Tucker Bush is a range of Australian native plants with edible fruits, nuts, seeds and leaves.

Delicious Edible Native Plants

Did you know that most of the edibles we grow in our gardens today were originally imported from overseas? With Tucker Bush edible natives, you can enjoy a backyard full of unique and delicious bush tucker fruits, roots, nuts, seeds and leaves from plants naturally adapted to our climate and soil.

A Truly Australian flavour

Bush food has sustained generations of Aboriginal peoples for centuries, and today represents a rich and vibrant history in the culture of this land. The Tucker Bush range aims to introduce a truly local flavour to the modern suburban home, working with communities who have unique stories to share.

Our New Online Store

You can now order our range of dried herbs and have them delivered right to your door, anywhere in Australia.

11 Nov: New additions added to our range

Check out our Dried-Herb Recipes.

Chef Robyne Low helps you to get the most from your purchases

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Special offer!

For Perth Metro residents only we are able to deliver a small seasonal selection of the Tucker Bush range to your door.

Free delivery over $150.00

Tucker Bush Schools Program

The Tucker Bush Schools Program assists schools in establishing their own bush tucker gardens, enriching the learning environment with native edible plants.

Our dream is to see bushfood gardens in schools all over the country, helping young Australians develop a stronger connection to nature and their food supply.

Schools Competition

WINNERS!

Thank you to all the talented contestants who sent an entry into our competition. It’s been inspirational to see so many students getting involved. We really appreciate all the hard work you’ve put in.

The competition is over & we have our winners

See The Results

Help Our Schools Program

50-cents from every Youlk sold goes towards the Tucker Bush Schools Program.

It's working We've given away 2 free programs already

Discover The Youlk

Welcome to TuckerBush!

Our range of plants

Browse our selection of Tucker Bush plants

Latest news

Read about what’s happening in and around Tucker Bush

Recipes

Recipes using our plants plus an e-book of some of our favourites

Where to buy

Find your nearest retailer for our plants

What’s new?

Growing your own native tea

Growing your own native tea

Sep 3, 2021

Tips for growing native bushfood tea plants in your home garden.

Book Cover Cooking With Bush Tucker

We’ve put together an e-book of our favourite recipes

Featuring contributions from some of Australia’s leading chefs, using native bush tucker ingredients. This book includes all the recipes from our website plus more, covering entrees, mains, desserts and more, along with basic essentials like drying your own herbs and making your own jam.

Wattleseed profiteroles filled with finger lime cream

Check Out Our Newest Recipe

Sep 03, 2021
Wattleseed Profiteroles Filled With Finger Lime Cream provided to us by Cat Clarke.

Tucker Bush on the ABC

On Saturday Breakfast with Christine Layton

Did you know Australia is home to thousands of edible native plants?

But if you have a veggie garden, I bet most of the food you grow is from plants that originally came from overseas…

Horticulturalist Mark Tucek has teamed up with local Noongar cultural guide Marissa Verma to bring bush tucker gardens to local Perth schools.

They talk us through the native Australian edible plants that can thrive in your garden, and some of the culture and history behind them.

Duration: 12min 39sec
Broadcast: Sat 13 Apr 2019, 6:00am

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Most recent additions to our plant range

20th April, 2021

Jambinu Zest

Chamelaucium “Jambinu Zest"

23rd February, 2021

Macadamia

Macadamia integrifolia x M. tetraphylla 'Beaumont’

4th December, 2020

Native Leek

Bulbine bulbosa

15th June, 2020

Round Baby Pigface

Disphyma crassifolium ssp. clavellatum

Our Goals for Tucker Bush

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“Popularise native edibles in our modern lifestyle and cuisine – both through home growing and gourmet cooking.”

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“Influence a cultural shift that contributes to preserving Australia’s food security and biodiversity.”

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“Help young Australians grow up with a stronger connection to nature and their food supply.”

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“Make Australian native edibles more readily available to average home gardener.”

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“Help gardeners successfully grow species that thrive in our soils and climate.”

Our big vision is to have every Australian garden include a native edible plant and to educate gardeners (and children) in the process.

Check out our active social media channels

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Frequently asked questions about Native Thyme SAV

Frequently asked questions about Native Thyme SAVE this post! 🌱Can I substitute normal thyme for Native Thyme? Yes! Just remember that Native Thyme has minty notes in addition to its herby flavour. 🌱Should I fertilise my Native Thyme plant? Native mints don’t tend to need much fertiliser, but it never hurts to add organic matter to your active garden beds in early Spring. 🌱Is there an optimal time for pruning my Native Thyme? No, you can prune this plant any time of year. As this is a fast growing shrub, we recommend twice a year if you’re using Native Thyme as a hedge or a screen — this helps it maintain shape while encouraging bushier growth. For more info on Native Thyme - head to our website www.tuckerbush.com.au #seasonalplants
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Our Goals for Tucker Bush🌿 Mark Tucek created

Our Goals for Tucker Bush🌿 Mark Tucek created Tucker Bush in 2015 with a clear vision to: 🧡Popularise native edibles in our modern lifestyle and cuisine – both through home growing and gourmet cooking. 🧡Influence a cultural shift that contributes to preserving Australia’s food security and biodiversity. 🧡Help young Australians grow up with a stronger connection to nature and their food supply. 🧡Make Australian Native edibles more readily available to the average home gardener. 🧡Help gardeners successfully grow species that thrive in our soils and climate. Tucker Bush has grown over the years and now offers 90 fruit, herb and vegetable plants and is available across Australia!🌿 Our big vision at Tucker Bush is for every Australian garden to include at least one native edible plant. To reach this vision, we share our knowledge and educate gardeners and young Australians to help influence a cultural shift that contributes to preserving Australia’s food security and biodiversity If you love our page: like, comment and share it! #perthsmallbusinesses
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OLD MAN SALTBUSH 🌱 (Atriplex nummularia)  Ol

OLD MAN SALTBUSH 🌱 (Atriplex nummularia)  Old Man Saltbush is a fast-growing shrub, commonly used today as a livestock grazing plant.  However, both the seeds and leaves are viable bush tucker! 
 
The leaves are salty in flavour and rich in protein, antioxidants and minerals. 🌱
 
Old Man Saltbush leaves may be treated like a leafy vegetable, enjoyed: 
👉blanched 
👉sautéed 
👉wrapped around meat or fish 
👉used in salads
 👉or even for stuffing poultry.  
 
Alternatively, the leaves may be dried and used as a herb or sprinkle.🌱  Remember when harvesting Saltbush leaves to only take as much as you need and allow the rest of the plant to grow (ensuring a year-round supply).   How do you enjoy Saltbush? #australiannatives
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Frequently asked questions about Warrigal Greens

Frequently asked questions about Warrigal Greens Why is my Warrigal Greens is dying for no reason 🍂? A: They prefer warm weather and may die back naturally in Winter, but should re-seed in the Spring. For a year-round supply of native spinach, try growing this species in a warm spot indoors 🌿 What pests and diseases should I look out for in my Warrigal Greens? A: Slugs, snails and caterpillars may take a liking to your crop, however this species is rarely plagued by pest infestations. No major diseases are known to affect Warrigal Greens 🌱 My Warrigal Greens are growing too fast, what should I do with it all? A: They break down super fast so add the surplus to your compost or worm farm to provide a nutrient-rich fertiliser for your other plants 👩‍🌾 Do you have Warrigal Greens in your garden? #perthsmallbusinesses
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Recipe of the week provided by @chefteachercatclar

Recipe of the week provided by @chefteachercatclarke 🥧 Wattleseed Profiteroles Filled With Finger Lime Cream 🤤🧁 These delicious profiteroles will be the perfect treat to bring to any morning tea 💚 Using one of our favourites, finger limes - they are a native citrus prized for its unique caviar-like pulp and attractive colour. When bitten, these pearls explode in a juicy sweet, refreshing burst. This fruit is great in summer drinks and desserts, and may also be used in chutneys, jams and marmalades. For the full recipe (and other incredible recipes featuring Australian native ingredients) - check out our website. #australiannatives
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Frequently asked questions about Warrigal Greens

Frequently asked questions about Warrigal Greens Why is my Warrigal Greens is dying for no reason 🍂? A: They prefer warm weather and may die back naturally in Winter, but should re-seed in the Spring. For a year-round supply of native spinach, try growing this species in a warm spot indoors 🌿 What pests and diseases should I look out for in my Warrigal Greens? A: Slugs, snails and caterpillars may take a liking to your crop, however this species is rarely plagued by pest infestations. No major diseases are known to affect Warrigal Greens 🌱 My Warrigal Greens are growing too fast, what should I do with it all? A: They break down super fast so add the surplus to your compost or worm farm to provide a nutrient-rich fertiliser for your other plants 👩‍🌾 Do you have Warrigal Greens in your garden? #seasonalplants
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Native River Mint or Wild Mint is a smaller relati

Native River Mint or Wild Mint is a smaller relative of more well-known mints like peppermint and spearmint. It has long been used in Aboriginal culture as a flavoursome bushfood, insect repellant and medicinal herb. It is the perfect Aussie replacement or substitute for other types of mint, or a fantastic addition to a native herb garden. Ways you can use Wild Mint:
🌿 Fresh or dried
🌿 When making sauces
🌿 Salads, dressin or dips,
🌿 Teas, cocktails or water infusions What's your favourite way to use Native River Mint? #perthsmallbusinesses
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Have you cooked with Warrigal Greens? Warrigal Gr

Have you cooked with Warrigal Greens? Warrigal Greens is a leafy green herb and can be used the way you’d use spinach, chard, silverbeet and bok choy in a stir fry or soup 🥦 Like with spinach, the leaves are rich in oxalates, so should be blanched or cooked before eating 🥗 If you are a chef in Perth looking for Australian Native produce, send an email to info@tuckerbush.com.au. #seasonalplants
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Have you tried the Native Leek before? 🥬 The

Have you tried the Native Leek before? 🥬 The Native Leek is a small plant, reaching a 40cm height and 30cm width & is more than just a native herb and vegetable, it makes a cheery garden ornamental too. Most of the aerial parts of this plant aren’t considered good tucker but the sweet starchy corm can be eaten year-round, though it may take a few years for a young Native Leek to bear its first mature vegetable 🌱 With its grass-like appearance and bright yellow star-shaped flowers, it’s an excellent addition to rockeries, cottage gardens and small scale gardens 👩‍🌾 Please note: the leaves are NOT edible ❌ #perthsmallbusinesses
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Thinking of creative ways to use Australian Native

Thinking of creative ways to use Australian Native ingredients? SAVE this post!! This is the Tucker Bush substitution cheat sheet for those of you wanting to incorporate more Australian Native edibles into your dishes. Did you know these??👇 #australiannatives
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Are you growing your own native tea and need some

Are you growing your own native tea and need some help ? Our top tips for growing bushfood teas in your garden:
🌱 Research the conditions in your chosen spot.
🌱 Choose organic and non-toxic.
🌱 Condition the soil before you plant.
🌱 Mind your mulch.
🌱 Learn to love weeds. For more info check out our latest blog all about Growing your own native tea! #australiannatives
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Why not try Australian Native Thyme?🌱 We asked

Why not try Australian Native Thyme?🌱 We asked you for your favourite way to enjoy our award-winning Native Thyme and your answers made us hungry!😁 👉 Scrambled Tofu with Native Thyme.
👉Roasted mushrooms with Native Thyme infused EVOO.
👉Ginger, turmeric, Native Thyme, mint, lemon tea. Which one will you be trying to recreate?😋 #perthsmallbusinesses
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Happy birthday Mark! Please wish him a happy birt

Happy birthday Mark! Please wish him a happy birthday below 👇

👉SWIPE 👉 Australian Native edible plants us

👉SWIPE 👉 Australian Native edible plants used for Aboriginal medicinal purposes. Did you know these all were used for medicinal purposes?

Sea Celery🌿 Think of it as a salty native subs

Sea Celery🌿 Think of it as a salty native substitute for European celery. Sea Celery is perennials, unlike exotic Celery which is annual. Sea Celery can be found growing wild on sandy beaches and salt marshes in VIC, SA and WA. This plant has salty notes and has hints of “ocean” in its unique flavour and all parts of the plant are edible.🌿 Have you tried Sea Celery before?

The history of: Murnong Yam Daisy This species of

The history of: Murnong Yam Daisy This species of Murnong was the main staple food for the Wurundjeri Aboriginal people until the mid-1840’s, when the introduction of sheep rendered this hill slope yam virtually extinct! Faced with starvation, Aboriginal people of the area were forced to hunt the sheep in order to survive, increasing the conflict and tension with European colonists. By reviving this native tucker in nature and Aboriginal culture, we begin a new chapter in Australia’s Murnong story. 🌱 Though they’re rare in the wild, you may still spot them growing in bushlands in Victoria, NSW, and the ACT. Enjoying Murnong:
Murnong produces gangly, milky, white tuberous roots that may be eaten raw or baked. They can be prepared warm with butter, included in salads, mixed with other vegetables, or turned into a paste for desserts. 🥗 They are sweet and slightly coconutty in flavour. The leaves are also edible (they are slightly bitter tasting) and may be enjoyed in salads with a vinegar dressing. Did you know the history behind the Murnong? Have you ever tried Murnong?👇

Perth Fans! Tucker Bush will be coming to the Gos

Perth Fans! Tucker Bush will be coming to the Gosnells Knowdledge Centre next Wednesday 18 August at 10:30am as part of the City of Gosnells Science Trail series. Mark from Tucker Bush will be teaching you how you can turn your backyard into an Australian native edible garden. If you missed out on the Tucker Bush Micro-food Forest at the Perth Garden Festival, you do NOT want to miss this event! This event is FREE, but you must book in advance. Head to our Facebook page for the link to register! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/science-trail-tucker-bush-creating-an-australian-native-edible-garden-tickets-163468040309 See you there 😄

We are so excited about our recent collaboration w

We are so excited about our recent collaboration with @wanderingdistillery If you love gin, you need to try their new Nomad Gin.🍸 Featuring award-winning Tucker Bush Native Thyme, citrus notes from Geraldton wax and salty tones from Samphire and Sea Parsley. If you buy a bottle, make sure to tag us so we can see your beautiful G&T creation. Cheers!😄

Our most frequently asked question! 📍For thos

Our most frequently asked question! 📍For those of you in Perth, WA:
You can purchase plants directly from our website and we delivery within the Perth metro region. 📍If you are anywhere else in Australia:
The Tucker Bush range can be found in local garden centres and Bunnings across Australia. Please note: our plants are seasonal. Plant species and the size of the range will vary from centre to centre. Make sure to speak with your local garden centre and request that they stock more Tucker Bush plants! 🌱 💻 On our website, you can purchase Dried Australian Native Herbs directly to your door! For recipe ideas on how to use dried herbs in your cooking - check out the Recipes tab on our website! www.tuckerbush.com.au Where are you located?🌏 #homegardener #buywesteatbest #gourmetathome #australiangardens #gardeningknowhow #sustainablegardening #horticulturist #australianbush
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Have you visited our website?? Our website is an

Have you visited our website?? Our website is an amazing resource to learn more about Australian Native edible plants. Make sure to check out the 'Info' tab for the lastest news on Tucker Bush. If you want to know:
🌱 growing tips
🌱 plant history and info
🌱 recipes
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