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?
The Supersweet 100 cherry tomato hybrid is one of those plant hybrids that says it all in its name: these plants produce extremely sweet fruit and, in the right conditions, can grow into long vines capable of producing 100 or more tomatoes at once. Note that this is a tall tomato variety that needs full sun, support from stakes/trellises, plenty of care, and a lot of natural fertilizer to thrive.
Like normal basil, Dark Opal basil is best sown indoors. Keep your seedlings on a warm windowsill as they develop their roots and first leaves, then bring them outside in mid/late spring. Like most herbs, basil likes well-draining soil and partial shade/full sun, and is best watered sparingly (in the morning to give the roots time to dry). Use in a variety of cuisines and as a natural insecticide.
Thai Pink Egg Tomatoes originate from Thailand where they're treasured for their bright colour and deliciously sweet flesh. While they grow very similarly to other tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) varieties, Thai Pink Egg tomatoes like a little more water than usual, and hold up better in rainy climates as well as heat waves. Remember to prune and fertilize tomatoes regularly for bountiful harvests.
Alpine strawberry (Fragaria vesca) loves full sun or partial shade, though it's best to protect plants from the afternoon sun in hot climates. While Fragaria vesca can tolerate some shade, plants produce more fruit in bright, sunny locations. Grow Fragaria vesca in well-draining, fertile, and moist soil. Alpine strawberries have a strong flavour and can be enjoyed fresh or made into conserves.
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.
Indigo Rose is a heirloom tomato variety (Solanum lycopersicum) that produces stunning purple/black fruit. Like other tomato varieties, Indigo Rose is best grown in full sun and highly fertile soil, regularly pruned/pinched, and supported with stakes/towers/trellises. Harvest when the shade-facing side of the tomatoes are a soft pinkish-red colour and the sun-facing side a deep purple/black.
Few things are as rewarding as picking your own strawberries. These Granadian F1 strawberries produce large, plump, and deliciously sweet fruits. Start them off early in a protected seedbed when temperatures reach 20°C and transplant them into large pots or an open field in early summer. Pick your berries when they're plump and red, and resow your seeds every year.
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!
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.
For an effortless growing project, look no further than Pole Bean Neckarkönigin (Phaseolus vulgaris). Sow these seeds directly into the ground in mid-May and let them do their thing. All it takes is a little maintenance, sunlight and moist soil, and this plant will perform. Able to produce plenty of veggies with very minimal effort makes Pole Bean an excellent choice for all growers.
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.
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.