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Eggplant Seeds - Talong Purple No.1. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Annual. Solanum melongena. 70 to 80 Days to maturity. Talong Purple Long #1 eggplant is one of the most popular grown eggplants in the Philippines. The fruit grows 6-8 inches long and has purple color skin with a green calyx. It is tolerant to bacterial wilt and Phomopsis rot. 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. Excellent for slicing for baking, grilling, roasting and frying. Use for making Tortang Talong.
Spinach Seeds - Lakeside - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Spinacea oleracea. 25-30 days maturity for baby leaf, 40-60 days to full maturity. Cool season annual. Lakeside has uniform thick dark green smooth leaves. It has a round to oval leaf shape with an upright plant habit that makes it easy to harvest. It is a very versatile variety it can be uses for baby leaf, bunch or clip. High resistance to Downy mildew, Peronospora farinosa f.sp. spinaciae 1-9, 11, 15, UA1014 and intermediate resistance 12, 14. Prefers mild and cool temperatures. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after last frost or late summer/early fall (mulch plants heavily for early spring crop). Keep soil consistently moist. Dry soil, long days and warm temperatures encourage bolting. For baby leaf, sow seeds in a 2-4 wide band, 3/4" apart. Harvest at desired maturity. Sow seeds every 1-2 weeks for continuous harvest. Use in stir-fry, puree and in soup. Excellent for ohitashi. Approximately 2500 seeds/ounce."
Onion Seeds - Bunching - Heshiko. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Allium fistulosum. 60 to 80 days. Cool season annual. This Japanese bunching onion or scallion, produce tender leaves with white 12-14 stalks. The onion has delicious, white, pungent flesh. This variety will over-winter. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in a sunny location in late spring after danger of all frost is passed and when soil temperatures are consistently above 50? or fall. Keep soil moist and fertilize as needed. Longer white stems can be achieved by mounding earth up over the stems to blanch them. Bunching onions may be harvested at any stage, from microgreen to full maturity. Use in Japanese soups, salads, and stir-fries. Approximately 12750 seeds per ounce."
Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Aichi. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Brassica rapa Pekinensis group. Other names: baechu, baguio, bai cai, cai bac thao, cai dai, celery cabbage, Chinese leaves, da bai cai, hakusai, heading Chinese cabbage, huang ya cai, huan ya bai, jie jin bai chai, kala gowa, kobis cina, kubis cina, kubis panjang, nappa, nappa cabbage, pe tsai, petsay tsina, phakkaat khaao plee, sawi, sawi pahit, siew choy, ta paak tsai, won bok, wong bok, wong nga pak. 70 days. Cool season annual. This very old traditional, dento yasai, Chinese cabbage variety is from the Aichi Prefecture of Japan. It produces large barrel-shaped heads with succulent mid ribs. The tender leaves have a mild, sweet, cabbage flavor and compliment other vegetables when prepared cook, pickled, or fresh. Prefers cool temperatures for its main growing season. This variety is a fall to winter harvest type but can also be sown in spring. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after last frost or late summer/early fall in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Exposure to frost or prolonged temperatures below 50?F may result in bolting. Note: Chinese Cabbage requires vernalization. Bud differentiation and bolting results from low temperatures of 41?F for a week or 50?F for two weeks. For spring harvest, transplant seedlings with 5-7 true leaves raised at 73-75?F during the day and over 53?F at night. Providing plants with adequate water and fertilizer after transplanting will promote faster growth. Chinese cabbage is the main ingredient in kimchee, the national dish of Korea, that is pickled with garlic, ginger, and red peppers. Popular in Japanese soups and braised with meat in sukiyaki. Used in yosenabe, ohitashi, stir-fry, pickling and salad. ~9000 seeds / oz.
Green 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. Green colored extra strength BPA-free 1020 trays by Bootstrap Farmer help professional and commercial growers stay organized. Green 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. Green 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.
Golden flax seeds are high in omega oils and have a delicious nutty, buttery flavor. Use as ground flax in smooties, recipes, sprinkle on cereal, as food storage and more. Available in small quantity to bulk 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.
Squash Seeds - Japanese, Winter - Blue Kuri. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Cucurbita maxima. AKA bi, bi ro, fak thong, ho bak, Japanese pumpkin, Japanese squash, kabocha, kaddu, kalabasa, labu manis, labu merak, nam gua, nam kwa, nan gua, rata labu, vilayati kaddu, waluh. 45 days after flowering, 95-110 days to maturity. Warm season annual. A traditional open pollinated Japanese kabocha squash that has globe-shaped fruit with blue-green skin. The flesh is thick, yellow and very sweet. Fruit matures to 2-3 lbs and is 6-8 in diameter. The plant has a vine growth habit. 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. See recipes online. Approximately 150 seeds/ounce."
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Tall White Stem - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Annual. Brassica rapa var. Chinensis. 25-35 days for Miao (early stage), 45-50 days to maturity. Cool-warm season. Excellent pak choi variety for miao, early stage harvesting for younger pak choi, and for full maturity large size pak choi. Leaves are dark green with white petioles. Plant in spring, summer and fall for pak choi miao. Plant in summer and fall for full maturity pak choi. 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 when about 8-10 tall. Can be steamed, stir-fried, and braised. Used in soups, for ohitashi, and pickles. ~11250 seeds/ounce."
Onion Seeds - Bunching - Heshiko. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Allium fistulosum. 60 to 80 days. Cool season annual. This Japanese bunching onion or scallion, produce tender leaves with white 12-14 stalks. The onion has delicious, white, pungent flesh. This variety will over-winter. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in a sunny location in late spring after danger of all frost is passed and when soil temperatures are consistently above 50? or fall. Keep soil moist and fertilize as needed. Longer white stems can be achieved by mounding earth up over the stems to blanch them. Bunching onions may be harvested at any stage, from microgreen to full maturity. Use in Japanese soups, salads, and stir-fries. Approximately 12750 seeds per ounce."
Radish Seeds - Sakurajima Mammoth. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Raphanus sativus. Other 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. 80-90 days. Cool season annual. This mammoth, round, white root has a mild, sweet flavor. Grown in Japan as the Largest Radish in the World," it sometimes reaches 100 pounds. Used for pickling and cooking, this giant originated in the very southern tip of Japan Sakurajima region. Although it does not store well, the inner core remains crisp and juicy, even if the outer part becomes pithy. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late summer in a warm, sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Harvest when roots are approximately 10" in diameter. Used in pickling and cooking. Approx 1650 seeds /oz."
Pepper Seeds - Hot - Japanese - Yatsufusa. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Capsicum annuum. Alt names chilli api, la chiao, la jiao, lombok kecil, miris, murich, ot, prik chi faa, siling labuyo, togarashi. 70-80 days. Warm season annual. Yatsufusa is a hot specialty pepper that originated in Japan and is also known as chilies Japones. The peppers grow in upright clusters of 5-6 at the top of an 18-24 tall multi-branched plant and have a flavor similar to cayenne or Thai peppers. The 2-3" long fruits are harvested both green (mild heat) and red. The mature, dried fruits are ground and used in shichimi togarashi, a popular condiment. 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. ~6375 seeds/ounce."
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