True Leaf Market
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Radish Seeds - Chinese - Green Luobo Improved. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Raphanus sativus. AKA alibanos, Chinese green radish, cu cai xanh, daikon, green oriental radish, hua piah, labanos, lao bo, lobak, lobak hijau, lo bok, lo pak, luo bu, moo, mu, muli, phakkaat hua, rabanos, rabu. 60 days. Cool season annual. This unique radish has sweet, crispy, green flesh. The skin is green with a white tip. The roots mature to 10 long but can be harvested at 6" and 2-3" in diameter. Best suited for mild climate areas. Stores well. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late summer/fall in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. May bolt if planted in spring. Prefers a cool mild climate; hot weather may result in small, poor quality roots. Good for salad, pickling, and cooking. Approximately 2100 seeds/ounce."
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - QD-2 Express - Hybrid. Annual. Brassica pekinensis. 30~35 days as baby Taiwan Pak Choy. 50 days as Wa Wa Tsai. NonGMO. Open pollinated. Light green eaves, hairless, with pure white petioles. Yellowish interior, tender and sweet. Tolerant to cold and heat, slow bolting. Can be planted in late spring, summer and fall. Approximately 10000 seeds per ounce.
Mustard Seeds - Shuidong. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Brassica juncea. 35-45 days to maturity. Cool season annual. This Chinese mustard variety is fast growing. It is slow bolting and tolerant to heat. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in early/late spring or late summer to early fall in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Plant every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. The flavor is best when grown briskly so plant in fertile soil and keep well watered. Start harvesting at 3 tall for baby mustard greens. Thin to 10" apart for mature heads. May bolt as temperatures and day lengths increase. Harvest florets as they are tender and delicious too. The thick curve stems are delicious in stir-fry dish. Approximately 11938 seeds per ounce."
Pickling Melon Seeds - Katsura Giant. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Cucumis melo var conomom. Alt names: bai gua, cai gua, Chinese white cucumber, oshiro uri, pickling melon, tsit kwa, uet kwa, yue gue. 70 days. Warm season annual. This light green, oval-shaped melon, oshiro uri, is very popular in Japan and is best suited for pickling. The fruits have crisp white flesh and can reach 14 long and 4-5" in diameter. The plant has a vine growth habit. Promote lateral branching. Hand pollination may be necessary. Needs warm climate to thrive. 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 3-5' apart. On each mound plant 2-3 seeds. Row planting: See spacing info in chart. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Trained to climb a vertical support for better air circulation and ease of harvest or leave to sprawl on the ground. Vines can grow up to 10' long. For best flavor, harvest before skin turns white. Excellent for pickling, stuffing, and in soups. Can be stir-fried or eaten fresh. ~1813 seeds an ounce."
Micro-Mats hydroponic growing pads. Made from biodegradable wood fibers, these highly absorbent pads provide an excellent medium to grow wheatgrass, barley grass or microgreens without soil. Fits 10" x 10" trays. Micro Mat from Handy Pantry are perfect for those looking to grow wheatgrass, barley grass, microgreens, or other plants, without the hassle of dealing with soil. These mats are made from sustainable harvested wood fiber that is 100% fully compostable. Keep in mind that when wet, these mats become very fragile. So, make sure they are in place before saturating.
Organic Mizuna Mustard Seeds. 40 days to full maturity. 20 days to maturity for baby leaves. Can be grown in containers. Brassica japonica. Heirloom, Non-GMO, Annual. Can be grown as Microgreens. Dozens of pencil thin white stalks and deeply cut fringed leaves mild flavor will grow after cutting productive strain.
A basic assortment of microgreens seeds. Experiment with some variety in your microgreens salads and garnishes. A nice mix of inexpensive and more expensive seeds. Includes Amaranth, Tatsoi, Broccoli, Arugula & more.
Pepper Seeds - Hot - Japanese - Santaka. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Capsicum annuum. 70-80 days. Warm season annual. Santaka is a Japanese hot pepper that is from the Tochigi prefecture. The variety was released in 1955. It is spicy, good uniformity, and high yielding. Easy to harvest and dry peppers. Start seeds inside 6 weeks before last frost date (or 8 weeks before expected transplanting date). Keep soil warm until emergence. Seeds will not germinate in cool soil and planting out too early may affect plant vigor. Harden off plants carefully before transplanting. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Transplant in late spring/early summer in a very warm and sunny location (soil temperatures at least above 60?F). Fertilize as needed. Too much nitrogen will produce lush foliage and few fruits. Harvest the green fruits directly from the plant. To dry red ripe peppers, cut branches, remove leaves and hang until fruit is dry. Use in stir-fries, curries and soups. Combine the fresh green and dried red for the best flavor. Freeze fresh peppers for use throughout the year. Use dried peppers in shichimi togarashi, rubs for smoked meat and hot sauces. ~7500 seeds / oz.
Radish Seeds - Wakayama White. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Raphanus sativus. Alternate names alibanos, cu cai, cu cai trang, daikon, daikon radish, giant white radish, hua piahs, Japanese radish, labanos, lai fu, lao bo, lobak, lobak isi, lobak putih, lo bok, long white radish, lo pak, lu fu, luo bu, moo, mu, muli, oriental radish, phakkaat hua, rabanos, rabu. 60-70 days to maturity. Cool season annual. This variety of daikon radish is from Wakayama Prefecture Japan. The root is crisp and has a tender long white root reaching 12-14 long and 2" in diameter. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late summer/early fall in a warm, sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Use in soup, salad, pickled or fresh. Daikon oroshi (coarsely grated daikon using a Japanese grater) is delicious in sauces used for soba noodles, tempura, and sashimi. The leaves are prepared cooked or pickled. Vietnamese cooks enjoy it caramelized with fish sauce and sugar in fish and pork dishes and raw in salads. Approximately 3500 seeds an ounce."
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Purple Shanghai - Hybrid. Annual. Brassica rapa var chinensis. 45 days. NonGMO. Open pollinated. Purple leaves with green petioles. Good for microgreens and baby leaves. Approximately 5500 seeds per ounce.
Mustard Seeds - Yanagawa Takana. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Brassica juncea. AKA aba kola, aka takana, broad leaf mustard, cai xanh, chuk gai choi, dai gai choy, da jie cai, gai cai, gai choy, gat, Indian mustard, jiu la choi, kaai tsai, kai choi, kai tsoi, karashina, leaf mustard, moster, mustard green, mustasa, phakkaat khieo, rai, sawi, sawi hijau, sawi pahit, sawi sawi, sesawi, taai kaai tsai, taniku takana. 40-50 days. Cool season annual. This broad-leaved mustard is semi heading and has large green leaves and medium ribbed stems. The leaves are harvested when 12-14 tall. The leaves have a mildly pungent flavor. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in early/late spring or late summer/early fall in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Plant every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. The flavor is best when grown briskly so plant in fertile soil and keep well watered. Start harvesting at 3" tall for baby mustard greens. Thin to 10" apart for mature heads. May bolt as temperatures and day lengths increase. Harvest florets as they are tender and delicious too. The versatile leaves can be pickled, used in soups and stir-fries and mild enough for fresh salad. All parts of the plant are used, from the roots and shoots to the stems and leaves. ~11563 seeds per ounce."
Eggplant Seeds - Kyoto Egg - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Solanum melongena. Alt names: ai qwa, badanjan, baingan, baingun, bangai, bangain, bhanta, brinjal, ca tim, chan che zu, chieh tse, hon pee choi, Japanese round eggplant, mackhera, makhua terung, ma khuea yaao, nasubi, ngai kwa, qie zi, talong, terong, terung, wam batu. 60 days. Warm season annual. This small Japanese eggplant is a generous producer of unique round fruit that grow to 3 in diameter. It has glossy purple-black skin, a purple calyx, and tender flesh. The plant is upright and grows well in warm climates. Start seeds inside 6 weeks before last frost date (or 8 weeks before expected transplanting date). Keep soil warm until emergence (80-90?F minimum). Seeds will not germinate in cool soil and planting out too early may affect plant vigor. Harden off plants carefully before transplanting. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Transplant in late spring/ summer (soil temperatures at least above 75?F) in a very warm and sunny location. Eggplants are heavy feeders so use a balanced fertilizer. Too much nitrogen will produce lush foliage and few fruit. Use for tempura, stir-fry, baking, grilling, and pickling. Apx. 6438 seeds/ounce."
Micro-Mats hydroponic growing pads - 5 x 5". Made from biodegradable and compostable wood fibers, these grow pads provide an excellent medium to grow wheatgrass, barley grass or microgreens without soil. Fits 5" x 5" trays."
