POSTAGE
**WA Customers: Transition Farm Tomato, Capsicum and Chilli Seed has been cleared for importation into Western Australia.
We offer two SEED Postage Options for Australia-wide shipping:
$10.00 Seed Postage with Tracking
$5.00 Seed Postage with NO Tracking
DAHLIA TUBERS
Shipped via Australia Post PRIORITY PARCEL POST service to VIC, NSW, SA and QLD ONLY
1-2 tubers: $16.50
3-5 tubers: $22.00
6-20 tubers: $28.00
21-40 tubers: $34.00
41+ tubers: $44.00
Order confirmation and shipping emails are sent for all orders. The tracking numbers (if applicable) are sent with the confirmation of shipment.
INTERNATIONAL : We currently DO NOT ship outside of Australia.
**PLEASE NOTE**
If you choose NO TRACKING and your parcel does not arrive, we take no responsibility. Feedback received in May 2024 has shown that parcels sent without tracking are taking longer to arrive to their destination - between 2-3 weeks in some cases. Please do ask at your local post office as your seed parcel may be there.
If you choose TRACKING and your parcel does not arrive;
1. Please first use Australia Post’s TRACK MY PARCEL using the tracking number provided in your shipping confirmation email.
2. If that does not assist, please contact us including the NAME, ADDRESS, ORDER NUMBER, TRACKING NUMBER. We can then lodge an enquiry with Australia Post.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Western Australia is free from a number of serious plant pests, diseases and weeds which are present elsewhere in Australia. Consequently, seed shipments must be presented for inspection to Quarantine WA upon arrival in Western Australia. Transition Farm is an Approved Seed Supplier to Western Australia AND to comply with WA importation conditions, we offer two options for seed shipping to WA.
-We send to Western Australia on pre-arranged dates as batch shipments for no additional fee.
Our next scheduled shipment date is:
22nd September, 2025 (Place orders by Sunday 21 September)
27th October 2025 (Place orders by Sunday 26 October)
-Alternatively, seeds can be posted as single shipments when the purchaser pays the $48 - 65 WA biosecurity fee. If you would like to arrange this, please contact us.
**WA Customers: As of Monday 16 September, 2024, Transition Farm Tomato, Capsicum and Chilli Seed have been cleared for importation into Western Australia. WA biosecurity may change this decision at anytime, without prior warning. Please know that we are keeping abreast of the situation and will communicate any changes with our customers.
TASMANIA
Transition Farm is an Approved Seed Supplier to TASMANIA. All seed sent to Tasmania is inspected on arrival by Biosecurity Tasmania.
Orders are dispatched twice a week:
Monday ( for orders received Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun )
Thursday ( for orders received Mon, Tue, Wed )
If we are experiencing a high volume of orders, we announce the expected dispatch time on the top of the page.
For additional questions about seed pickup/delivery, please consult our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Transition Farm is not responsible for parcels gone missing due to an incorrect address on the order. If you notice a mistake before the parcel is sent, please send an email immediately in hopes that we can correct it - Thank you! We, too, want our seeds in your ground!!
RETURNS AND REFUNDS
We do what we do as we truly love sharing food and beauty through seeds, tubers and seedlings! We are committed to also offering guidance and resources to try and ensure everyone has success with them. We understand the hope invested in every seed and really want that dream to grow!
SEEDS
If you experience disappointing germination or are otherwise dissatisfied with a seed product, please reach out.
Email us at info@transitionfarm.com
Please include the following:
Your name and order number;
The variety you are referencing;
How and when you sowed the seeds.
Details about the issue;
Photos - we are very visual people and photos can help us understand the issue .
We are unable to accept unused or unwanted seeds for a return as we cannot verify the conditions the seeds have experienced which may have effected their germination..
Each packet includes specific growing advice for that crop. In addition, packets have a QR Code which links to the variety description on our website with more detailed sowing and growing information. Please reference this when sowing.
Please also read our post on SEED STORAGE.
TUBERS
REFUND POLICY
If you have any concerns with your dahlia tubers, please contact us as soon as possible and within 7 days of receipt of the tuber.
Please email info@transitionfarm.com and provide the following:
Your order confirmation number;
A brief description of the issue.
Clear, focused photos of the tuber in question including Transition Farm stamp (multiple angles help);
PLEASE NOTE: info@transitionfarm.com is the ONLY point of contact for dahlia tuber issues. We cannot respond to any comment sent via social media
Once the tubers leave our farm and they have been delivered to the provided address, we entrust them to your care. You are responsible for the following:
Storage Conditions - Store tubers in a cool dry location until planting time, out of direct sun, heat or freezing temperatures.
Weather Conditions - Dahlia’s are cold sensitive. Wait to plant your tubers until the ground is at least 15°C and danger of frost has past.
Pest/critter damage - It is unfortunate that critters and pest also enjoy dahlias. Protecting your tubers from them
We offer information GROWING INFORMATION but cannot be held responsible for the storage of a tuber nor failure to grow once planted.
CHANGE OF MIND
We do not offer a refund or returns on any item due to change of mind. Please take your time to browse our offerings early so that you are confident with your purchase.
For more information regarding dahlia tubers, please refer to our Dahlia Tuber Sales Policy.