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Fenugreek is a unique tasting and exotic sprout. It is usually too bitter to eat alone, but tastes great with other sprouts. Ground Fenugreek is one of the primary ingredients in curry powder. Available in several quantities. Certified Organic.
Sweet Large Leaf Thai Basil Seeds. Ocimum basilicum. Non-GMO, Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Annual. 70 to 80 Days to Maturity. Sweet Large Leaf Thai Basil has large tender leaves that tastes somewhat like anise, with a strong, pungent, sweet aroma. The plants are about 2' tall and are grown as a perennial in warm, tropical climates. Best grown in hot, dry conditions. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Or start seeds inside 6 weeks before last frost date (or 8 weeks before expected transplanting date). Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Plants grow well in warm temperatures but can show cold damage if grown below 50?F. Harvest older leaves and pinch back flower buds for continuous leaf production. Delicious in fish, poultry, pasta and rice dishes. Use in authentic Vietnamese, Cambodian or Thai dishes, such as pho, the famous noodle soup of Vietnam. Approx 22,000 seeds / oz.
Bean Seeds - Pole - Quing Bain - Romano Type. Heirloom, Phaseolus vulgaris. 50-55 days. Non-GMO. Open pollinated. Warm season annual. Qing Bian is an early maturing Romano bean type. Pods are flat and long growing 10-12 long, 1" wide with nice bright green color. Beans are string-less and tender. The plants are vigorous and strong. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring/summer after last frost in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Train to climb a vertical support. Harvest pods at 8-10" long and when beans just start to bulge in the pods. Toss into Italian pasta dishes, stir-fries or soups. Delicious fresh, steamed, sauteed or fried tempura style. Approx 100 seeds / oz."
Squash Seeds - Japanese, Winter - Kogiku. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Cucurbita maxima. 95 to 110 Days. 30 days after fruit setting. Warm season annual. An early maturing and disease resistant high producer, this large Japanese pumpkin has uniform 2 lb. fruits. Dark, textured, shiny green skin with 17 to 20 slits, covers flavorful and sweet, dark yellow flesh. Popular with Japanese caterers, professional chefs, and the gourmet food industry. 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. This squash is excellent in tempura, stir-fried or baked. See recipes here on our website. ~163 seeds per ounce."
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."
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Petite Star - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Annual. Brassica rapa Chinensis group. 45 days. Cool-warm season. This popular baby shanghai pak choi (Shanghai Miao) grows fast and matures early. Harvest when 4-5 tall, this dwarf-type hybrid is compact and has good weight. When cooked, its tender green leaves and crispy green petioles have excellent flavor. It can tolerate warm and cool temperatures. Excellent variety for fresh market and home gardens. 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. Excellent for miao (baby dwarf) use in saute, braise or stir-fries. ~10250 seeds/ounce."
The FIFO Can Tracker is your perfect solution for long term food storage, can rotation or organizing existing cupboard, pantry or shelf space. Holds up to 54 cans per FIFO unit, and fits most shelves. Makes food storage rotation a breeze.
Whole millet is great for high germination sprouting, birdseed, and animal feed. Available in various quantities in resealable packaging. Certified Organic.
Brown mustard seeds are traditionally used to add spice to cooking. When sprouted the spicy mustard sprouts add a real kick to any sprouting seed mix. Available in various sizes in resealable packaging. High germination rate. Certified Organic.
Early Mizuna Mustard Seeds. Brassica rapa Japonica group. Heirloom, Non-GMO, Open Pollinated. Annual. This early maturing Japanese mustard, also known as kyona mizuna. Kyona mizuna variety name originated in the Kyoto area and was a type commonly grown in this region. Ours was selected from this type and is considered a Kyoto or Kyona type. It has long slender stems and dark green, serrated leaves. Both cold and heat tolerant and slow to bolt, it is a vigorous green that branches prolifically. Suitable for harvesting at any stage, microgreens to mature plants. Cut-and-grow-again methods apply to this vegetable. Mizuna has become very popular as a salad green and is also delicious cooked. Prefers mild and cool temperatures. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring/summer after last frost or late summer/early fall. Avoid hot summer planting for best results. Sow every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. Keeping soil moist is crucial. Fertilize as needed. Excellent for sukiyaki, shabu shabu, yosenabe, ohitashi, hariharinabe, pickling, and salads. About 13,000 Seeds / Oz.
Bean Seeds - Pole - Yellow Bai Bu Lao. Heirloom, Phaseolus vulgaris. 55~60 days to maturity. Warm season annual. Non-GMO. Chinese heirloom. Open pollinated. The pods are flat in light green color at early stage, become round and white later with average size 10~12 long, 0.5" wide, meaty pods. The pods are stringless, and stay tender for a long period without fibrosis. White seeds. The plants are vigorous, tolerant to cold and diseases. High yields. Plant pole beans with a trellis and plenty of room to grow. Good for stir fries and roasting. Approx 100 seeds / oz."
Radish Seeds - Chinese - Red Meat. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Raphanus sativus. Alt names alibanos, beauty heart radish, cheng lo bok, Chinese radish, cu cai, daikon, labanos, lao bo, lobak, lo pak, luo bu, moo, mu, muli, oriental radish, phakkaat hua, rabanos, rabu, watermelon radish. 60-70 days. Cool season annual. Also known as Beauty Heart and Watermelon Radish, this unique round variety has white skin with green shoulders. When sliced open, the sweet and juicy flesh is a pink red color. For late summer and fall growing only, will bolt from spring planting and hot dry conditions. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late summer/fall in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Good for salad, pickling and cooking. In Northern China, this radish is carved into attractive flower shapes for garnish. Apx. 3625 seeds an ounce.
Gourd Seeds - White - Hybrid.Momordica charantia. 55-65 days. NonGMO. Warm season annual. This white color bitter gourd is a prolific India-type bitter gourd hybrid. Fruit size is about 11-12 inches long weighing over a half pound. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. In warm areas, sow seeds in late spring/summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. For better germination, pre-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. The fruit has best flavor when picked green and about 12 long. Use in soup, stir-fries and stuffed. Young leaf shoots are edible. Recommended as a healthy food by the American Diabetic Association. Approximately 140 seeds/ounce."
