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Whole oats have the hull on and are a great choice for sprouting, animal feed and oat grass, but not for food uses unless the hull is removed. Great germination rate. available in small quantity to bulk in resealable packaging. Certified Organic.
Thai Pink Pear Tomato Seeds. 65 to 70 Days. Non-GMO, Open Pollinated. Solanum lycopersicum. An heirloom from thailand. Produces pink fruits with a slight sweet taste. High yeilding. A great choice for container gardening, and gardens with limited space. Plant in the spring. Prefers full sun. Determinate. Annual. About 10,000 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."
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Chun Yu - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Annual. Brassica rapa Chinensis group. 40-50 days. Cool-warm season. This is a medium size shanghai pak choi hybrid with medium maturity. Compact and nice shape with dark green leaves and short petioles, Tolerance to heat and cold and very slow bolting. Suitable for spring, summer and fall planting. Can be planted for Shanghai Pak Choi and Shanghai Miao. 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. Use in stir-fries, saute, or braise. Approximately 6000 seeds per ounce.
Soybean - Tohya. Heirloom, Glycine max. 70 days. Warm season annual. This is a non-GMO, open pollinated, early maturity soybean variety. Pods are light green with white pubescence, large pods with 3 seeds. Plants are under 2 feet tall. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Seeds will rot or fail to germinate if overwatered or soaked. Keep soil moist but not soaked during the germinating period. Fertilize as needed. Warm day temperatures (75-85?F) and cool night temperatures are important for best results. Harvest when soybeans swell in pod. Prepare edamame, a traditional Japanese treat, by boiling fresh pods for 3-4 minutes in salted water and serve them as a healthy appetizer and snack. Soybeans are rich in protein. Approx 175 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."
Water Pepper Herb Seeds - Akatade. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Annual. Persicaria hydropiper. Other names: benitade, knotweed, murasakitade, smartweed, tade, water pepper. 27 days. This Japanese specialty herb can be harvested as a seedling or allowed to mature for its flower spikes. Sow seeds in a damp location. It has a slightly bitter taste and is served with sashimi. Mostly grown for its red, peppery seedlings, it also may be used in salads. Benitade seed has a weak and slow germination. It is important that the seed is kept moist until it has germinated. Soak seeds in water for 24 hours. Then wrap the seeds in cloth and pre-chill refrigerate between 0C and 10C (32?F-50?F, 41?F is best) for at least 7 days. For best germination, seed should be stored at 41?F until planted. Most vegetables leaves or sprouts having red or 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 microgreen reacts. Approximately 10500 seeds / oz."
Undoubtedly the best wheat we have ever used for growing wheatgrass. It is organic hard red spring wheat with an incredible germination rate that grows wheatgrass with thick blades and very even growth. Small quantity to bulk. Certified Organic.
Shishito Hot Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO. Capsicum annum. This Japanese variety produces 2 - 4 inch emerald green, slightly wrinkled, thin walled peppers. 50 - 200 on the Scoville Scale, it is mostly mild with a hot one thrown in now and then. Lovely when blistered for a fast dinner starter and very productive. Pick young and often.
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Hotau - Hybrid. Annual. Brassica rapa Chinensis group. 30-35 days. Cool-warm season. NonGMO. Open pollinated. Mini type pak choi, 8-10cm (3-4), uniform, wide and fat petioles. Fast growing, slow bolting and heat-tolerant. Can be planted in late spring, summer and fall. 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. Use in stir-fries, saute, or braise. Approx 9500 seeds/oz."
Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Yukina Savoy. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Brassica rapa Pekinensis Group. 25-45 days to maturity. Cool season annual. Yukina Savoy looks like a larger and savoyed version of Tatsoi. The thick, dark green, shiny, spoon-shaped leaves grow upright on pale green petioles. This vigorous and easy to grow plant is heat and cold resistant and can be grown year round. It has a mild flavor when harvested young. Chinese cabbage prefers cool temperatures for its main growing season. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. In temperate areas sow seeds in spring/summer after last frost or late summer/early fall. Plant year round in tropical areas. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Exposure to frost or prolonged temperatures below 50?F may result in bolting. Harvest at any stage. Note: Chinese Cabbage requires vernalization. Bud differentiation and bolting results from low temperatures of 41?F for a week or 50?F for two weeks. For spring harvest, transplant seedlings with 5-7 true leaves raised at 73-75?F during the day and over 53?F at night. Providing plants with adequate water and fertilizer after transplanting will promote faster growth. Use in salads and stir-fries. ~8400 seeds per ounce.
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."
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."
