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These Organic Purple Barley seeds have no hull but are perfect for sprouting. Great for growing barley grass for juicing, making barley risotto, grinding into flour for making bread, or even as food storage. Packed in resealable packaging. Certified Organic.
Organic Protein Powerhouse Bean Sprout Mix. Mix is equal parts of- Garbanzo, Green Pea, Adzuki, and Mung. Resealable Packaging. Microbial Tested. High Germination Rate. Certified Organic. Great for Vegan Protein Sprouts and Salad Garnish. Food Storage. Parrots and large birds love Protein Powerhouse sprouted! This is by far our most popular vegan protein sprout seed mix- a powerful protein bean combination of Adzuki Sprouts, Garbanzo Sprouts, Mung Sprouts and Green Peas Sprouts. These high protein vegan seeds are all organic and all delicious. Get your daily vegan protein allowance with this wonderfully popular sprout mixture. A great source of vegan and vegetarian protein. The name says it all. Protein Powerhouse - high protein seed sprouts are packed with vegan and vegetarian protein plus fiber, vitamins and minerals for a delicious addition to salads, soups, oriental dishes, or best of all, all by themselves! We have had customers say that their parrots love this sprouting mix.
Squash Seeds, Winter - Shark Fin Squash Gom Bo - Treated. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Cucurbita ficifolia. 90 days. Warm season annual. This squash or melon is known as Shark Fin squash, Malabar gourd, Seven Year melon. It is grown for its edible seeds, fruit, and greens. Fruit skin color is cream-white color with green stripes and average 6-8 long and 4 lbs in weight. When cooked the flesh become noodle-like. Asian cuisines use it in soups and is a good substitute for the shark fin in shark fin soup. In Asia, it is implied that eating this melon will help a diabetic condition. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/ early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Seeds will rot if soil is too wet or cold. Hill planting: Form soil into a 1' diameter mound 3-4" tall. Space mounds 4-6' 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.. Cut squash and remove seeds and pulp. Bake or steam for 30-45 minutes. Using a fork, remove the flesh and flake into strands. Add the noodle-like strands into your soup. Approx 125 seeds / oz."
Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Kogane. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Brassica rapa var pekinensis. 5-7 days microgreens, 70-80 days to maturity. Cool season annual. Kogane means gold in Japanese. When mature, the loose head, fluffy head type, can weigh up to 8 lbs and has a yellow core surrounded by crumpled green outer leaves. It has good flavor and is popular for pickling and cooking. Creates a nice contrast with darker greens for microgreens and baby leaf. Best grown in mild climates. Chinese cabbage prefers cool temperatures for its main growing season. This variety grows well in mild climate areas in full sun. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring. 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. Used in stir-fry, sukiyaki, yosenabe, ohitashi, tsukemono (pickling), and salad. ~8000seeds per ounce.
Yard Long Bean - Mosaic. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Vigna unguiculata subsp sesquipedalis. Also known as asparagus bean, banor, cai dou, chang dou, chang jiang dou, chang kong tau, cheung kong tau, Chinese long bean, dau dua, dau gok, dau que, diya mekaral, dow gauk, garter bean, hamtak, jiang dou, juroku sasage mame, kacang belut, kacang panjang, kacang panjang hijau, kacang perut ayam, lobia, otok, sasage, sitao, sitaw, snake bean, tau afuk yaou, tau fug yao, thua chin, tseng dou, yard long beanThe variety name, Mosaic, describes the purple, red and green colors of the pod that create a pattern. 70-90 days. The beans grow to 16-20 long. Warm season annual. They are most common in southern China and are highly prized because of their crisp, sweet, tender pods and generous yields. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Train to climb a vertical support. Harvest when pods are smooth, tender and 16-20" long. Used most notably in the popular Szechwan dish 'Dryfried Beans', these may be used to replace string beans in any dish. Can be deep-fried, stir-fried, steamed or used in soups. Prepare beans by cutting into 2" sections. Approx 180 seeds / oz."
Mustard Seeds - Small Gai Choi. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Brassica juncea var capitata L. 35-45 days. Cool season annual. This is a very vigorous and productive heirloom Chinese mustard green that is a non-heading type. The medium green leaves are tender and have good flavor. The plant is tolerant of heat and may bolt in spring and cold weather. 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. Suitable for salads, soups, stir-fries or pickles. Rich source of vitamins A, B6, C, riboflavin, and iron. Approximately 22375 seeds an ounce."
Melon Seeds - Ichiba Kouji - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Cucumis melo. Also known as Japanese netted melon. 55-60 days to maturity. Warm season annual. This specialty variety dominates the netted melon market in Japan. The fruit is round, green skinned, with a fine net and matures to over 3 lbs. The thick, juicy, green flesh measures over 16?Brix. Its sugar content will continue to rise regardless of the weather. Easy-to-grow, widely adaptable, and resistant to mildews and vine split. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Soil temperatures below 50?F can slow growth. Consider using black plastic and fabric row covers to speed soil warming. Sandy or light-textured soils that warm quickly in spring are best. Hill planting: Form soil into a 1' diameter mound 3 to 4 tall. Space mounds 4-6' apart. On each mound plant 3 seeds. Row planting: See spacing info in chart. Harvest melons when the side leaves and tendrils turn yellow and dried cracking occurs on melon at the base of the stem. As fruit ripens, it produces a nice aroma at the blossom end. Pruning: Pinch the primary stem at the 3rd leaf node to create 2 branches. On these branches, pinch off all third vines up to the 10th leaf node. Leave third vines on between the 11th and 15th leaf nodes and this is where 2 fruits will set. Total yield is 4 fruits per plant. Best when eaten fresh. Refrigerate once opened. ~2813 seeds/ounce."
Super sturdy 5x5 inserts, will not warp or break. BPA free, made of food-grade polypropylene heavy duty plastic. Excellent for smaller batches of wheatgrass, microgreens, or other crops. Totally reusable and made for many years? use, these inserts are designed to work with you and your growing style. Perfect for indoor or outdoor use, for soil and hydroponic applications. Use them time and time again. Bootstrap Farmer is a brand dedicated to empowering growers. Their USA-manufactured trays and inserts are meant to work together to get you the results you seek. In these 5x5 inserts, six slits drain excess water and permit use with flood trays. Eight of these 5 x 5 trays fit into one standard Bootstrap Farmer 1020 flat. Note that these 5x5 inserts are not meant to be used with the Bootstrap Farmer 1010 trays, as they are slightly too small. Always be sure tray depth is the same when nesting trays. Note: Keep out of direct sunlight when not in use. Store away from prolonged direct sun exposure to decrease risk of degradation.
Grain mix for Biblical Bread. Biblical Bread is a bread baked from an Old Testament recipe. 5 Lbs is about 11 cups, which mills into about 20 cups of flour. Makes a great addition to food storage. Certified Organic.
Sprouts from organic mung beans are crunchy, delicious and healthy. A staple of Chinese cooking, they go great in sprouting mixes, salads, soups and more. Available in small quantity to bulk, all in resealable packaging. Certified Organic.
Malbar Spinach Seeds - Big Round Leaf. Heirloom, Basella alba. 50-60 days. Warm season annual. Non GMO. Open pollinated. This is a green big leaf variety. Leaves are thick. Slow bolting and heat tolerant. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Avoid clay soils. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer (soil temp at least 60?F) in a warm and sunny location or 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 too early may affect plant vigor. Harden off plants carefully before transplanting. Partial shade may increase leaf size. Keep moist. Consistent moisture helps to keep plant from flowering (flowering may cause bitterness in leaves). Fertilize as needed. Train to a sturdy trellis. Harvest by cutting 6-8 young tips and leaves. New growth can be cut throughout the season. Malabar spinach has a mucilaginous texture and is mostly used to thicken soups/stews. Use in any recipe that calls for spinach, with noodles and in stir-fries. In Japan, it is cooked in tempura or ohitashi and dressed with a sesame seed dressing. Approximately 800 seeds per ounce."
Radish Seeds - Miyashige Green Neck. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Raphanus sativus. AKA 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 days. Cool season annual. One of the most popular varieties used in pickling. The mildly flavored, crisp, white roots have green necks and grow 10-14 long and 3-4" 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. Grated radish or daikon oroshi is delicious in sauces for soba noodles, tempura, and sashimi. Approximately 3813 seeds per ounce."
Radish Seeds - Shogoin Globe. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Raphanus sativus. AKA 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. 70 days to maturity. Cool season annual. Shogoin Globe is a large round shaped radish, 6-7 in diameter. Roots have white skin with green neck shoulder and white, firm, and crispy flesh. This variety is well suited for clay soils because the root mainly develops above ground. Excellent quality for cooking and pickling. 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. ~3825 seeds/ounce."
