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Radish Seeds - Oshin - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Raphanus sativus. 60 days. Cool season annual. Extra slow bolting radish with very late pithiness. It has strong tolerance to cold and medium tolerance to heat. Good variety for close plantings in greenhouse for spring, harvest. Radish has a green neck, 13-14 inches length, 2.5-3 inches in diameter. Performs well in California's Coachella Valley, desert and coastal regions. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in early spring in mild climate areas or late summer/early fall in a warm, sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Use in soup, salad, pickled or fresh. Daikon oroshi (coarsely grated daikon using a Japanese grater) is delicious in sauces used for soba noodles, tempura, and sashimi. The leaves are prepared cooked or pickled. About 3800 seeds an ounce.
Squash Seeds, Winter - Shark Fin Squash Gom Bo - Treated. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Cucurbita ficifolia. 90 days. Warm season annual. This squash or melon is known as Shark Fin squash, Malabar gourd, Seven Year melon. It is grown for its edible seeds, fruit, and greens. Fruit skin color is cream-white color with green stripes and average 6-8 long and 4 lbs in weight. When cooked the flesh become noodle-like. Asian cuisines use it in soups and is a good substitute for the shark fin in shark fin soup. In Asia, it is implied that eating this melon will help a diabetic condition. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/ early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Seeds will rot if soil is too wet or cold. Hill planting: Form soil into a 1' 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. 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.. Cut squash and remove seeds and pulp. Bake or steam for 30-45 minutes. Using a fork, remove the flesh and flake into strands. Add the noodle-like strands into your soup. Approx 125 seeds / oz."
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Golden flax seeds are high in omega oils and have a delicious nutty, buttery flavor. Use as ground flax in smooties, recipes, sprinkle on cereal, as food storage and more. Available in small quantity to bulk in resealable packaging. Certified Organic.
French Lentils are the best and most delicate and flavorful lentils. They are sometimes referred to as peppery lentils, or blue lentils. Great for sprouting, soups or Indian cooking. Available in small quantity to bulk, resealable packaging. Certified Organic.
Radish Seeds - Korean - Sushiro - Hybrid.Raphanus sativus. 55-60 days (spring), 35-40 days (fall). Non GMO. Open pollinated. Cool season annual. This early maturing, small Korean radish is tender and crisp with almost no pungency. This is a Chong Gak type of Korean radish and also known as an Altari type Korean radish. Its white roots grow 3-4 long and weigh about 2-3 oz. It can be grown year round in mild climate areas. Sushiro is a good substitute for Passion Altari and it available in untreated seed. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring or fall in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Use in soup, salad, tsukemono (pickled). Excellent for kimchee. Approx 7100 seeds/oz."
Yard Long Bean - Mosaic. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Vigna unguiculata subsp sesquipedalis. Also known as asparagus bean, banor, cai dou, chang dou, chang jiang dou, chang kong tau, cheung kong tau, Chinese long bean, dau dua, dau gok, dau que, diya mekaral, dow gauk, garter bean, hamtak, jiang dou, juroku sasage mame, kacang belut, kacang panjang, kacang panjang hijau, kacang perut ayam, lobia, otok, sasage, sitao, sitaw, snake bean, tau afuk yaou, tau fug yao, thua chin, tseng dou, yard long beanThe variety name, Mosaic, describes the purple, red and green colors of the pod that create a pattern. 70-90 days. The beans grow to 16-20 long. Warm season annual. They are most common in southern China and are highly prized because of their crisp, sweet, tender pods and generous yields. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Train to climb a vertical support. Harvest when pods are smooth, tender and 16-20" long. Used most notably in the popular Szechwan dish 'Dryfried Beans', these may be used to replace string beans in any dish. Can be deep-fried, stir-fried, steamed or used in soups. Prepare beans by cutting into 2" sections. Approx 180 seeds / oz."
Squash Seeds - Winter - Kurinishiki - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Cucurbita maxima. 95-105 days (45-50 days after flowering). Warm season annual. This winter squash hybrid produces uniform dark green fruit with vertical light green stripes and marks. The fruits are medium-sized weighing over 3 lbs that are globe-shaped and somewhat flat with a small seed cavity. The flesh is bright yellow orange, sweet and tasty. Its uniformity, vigorous growth and excellent flavor make Kurinishiki the leading kabocha squash grown in the United States, Mexico and South America and exported to Japan. 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. Use in tempura, stir-fries, soup or baked. About 175 seeds an ounce."
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."
Japanese Mugwort - Yomogi. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Artemisia princeps. Also known as Japanese mugwort, kui hao, yomogi. 45 days to maturity. Perennial. Also known as Japanese mugwort or kui hao, this flavorful herb has green, fuzzy, finely cut leaves. The hardy plant thrives in most climates and is traditionally used in eastern medicine. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring/summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. The leaves and stems are best when harvested young. Spreads quickly by stolons so contain the growing area to prevent invasiveness. Use in stir-fries, soups and dumpling stuffing. Traditionally prepared in Japan by lightly boiling leaves and pounding them in sweet mochi rice. About 55700 seeds/ounce.
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Pearled Barley (barley groats) are not for sprouting but have had had the hull removed. Perfect for soups, grinding into barley flour, long term food storage and more. Available in many quantity options, and resealable packaging. Certified Organic.
Organic buckwheat groats (hulled, shell removed) don't sprout well, but are great toasted, in a cereal, steamed & more. Available in various quantities in resealable packaging. A great addition to any food storage program. Certified Organic.
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