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Turnip Seeds - Oasis - Hybrid.Brassica rapa subsp. rapa. 25-45 days depending on type of maturity. Cool and warm season annual. Non GMO. Oasis is one of the best tasting Japanese turnips you can grow. It can be harvested at any size with a surprisingly sweet juicy flavor. Turnips are semi-globe shape with late pithiness and late bolting. High tolerance to Downy mildew and Virus. Ideal for summer and autumn harvests. Not recommended for winter crop. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after last frost or in late summer/early fall in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Plant every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. Best flavor and texture when harvested up to 2 in diameter. Cool temperatures improve the quality and flavor of turnips. Use in soup, salad, pickle or stir-fry. Asian turnips are mainly eaten when very young. They can be eaten raw with a dressing or added to stews and curries. The young green tops are stir-fried or used in soup. Small roots with tops are often lightly sauteed together. Both can be eaten fresh or cooked. Approx 9000 seeds /oz."
Toraji Seeds - Balloon Flower. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Platycodon grandiflorus (Jacq.) A. DC. Perennial in Zones 3-8. Can be grown as an annual. Also known as Chinese Bell Flower or Japanese Bell Flower, this perennial is a member of the Campanula family that grows to 30 tall. The blossoms open from a balloon shape to a large blue-violet or white 5-pointed star. In the West, it is known as an ornamental, but this East Asian native has long been grown in China, Korea, Japan and East Siberia for medicinal purposes. The root -- dried as well as fresh -- is also used in many Asian dishes and salads. Sow seeds in flats in the spring on well-drained planting mix. Do not cover, as seeds require light for germination. Transplant in sun or part shade in sandy loam soil when about 2" tall being careful not to disturb the roots. Keep soil evenly moist and fertilize as needed. Harvest 1 oz roots after 2-3 years. Approx 56,700 seeds / oz."
The Tropical Garden offers 7 unusual and delicious vegetables from tropical regions; the beautiful deep red-purple yard long bean from China, Poha Berry is delicious dipped in chocolate and the Winged bean found throughout Asia. This Chef Specialty Garden includes one packet each of the following: Green Vines Supreme Malabar Spinach, Bitter Gourd, Molokhia, Poha Berry, Red Noodle Yard Long Bean, Winged Bean, and Early Green Yu Choy Sum.
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."
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."
This Vegetable and Flower Planter Box will be bigger and better than any window box or deck planter box you've ever used before. With this size, you can grow a substantial vegetable container garden. Unlike other planters, this box utilizes all available surface area for a truly mesmerizing visual display. From cascading blooms to herbs and leafy greens, this planter can handle it all! Plant an assortment of your favorite flowers, vegetables, and herbs to enjoy all season long.
This organic hard white wheat will sprout well, but is really ideal for grinding into a whiter whole wheat flour for baking & cooking or for long term food storage. Available in small quantity to bulk in resealable packaging. Certified Organic.
Dun peas can be sprouted, grow into microgreens, used in soups, hydrated and cooked, and planted in a garden. Dun pea sprouts are crunchy with a sweet flavor. Available in various quantities in resealable packaging.
Turnip Seeds - Kanamachi. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Brassica rapa subsp. rapa. 25-45 days depending on type of maturity. Cool season annual. One of Japan's best open pollinated Japanese turnip that has tender, smooth white flesh. The roots are slightly flattened and have great flavor. This early variety is good for growing in both spring and fall. Can be harvested small or left to mature to 2 in diameter. Young greens are delicious. This variety is very similar to Tokyo Market. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after last frost or in late summer/fall for a fall/winter crop in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Plant every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. Best flavor and texture when harvested up to 2" in diameter. Cool temperatures improve the quality and flavor of turnips. Use in soup, salad, pickle or stir-fry. Asian turnips are mainly eaten when very young. They can be eaten raw with a dressing or added to stews and curries. The young green tops are stir-fried or used in soup. Small roots with tops are often lightly sauteed together. Both can be eaten fresh or cooked. Approx 9000 seeds/oz."
Amaranth Seeds - Red Leaf - Hu Hsien. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Annual. Edible amaranth is also called Chinese Spinach or yin choi. This variety is a leafy vegetable with large, light green leaves with red veins in the center leaf. The plant produces a high yield of tender leaves and grows vigorously in warm temperatures. Amaranth will tolerate hot, dry and moist conditions but will not thrive in cold temperatures. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Can be sown by broadcasting and thinned during growth. Keep soil moist. Do not use nitrogen fertilizer, as it will accumulate excess nitrates. The leaves and stems are best when harvested young and can be grown as microgreens. Use in stir-fry, soup, and fresh in salad. Can be prepared like spinach. About 40,000 Seeds / Oz.
The Asian Herb Garden is our collection of 7 essential herbs for Asian cuisine. Each herb has intense flavor and scent. Enjoy creating your own Asian fusion dishes by growing and experimenting with these specialty herbs. This Garden includes one packet each of the following: Ao Shiso Green Perilla, Evergreen Nebuka Japanese Bunching Onion, Leisure Cilantro Chinese Parsley, Hiro Haba Chinese Leek, Kintsai Chinese Celery, Mitsuba Japanese Parsley, and Sweet Large Leaf Thai Basil.
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."
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.
