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Triticale is a hybrid of wheat and rye. It is a hardy grain that can be used to grow triticale grass, sprouted, ground into triticale flour for baking, food storage, animal feed, & more. Available in any quantity and comes in resealable packaging. Certified Organic.
Green Pea Sprouts have a delicious crunchy mildly sweet flavor. These dried green peas have a great germination rate as seeds, and can be used for microgreens, food storage, cooking and more. Available in various quantities. Certified Organic.
Red Uchiki Kuri Japanese Winter Squash Seeds. Cucurbita Maxima. 85 to 95 days to maturity. Annual. Non-GMO, Heirloom, Open Pollinated. An early, improved selection of Hubbard squash. This Japanese variety has an almost smooth orange-red rind and thick creamy yellow flesh that has a very sweet and nutty flavor. Weighs about 3 lbs when mature. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring/summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Hill planting: Form soil into a 1-ft. diameter mound 3-4 tall. Space mounds 5-10' apart. On each mound plant 1-2 seeds. Row planting: See spacing info in chart. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Hand pollination may be necessary. The vine can be trained to climb a vertical support for better air circulation and ease of harvest or left to sprawl on the ground. After harvest, winter squash should be left in the sun for a few days to cure before storing. Excellent in tempura, stir-fried or baked. Braise in dashi stock or coconut milk. ~125 Seeds per Oz."
Chinese Broccoli Seeds - Ryokuho - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Brassica oleracea var alboglabra. 45-50 days. Cool season annual. Chinese kale is also known as kailaan or Chinese broccoli. This excellent early maturing hybrid has vigorous growth, high yields and disease resistance. The uniform, upright plants are about 16 tall with thick tender stems with long internodes. The smooth dark green leaves have very short petioles with less wax. Thick stems, strong heat tolerance and moderate bolting resistance make this variety very desirable. Also known as Green Jade variety. 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. ~2800 seeds/ounce."
Lettuce Seeds - Purple Tower Celtuce. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Lactuca sativa var asparagina. Also known as asparagus lettuce, celery lettuce, Chinese lettuce, jing wo ju, kaki jisha, keman ayer, kuki chisha, nen jing wo ju, ngao lei shaang tsoi, stem lettuce, stemuretasu, wo ju sun, woo chu, wo sun, wo sung. 75-85 days to maturity. Cool season annual. Chinese stem lettuce originated in southern China. Stem lettuce is grown mainly for the tasty stalk with celery-like flavor. Leaves are broad, oval-shaped and green color. Stems are thick, tender and crisp with white flesh. This is an early maturing variety and has good cold tolerance. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. In cool areas sow seeds in spring after last frost or late summer to early fall in a sunny location. Recommended to sow in seed trays in cool areas, and seedlings are transplanted later into open field. In temperate areas, sow in spring or fall. In tropical areas, sow year round. Seeds need light to germinate, so do not plant too deep. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Use the young leaves in salad or cook lightly. Stalks are eaten fresh or cooked. Peel outer skin and slice the stalk. Use in salad, pickled, soup and stir fry with meat, poultry or fish. Approx 18500 seeds / oz.
Gourd Seeds - Lai Jud - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Benincasa hispida. 60-65 days to maturity. Warm season annual. This hybrid matures early and has medium length vines. Cylindrical fruit has mottled green skin, grows to 4 x 9" and weighs up to 2 pounds. Flesh is tender and thick. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring/ summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. The seed coat is hard and should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours. Hill planting: Form soil into a 1-ft. diameter mound 3-4" tall. Space mounds 4-6' apart. On each mound plant 1-2 seeds. Row planting: See spacing info in chart. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Hand pollination may be necessary. Train to climb a vertical support for better air circulation and ease of harvest or leave vine on the ground. Fruit can be stored in a dry, cool environment during winter months (avoid direct contact with concrete). Delicious in soups and stews. Cut gourd open, scrape out seeds and cut into cubes to cook. About 140 seeds an ounce."
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Red Choi - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Brassica rapa Chinensis group. 10-15 days microgreens; 20-30 days baby leaf; 45 days full maturity. Cool season annual. This special hybrid pak choi has dark red leaves with green undersides. At maturity the petioles are light green. It has a delightful flavor. A colorful addition to a microgreens mix. Harvest as baby leaf and at 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 stir-fries, saute, or braise. Approx 5000 seeds / oz."
Hardcover. 224 Pages. How to grow, cook and eat microgreens in apptizers, salads and main dishes.
Hulled oats (oat groats) are ideal for food uses like rolling for oatmeal, making oat flour, long term emergency food storage and other cooking and recipe uses. Available in small amount to bulk in resealable packaging. Certified Organic.
One of our more popular sprouting mixes. A delicious blend of Mung, Adzuki, Green Lentils and Radish for kick. Great for sprouting, soups and sandwiches. Available in small quantity to bulk in resealable packaging. Certified Organic.
Cucumber Seeds - Palace Pride - Hybrid.Cucumis sativus. 50-60 days to maturity. Warm season annual. NonGMO. This sooyow variety yields a prolific crop of fruits with glossy dark green skin with defined ridges and fine white spines. Fruits are harvested 10 long and have crisp flesh, a relatively small seed cavity and sweet flavor. Popular for its heat tolerance, this cucumber is easy to grow. No need to peel skin since the white spines are easily removed by washing. It has a monoecious flowering habit (plant produces both male and female flowers). Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Or start seeds indoors and transplant when weather warms. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Optimum growing temperatures are 75?F daytime and 60?F at night. Train to climb a vertical support for better air circulation, straighter fruits, and ease of harvest. Ideal for cold cucumber salads. Delicious pickled or lightly cooked in Asian dishes. ~1100 seeds an ounce."
Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Pagoda 70 - Hybrid. Annual. Brassica pekinensis. NonGMO. Open pollinated. 70 Days to maturity. Michihili type. Medium maturity. Long cone shaped head, 18-20 tall, 4-5 lbs. Beautiful shape, compact and uniform. Good for fall season sowing. Approximately 1313 seeds per ounce."
Gourd Seeds - Lai Jud - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Benincasa hispida. 60-65 days to maturity. Warm season annual. This hybrid matures early and has medium length vines. Cylindrical fruit has mottled green skin, grows to 4 x 9" and weighs up to 2 pounds. Flesh is tender and thick. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring/ summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. The seed coat is hard and should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours. Hill planting: Form soil into a 1-ft. diameter mound 3-4" tall. Space mounds 4-6' apart. On each mound plant 1-2 seeds. Row planting: See spacing info in chart. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Hand pollination may be necessary. Train to climb a vertical support for better air circulation and ease of harvest or leave vine on the ground. Fruit can be stored in a dry, cool environment during winter months (avoid direct contact with concrete). Delicious in soups and stews. Cut gourd open, scrape out seeds and cut into cubes to cook. About 140 seeds an ounce."
