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Golden Frill Mustard Seeds. Brassica juncea. Non-GMO, Heirloom, Open Pollinated. Annual. 40 to 55 days to full maturity. Baby leaf harvest after about 20 to 25 days. Fuller than the airy Golden Streak variety, this baby mustard green has a slightly more substantial leaf while retaining a frilly, delicate appearance. The leaves and stems are a uniform light green color and its mild spicy flavor is delicious. An easy and vigorous variety that grows from spring through late fall. Harvest baby leaves for salads or garnish. 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. Start harvesting at 20-30 days for baby mustard greens. Suitable for salads and garnishes and growing as microgreens. About 750 seeds per oz.
Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Monument - Hybrid. Non-GMO. This Chinese cabbage hybrid produces bright dark green, upright heads that look statuesque in the garden. A Michihli type of Chinese cabbage, Monument cabbages are cylindrical in shape, with crisp, textured outer leaves surrounding a sweet, tender, white core. 80 days to maturity. Cool season annual. Popular for its excellent flavor, disease tolerance and high quality, this semi-heading variety produces a bumper crop with cabbages as heavy as 4 pounds each. Harvest in the cool fall and early winter months. Monument is approximately 10 days later maturing than Green Rocket variety. Perfect for pickling, this variety is also excellent in stir-fries and soups. Chinese cabbage prefers cool temperatures for its main growing season. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in mid to late summer in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Exposure to frost or prolonged temperatures below 50?F may result in bolting. 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. ~9000 seeds / oz.
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 - Summer Zest - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Annual. Brassica rapa Chinensis group. 40-45 days. Cool-warm season. Summer Zest is a medium to large size and medium maturing pak choi. One of the best heat tolerant varieties on the market. The plant grows erect and compact. Leaves are dark green color, oval-spoon shape. It is tolerant to heat, medium to cold, rain and some disease resistance. Good for late spring and fall planting. 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. ~3000 seeds an ounce.
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."
A hand lettered, signed and numbered, limited edition book by Fred Montague. Much more than a gardening manual, actually five books in one, this book offers a skillful blend of theory and practice that is essential reading for our times.
Barley grass sprouting seed, with the hull on (whole barley). Over 98% germination rate and a great seed sprouting, growing barleygrass and more. Grows healthy, thick bladed barley grass for maximum juice yield. Certified Organic.
Red clover are becoming a very popular salad and sandwich sprout, very similar to alfalfa sprouts with a mild flavor with a hint of sweetness. High germination rate, available in several sizes & resealable packaging. Certified Organic.
Sword Bean - Shironata Mame. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Canavalia gladiata. Also known as dao dou, habas, kacang parang, lal kudsum bal, nata mame, thua dap, to dou, wal awara. Warm season annual. 80-95 days. This tropical Japanese cultivated bean is only harvested when the pods are young and tender. The dense, glossy green pods are flat, have a ridged edge, and taste like snap beans. Large vines grow quickly and should be trellised. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Train to climb a vertical support. Harvest when 4-6 long and pods are still tender. Prepare young beans as you would green beans and thoroughly cook. Delicious steamed and in stir-fries. Approx 22 seeds / oz."
Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Mini Napa #2 - Hybrid. Annual. Brassica pekinensis. Mini Type. Early maturity. 3-4 lbs. Non GMO. Open pollinated. Excellent shape, compact and uniform. Dark green outer leaves. Yellow internal color. Slow bolting. Good for sowing in spring and fall. Planting at 8 for wa wa tsai (extra mini or baby Chinese Cabbage) and 12" for mini napa. It's recognized as the smallest size of Chinese Napa that commercial growers use nowadays. Approximately 8625 seeds per ounce."
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Summer Zest - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Annual. Brassica rapa Chinensis group. 40-45 days. Cool-warm season. Summer Zest is a medium to large size and medium maturing pak choi. One of the best heat tolerant varieties on the market. The plant grows erect and compact. Leaves are dark green color, oval-spoon shape. It is tolerant to heat, medium to cold, rain and some disease resistance. Good for late spring and fall planting. 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. ~3000 seeds an ounce.
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - San Fan - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Annual. Brassica rapa Chinensis group. 35-40 days. Cool-warm season. This popular green pak choi or Shanghai pak choi hybrid has thick dark green leaves and light green petioles that are shaped like an hourglass. It is early maturing with uniform plant growth and excellent tolerance to heat. It adapts well to most areas provided temperatures stay in the 50-80?F range. A tender, easy to grow variety with excellent flavor and texture. 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. Use in soups, ohitashi, and pickles. Approx 10000 seeds /oz."
Turnip Seeds - Oasis - Hybrid.Brassica rapa subsp. rapa. 25-45 days depending on type of maturity. Cool and warm season annual. Non GMO. Oasis is one of the best tasting Japanese turnips you can grow. It can be harvested at any size with a surprisingly sweet juicy flavor. Turnips are semi-globe shape with late pithiness and late bolting. High tolerance to Downy mildew and Virus. Ideal for summer and autumn harvests. Not recommended for winter crop. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after last frost or in late summer/early fall in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Plant every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. Best flavor and texture when harvested up to 2 in diameter. Cool temperatures improve the quality and flavor of turnips. Use in soup, salad, pickle or stir-fry. Asian turnips are mainly eaten when very young. They can be eaten raw with a dressing or added to stews and curries. The young green tops are stir-fried or used in soup. Small roots with tops are often lightly sauteed together. Both can be eaten fresh or cooked. Approx 9000 seeds /oz."
