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55 Days to maturity. Brassica rapa var. chinensis ?Canton White?. Canton White Pak Choi Cabbage Seeds. Non-GMO, biennial, heirloom. Canton-type Pak Choi is known for its delectable taste when harvested young. They are among the most compact, tender, and best flavored. They are also better suited for warm weather than most types of pak choi. Enjoy this juicy white stalked variety at any stage of growth for a flash of interesting cabbage flavor and a hint of mustard-like spice. Approx 11,250 seeds / oz.
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Tall White Stem - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Annual. Brassica rapa var. Chinensis. 25-35 days for Miao (early stage), 45-50 days to maturity. Cool-warm season. Excellent pak choi variety for miao, early stage harvesting for younger pak choi, and for full maturity large size pak choi. Leaves are dark green with white petioles. Plant in spring, summer and fall for pak choi miao. Plant in summer and fall for full maturity pak choi. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after last frost to early summer or late summer/early fall. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Optimum growing temperatures are in the 60s?F. Exposure to frost or prolonged temperatures below 50?F may result in bolting. Mulch fall crops to avoid premature bolting. Harvest when about 8-10 tall. Can be steamed, stir-fried, and braised. Used in soups, for ohitashi, and pickles. ~11250 seeds/ounce."
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Extra Dwarf. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Annual. Brassica rapa (Chinensis group). Also known as ang chaithao, baby bok choy, bai cai, bok choy, cai be trang, cai thia, cai thuong hai, cai trang laon, celery mustard, Chinese chard, Chinese mustard, Chinese white cabbage, hach us, kala gowa, paak tsai, pak choi, pecai, pecal, pechay, petsai, petsay, phakkaat farang, phakkaet bai, qing cai, samho, sawi, sawi puhit, sesawi putih, shakushina, tsing pak choi. 30 days. Cool-warm season. This specialty pak choi variety is smaller than baby pak choi. It is similar to our Chinese Pak Choi and Dwarf Pak Choi varieties although smaller and more compact. This fast growing variety has curled, glossy, dark green leaves with short, thick white petioles. Can be grown year round in sub-tropical areas. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after last frost to early summer or late summer/early fall. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Optimum growing temperatures are in the 60s?F. Exposure to frost or prolonged temperatures below 50?F may result in bolting. Mulch fall crops to avoid premature bolting. Harvest around 2-3 tall. Use whole steamed, in stir-fries, boil, braise or add to soup. Apx. 10063 seeds per ounce."
Malbar Spinach Seeds - Big Round Leaf. Heirloom, Basella alba. 50-60 days. Warm season annual. Non GMO. Open pollinated. This is a green big leaf variety. Leaves are thick. Slow bolting and heat tolerant. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Avoid clay soils. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer (soil temp at least 60?F) in a warm and sunny location or start seeds inside 6 weeks before last frost date (or 8 weeks before expected transplanting date). Keep soil warm until emergence. Seeds will not germinate in cool soil and planting too early may affect plant vigor. Harden off plants carefully before transplanting. Partial shade may increase leaf size. Keep moist. Consistent moisture helps to keep plant from flowering (flowering may cause bitterness in leaves). Fertilize as needed. Train to a sturdy trellis. Harvest by cutting 6-8 young tips and leaves. New growth can be cut throughout the season. Malabar spinach has a mucilaginous texture and is mostly used to thicken soups/stews. Use in any recipe that calls for spinach, with noodles and in stir-fries. In Japan, it is cooked in tempura or ohitashi and dressed with a sesame seed dressing. Approximately 800 seeds per ounce."
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Purple Gem - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Brassica rapa Chinensis Group. 10-15 days microgreens; 20-30 days baby leaf; 45 days full maturity. Cool season annual. Purple Gem variety is an excellent variety for baby leaf and for microgreens. The leaves are purple-red and oval shape. The flavor is mild and mixes well with other baby greens and microgreen mixes. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after last frost to early summer or late summer/early fall. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Optimum growing temperatures are in the 60s?F. Exposure to frost or prolonged temperatures below 50?F may result in bolting. Mulch fall crops to avoid premature bolting. Most vegetables leave having purple color is called anthocyan" which is generally developed by lower temperature. Growing temperatures 50-60?F should be adequate to develop "anthocyan" after the seeds have germinated. We cannot tell exactly how long exposure should be under low temperatures. The grower should trial different methods and observe how the plant reacts. Delicious a baby leaf for salad. Mature plants are steamed, stir-fried, and braised. Approximately 4000 seeds / oz."
Chinese Leek Seeds - Broad Leaved Nira. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Allium tuberosum. Also called amput, bawang kucai, buchu, Chinese chive, Chinese leek, ganda, gau tsoi, gau tsoi fa, gow choy, he, hom paen, imayyaw, jiu cai, jiu choy, jiu tsai, jiu tsung, kau tsoi, kucai, kuchai, kui chaai, kutsay, nira, oriental chive, yellow Chinese chive. 100+ days to maturity. Perennial. This Japanese variety of Chinese leek (nira) has deep green, broad, thick leaves that have a garlic-onion flavor. It is also referred to as flat chives. Its tolerance of heat and cold makes it very easy to grow. Likes full sun and will also thrive in half shade. Once the plant is established, it can be divided and raised for several years. Excellent choice for home garden and commercial growing. Can also be used to grow the delicate yellow blanched Chinese leek. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Direct sow seeds in late spring/ early summer after last frost in sun or partial shade. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. If transplanting, do so when 5-6 leaves appear. Fully mature plants can grow 14-16 tall. Harvest by cutting just above ground level. For growing blanched leeks, only strong plants should be grown in this manner. Cover with a tunnel and exclude all light while continuing to provide all of the plant's other needs. Harvest as usual. For best germination, seed should be stored at 41?F until planted. Very popular in Asian cooking. Use in soups, stir-fries, tempura, dumplings and salads. Excellent in egg and meat dishes. Use onion-flavored flowers as an edible garnish. ~9300 seeds / oz."
Hulled millet has had the husk removed, and as such won't sprout well. However hulled millet is ideal for grinding into millet flour, making into cereals or porridge, making millet beer, bird and animal feed, and other uses. Certified Organic.
Bitter Gourd Seeds. 80 Days. Momordica charanita. Non-GMO, Heirloom, Open Pollinated. Annual. AKA: Bitter Melon, Balsam Pear, Foo Gwa. Warty, green, tapered fruits that grow 8 to 10 inches long and about 3 inches in diameter on cucumber-like vines. When fruits are very young they can be used like cucumber, but have mild bitter taste most commonly used as a seasoning. When ripe they turn orange and can split open to reveal bright red seeds. Can be direct sown after the final frost in the spring, with a planting depth of about .75 inch, but are difficult to germinate. Better to pre-soak, and start indoors and transplant. Do best in warm or hot weather. About 150 seeds per ounce.
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Red Tatsoi - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Brassica rapa Chinensis group. 10-15 days microgreens; 20-30 days baby leaf; 45 days full maturity. Cool season annual. This vigorous hybrid has medium sized, spoon-shaped red-violet leaves and a mild, sweet mustard flavor. Harvest from baby leaves for salads to full maturity. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after last frost to early summer or late summer/early fall. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Optimum growing temperatures are in the 60s?F. Exposure to frost or prolonged temperatures below 50?F may result in bolting. Mulch fall crops to avoid premature bolting. Most vegetables leave having purple color is called anthocyan" which is generally developed by lower temperature. Growing temperatures 50-60?F should be adequate to develop "anthocyan" after the seeds have germinated. We cannot tell exactly how long exposure should be under low temperatures. The grower should trial different methods and observe how the plant reacts. Use in salads and stir-fries. Saute or braise. Apx. 5600 seeds per ounce."
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Da Cheong Chae - Hybrid. Annual. Brassica rapa Chinensis group. 35-40 days to maturity. Cool-warm season. NonGMO. This variety has qualities of both Tatsoi and Pak Choi--round, dark green leaves and an upright growth habit. Harvest individual leaves for salad or the whole plant for cooking. Can be grown all year round in mild climate areas. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after last frost to early summer or late summer/early fall. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Optimum growing temperatures are in the 60s?F. Exposure to frost or prolonged temperatures below 50?F may result in bolting. Mulch fall crops to avoid premature bolting. Steam, stir-fry, braise and use in soups and salads. An excellent juicing vegetable. Approximately 6000 seeds/ounce.
Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Suiho - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Brassica oleracea var alboglabra. Also known as Noble Jade or Emerald Green variety and is medium maturing. 50-55 days. Cool season annual. This variety of Chinese kale/broccoli has round medium green leaves that are slightly wrinkled with 3/4 thick stems. The thick stem is shorter and thicker than Ryokuho variety yet tender and crispy making this a grower choice. The plant grows about 14" tall and is semi-spreading. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after last frost to early summer or late summer to early fall. Sow seeds in late spring to fall season (cool areas), can be planted yearly around in sub-tropical area. Keep soil moist. Harvest main stalk when about 8-10" tall and when 2-3 flowers are about to open. After this cut, the plant branches freely for an extended harvest but stems and leaves will be smaller. The soft leaves and tender, crispy stems have an excellent flavor when steamed, in stir-fry dishes or soup. Approx 6312 seeds/oz."
Malbar Spinach Seeds - Big Round Leaf. Heirloom, Basella alba. 50-60 days. Warm season annual. Non GMO. Open pollinated. This is a green big leaf variety. Leaves are thick. Slow bolting and heat tolerant. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Avoid clay soils. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer (soil temp at least 60?F) in a warm and sunny location or start seeds inside 6 weeks before last frost date (or 8 weeks before expected transplanting date). Keep soil warm until emergence. Seeds will not germinate in cool soil and planting too early may affect plant vigor. Harden off plants carefully before transplanting. Partial shade may increase leaf size. Keep moist. Consistent moisture helps to keep plant from flowering (flowering may cause bitterness in leaves). Fertilize as needed. Train to a sturdy trellis. Harvest by cutting 6-8 young tips and leaves. New growth can be cut throughout the season. Malabar spinach has a mucilaginous texture and is mostly used to thicken soups/stews. Use in any recipe that calls for spinach, with noodles and in stir-fries. In Japan, it is cooked in tempura or ohitashi and dressed with a sesame seed dressing. Approximately 800 seeds per ounce."
Gourd Seeds - Dark Jade - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Momordica charantia. 55-60 days to maturity. Warm season annual. This is an India-type bitter gourd hybrid is high yielding. Fruit are dark green, over 2 diameter and about 8-10" long weighing about half pound each. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. In warm areas, sow seeds in late spring/summer after last frost in a sunny location. For better germination, sprout seeds indoors by soaking in water for 24 hours. Wrap in wet paper towel and keep warm between 75-85?F. Plant when seeds sprout. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Train to climb a vertical support for better air circulation and ease of harvest. Low soil temperatures may result in low or no germination. Use in soup, stir-fries and stuffed. Young leaf shoots are edible. Recommended as a healthy food by the American Diabetic Association. ~140 seeds per ounce."
