may also prevent hairballs! The plant is effortless to grow and care for and can be sown between the months of April and September. Pick a light spot for them to flourish in, but ensure it doesn't get too much direct sunlight. This is one fast plant to grow!
Uchiki Kuri, also known as Red Kuri, is a bright orange squash variety. Seeds can be sown in spring outdoors directly in seed beds. Mature plants like rich organic soil, so prepare the soil with compost or manure or fertilize regularly. Besides being very decorative, Uchiki Kuri squash boasts sweet flesh that goes great in sweet and savoury recipes.
Add some bright yellow magic to your garden with these Yellowstone F1 Carrot (Daucus carota) Seeds. Simply sow these seeds directly into the ground in March and keep the soil moist throughout their growing cycle. When August rolls around, you'll be met with a whole bunch of yellow carrots that are perfect for a wide variety of dishes and meals. What could be better than that?
These slimline carrots make for a healthy snack and have a sweet, satisfying taste. What's more, is that these seeds are effortless to cultivate and are unlikely to give even the most novice of growers a hard time. Sow these seeds directly into the ground and provide them with a little maintenance and upkeep and they'll deliver a bevvy of bright orange beauties come July-October. Perfect.
These veggies are ideal for all kinds of dishes and deliver great flavours each time. Growing the Blue Podded Pea is also a cinch, regardless of your environment. Sow the seeds as early as February and watch as they flourish through to June-July. Once at this stage, they're ready for the picking. Just be sure to keep the soil moist but not overly and provide plenty of light. You can't lose.
Broad beans are not only delicious but also super healthy. This fast-growing and resistant variety can be planted in early spring or fall and produce plentiful harvests of long, sweet beans filled with 5-6 pods. Blanched, stir-fried, or in soups and stews, these delicious beans make a great addition to a variety of meals. Plus, they can also be frozen fresh and keep for months in the freezer.
Whether pickled, as part of a salad or just a healthy treat, our Kalimero F1 Snack Cucumber is an incredibly simple veg to cultivate, not to mention extremely fast too! Get them going indoors around March and bring them outside for them to flourish over Summer. They're so quick to grow that you can actually get a few harvests from the same plant at the end of Summer. Versatile and accessible!
Bella F1 cucumber seeds (Cucumis sativus) produce long, sweet, and crisp fruit and are resistant to mildew. Start seeds outdoors in early-mid Spring and remember to water your plants generously while taking care not to wet their leaves (which attracts moulds and other pathogens). Use trellises to support the long vines and save space, and enjoy continuous harvest all throughout summer.
There's nothing quite like the refreshing flavours of cucumbers. Whether added to salads or as a snack, Telegraph Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is one versatile veg. Get these seeds started under glass from mid-March, provide some maintenance and upkeep, and come Summer, you'll have plenty of cucumbers to get your fill of. Leave around 40cm between plants and provide moist soil, and you're golden.
Add some vibrant violet colours to your garden! Paprika Purple Bell is the way to go. Get these seeds sown and started under glass between March and May, and you'll be greeted with a bevvy of purple peppers come summertime. Just house them in moist soil with a consistent temperature of around 20-25°C; you can't go wrong. With sweet flavours, they make the perfect addition to all kinds of dishes.
Get these bright yellow beauties going from mid-March, and give them plenty of light, sun and moist soil, and they'll flawlessly perform. These sweet and mild peppers will be ready come late Summer. They require very little in the way of maintenance and are extremely versatile. Whether you add them to salad, tacos or any other savoury dish, these yellow peppers are sure to brighten your plate.
Looking for something genuinely vibrant both in colour and flavour? Allow us to introduce the Sweet Pointed Pepper Kapiya. It's believed this pepper is originally from Bulgaria but has been used widely throughout Europe and the rest of the world. Sow these seeds in early Spring and repot as soon as the first leaves appear. Move the plants outside and let them flourish until October.
How do you get your hands on some great-tasting onions? Easy, simply sow these seeds in early Spring under glass and then move them outside in late April. This will give them plenty of time over the summer to mature and be ready for the picking! These onions are perfect for pickling or including as tiny veg on your plate or as part of a summer salad. The options are plentiful, and so is the yield!
Peppery, mild and sweet, Microgreens Fennel takes just 7-14 days to germinate and just another 2 weeks on top until the earliest greens are ready to harvest and use in a multitude of dishes. Just provide them with plenty of light and warmth and keep the surrounding soil moist, and you simply can't go wrong! This is one fast-to-grow plant that delivers in all areas. Get some in your home today!
With a selection of great greens available here, the vibrant Microgreens Salad Mix is ideal for adding to salads and can actually be grown all year round. Quick to flourish, sow the seeds when it works for you; just be sure to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, and this plant will deliver delicious, moreish leaves and work perfectly in plenty of dishes. Ideal for all growers!
Take your salad game to the new level with Exotic Salad Mix. It's really easy, just scatter the seeds on top of the soil and press gently. Cover with a thin layer of soil and spray with water. Use the mister once or twice a day to keep soil most. Harvest after 2–3 weeks, when you see the first set of true leaves. Microgreens thrive in sunny environments, think windowsills or balconies.
Kale (Brassica oleracea) is in the spotlight for being one of the most nutritious greens on the market. But did you know that kale sprouts are even more packed with nutrients than fully mature kale plants? Sow kale seeds in a propagator at high density, and harvest your sprouts after 7–10 days for a fresh, delicious, and highly nutritious microgreen.
Green Daikon Radish is delicious and highly nutritious, used typically as a garnish in Japanese cuisine. Daikon Green Microgreens, however, are just as packed with flavor yet with much higher nutrient density. To grow them, simply sow seeds at a high density in a propagator and harvest the sprouts after roughly 1 week. With a fresh, tangy flavour, they go great in fresh and cooked Asian dishes.
The peppery leaves of Rocket Sprouts make for the ideal addition to a wide variety of dishes; what's more, is that the path to this tasty produce is an extremely easy one, regardless of your prior expertise! Rocket Sprouts can be grown in indoor, outside, and greenhouse settings and require very little in the way of maintenance. Sow seeds in early Spring and enjoy great flavours come Summer.
Boasting deep red, orange, and yellow hues, nasturtium flowers are surrounded by rich green leaves, making for a visually appealing plant. Able to reach heights of around 3m, this climbing plant is ideal for walled gardens and spacious areas. Not only boasting great looks, the flowers are also edible, making a vibrant addition to various dishes.
The Blue Ball cornflower is a great-looking flower that's ideal for a whole host of gardening set-ups. Sow the seeds directly into the ground in a place of your choosing in late spring, and they'll mostly take care of themselves throughout the summer. Without much needed in the way of maintenance, these flowers undoubtedly appeal to all levels of expertise. Colourful and vibrant, perfect for all.
Whether you like them in your smoothie, salad or sandwich, there's no denying the rich antioxidants and tasty flavours of Broccoli Sprouts. They're also incredibly simple to cultivate. Sow the seeds in a pot in early Spring and give them plenty of sun, warmth and a little water now and again, and they'll flourish effortlessly. Come August, they'll be ready to harvest and can be enjoyed instantly.
Cress Sprouts make for an easygoing and hugely rewarding growing project. Whether situated on a windowsill or as part of your garden, it'll perform with very little maintenance required. This is a fast-growing plant that can be sown and grown all year round. Just be sure to provide temperatures of around 20-22°C and a little upkeep, and you can enjoy tasty cress rich in vitamins A, B and C.