Bushtucker Kit x 6 Native Bushtucker Plants

Bushtucker Kit

At Bush to Bowl, we’re passionate about bringing you the very best of Australia’s native flavours. Every plant in our range is grown with care, from healthy stock through to careful nurturing, so you receive vigorous, garden-ready plants that are as good for your soil as they are for your kitchen. We’re committed to sustainable, quality production practices that support strong root systems, disease resistance, and long-term growing success — because a thriving plant is the foundation of a great harvest.

Our Bushtucker Kit is a curated selection of our most popular edible native plants, handpicked to give your garden a taste of the bush and your table a taste of something truly unique.

What’s in the Kit

1. Midyim Berry (Austromyrtus dulcis)
A mouth-watering native berry, often described as tiny marshmallow-like balls bursting with flavour. Native to the Sydney region and locally sourced, Midyim Berry is the perfect addition to your favourite dessert or sweet treat. Enjoy it straight from the plant, tossed through a fruit salad, or cooked into a jam. This low, spreading shrub is happy in part sun to shade, making it an easy addition to almost any garden.

2. Native Basil (Plectranthus)
Found along Australia’s East Coast, Native Basil produces beautiful purple flowers loved by native bees and beneficial to the wider garden ecosystem, providing habitat for small insects and lizards.
Uses: A flavourful substitute for traditional basil in cooking and salads.

3. Native Thyme (Prostanthera, aka “Mint Bush”)
With countless varieties found right across Australia, Native Thyme offers layered notes of oregano, rosemary and thyme. It’s as beautiful as it is useful — perfect for hedging or growing in pots.
Uses: Add a fresh minty lift to drinks, fill your home with a natural fragrance, or use as a fragrant replacement for thyme in your cooking.

4. Cinnamon Myrtle (Backhousia myrtifolia)
Prized for its aromatic leaves and unique flavour, this hardy East Coast evergreen shrub features dense, glossy green foliage that releases a delightful cinnamon-like scent when touched. A beautiful and versatile addition to any garden or herb collection.
Uses: A fragrant alternative to cinnamon in both sweet and savoury dishes.

5. Coastal Pigface (Carpobrotus)
A tough, easy-care coastal groundcover that thrives in even the harshest conditions, producing a sweet and tangy edible fruit through the warmer months.
Uses: Enjoy the fruit fresh once ripe in summer. The leaves can be applied topically to soothe minor burns and bites, or added fresh to salads.
6. Saltbush (Atriplex nummularia)

This remarkable plant naturally draws salinity from the soil into its leaves, and with up to 10% protein content, it’s a genuine native superfood. Use it fresh as a natural salt substitute, or dry the leaves for your salt grinder — combine with pepper berry for the ultimate native seasoning blend.

Please note: the plants listed below are a sample of what you might receive. Because we work with living stock, availability and seasonality mean the exact mix may vary — but you can always count on the same quality and care in every plant we send. If you’re after a specific set of plants, we recommend purchasing them individually so you know exactly what you’re getting.

Every plant arrives labelled with a QR code linking straight to its full profile on our website, so you’ll always know what you’ve planted and how to make the most of it.

Planting & Plant Care Guide

1. Prepare the planting area
Clear the area of weeds, grass and debris. Loosen the soil with a garden fork or tiller to encourage healthy root growth, and remove any rocks, roots or large soil clumps that could hinder development.

2. Amend the soil if needed
Improve drainage and fertility by working in organic matter such as compost or well-rotted manure.

3. Dig the planting hole
Dig a hole slightly wider and deeper than the plant’s root ball or container. Gently remove the plant, taking care not to damage the roots, and position it at the same depth it was growing in its container.

4. Backfill and water
Backfill with soil, gently firming around the plant to remove air pockets. Water thoroughly to settle the soil and encourage good root-to-soil contact, then apply a layer of mulch to retain moisture, regulate temperature and suppress weeds.

5. Ongoing care
Most native plants require minimal maintenance once established. Regular watering — especially through the first year — is essential for healthy establishment. Keep an eye on soil moisture and water as needed, focusing on the root zone.