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Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Green Rocket - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Brassica rapa Pekinensis group. Also known as baechu, baguio, bai cai, cai bac thao, cai dai, celery cabbage, Chinese leaves, da bai cai, hakusai, huang ya cai, huan ya bai, jie jin bai chai, kala gowa, kobis cina, kubis cina, kubis panjang, michihili Chinese cabbage, nappa, nappa cabbage, pe tsai, petsay tsina, phakkaat khaao plee, sawi, sawi pahit, siew choy, ta paak tsai, won bok, wong bok, wong nga pak. 70 days. Cool season annual. This very popular early maturing Michihili type Chinese cabbage is known for its sweetness and crisp leaves. The uniform frilly-leafed cylindrical heads grow to 18 tall and 4 to 4 1/2 pounds. It is a vigorous grower, disease tolerant and mature early. 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. About 5313 seeds per ounce."
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.
Gourd Seeds - Futo - Spindle. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Momordica charantia. Also known as African cucumber, alligator pear, amargoso, ampalaya, balsam pear, bitter cucumber, bitter gourd, bitter melon, daun peria katak, dau peria, foo gwa yip, fu gua, fu kwa, fwa kwa, jin li zhi, karawila, karela, kaveli, kho qua, ku gua, la kho qua, lao pu tao, maha, mara, muop dang, niga uri, palia, pare, pare pahit, paria, peria, peria katak, phakha, reishi, ssunoi, tsuru reishi. 60-70 days. Warm season annual. This Japanese variety is an easy and vigorous grower. The large climbing vine produces yellow flowers and 7-8 dark green fruits with heavily warted skin. The vine can grow 12' long and has a high tolerance for heat. Young leafy shoots can also be harvested. Widely grown in Japan and other tropical Asian countries. 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. Young fruit is delicious in soups and salads. Can be lightly fried, stuffed with meat or stir-fried with pork and fermented black beans. Young shoots and leaves are also edible and can be quick fried. Recommended as a healthy food by the American Diabetic Association. ~113 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.
Grain mix for Biblical Bread. Biblical Bread is a bread baked from an Old Testament recipe. 5 Lbs is about 11 cups, which mills into about 20 cups of flour. Makes a great addition to food storage. Certified Organic.
Red lentils for sprouting, soups, food storage, & more. Red Lentil soup is hearty and nutritious and was a staple food of the middle east from biblical times to the present. Available in small to bulk quantities in resealable packaging. High germination. Certified Organic.
Rosette Tatsoi Chinese Cabbage (Pak Choi) Seeds. 40 to 50 days to maturity. Non-GMO, Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Annual. Brassica rapa narinosa. This specialty pak choi is cold tolerant. Leaves are spoon shaped and dark green in color. Petioles are shorter than most pak choi varieties. In warmer temperatures the plant grows erect while in cold temperatures the plant forms flat rosettes growing close to the ground. Prefers mild and cool temperatures. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. So seeds in spring/summer after last frost, or in summer/early fall. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Plants can be harvested at any stage. Harvest the whole plant at once or pick the outer leaves for several weeks. Can be grown as a microgreen or baby-leaf. Use in soup, baby leaf salad, microgreens, pickling, stir-fry, ohitashi, sukiyaki and yosenabe. About 10,000 seeds per ounce.
Bean Seeds - Shell - Akahana Mame. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Phaseolus vulgaris. This rare Japanese pole bean is also called 'flower bean'. Other name is ingenmame. 80-95 days. Warm season annual. The plant produces red flowers and pods up to 8 long. The mottled 1" beans are a deep red/purple color on a black background and wrinkle when dry. 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 at 8-10" long when beans start to bulge in the pods and are about 1" in size. Can also be harvested for dry beans. Soak dry beans before boiling. When cooked, rinse and add sugar and salt. Dissolve sugar by reheating. Toss with a large spoon to avoid breaking the beans. Approx 100 seeds / oz."
Turnip Seeds - Hidabeni. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Brassica rapa subsp. rapa. AKA kabu, kabura, manjing, mo ching, wu jing. 45-50 days. Cool season annual. Hidabeni turnip is a Japanese traditional vegetable, dento yasai, grown in the Hida region of Gifu prefecture. This scarlet skinned Japanese turnip produces a flattened semi-globe shaped root. The flesh is white, mild and has good texture. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring or late summer/early fall in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Plant every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. Cool temperatures improve the quality and flavor of turnips. Harvest when about 4 in diameter. Asian turnips are mainly eaten when very young and are delicious raw with a dressing. The roots and young green tops can be sauteed, pickled or added to stew, curry and soup. About 10500 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."
Vietnamese Culantro Seeds - Ngo Gai. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Eryngium foetidum. Also known as Mexican coriander, thorny coriander, spiny coriander, fitweed, saw-leaf or saw-tooth herb, recao and Tabasco parsley, this herb has a similar flavor to cilantro although much stronger. 80-90 days to maturity. Warm season annual. Each leaf grows from the plant base, rather than a stem, and the leaves are harvested by cutting the entire rosette at the base before the plant begins to flower. In mild climates, the plant can be considered a short-lived perennial, but more often it is grown as an annual. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in part shade in spring/summer and keep moist to delay bolting. Seeds can take up to 25 days to germinate. If transplanting seedlings, use care, as they don't like their roots disturbed. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. For best germination, seed should be stored at 41?F until planted. Widely used as a seasoning in Thailand, India, Vietnam, and other parts of Asia. The thick Ngo Gai leaves retain color and flavor very well when dried. The leaves and roots are most typically added to stews, soups, marinades, and other sauces or chutneys. An important ingredient in sofrito. Apx. 30800 seeds per ounce.
The FIFO Mini Can Tracker is your perfect solution for long term food storage and canned food rotation or organizing existing cupboard, pantry or shelf space. Holds / rotates up to 30 cans of various sizes and fits on most existing shelves.
Spelt grain contains a broader spectrum of nutrients than regular wheat. It does contain gluten, but seems to cause less sensitivities in some people who are intolerant of wheat. For sprouting, grinding into flour, food storage, & more. Certified Organic.
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