Private local seed swapping

Swap seeds
safely and
simply

Find great seed matches with other Australian gardeners—while keeping your details private.

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Growing guide

What can I plant right now?

Your postcode gives you your Australian climate zone, and your zone gives you this month's sowing windows for hundreds of vegetables, herbs, fruit and flowers. Free, and no account needed.

  • Five Australian climate zones, area-weighted per postcode
  • Month-by-month sowing windows for every crop
  • Border postcodes show both zones, honestly

We never store or share your postcode — only the zone it resolves to.

Browse the full guide →

Private until
both agree

Your details stay hidden until you decide to connect.

Safe matching

We help you find respectful, trustworthy swappers.

Australian seed
law warnings

Built-in reminders to keep swaps legal and responsible.

Mobile friendly

Designed for your phone, wherever you garden.

How it works

1

Sign up

Create your free account in less than a minute.

2

Add your seeds

List the seeds you have to share or swap.

3

Get matched

We suggest great swaps that match your seeds.

4

Swap safely

Agree, reveal details, and exchange with confidence.

Privacy shield beside a packet of seeds

Your privacy and safety come first

Seed Mate is built on trust. We keep your personal details hidden until both you and the other person agree to swap.

  • You choose when to reveal your details.
  • We never sell your data.
  • We follow Australian seed laws and biosecurity rules.

Ready to grow your garden
and community?

Join thousands of Australian gardeners swapping seeds safely every day.