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Hyacinth Bean - Purple Moon. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Lablab purpureus. 90 days. Warm season annual. This popular early maturing climbing hyacinth bean vine is grown for its beauty as much as for its immature beans. The plant growth is vigorous producing brilliantly colored light purple flowers. The bean pods are red-purple in color, with a flat, thick and curved shape. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring/summer after last frost in a warm and sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Train to a vertical support. Harvest young pods. Young pods can be sliced or used whole. Always cook hyacinth beans well before eating. Warning: Hyacinth beans naturally have cyanogenic glucoside (a plant compound that contains sugar and produces cyanide). Hyacinth beans should never be eaten raw by humans or animals. Always cook hyacinth beans well before eating because heat alters the cyanogenic glucosides. Approx 150 seeds / oz.
Onion Seeds - Shonan Red. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Allium cepa. AKA bawang besar, bawang bombay, hom yao, piyaz, rata lunu, sibuyas, tama negi, tsung tau, yang cong. 160+ days. Annual. This red bulb onion is medium day length. The name Shonan is a region in Kanagawa Prefecture. The onion has excellent flavor with a crisp, sweet, mild pungency that makes it excellent for salads. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late summer to early fall. Transplant seedlings in early fall or no later than mid fall. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Pull onions when skins develop and tops have fallen over (late spring). Allow the onions to dry in the open air for a few days. Cut off tops and roots. Air dry 2-3 more days. This will help to seal the onion and avoid spoiling. Onions can also be harvested at any stage before full maturity. Make a delicious sweet and sour cucumber salad with thinly sliced cucumber and red onion marinated in vinegar, sugar, salt and dried chili flakes. About 8500 seeds an 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.
Hyacinth Bean - Purple Moon. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Lablab purpureus. 90 days. Warm season annual. This popular early maturing climbing hyacinth bean vine is grown for its beauty as much as for its immature beans. The plant growth is vigorous producing brilliantly colored light purple flowers. The bean pods are red-purple in color, with a flat, thick and curved shape. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring/summer after last frost in a warm and sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Train to a vertical support. Harvest young pods. Young pods can be sliced or used whole. Always cook hyacinth beans well before eating. Warning: Hyacinth beans naturally have cyanogenic glucoside (a plant compound that contains sugar and produces cyanide). Hyacinth beans should never be eaten raw by humans or animals. Always cook hyacinth beans well before eating because heat alters the cyanogenic glucosides. Approx 150 seeds / oz.
Dried, refined Japanese Nigari tofu coagulant. Each pound of Nigari is enough to make over 100 lbs of tofu! Nigari is also called 'bittern' or magnesium chloride. Nigari is said to make a tofu with a softer, smoother texture.
Undoubtedly the best wheat we have ever used for growing wheatgrass. It is organic hard red spring wheat with an incredible germination rate that grows wheatgrass with thick blades and very even growth. Small quantity to bulk. Certified Organic.
Black soybeans are a popular alternative to yellow soy beans that have more protein and less carbs. Some people find that black soy beans has less of a soy" taste than yellow beans. Small quantity to bulk in resealable packaging. Certified Organic."
Turnip Seeds - Tsugaru Scarlet - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Brassica rapa subsp. rapa. 55 days to maturity. Cool season annual. These scarlet skinned, globe-shaped, hybrid Japanese turnips have pure white flesh that is tender and crisp. They have a delicious, sweet flavor when harvested young to full maturity. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late summer/early fall for winter harvest. 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 3 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. Approximately 10500 seeds an ounce."
Adzuki Bean - Wase. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Vigna angularis. 70 days. Warm season annual. This is an early maturing and small seed variety. Adzuki bean is grown mainly for the dried red beans which are used in the Asian soup and sweet confectionery paste. Young green beans can be prepared like French filet beans. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds late spring (April-May in Japan) after last frost in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Harvesting occurs in early summer to midsummer (June -July in Japan). Pick young green bean pod for fresh cooking. For dried beans, harvest the total plant at the end of the season and hang indoors to dry thoroughly before shelling the beans. Adzuki beans do not require trellising. Adzuki beans are prepared in many ways. It is commonly prepared sweet, boiled, and mashed with sugar into a red bean paste. Also beans can be added to soups, pureed with spices, and fresh bean sprouts. Approx 200 seeds / oz.
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Nabi Queen - Dwarf Hybrid. Non-GMO. Annual. Brassica rapa Chinenis group. 40 days. Cool-warm season. This hybrid baby bok choi is often referred to as a nai pe tsai type or dwarf type with thick, white, spoon shaped petioles and wrinkled dark green glossy leaves. This beautiful uniform presentation is matched by its delicious, crisp flavor. It is heat tolerant and has better bolt resistance than many open pollinated varieties. Bred for high productivity and heavy yields. 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 the whole plant when 4-5 tall. Use whole, steam or stir-fry. Boil, braise or add to soup. ~4500 seeds an 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."
Hibiscus Seeds - Asian Sour Leaf (Roselle). Heirloom, Non-GMO. Hibiscus sabdariffa. Other names: Florida Cranberry, Indian Sorrel, Jamaican Tea, Maple-Leaf Hibiscus, October Hibiscus, Red Sorrell, Roselle. 70-90 days. Perennial in zones 9-12. Can be grown as an annual. Hibiscus sabdariffa. Edible leaves and flowers. Roselle or Sour Leaf is grown in tropical and subtropical regions. Burmese say chin baung ywat" which is translated into "sour leaf." It can be grown as a summer crop in temperate regions. The flavor of the flowers buds/leaves are sour tasting and work well with pickling, curries, or prepared with strong and spicy flavors. AKA: Florida Cranberry, Indian Sorrel, Jamaican Tea, Maple-Leaf Hibiscus, October Hibiscus, Red Sorrell, Roselle. Roselle is very sensitive to frost. Prepare fertile sandy loam soil. Sow seeds in spring/summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Or start seeds indoors and transplant when weather warms. Keep soil moist. For leaf harvesting, begin 6 weeks after transplanting or when 18" tall, leaving 3-4" of stem. Second cutting and after are done in 4 weeks intervals. Short plants may be thinned out. The fruits are harvested when plants are full grown and can easily snapped off by hand. They are easier to break off in the morning than at the end of the day. Flowers are used in beverages and simple syrups, sauces, jellies, preserves, chutneys. The leaves are prepared fresh in salads or cooked vegetables and used to season curries. ~1750 seeds an ounce."
The Vegetable and Flower Planter Box will be bigger and better than any window box or deck planter box you\'ve ever used before. Also, with this size, you can grow substantial vegetable container garden.
