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Pea Seeds - Sugar Snap - Taichung 13. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Pisum sativum. Alt names bola kadala, chicaro, Chinese pea, dau hoa lan, edible podded snow pea, ercis, ho lan dow, kacang manis, kacang pi, matter, saya endo, shid dou, sitsaro, snow pea, thua lantao, tian cui wan dou, tua lan tau, wandokong, wan dou. 70 days. Cool season annual. This early edible podded sugar pea has white flowers. The vines are vigorous and prolific, producing many pods that are round, plump, crispy, very sweet and of excellent quality. Prefers cool temperatures. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in early to late spring after last frost or sow seeds in fall 8-10 weeks before first frost date. Keep soil moist. Heavy watering during flowering can interfere with pollination. Train to climb a vertical support at least 6' tall. Fertilize as needed with a balanced fertilizer. Too much nitrogen will produce lush foliage and result in poor flowering and fruiting. Harvest when pods begin to swell. Eat these sugar peas fresh for a healthy snack or add them to a salad. You can also quickly stir-fry them. About 112 seeds/ounce.
With a good selection of 7 gourds and greens, the India Cuisine Garden offers many choices for cooking your favorite regional specialties. This Garden includes one packet each of the following: Bitter Gourd Dark Green, Snake Gourd Buag Ngu, Bottle Gourd Calabash Long, Egyptian Spinach Molokhia, Okra Clemson Spineless, Spinach Alrite, and Turnip Purple Top
Squash Seeds - Winter - Kurinishiki - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Cucurbita maxima. 95-105 days (45-50 days after flowering). Warm season annual. This winter squash hybrid produces uniform dark green fruit with vertical light green stripes and marks. The fruits are medium-sized weighing over 3 lbs that are globe-shaped and somewhat flat with a small seed cavity. The flesh is bright yellow orange, sweet and tasty. Its uniformity, vigorous growth and excellent flavor make Kurinishiki the leading kabocha squash grown in the United States, Mexico and South America and exported to Japan. 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. Use in tempura, stir-fries, soup or baked. About 175 seeds an ounce."
Mustard Seeds - Cho Kara. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Brassica juncea. 5 days for microgreens. 45 days to maturity. Year round annual. This mustard variety is bred especially for microgreen production and has a hot flavor. The cotyledons or seed leaves are forest green with ivory stems. It will be overwhelming for most, with the exception of hot mustard lovers. For large sprouts or microgreens, sow seeds in spring to summer in sandy soil in a bright but cool location. Broadcast seeds and cover with a thin layer of soil. Keep uniformly moist. Harvest by cutting when seedlings reach 3-4. For smaller sprouts, use a sprouting jar indoors. Wash seeds thoroughly before planting and wash sprouts well before eating. Use in salad, soups, sushi or as an edible garnish with sashimi. Approx 14000 seeds /oz."
Blue Extra Strength 1020 Trays with Holes by Bootstrap Farmer. Heavy Duty. Reusable. Dishwasher Safe - 5 PP plastic. BPA Free. 50-pound weight capacity. Food grade. Limited 2-Year Warranty. Recycled post-consumer plastic. For use with microgreens, wheatgrass, seed sprouting, seed propagation, hydroponics, and soil. Blue colored extra strength BPA-free 1020 trays by Bootstrap Farmer help professional and commercial growers stay organized. Blue Bootstrap Farmer trays with Holes are created from the same number 5 PP plastic as many household kitchenware and food storage containers, offering the same durability and proven to carry up to 50 lbs without breaking or warping. Bootstrap Farmer trays are top-rack safe in dishwashers specifically designed for multiple uses. Blue colored 1020 trays with NO holes are more shallow than most trays, only 1.25 inches deep, offering growers more airflow into their crop to help manage mold. 1020 trays with holes are best nested with shallow Bootstrap 1020 trays with No Holes. Color coordinated growing trays help to organize any size microgreen harvest. Backed by a limited 2-year warranty, Bootstrap Farmer trays are guaranteed to be free of cracks and degradation. Warranty does not cover trays left exposed in the bare sun, as the sun degrades all plastics. Interior dimensions: 20 in. x 10 in. x 1.25 in.
Amaranth is a pseudo grain that can be sprouted, ground into a flour, toasted, made into porridge and many other uses. Great addition to food storage. Great germination rate. Available in 4 sizes, resealable packaging. Certified Organic.
Soybean sprouts are delicious in soup and salad and add a great fresh raw source of protein to your diet. Also great for making tofu, soymilk, and a great high protein addition to food storage. Available in small quantity to bulk. Certified Organic.
Tomato Seeds - Momotaro Gold - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Solanum lycopersicum. 80 days. Warm season annual. Momotaro Gold has finally made it to the US market! It is one of the most popular orange tomatoes in Japan. This variety has orange fruit color with nice flavor and firm flesh making it a good slicer. Fruit are medium size weighing under 1/2 lb. Plant is indeterminate, medium sized leaves with short internodes. Can be grown for summer through fall harvest under plastic or high tunnel. Disease resistance ToMV (Tm-2a), Fusarium race 1, Fusarium race 2, verticillium, Stemphylium, nematode (Meloidogyneincognita). Phytorich series, high Cis-Lycopene level: 2,3 mg/100 gr. fruit weight. No blossom end rot (calcium deficiency), less-to-no cracking, better root system, good setting under colder temperatures, some cork under calyx in cold periods. Sweet flavor, uniform and firm texture. Momotaro varieties do not like daytime temperatures above 86F and poor fruit setting will result. Flowers will abort when temperatures go above 95F. Cultivation: Start seeds inside 6 weeks before last frost date (or 8 weeks before expected transplanting date). Keep soil warm until emergence (75-80?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 60?F) in a warm and sunny location. Plant so that soil level is just below the lowest leaves. Train to a vertical support. Too much nitrogen will produce lush foliage and few fruits. Momotaro varieties do not like daytime temperatures above 86F and poor fruit setting will result. Temperatures above 95F most pollen die and flowers will abort. (Points for successful production) Making healthy seedlings is very important and stressed seedlings do not produce good yields. Transplanting of very young seedlings causes excessive vegetative growth. Excellent fre
Cucumber Seeds - Palace King - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Cucumis sativus. Alt names: huang gua, huang kwa, ketimun, khira, kyuri, pepino, pipingha, taeng kwa, timun. 50-60 days. Warm season annual. BEST cucumber for pickling. This easy to grow, early maturing, sooyow type variety originates in Northern China. The defined ribbed fruits are best harvested 10 long and have fine white spines that are easily removed by washing. It is burpless, very crisp, and has a thin skin that doesn't need to be peeled. The vines are high yielding. It has a monoecious flowering habit (plant produces both male and female flowers). Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Or start seeds indoors and transplant when weather warms. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Optimum growing temperatures are 75?F daytime and 60?F at night. Train to climb a vertical support for better air circulation, straighter fruits, and ease of harvest. Use sauteed, fresh in salads, pickled or marinated. Sooyow varieties are choice for pickling because of their crispy texture and small seed cavity. ~1100 seeds / oz."
The tradition of pickling is one way vegetables have been preserved in Asia. Many of our customers want to make bachan's (grandmother's) tsukemono recipes or the tsukemono served at restaurants or sold in markets. We have selected the most popular vegetables used for pickling kim chee, takuan, nukamiso, shoyu zuke, ichiyazuki and other recipes. A dinner is not complete unless something spicy, salty, sweet or sour is served! This Garden includes one packet oeach of the following: Katsura Giant Pickling Melon, Kurume Long Japanese Eggplant, Red Giant Mustard, Tasty Green Cucumber Hybrid, Kanamachi Turnip, Tokinashi All Season Daikon, and Aichi Chinese Cabbage.
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Red Kingdom - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Brassica rapa Chinensis Group. 10-15 days microgreens; 20-30 days baby leaf; 45 days full maturity. Cool season annual. This fast maturing pak choi hybrid has deep, dark purple top leaf and green under leaf. The leaves are unique because of their lobe-shape. 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. Most vegetables leave having purple color is called anthocyan" which is generally developed by lower temperature. Growing temperatures 50-60?F should be adequate to develop "anthocyan" after the seeds have germinated. We cannot tell exactly how long exposure should be under low temperatures. The grower should trial different methods and observe how the plant reacts. Can be eaten fresh in. Mature plants are steamed, stir-fried, and braised. Apx. 9750 seeds an ounce."
Tomato Seeds - Momotaro - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Solanum lycopersicum. AKA faan kee, kamatis, ma khuea thet, takkali, tomasu, tomat, tomato. 60 days. Warm season annual; Indeterminate. This hybrid is the dominant fresh market tomato grown in Japan. It is one of the most perfect, attractive, deliciously sweet tomatoes available. An extra early variety indeterminate vine-type, it is vigorous, has medium sized leaves, a medium short internode, and 6-7 fruits per cluster. Mature pink fruits have green shoulders, weigh about 1/2 lb each and are tolerant to cracking. It has a long shelf life and is a good choice for shipping. Excellent choice for fresh market and home gardening. Resistant to verticillium, fusarium 1, nematodes, Tm-1 and stemphylium. Cultivation: Start seeds inside 6 weeks before last frost date (or 8 weeks before expected transplanting date). Keep soil warm until emergence (75-80?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 60?F) in a warm and sunny location. Plant so that soil level is just below the lowest leaves. Train to a vertical support. Too much nitrogen will produce lush foliage and few fruits. Momotaro varieties do not like daytime temperatures above 86F and poor fruit setting will result. Temperatures above 95F most pollen die and flowers will abort. (Points for successful production) Making healthy seedlings is very important and stressed seedlings do not produce good yields. Transplanting of very young seedlings causes excessive vegetative growth. Prepare fresh or cooked. Use in stir-fries, soup or salad. About 14800 seeds/ounce.
Blue Extra Strength 1020 Trays No Holes by Bootstrap Farmer. Heavy Duty. Reusable. Dishwasher Safe - 5 PP plastic. BPA Free. 50-pound weight capacity. Food grade. Limited 2-Year Warranty. Recycled post-consumer plastic. For use with microgreens, wheatgrass, seed sprouting, seed propagation, hydroponics, and soil. Blue colored extra strength BPA-free 1020 trays by Bootstrap Farmer help professional and commercial growers stay organized. Blue Bootstrap Farmer trays with NO holes are created from the same number 5 PP plastic as many household kitchenware and food storage containers, offering the same durability and proven to carry up to 50 lbs without breaking or warping. Bootstrap Farmer trays are top-rack safe in dishwashers specifically designed for multiple uses. Blue colored 1020 trays with NO holes are more shallow than most trays, only 1.25 inches deep, offering growers more airflow into their crop to help manage mold. 1020 trays without holes are best used as drip trays nested with shallow Bootstrap 1020 trays with holes. Color coordinated growing trays help to organize any size microgreen harvest. Backed by a limited 2-year warranty, Bootstrap Farmer trays are guaranteed to be free of cracks and degradation. Warranty does not cover trays left exposed in the bare sun, as the sun degrades all plastics. Interior dimensions: 20 in. x 10 in. x 1.25 in.
