Overview
First it was toilet paper. Next up was flour. Then, Australian panic-buyers found a new object of affection: seedlings. With restrictions starting to ease and new COVID-19 cases dropping, the country's hoarding days are hopefully behind us — but, that doesn't mean you should give up on your new veggie patch.
To help with this endeavour is a new stall at the Queen Vic Market. Robbo & Sons Seedlings is selling fresh veggie seedlings — including broccoli, cauliflower, celery, silver beet and boy — for a bargain: five seedlings for just $10.
Whether you want to start a small edible garden on your balcony or fill every inch of your backyard with fruit, vegetables and herbs, Robbo will be able to help you out. It's, conveniently, located in the I Shed opposite The Eggporium and American Doughnut Van — incase you want to grab something to eat right now while you're there.
Shopping for food and other essentials is a valid reason to leave your home under Victoria's stay-at-home restrictions, but if you'd like to avoid as much interaction as possible, the Queen Vic Market is also offering a preorder and pick up service from over 40 different traders.
Just head over to the website, order your cheeses, croissants and cookbooks, pay and then choose what time you'd like to pick it all up. Pickup is available from 8am-2pm on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and from 8am-3pm on Saturday and Sunday.
The Queen Vic Market is open from Tuesday–Sunday.
To find out more about the status of COVID-19 in Victoria and the current restrictions, head to the Victorian Government website.