Rare & exotic fruit seeds — unusual fruits to grow from seed
Growing from seed lets you try fruits you'll never see in the shops — intriguing, often tropical or heirloom treats that bring real adventure to a greenhouse or sunny windowsill. Browse the unusual within our fruit seed range. New to fruit from seed? Our fruit growing guide covers the basics.
Many exotics need warmth and patience — the calendar shows when to sow.
Fruity adventures from around the world
From cape gooseberries to other curiosities, exotic fruits are a fun challenge for the keen grower, and many are surprisingly doable under cover. They sit alongside our everyday culinary fruits.
Growing exotic fruit from seed
Most warmth-loving exotics are sown early indoors with gentle heat and grown on in a greenhouse or the sunniest spot. Read each variety's notes carefully, be patient with germination, and enjoy growing something genuinely different.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of exotic fruit can I grow?
Cape gooseberries and a range of other tropical and heirloom curiosities.
Do they need a greenhouse?
Many do best under cover, though some manage in a warm, sunny spot.
Are they hard to grow?
Read each variety's notes and be patient with germination — many are very doable.
Why grow them?
For flavours and fruits you simply can't buy — a real adventure.
When do I sow them?
Mostly early indoors with gentle heat.