Growing Accessories

(x10) Jiffy Strips - 4cm Squares - 9101

12 cells in each Strip Introducing the Jiffy Strip: the eco-friendly choice for gardeners. First popularized in the 1950s, the Jiffy Pot remains a favorite due to its biodegradable and plastic-free design. Made from natural materials, it decomposes in the soil, eliminating transplant shock by allowing you to plant seedlings directly in their new location without removing the pot.We are finding it harder and harder to source Pete Pots. So we have now switched to Jiffy Strips. Cell size: 40mmx40mmx50mmUnit Size: 225mmx72mmx50mm.

(x10) Jiffy Strips - 5cm Squares - 9102

12 Cells in each Strip Introducing the Jiffy Strip: the eco-friendly choice for gardeners. First popularized in the 1950s, the Jiffy Pot remains a favorite due to its biodegradable and plastic-free design. Made from natural materials, it decomposes in the soil, eliminating transplant shock by allowing you to plant seedlings directly in their new location without removing the pot.These strips have pre-pressed holes, allowing excess water to drain out of the bottom.We are finding it harder and harder to source Pete Pots. So we have now switched to Jiffy Strips. Cell size: 50mmx50mmx50mmUnit Size: 310mmx100mmx50mm.

(x10) Petepot - 18-Cell Petepot - 9090

Adding "1" to cart you will receive x10 Petepot trays.Petepots are biodegradable fibrous pots. They are manufactured in NZ by blending peat, bark and cellulose fibres to which fungicide and fertilizer are added.These pots break down after planting out. By planting the pot directly into the soil you are avoiding transplant shock to your plants. Ideal for early capsicum, courgette, cucumbers, pumpkins, etc. Also great for sensitive flowers such as poppies.Cell size: 33mmx33mmPot Size: 198mmx99mmx60mm.

(x10) Planter Bags - PB 28 - 9170

By adding "1" to your cart means you will receive x10 planter bags.A good cheap option. The smaller bags are ideal for starting off bedding plants and growing them to a larger grade. They are also ideal for starting those early crops of frost tender vegetable plants. Just as soon as all danger of frost is past they can be safely planted outdoors.The larger bags (PB 28 and PB 40) are often used for starting early tomatoes.Bag Size: 200mmx200mmx420mm. Minimum order quantity is 10 Bags.

(x10) Plastic Teku Pots 9cm X 9cm X 10cm Square - 9080

Strong, durable, flexible, light weight black plastic with excellent drainage holes.Add "1 unit" to your cart to receive 10 pots.Pot Size: 90mmx90mmx100m. Maximum order quantity is 500 Pots.

(x100) Planter Bags - PB 1-1/2 - 9130

By adding "1" to your cart means you will receive x100 planter bags.A good cheap option. The smaller bags are ideal for starting off bedding plants and growing them to a larger grade. They are also ideal for starting those early crops of frost tender vegetable plants. Just as soon as all danger of frost is past they can be safely planted outdoors.The larger bags (PB 28 and PB 40) are often used for starting early tomatoes.Bag Size: 90mmx90mmx150mm. Minimum order quantity is 100 Bags.

(x100) Planter Bags - PB 12 - 9160

By adding "1" to your cart means you will receive x100 planter bags.A good cheap option. The smaller bags are ideal for starting off bedding plants and growing them to a larger grade. They are also ideal for starting those early crops of frost tender vegetable plants. Just as soon as all danger of frost is past they can be safely planted outdoors.The larger bags (PB 28 and PB 40) are often used for starting early tomatoes.Bag Size: 160mmx160mmx320mm. Minimum order quantity is 100 Bags.

(x100) Planter Bags - PB 3 - 9140

By adding "1" to your cart means you will receive x100 planter bags.A good cheap option. The smaller bags are ideal for starting off bedding plants and growing them to a larger grade. They are also ideal for starting those early crops of frost tender vegetable plants. Just as soon as all danger of frost is past they can be safely planted outdoors.The larger bags (PB 28 and PB 40) are often used for starting early tomatoes.Bag Size: 100mmx100mmx200mm. Minimum order quantity is 100 Bags.

(x100) Planter Bags - PB 3/4 - 9120

By adding "1" to your cart means you will receive x100 planter bags.A good cheap option. The smaller bags are ideal for starting off bedding plants and growing them to a larger grade. They are also ideal for starting those early crops of frost tender vegetable plants. Just as soon as all danger of frost is past they can be safely planted outdoors.The larger bags (PB 28 and PB 40) are often used for starting early tomatoes.Bag Size: 64mmx64mmx150mm. Minimum order quantity is 100 Bags.

(x100) Planter Bags - PB 5 - 9150

By adding "1" to your cart means you will receive x100 planter bags.A good cheap option. The smaller bags are ideal for starting off bedding plants and growing them to a larger grade. They are also ideal for starting those early crops of frost tender vegetable plants. Just as soon as all danger of frost is past they can be safely planted outdoors.The larger bags (PB 28 and PB 40) are often used for starting early tomatoes.Bag Size: 120mmx120mmx230mm. Minimum order quantity is 100 Bags.

(x2) Bottletop Waterer - 9885

These dinky little fellows are such a great idea! Simply screw onto a used drink bottle and you have an instant handy little watering bottle. The perfect size for controlling the water on your punnets or seed trays indoors.Sold in pairs (x2 for $4.00)

(x2) Hanging Baskets - Black 38cm Round - 9250

Each basket has 12 openings around the sides with clip-in catches to contain your plants. The plants easily pass through the opening without a fuss and with absolutely no damage to the root ball, then simply click the catch into place, securing the plant. Continue all the way around and add a few plants to the top. Within a few weeks your plants will be hugging the sides and producing fantastic balls of blooms!We suggest you add/mix-in water crystals or a wetting agent to your potting mix prior to filling the basket.Only available in Black.Basket Size: 380mmx380mmx300mm. Minimum order quantity is 2 BasketsFor our current bulk special offer of 50 baskets, please contact our office direct orders@seeds.co.nz or by phoning 06 753-2269

(x5) Planter Bags - PB 40 - 9180

By adding "1" to your cart means you will receive x5 planter bags.A good cheap option. The smaller bags are ideal for starting off bedding plants and growing them to a larger grade. They are also ideal for starting those early crops of frost tender vegetable plants. Just as soon as all danger of frost is past they can be safely planted outdoors.The larger bags (PB 28 and PB 40) are often used for starting early tomatoes.Bag Size: 230mmx230mmx460mm. Minimum order quantity is 5 Bags.

(x50) Jiffy 7 Pellets - 9200

By adding "1" to your cart means you will receive x50 jiffy pelletsJiffy-7 Pellets are a consistent seed starting medium that are optimized for propagation and root development.The ideal choice for indoors seed starting. No need to lug around big heavy bags of potting mix, Jiffy-7 Pellets are easy to store and ready to use in an instant. No mess, no fuss!Jiffy-7 Pellets are made of sphagnum peat from specially selected peat bogs. Lime and a special fertilizer with a low ammonium content are added to the peat in order to stimulate growth. The pellets have a pH of approximately 5.3 and are wrapped in a thin, degradable net.These dry pellets are 4cm x 7mm in height. Simply sit in water and the pellet expands upwards. A small indent is on the top of the pellet, place your seed here once the pellet has absorbed the water, you'll be amazed at the results.Pellets can be placed in punnets or any other suitable containers, they will fit snuggly into the traditional wooden trays. Once ready for planting out, simply pop out of container and straight into the soil.Pellet Size: 40mmx40mmx7mm

10 Cell Punnets - x5 punnets - 9037

Adding "1" to cart = 5 punnets.Another great item for the enterprising gardener. These 10-Cell Punnets are ideal for despatching plants to your friends and neighbours and at the local "Trash and; Treasure" market!These packs can be used as a "good sized" alternative to the 6-cell punnets, allowing your plants more room to grow larger prior to planting out.Cell size: 55mmx55mmPunnet size: 350mmx145mmx60mm.

60 Cell Propagation Tray - 9035

For the serious sower! Are you sick of having to move lots of little punnets around? Then it's time you stepped up to using 60-cell Propagation Trays. Compact little roots are formed, making transplanting simple with nearly no stress at all to the plants.However we do recommend "planting out" before the roots become overgrown and start growing "in circles" within the cell! Made of lightweight PVC making it easy to "pop" the plants out when ready.Cell size: 50mmx50mmTray size: 525x310x50mm.

Books : Garden Pest & Diseases Control - 9355

A fantastic resource regarding pest and diseases in the garden, including 240 photos. Also includes :* Detail of every pest/disease* Prevention methods that work* Organic Gardening* Pesticide details, legal status, approved use, comparison with alternatives - for everypesticide available* Star rated comparison/quick reference charts for every product for every purpose/crop.This is a great resource regarding pests & diseases is written by Bill Brett who has had a long association with the garden industry, beginning his career as a research technician and building on that in successive years. Bill has always been a keen gardener and prides himself on being self-sufficient in fruit and vegetables for 11 months of the year ! Bill was recently awarded Associate of Honour - Royal NZ Institute of Horticulture in recognition of his achievements and contribution to horticulture.

Books : The Home Orchard - 9360

A fantastic resource for Home Orchard enthusiasts. 190 pages with 140 practical photos and illustrations. Written by Bill Brett, The Home Orchard is a follow up to Garden Pest & Disease Control.Another great resource written by Bill Brett who has had a long association with the garden industry, beginning his career as a research technician and building on that in successive years. Bill has always been a keen gardener and prides himself on being self-sufficient in fruit and vegetables for 11 months of the year ! Bill was recently awarded Associate of Honour - Royal NZ Institute of Horticulture in recognition of his achievements and contribution to horticulture.

Coir Mat 36x36cm - 9850

These coir mats (a bi-product of coconut), have a handy slit on one side to make placement around the plants stress free, along with a hole in the middle with wee "star" cuts to allow room for perfect positioning. These mats are perfect for mass plantings, the area will be weed free while the plants establish themselves and grow. Not only are they perfect for saving time on weeding maintenance, but also great for the control of disease and mildew which can be caused by foliage sitting in the damp soil. Not to mention, hopefully the side issue of preventing the cats digging around in your freshly planted garden - fingers crossed!Place mat smooth side down.Mat size: 360mmx360mmx10mm.

Coir Mat 50x50 - 9855

These coir mats (a bi-product of coconut), have a handy slit on one side to make placement around the plants stress free, along with a hole in the middle with wee "star" cuts to allow room for perfect positioning. These mats are perfect for mass plantings, the area will be weed free while the plants establish themselves and grow. Not only are they perfect for saving time on weeding maintenance, but also great for the control of disease and mildew which can be caused by foliage sitting in the damp soil. Not to mention, hopefully the side issue of preventing the cats digging around in your freshly planted garden - fingers crossed!Place mat smooth side down.Mat size: 500mmx500mmx10mm.

Early Grow 2-Bay Electric Propagator - 9317

This two bay propagator is sister to our 3-bay propagator - great for those of you who have limited space, or just want to grow a few items.Sturdy, high-quality Early Grow Electric Propagator made in the UK. Start off those early seedlings to get a great head startComes complete with watering tray, capillary mat and 2 individual propagator trays with lids.The Early Grow Kit contains a heated bottom unit (no thermostat - it is set to a constant 18-20 degrees approx); capillary mat and tray for keeping your individual propagator trays watered and 2 individual propagators with holes in the bottom to allow moisture to be both sucked up and trickle out as necessary, along with individual lids. Seeds can be planted into punnets and placed into the containers, or sown directly into seed raising mix in the containers. The containers are also sold separately and you can buy extras and rotate them as you seedlings germinate.The tray provided sits inside the unit with the capillary mat on top. The mat is wider than the tray, this is so it can dangle over the side to absorb the water from beneath - the mat should be moist at all times.Place the individual propagators on top of the mat after initially watering the seed raising mix (best to do this by sitting containers or punnets into a tray of water.) Fill the unit with water as per the included instructions, once this is done, there should be sufficient moisture while the seeds germinate.If you use containers that were not provided with the Early Grow, and particularly if they do not have perforations in the bottom for the water to be absorbed, be sure to water the punnets or seed tray as required and still keep the mat moist underneath these containers.We suggest when filling the unit with water that you use tepid water to enable the propagator to reach its temperature quickly to begin with.This item has a NZ plug.We recommend you wash and disinfect the containers at the end of each season, then store in your shed, garage or wherever is convenient out of direct sunlight.

Early Grow 3-Bay Electric Propagator - 9315

Another goodie for the serious sower! Sturdy, high-quality Early Grow Electric Propagator made in the UK. Start off those early seedlings to get a great head startComes complete with watering tray, capillary mat and 3 individual propagator trays with lids.The Early Grow Kit contains a heated bottom unit (no thermostat - it is set to a constant 20 degrees approx); capillary mat and tray for keeping your individual propagator trays watered and 3 individual propagators with holes in the bottom to allow moisture to be both sucked up and trickle out as necessary, along with individual lids. Seeds can be planted into punnets and placed into the containers, or sown directly into seed raising mix in the containers.The tray provided sits inside the unit with the capillary mat on top. The mat is wider than the tray, this is so it can dangle over the side to absorb the water from beneath - the mat should be moist at all times.Place the individual propagators on top of the mat after initially watering the seed raising mix (best to do this by sitting containers or punnets into a tray of water.) Fill the unit with water as per the included instructions, once this is done, there should be sufficient moisture while the seeds germinate.If you use containers that were not provided with the Early Grow, and particularly if they do not have perforations in the bottom for the water to be absorbed, be sure to water the punnets or seed tray as required and still keep the mat moist underneath these containers.We suggest when filling the unit with water that you use tepid water to enable the propagator to reach its temperature quickly to begin with.This item has a NZ plug.Propagator size: 540mmx215mmx60mm.We recommend you wash and disinfect the containers at the end of each season, then store in your shed, garage or wherever is convenient out of direct sunlight.

Easy-Grip Carry Bags (45 Litre) - 9190

Strong 45 litre carry bags suitable for planting out large plants (ideal for tomatoes). Great for growing those larger plants and trees that you know you will want to take to another place later on. Ensure regular watering during summer months as you would for patio planters.These durable carry bags have the handles sown in and are made of tough polypropylene. Bags can be emptied at the end of the growing season and reused again and again.

Egmont Seeds Mail Order Catalogue 23rd Edition - CATSE

23rd Edition CatalogueFree of Charge ($7.00 postage & handling applies.)If you are purchasing other products there is only one $7.00 postage and handling fee.Please Note: If you have shopped with us in the last 12 months, you will automatically receive a copy of the catalogue in the post soon - they were despatched on the 24th of July! Only one catalogue per customer is free of charge : should you require more than one, the cost per catalogue is $9.50 plus postage.

Felco 5 Secateurs - 9750

For the larger hand. High quality secateurs used by professional horticulturists worldwide.Made from top quality steel and ergonomically designed for user comfort. A basic model within the Felco range for garden maintenance. FELCO 5 combines exceptional ergonomics with a comfort that enables the highest cut quality every time. Felco is made from high quality steel, when looked after, oiled regularly and if good care is taken, these secateurs can last a lifetime. Although not supplied by us, the blades can also be replaced.

Felco 6 Secateur (Small- Medium) - 9756

Medium sized high quality secateurs used by professional horticulturists worldwide.Made from top quality steel and ergonomically designed for user comfort. This model (size 6) seems to be the preferred fit for most of our staff here due to the handles not opening as wide as some of the other Felco models.FELCO 6 combines exceptional ergonomics with a comfort that enables the highest cut quality every time. Felco is made from high quality steel, when looked after, oiled regularly and if good care is taken, these secateurs can last a lifetime. Although not supplied by us, the blades can also be replaced.

Flexi-6 Connectors (Pkt of 10) - 9210

An innovative solution to creating different size frames for plant protection.Takes up to a 13mm in diameter cane.

Jolly Garden Tie - 9880

Soft and durable all purpose garden tie. Great for your tomatoes, grapes and anything else that's needs a little support.

K1 Multi-Purpose Snips - 9760

Handy snips for fruit harvesting, thinning and propagation. Pointed blades.We have included these in our selection as they are mid-range snips that are useful for all manner of things. They can also do light wood such as lemons and mandarins etc.

Large Green Propagator Base - 9328

This base is the same size as the bottom half of the Vented Large Propagator. It can be used in conjunction with the Large Propagator Height Extender Set and Vented Large Propagator. Or it can be used as a replacement tray for the Vented Large Propagator.Propagator size: 580mmx240mmx100mm. We recommend you wash and disinfect the containers at the end of each season, then store in your shed, garage or wherever is convenient out of direct sunlight.Please Note: This is only the Base, if you want a Base and Lid then order the Large Vented Propagator

Large Propagator Height Extender Kit - 9325

  This ingenious product extends the height capacity of the Vented Large Propagator. This is a brilliant idea, often we have wanted to keep our plants in the large propagator a bit longer, but needed to take them out to prevent them becoming misshapen as they reached the top of lid. No more worrying about starting off the plants too early and not being able to keep them warm if the weather suddenly decides that winter hasn't finished yet.nThese reasons alone give this product the big thumbs up.Propagator size: 580mmx380mmx240mm.We recommend you wash and disinfect the containers at the end of each season, then store in your shed, garage or wherever is convenient out of direct sunlight.

Large Seedling Tray Plastic Tray 485mm X 350mm X 70mm - 9040

This tray will hold up to 9 punnets. It is made of tough, flexible plastic that can be cleaned easily for repeated use.Sow seeds directly into trays or use the trays to transport your punnets around easily. These trays have a strong, large, lattice bottom great for dipping multiple punnets into a trough/tray for watering. (ie not solid bottom). If you wish to sow direct into the tray, simply pop a couple of sheets of newspaper on the bottom to prevent the potting mix from filtering out.Cell size: 55mmx55mmTray size: 485mmx350mmx70mm.

Lattice Seedling Tray [350mm x 295mm x 65mm] - 9390

Small seeding tray - this versatile tray is suitable for open "scatter sowing" of seeds, or transporting punnets from place to placeSuitable for large trays of microgreens.Tray is propped up against a wall in the photo. Punnets below are what can be slotted into the tray.Tray size: 350mmx295mmx65mm.

Marker Pen Fine Nib - 9070

Sharpie Non Fading Marker Pen. Although it must be said even though the manufacturers clam they are non fading, care must be taken when marking labels for an extended period of time. Still these sharpie pens are better than mostExcellent for writing on your plant labels.

Medium Propagator Height Extender - 9332

This ingenious product extends the height capacity of the Medium Vented Propagator. Great if you want to keep your plants in the propagator a bit longer, the Extender creates more height, preventing your seedlings becoming misshapen by reaching the top of the propagator lid. No more worrying about starting off the plants too early and not being able to keep them warm if the weather suddenly decides that winter hasn't finished yet. These reasons alone give this product the big thumbs up.Propagator size: 375mmx240mmx100mm.We recommend you wash and disinfect the containers at the end of each season, then store in your shed, garage or wherever is convenient out of direct sunlight.

Microgreen Sprouting Tray (Fothergills) - 9875

Keep it simple with this perfect Mr Fothergills Growing Tray. No need for soil or potting mix!Fill the tray with water, pop on some tissue and sprinkle your seeds. How easy is that! To begin with you will need to keep spraying your seeds with a fine mist a few times throughout the day until they germinate and send their roots down into the water. Covering the top of the tray with foil or cling wrap between watering will help to reduce evaporation.In approximately 7-14 days you can snip along the tray and harvest the delicious, nutritious micro-greens. These are best consumed immediately for maximum flavour and nutritional value.Tray size: 270mmx150mmx80mm.

Microgreen Starter Pack - 9905

A great gift for anyone, or simply treat yourself!This Kit includes:* 10x Open Punnets [9020]* 1x pair Mini Snips [9230]* 1 pkt Broccoli Microgreens [58640]* 1 pkt Mizuna Microgreens [58700]* 1 pkt Radish Microgreens [58700]

Mini High-Top Propagator - 9305

These cute little beauties will fit nicely on your windowsill, so if you are just wanting to start off a few seeds from time to time as required, then grab a couple of these. Simply wash out and use time and time again, think about how much space you are saving in the Landfill by re-using these containers instead of using throw away punnets. If you are a bit more enterprising, five of these wee Mini High-Tops will fit on the Small Propagator Tray 9326, which when filled with water, will prevent the seedlings from drying out if you have to go away for a day or two. Most of the different sized propagators do not come with the drainage holes pierced, this is so you can decide whether you will be using them as free-draining seed raisers or propagators to pop your punnets into (obviously these small containers are best pierced.)If you decide you will be popping your seed raising mix directly in the containers then you will need to press something suitable, such as a large nail or Phillips Screwdriver perhaps, into the purpose moulded bumps at the bottom of the container. When using these as free-draining containers on either an Electric Heated Propagator or sitting in a water filled tray, you can pop a capillary mat between the propagator and the water source so the seed raising mix can continually suck up the moisture.Propagator size: 160mmx100mmx120mm.

Mini Snips (Deadheads / Herbies) - 9230

Fantastic Mini Snips that suit both right or left-handed people.Easy to use snips with no cumbersome handles, allowing you to move deftly around the plant and remove spent flowers or seed pods. These dinky little snips have been endorsed by The Royal Herb Society in the UK.

Plant Label - 9050

Adding "1" to cart = 10 if you select 10 labels, or 50 if you select 50 labelsStrong plastic labels to identify what you have sown and when.Discreet labels that are excellent in both punnets and the garden.

Potting Scoop - 9214

Bright blue potting scoop so its easy to spot!These little beauties are a perfect size for scooping your seed raising or potting mix into punnets or containers.Length from the end of the handle to the scoop edge is 250mm

Propagator Extender Clips (Pkt of 4) - 9335

Supplied as a packet of 4 clips.These clips have been designed to secure your height extender to the lid or to secure two (or more) Height Extenders to each others.

Propagator Shallow Lid - 9320

  This Vented Large Propagator Shallow Lid is suitable for both the Vented Large Propagator and also the Large Propagator Height Extender Set. The lid has vents in the top that can be adjusted for good airflow and can be used initially when you sow your seeds if you have a large propagator, once the seedlings start gaining some height then you can swap it over with the high top lid that comes with the large propagator. If you have purchased a Height Extender Set with the intention of using it as an outdoors cloche, this Large Shallow Lid is designed to fit snuggly into place on the top, the ventilation is a welcome bonus, unlike the good ole sheet of glass we often use. Great safe and durable products that you will appreciate in no time at all. We recommend you wash and disinfect the containers at the end of each season, then store in your shed, garage or wherever is convenient out of direct sunlight.Please Note: This is only the Lid, if you want a Base and Lid then order the Large Vented Propagator

Propagator Tray - Small - 9326

A handy tray for either five Mini High-Top or three Vented Small Propagators to sit on at one time. Useful for watering your seedlings from the bottom, which is great to protect them from leaf damage and disease.Propagator size: 545mmx215mmx45mm.We recommend you wash and disinfect the containers at the end of each season, then store in your shed, garage or wherever is convenient out of direct sunlight.

Punnet 6 Cell 152mm X 108mm - 9030

Adding "1" to cart = 10 if you select 10 punnets, or 50 if you select 50 PunnetsPunnets are suitable for use in a variety of Prophouse Mini Glasshouse containers. A seedling grown in a "cell" will suffer less shock during transplanting than a seedling grown in an open punnet. Perfect for most seedlings and ideal for tomatoes. Cell size: 45mmx45mmPunnet size: 160x115x60mm. Maximum order quantity is 500.

Punnets Open 152mm X 108mm - 9020

Adding "1" to cart = 10 if you select 10 punnets, or 50 if you select 50 PunnetsGood seed germination is all about maximising your "strike rate". Increase your percentage strike rate by using new, clean, disease-free punnets.The punnets we offer are cheap, have good drainage and will help ensure success. Punnet size: 152x108x60mm. Maximum order quantity is 500.

Replacement Capillary Mat - 9329

Capillary mats are supplied with the Early Grow, 3-Bay Electric Propagator 9315. If they get damaged or lost these replacements should do the trick. Can also be used in conjunction with the Small Propagator Tray.Helpful Hint: Any material that absorbs water well will have the same effect - eg: an old towel.Mat size: 500mmx245mmx8mm.

Seed Sower - 8000

Easy to use Seed Sower with five different size settings.A handy device ideal for sowing small amounts of seeds with accuracy. Allows greater control for sowing seeds; dial up the size setting you require and simply shake the seeds out. Simple yet successful!