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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."
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.
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Red Kingdom - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Brassica rapa Chinensis Group. 10-15 days microgreens; 20-30 days baby leaf; 45 days full maturity. Cool season annual. This fast maturing pak choi hybrid has deep, dark purple top leaf and green under leaf. The leaves are unique because of their lobe-shape. 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. Apx. 9750 seeds an ounce."
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Taisai. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Annual. Brassica rapa Chinensis group. Alternate names: ang chaithao, bai cai, bok choy, cai be trang, cai thia, cai thuong hai, celery mustard, Chinese chard, Chinese mustard, Chinese white cabbage, kala gowa, paak tsai, pak choi, pecai, pecal, pechay, petsai, petsay, phakkaat farang, phakkaet bai, qing cai, samho, sawi, sawi puhit, sesawi putih, shakushina, spoon shaped bok choy, tsing pak choi. 50 days. Cool-warm season. The leaves of this popular and vigorous pak choi or choy sum are glossy green and distinctively spoon-shaped. Tender, crisp white petioles are long and thick. The 18 plants are taller and less compact than Chinese pak choi types. 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. Used in ohitashi, yosenabe, stir-fries and soups. ~12813 seeds per ounce."
Gourd Seeds - Dok - Hybrid.Luffa cylindrica. 80-90 days. NonGMO. Warm season annual. Also known as edible luffa, this early maturing, vigorous hybrid is high yielding, has lateral branches and is disease tolerant. Green fruit grows to 1.25 x 11" and can weigh 1/2 pound. 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 young tender gourds as you would squash. Especially delicious stir-fried with chicken. Approximately 140 seeds/ounce."
The Handy Pantry Smart Seal Lid transforms any 5-gallon bucket into the ideal storage container. Food grade, airtight, leakproof, and pest-proof.
Rye is a member of the wheat tribe and is closely related to barley. Great for long term food storage and grinding into rye flour for whole rye bread. Available in small quantities to bulk in resealable packaging. High germination. 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.
Yard Long Bean - Kurosanjaku. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Vigna unguiculata subsp sesquipedalis. Other names: 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 bean. Warm season annual. 75 days. Yard long beans are sometimes called Asparagus beans or Chinese Long beans. This fast growing, high yielding variety thrives in the heat. It is a black seeded variety and is one of the most popular varieties grown. These extra long dark green stringless beans are highly prized because of their sweet and crunchy pods. 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 in midsummer when pods are smooth, tender and 14-18 long. Used most notably in the popular Szechwan dish Dry-Fried Beans. These may be used to replace string beans in any dish. Can be deep-fried, stir-fried, steamed or used in soups. Approx 180 seeds / oz."
Soybean - Shinonome. Heirloom, Glycine max. 80 days to maturity. Warm season annual. This is an early maturing non-GMO soybean. It has a clear hilum (the point of attachment of the seed to the pod). It is ideal for making tofu, soymilk, miso, soy sauce and other soybean products. The bushy plants need warm day and cool night temperatures for good results. 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 the leaves have changed from bright green to a slight yellowish-green color. No staking required. Use to make processed soybean products such as tofu, soymilk, miso, soy sauce. Approx 175 seeds / oz.
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Da Hong Winter - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Brassica rapa var. Chinensis. 10-15 days microgreens; 20-30 days baby leaf; 45 days full maturity. Cool season annual. Da Hong Winter variety is excellent for baby leaf production. It grows faster than Da Hong Summer variety during the fall-winter season. When Da Hong Winter variety is grown during summer, the days to maturity is the same as Da Hong Summer variety. Leaf color is violet-red with green petiole color. Leaves are oval-shape and is tolerant to cool temperatures. 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. Excellent for baby leaf production. Mature plants are steamed, stir-fried, and braised. Apx. 9500 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."
Gourd Seeds - Buab Khom - Hybrid.Luffa acutangula. 50-60 days to maturity. NonGMO. Warm season annual. This is a hybrid ridge gourd with excellent fruit quality and high yielding. The fruit are light green color and medium size ranging from 12-14 weighing about 1/2 lb. Vines are vigorous and have lots of branching. Resistant to Downy mildew. 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. 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."
