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Helping Aussies grow their own food—no green thumb needed.
Survival Seeds was formed with the mission of inspiring people from all walks of life to begin the journey of growing their own food.
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Connect with Nature
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Survival Growers
Connect with Nature
Try a New Hobby
Reduce Food Mil
A Seed of an Idea
Survival Seeds sprouted in 2020 from a mix of passion and sheer necessity. I left my stale, corporate marketing job to travel, but Covid-19 put a halt to my plans. Jobless and bored, I turned to my love of growing veggies, only to discover the world had collectively decided to become green thumbs. Seeds were as rare as toilet paper!
I saw an opportunity to do something a bit different in the seed space; I was determined to make the most of this so-called ‘pandemic’. In my brain I conceived an all-in-one veggie garden kit with detailed and useful instructions for beginners - the Survival Seed Tin was born!
Growing A Passion
I created a brand, designed packaging, wrote instructons, made a website and somehow managed to source enough seeds for a handful of tins to test the waters. They were gone quicker than you can say "photosynthesis," and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive.
Despite being nowhere near viable financially at this stage, I hoped that with better suppliers and improved packing processes - this little project might just be worth it!
Fast forward to now, and we’re blossoming: We’ve got a bigger range of products, improved instructions, a new website, better suppliers, and we now employ some high school kids to pack most of our seeds for us!
We’re always working hard to grow our little business while keeping our roots humble and our mission clear: to inspire others to grow!
Happy Growing,
Stuart from Survival Seeds
How to Grow Guides
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How to Grow Yarrow
Botanical Name: Achillea Millefolium Native to Europe and parts of Asia, yarrow is a hardy perennial herb with finely divided, fern-like leaves and clusters of small white flowers.Traditionally valued for...
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Botanical Name: Achillea Millefolium Native to Europe and parts of Asia, yarrow is a hardy perennial herb with finely divided, fern-like leaves and clusters of small white flowers.Traditionally valued for...
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How to Grow Stinging Nettle
Botanical Name: Urtica Dioica. Native to Europe, Asia, and North America, stinging nettle is a vigorous perennial herb with serrated green leaves covered in fine stinging hairs.Traditionally valued as a...
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Botanical Name: Urtica Dioica. Native to Europe, Asia, and North America, stinging nettle is a vigorous perennial herb with serrated green leaves covered in fine stinging hairs.Traditionally valued as a...
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How to Grow Valerian
Botanical Name: Valeriana Officinalis Native to Europe and parts of Asia, valerian is a tall perennial herb with soft green foliage and clusters of pale pink or white flowers.Traditionally valued...
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Botanical Name: Valeriana Officinalis Native to Europe and parts of Asia, valerian is a tall perennial herb with soft green foliage and clusters of pale pink or white flowers.Traditionally valued...
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How to Grow Dandelion
Botanical Name: Taraxacum. Native to Europe and western Asia, dandelion is a hardy perennial herb with deeply toothed green leaves and bright yellow flowers.Traditionally valued for both medicinal and culinary...
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Botanical Name: Taraxacum. Native to Europe and western Asia, dandelion is a hardy perennial herb with deeply toothed green leaves and bright yellow flowers.Traditionally valued for both medicinal and culinary...
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How to Grow Lemon Balm
Botanical Name: Melissa Officinalis. Native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean, lemon balm is a fragrant perennial herb with soft green leaves and a fresh, lemony aroma.Traditionally valued for its...
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Botanical Name: Melissa Officinalis. Native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean, lemon balm is a fragrant perennial herb with soft green leaves and a fresh, lemony aroma.Traditionally valued for its...
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How to Grow Feverfew
Botanical Name: Tanacetum Parthenium. Native to southern Europe, feverfew is a compact perennial herb with bright green foliage and small, daisy-like white flowers with yellow centres.Traditionally valued in herbal practice,...
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Botanical Name: Tanacetum Parthenium. Native to southern Europe, feverfew is a compact perennial herb with bright green foliage and small, daisy-like white flowers with yellow centres.Traditionally valued in herbal practice,...
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How to Grow Chamomile
Botanical Name: Phaseolus Vulgaris. Native to Europe and western Asia, chamomile is a delicate herb with fine foliage and small, daisy-like white flowers with golden centres.Traditionally valued for its calming...
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Botanical Name: Phaseolus Vulgaris. Native to Europe and western Asia, chamomile is a delicate herb with fine foliage and small, daisy-like white flowers with golden centres.Traditionally valued for its calming...
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How to Grow Echinacea
Botanical Name: Echinacea Purpurea. Native to North America, echinacea is a hardy perennial herb with upright stems and large, daisy-like purple flowers.Traditionally valued in herbal medicine, it’s known for its...
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Botanical Name: Echinacea Purpurea. Native to North America, echinacea is a hardy perennial herb with upright stems and large, daisy-like purple flowers.Traditionally valued in herbal medicine, it’s known for its...
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How to Grow Anise Hyssop
Botanical Name: Agastache Foeniculum. Native to North America, anise hyssop is a fragrant perennial herb with soft green leaves and tall spikes of purple flowers with a sweet, liquorice-like aroma.Traditionally...
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Botanical Name: Agastache Foeniculum. Native to North America, anise hyssop is a fragrant perennial herb with soft green leaves and tall spikes of purple flowers with a sweet, liquorice-like aroma.Traditionally...
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How to Grow Lovage
Botanical Name: Levisticum Officinale Originating from southern Europe, lovage is a tall, aromatic herb with deep green, celery-like leaves and a rich, savoury aroma. Long valued in traditional herbal and...
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Botanical Name: Levisticum Officinale Originating from southern Europe, lovage is a tall, aromatic herb with deep green, celery-like leaves and a rich, savoury aroma. Long valued in traditional herbal and...
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How to Grow Lavender
Botanical Name: Lavandula Stoechas Originating from the Mediterranean, lavender is a beloved aromatic herb with silvery-green foliage and soothing purple blooms. Celebrated for its calming scent and versatility, it’s perfect...
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Botanical Name: Lavandula Stoechas Originating from the Mediterranean, lavender is a beloved aromatic herb with silvery-green foliage and soothing purple blooms. Celebrated for its calming scent and versatility, it’s perfect...
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How to Grow Dianthus
Botanical Name: Dianthus Native to Europe and Asia, dianthus is a charming flowering plant admired for its frilled petals and spicy, clove-like fragrance. Blooming in shades of pink, red, and...
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Botanical Name: Dianthus Native to Europe and Asia, dianthus is a charming flowering plant admired for its frilled petals and spicy, clove-like fragrance. Blooming in shades of pink, red, and...
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How to Grow Zinnias
Botanical Name: Calendula Officinalis Originating from southern Europe, calendula is a bright, cheerful flower known for its golden-orange blooms and gentle healing properties. Often used in skincare and herbal remedies,...
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Botanical Name: Calendula Officinalis Originating from southern Europe, calendula is a bright, cheerful flower known for its golden-orange blooms and gentle healing properties. Often used in skincare and herbal remedies,...
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How to Grow Calendula Seeds
Botanical Name: Calendula Officinalis Originating from southern Europe, calendula is a bright, cheerful flower known for its golden-orange blooms and gentle healing properties. Often used in skincare and herbal remedies,...
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Botanical Name: Calendula Officinalis Originating from southern Europe, calendula is a bright, cheerful flower known for its golden-orange blooms and gentle healing properties. Often used in skincare and herbal remedies,...
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How to Grow Marigolds
Botanical Name: Tagetes spp. Marigolds originate from Mexico and Central America and are loved for their bright, cheerful blooms and pest-repelling properties. These hardy annuals thrive in sunny conditions, making...
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Botanical Name: Tagetes spp. Marigolds originate from Mexico and Central America and are loved for their bright, cheerful blooms and pest-repelling properties. These hardy annuals thrive in sunny conditions, making...
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How to Grow Violas
Botanical Name: Viola odorata Violas originate from Europe and are treasured for their small, vibrant blooms and sweet fragrance. These versatile flowers thrive in cool weather, making them perfect for...
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Botanical Name: Viola odorata Violas originate from Europe and are treasured for their small, vibrant blooms and sweet fragrance. These versatile flowers thrive in cool weather, making them perfect for...
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