Companion Plant SeedCo

Companion Plant SeedCo We specialize in cultivating organic, regionally adapted heritage heirloom seeds in Wide Bay Burnett for urban backyard gardeners and market growers.
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Permanently closed.

Our methods of permaculture, biointensive & regen farming techniques support local sustainable food crops

15/07/2026

A New Chapter for Companion Plant SeedCo

After much reflection, I’ve made the difficult but peaceful decision to close Companion Plant SeedCo.

This little business has been built with so much love over the years. It has connected me with thousands of passionate gardeners, growers and families, and I’m incredibly grateful for every order, kind message and bit of support you’ve given along the way.

As life changes, I’m choosing to step back from running a seed business so I can focus my time and energy on my own farm, my family, and the next season of our lives.

Closing the business doesn’t feel right if the remaining heirloom seed simply sits on shelves or is sold off. These seeds were always meant to be grown, shared and kept alive.

So instead, I’d like to gift the remaining seed collection to a small number of established community organisations, not-for-profit groups, school gardens, community gardens and other intentional projects that are already making a positive impact.

I’d love your nominations.

If you know of a group that would genuinely benefit from receiving a collection of heirloom seed, please comment below or send me a message telling me:

* Who they are.
* What they do.
* How the seeds would benefit their community.
* Why you believe they should receive this gift.

I’ll personally read every nomination and select a handful of recipients whose work aligns with the vision Companion Plant SeedCo has always stood for—sharing knowledge, preserving heirloom varieties, and helping people grow food together.

From the very beginning, this business has been about more than selling seeds. It has been about preserving heirloom genetics, encouraging people to grow food, and helping create resilient, connected communities. It feels fitting that its final chapter honours those same values.

Companion Plant SeedCo is closing, but the seeds are simply finding new homes. My hope is that they’ll continue to be grown, saved, shared and passed on for generations to come.

Thank you for being part of this incredible journey. Your support has meant more than you’ll ever know, and I’ll always be grateful for the community we’ve built together.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Kristy
Companion Plant SeedCo

We’re taking a short break! Thank you for your patience while we’re away. Order dispatch will resume, and we’ll be back ...
04/07/2026

We’re taking a short break! Thank you for your patience while we’re away. Order dispatch will resume, and we’ll be back on track posting all orders from Monday, 14th July.

We appreciate your support and look forward to getting your seeds on their way soon! 🌱

🌱 Last week of our EOFY Sale! 🌱Enjoy 30% OFF sitewide on all our heritage heirloom seeds, including both cool and warm s...
25/06/2026

🌱 Last week of our EOFY Sale! 🌱

Enjoy 30% OFF sitewide on all our heritage heirloom seeds, including both cool and warm season crops.

With super low postage, now is the perfect time to stock up and get organised for spring. Here in SEQld, there’s only a little over a month left to start many spring crops, so don’t miss the chance to get your seeds sorted early.

Happy planting! 🌿

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Kohlrabi: The Forgotten Vegetable That Deserves a ComebackIf you’ve struggled to grow broccoli or cauliflower, kohlrabi ...
25/06/2026

Kohlrabi: The Forgotten Vegetable That Deserves a Comeback

If you’ve struggled to grow broccoli or cauliflower, kohlrabi might be the answer.

This underrated brassica is far more forgiving than many of its cousins, handling warmth better while still producing crisp, tasty bulbs. The flavour is similar to broccoli, with a mild sweetness and satisfying crunch.

Kohlrabi grows well across a wide range of climates, including:

✅ Subtropical regions such as South East Queensland
✅ Temperate climates throughout southern Australia
✅ Cool coastal areas
✅ Mediterranean climates
✅ Mild winter growing regions

It’s particularly useful in areas where broccoli and cauliflower tend to bolt, struggle with heat, or fail to form decent heads.

Eat it raw in salads, roast it, stir-fry it, or slice it up for a healthy snack. Both the bulb and leaves are edible.

Sometimes the best crops aren’t the newest varieties—they’re the forgotten vegetables that quietly outperform the rest. 🌿

🌿 Happy Friday, everyone! 🌿We’ve finally started our turmeric harvest here on our little urban farm. A bit later than us...
18/06/2026

🌿 Happy Friday, everyone! 🌿

We’ve finally started our turmeric harvest here on our little urban farm. A bit later than usual this year, but the plants have completely died back, which always makes it an exciting time to start digging. Root crops are incredibly tough, and I never get tired of seeing those amazing colours emerge from the soil.

We grow Black Zedoary Turmeric, Madras Turmeric (yellow), Alleppey Turmeric (orange), Mango Ginger Turmeric (a super rare favourite), and our Aussie Native Turmeric, the Cape York Lily. I must admit, I think I may have a turmeric addiction! 🤭

The photos below include last year’s harvest, some freshly lifted seed stock, and a few pictures of the Black Turmeric. You’ll also spot our Black Ginger in the older harvest photo.

Once everything is cleaned and processed, I’ll hop online and let you know when they’re available in the Seasonal Bulbs & Rhizomes section of our website.

Have a wonderful weekend! 🌱🧡

07/06/2026

Just harvested our fenugreek micro leaf greens 🌱 These guys are only just short of 3 weeks old, grown simply in a standard 1020 tray right alongside our seedlings.
We absolutely love succession planting quick greens like this — so tender, versatile and packed with fresh flavour. Perfect tossed through curries, wraps, salads or cooked meals. And if you can’t use them all fresh, don’t stress… just chop and pop them in the freezer for easy chemical-free greens anytime.
One of the best things about growing micro leaf veg is how simple it is. Because they are harvested so young, they don’t even need added nutrients — the seed itself contains everything it needs to grow healthy and strong 🌱
Such an easy way to put healthy, affordable food on the table with minimal effort, minimal space and honestly… no bug dramas here either 😄

How cool is this! 🥕✨Just been harvesting our backyard heirloom carrots with our mini helper, whose favourite job is harv...
04/06/2026

How cool is this! 🥕✨

Just been harvesting our backyard heirloom carrots with our mini helper, whose favourite job is harvesting of course. We always plant a rainbow mix because honestly… who doesn’t love crazy coloured heirloom carrots? And just look at these beauties. 🌈

No camera touch-ups here — just pure iPhone photos of wholesome, backyard homegrown food grown without any chemicals or synthetics.

And the best part? The taste. If you’re used to store-bought carrots and then try freshly grown heirlooms straight from the garden, you honestly won’t even recognise them as the same vegetable. Sweet, rich, earthy and full of flavour… it really makes you wonder what on earth we are being sold as a carrot these days! 🧡🥕

This winter we are adding a little extra gift to every online order 💚Every parcel will automatically receive a FREE pack...
02/06/2026

This winter we are adding a little extra gift to every online order 💚

Every parcel will automatically receive a FREE packet of our Plantain Seeds (Plantago lanceolata) as a thank you for supporting our small family seed business this season.

Plantain is one of those beautiful old-fashioned garden plants that quietly gives back in so many ways. It’s fantastic for increasing biodiversity in the garden, attracting pollinators and beneficial insects while also providing habitat and food for many small creatures. The flowers are always buzzing with life here in our garden.

It’s a hardy, useful companion plant that fits beautifully into permaculture gardens, food forests, herb patches and wild corners. Plantain helps create a more balanced, living ecosystem and is a wonderful addition for anyone wanting to grow a richer, more diverse garden space.

Simply place your order and your free gift seed packet will be tucked into your parcel automatically 🌿

Thank you all so much for supporting Companion Plant SeedCo — every order genuinely means the world to our little backyard business.

02/06/2026

Our ginger has been an absolute gem this season 🌱✨
Super productive harvests from a small little patch right here in our urban backyard in Mount Perry. What amazes us most is this was grown in some pretty heavy shade and still produced a bumper crop of beautiful healthy rhizomes!

A great reminder that you really don’t need loads of space to grow your own food — this entire harvest came from just a 1m square garden bed. The smell while harvesting is incredible too… fresh, spicy and earthy all at once. Definitely one of our favourite garden growers this season 💛


01/06/2026

We are officially SOLD OUT of Garlic! 🧄✨

A huge thank you to all of our wonderful supporters — this has been our biggest garlic season yet! We’ve absolutely loved all the lovely enquiries, especially from so many people new to growing garlic and wanting to start their own small backyard patch of this family favourite.

This season we grew:
🧄 Italian Pink
🧄 Giant Russian
🧄 Glen Large
🧄 PLUS a new addition — Australian Purple, which is already showing very promising results here in our North Burnett region.

For those in South East Queensland, March–April–May is planting time for garlic, and now the fun begins! 🌱

Time to share your sprout pics with us — we can’t wait to see how everyone’s garlic is growing and hear how your season unfolds! 💚

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