What Seed Paper is Best for Winter Planting?
Winter in Australia doesn't mean the garden has to go quiet. In fact, for many parts of the country — particularly in Victoria, NSW, and SA — the cooler months are the ideal time to get planting. And if you've been gifted (or are considering) seed paper, you might be wondering: which varieties will actually thrive right now?
Here's our guide to the best seed paper for Australian winter planting:
🌸 Garden Flower Mix — Colour Through the Cold
Our Garden Flower Mix seed paper is a favourite for a reason. The blend is carefully selected to include cool-season flowers that germinate well in temperatures between 10–18°C — exactly what most of Australia experiences from June through August. https://papergoround.com.au/collections/shop-all/products/a4-seed-paper
Why it works in winter:
- Cool-season flowers like chamomile, alyssum, and ageratum thrive in mild, moist conditions
- While Swan River Daisies being native to Central Australia can handle all conditions
- Lower temperatures reduce pest pressure, giving seedlings a strong start
- Blooms typically appear in spring, just as the weather warms up — perfect timing!
Best for: Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, and coastal regions. If you're in Queensland or the NT, you may find these grow well year-round.
How to plant your seed paper:
- Soak seed paper in water
- Place on top of quality potting mix or garden soil — in a pot or straight in your garden
- Cover with 3mm or soil. Ideally seed raising mix
- Keep moist and in a spot with indirect light
- Germination typically takes 1–3 weeks
🥗 Salad Mix — Grow Your Lunch This Winter
Winter is actually prime time for salad greens in Australia, and our Salad Mix seed paper makes it easier than ever to get started. Leafy greens like lettuce, and rocket, are cool-season crops that bolt (go to seed) in summer heat — so planting now gives you the best possible harvest.
Why it works in winter:
- Salad greens prefer temperatures between 10–20°C
- Cooler weather means slower bolting and sweeter, more tender leaves
- You can harvest within 4–6 weeks of germination — a quick, satisfying reward!
Best for: All Australian states and territories. Even in warmer climates, winter is the ideal growing window for leafy greens.
How to plant your seed paper:
- Soak the paper in water for 5 minutes to soften
- Press gently into moist potting mix in a pot or garden bed
- Cover with 3mm or soil. Ideally seed raising mix
- Keep in a sunny spot — at least 4–6 hours of light per day
- Water regularly and harvest outer leaves as they grow
