Native Seed Box | Bushfire Collection (Australian Flowers & Tucker)

Australian bushfire seed collection — smoke-germinated native flowers and bush tucker

The Native Seed Box Bushfire Collection is an introduction to one of the most fascinating aspects of Australian ecology — the role of fire in native seed germination. Bushfire smoke has shaped the Australian landscape for thousands of years, triggering germination in species that have evolved to wait for it. This collection gives you the tools, the seeds and the knowledge to experience that process at home, growing native wildflowers and edible bush tucker species from smoke-treated seed. Made in Australia in Native Seed Box's Wonthaggi workshop.

Why Australian seeds need smoke

Many iconic Australian plant species have evolved to germinate only after exposure to bushfire smoke — a survival mechanism that ensures seeds wait for the post-fire conditions most favourable to establishment. The active compound in smoke that triggers this response is karrikinolide, and replicating it in a home garden setting is entirely possible with the right pre-treatment. This collection includes smoke-infused germination granules that deliver that trigger without the fire, giving smoke-dependent seeds the signal they need to break dormancy and germinate.

What's in the collection

The collection contains a carefully selected mix of Australian smoke-dependent species spanning both ornamental wildflowers and edible bush tucker plants — giving you colour, interest and harvest from the same growing project.

Flower species include:

• Native Iris
• Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos sp.)
• Blue Strap Flowers

Edible bush tucker species include:

• Native Spinach
• Quandong (Santalum acuminatum)
• Native Iris (edible)

Everything included

The pack contains a selection of smoke-dependent Australian native seeds, a packet of smoke-infused germination granules for pre-treatment and a full instruction leaflet covering the smoke treatment process and growing requirements. All species work well in open garden beds and patio pots, making this collection suited to any garden size.

Why you'll love it

• Experience the fascinating practice of smoke-assisted seed germination at home
• Native wildflower and bush tucker species in a single collection
• Includes smoke-infused germination granules and full instruction leaflet
• Suited to open gardens and patio pots — any garden size
• 100% Australian made in Native Seed Box's Wonthaggi workshop
• A genuinely unique and educational gift for curious gardeners and nature lovers

How to use

• Follow the included instruction leaflet for smoke pre-treatment with the germination granules
• Sow seeds in quality potting mix or garden soil after pre-treatment
• Keep consistently moist until germination
• Suited to open gardens and pots in a sunny, well-drained position

About Native Seed Box

Native Seed Box has come a long way from its beginning in 2018. Their founder's passion for supporting native flora and fauna comes from her background working in wildlife conservation in the Northern Territory, biosecurity in Victoria and extensive research during her studies in zoology and environmental sustainability.