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Gourd Seeds - Buab Liam - Hybrid.Luffa acutangula. 80-90 days. NonGMO. Warm season annual. Also called Chinese okra, this highly productive and vigorous hybrid has fruit that matures 40 days after the flower sets. The green, edible fruit is tender and flavorful and grows up to 17 in length, 2" in diameter, and weighs 1/2 pound. Fruit left on the vine to mature until the skin hardens can be harvested for luffa sponges. Requires a long, warm growing season. Prepare fertile, well drained soil. Sow seeds in spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. The seed coat is hard and should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours or gently clip the seed tip to help the seed germinate. 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, straighter fruit and ease of harvest. To process for luffa sponges, allow gourds to hang on the vine until they are fully mature and the skin hardens/dries. Remove skin and seeds. Prepare luffa as you would zucchini. Lightly stir-fry thin slices or add to soup. Steam or deep-fry thick slices. Also delicious stuffed with pork and braised. Apx. 140 seeds per ounce."
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Purple Magic Epic High - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Brassica rapa Chinensis Group. 10-15 days microgreens; 20-30 days baby leaf; 45 days full maturity. Cool season annual. This pak choi hybrid has deep, dark purple top leaf and green with purple veins under leaf and green petioles. A uniform and easy to grow plant that is tender, mildly flavored, and can be harvested at any stage, microgreens, baby leaf or whole plants at full maturity. Produces nice color under warm and cool temperatures. This variety has the most intense purple color of all purple 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. 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. Can be eaten fresh in. Mature plants are steamed, stir-fried, and braised. Approximately 4500 seeds an ounce."
Written for those seeking a thorough handbook of edible fungi and their uses, Christopher Hobbs' Medicinal Mushrooms covers over 100 species of mushrooms with their cultural and medicinal benefits. Soft Cover, 251 pages.
Whole millet is great for high germination sprouting, birdseed, and animal feed. Available in various quantities in resealable packaging. Certified Organic.
Whole buckwheat can be sprouted and grown into microgreens / buckwheat lettuce. The whole seeds grow best in soil. High germination rate, available in small quantity to bulk, in resealable packaging. Great for food storage. Certified Organic.
Crimson Tide Mustard Seeds. Brassica juncea. Non-GMO, Heirloom, Open Pollinated. Annual. 45 days to full maturity. Baby leaf harvest after about 20 to 25 days. This mustard strongly resembles Ruby Streak. Its ornately fringed purple and green leaves deliver a peppery flavor that is milder than arugula and packed with nutrients. The thin green stalks are tasty as well, making this variety a perfect baby leaf salad green. Leaves become dark purple when growth temperatures are cool. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after danger of all frost or late summer/early fall in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Plant every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. The flavor is best when grown briskly so plant in fertile soil and keep well watered. Full grown leaves are still tender enough for salads and are great in stir-fry. About 750 seeds per oz.
Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Osaka Shirona. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Brassica rapa Pekinensis group. 40-60 days. Cool season annual. Osaka Shirona is a loose-head variety of Chinese cabbage. These Japanese greens grow mild-tasting medium-sized bright green leaves with wide and firm white petioles or stocks. It is a fast-growing variety that is tolerant to both cold and heat. In frost-free areas it can be sown all year long, but avoid planting in the middle of a hot summer. Traditionally, leaves were dried or pickled to provide nutritious greens during winter months. 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. Popular in Japanese soups and braised with meat in sukiyaki. Used in yosenabe, ohitashi, stir-fry, pickling and salad. Approx 11400 seeds /oz.
Gourd Seeds - Buab Liam - Hybrid.Luffa acutangula. 80-90 days. NonGMO. Warm season annual. Also called Chinese okra, this highly productive and vigorous hybrid has fruit that matures 40 days after the flower sets. The green, edible fruit is tender and flavorful and grows up to 17 in length, 2" in diameter, and weighs 1/2 pound. Fruit left on the vine to mature until the skin hardens can be harvested for luffa sponges. Requires a long, warm growing season. Prepare fertile, well drained soil. Sow seeds in spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. The seed coat is hard and should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours or gently clip the seed tip to help the seed germinate. 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, straighter fruit and ease of harvest. To process for luffa sponges, allow gourds to hang on the vine until they are fully mature and the skin hardens/dries. Remove skin and seeds. Prepare luffa as you would zucchini. Lightly stir-fry thin slices or add to soup. Steam or deep-fry thick slices. Also delicious stuffed with pork and braised. Apx. 140 seeds per ounce."
Gourd Seeds - Buab Laem - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Luffa acutangula. Angled luffa is also known as Chinese okra, this highly productive and vigorous hybrid. The green, edible fruit is tender and flavorful and grows up to 15-17 in length and cylindrical shaped with ridges. 80-90 days or 40 days after flower set. Warm season annual. Requires a long, warm growing season. Prepare fertile, well drained soil. Sow seeds in spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. The seed coat is hard and should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours or gently clip the seed tip to help the seed germinate. 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, straighter fruit and ease of harvest. To process for luffa sponges, allow gourds to hang on the vine until they are fully mature and the skin hardens/dries. Remove skin and seeds. Harvest immature fruit 6" - 8" for cooking. Prepare luffa as you would zucchini. Lightly stir-fry thin slices or add to soup. Steam or deep-fry thick slices. Also delicious stuffed with pork and braised. Apx. 140 seeds an ounce."
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Little Shanghai - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Annual. Brassica rapa Chinensis group. 30-40 days. Cool-warm season. Excellent Shanghai baby pak choi with good uniformity. Plants grow upright, short and compact. Leaves are dark green with green petioles that are wide and thick. It has heat and cold tolerance and slow bolting. For late spring, summer and fall planting. Recommended variety for mini pak choi, Shanghai Miao production. 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. About 4000 seeds/ounce.
Wild Fermentation from Sandor Katz is a richly detailed guide for all things fermented. Covering vegetable krauts, breads, pickling and more, this book explains how to make them and the medicinal benefits that follow. Soft cover, 187 pages.
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.
Green Lentil sprouts are high in fiber, protein and amino acids, vitamins A, C, B complex and E, iron, calcium and phosphorous. They are crunchy and delicious. Available in small quantities to bulk in resealable packaging. Certified Organic.
