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50-55 days maturity after transplanting. Momordica charantia ?Mara?. Mara Bitter Gourd Seeds. Non-GMO, warm-season, annual, hybrid. The Mara gourd is a classic bitter gourd that is much less bitter than the typical Indian types. It is a vigorous, high-yielding, and high-quality fruit. This open-pollinated plant creates large, cylindrical, and shiny green fruits that grow up to 3? wide and 11? long. The typical fruit weighs about one pound. Approx 195 seeds / oz.
Black sunflower seeds (shell on). Sunflower seed greens are a tender baby vegetable, high in chlorophyll, and a substitute for lettuce. So delicious! High germination rate. Available in small quantity to bulk in resealable packaging. Certified Organic.
Sesame Seeds - Tan - Kingoma. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Sesame indicum. AKA chih ma, kingoma, linga, ngaa, tan sesame, thala atta, til, wijen, zhi ma. 85 days. Warm season annual. This tropical plant is grown for its flavorful tan color seeds. Sesame grows best in hot weather and must have well-drained soil. Sesame seeds are used in all Asian cuisines. Start seeds inside 6 weeks before last frost date. Transplant outside 1 month after last frost date. Or direct seed into warm, fertile, and well-drained soil. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Harvest ripe seedpods when the tips split. Dry thoroughly on a tray or rack. Open pods, harvest seed, and refrigerate in an airtight container. Seeds are used whole (fresh or toasted) or ground and added to ohitashi, stir-fries and salad dressings. Also used in baking. About 13000 seeds per ounce.
Yard Long Bean - Dark Green. Heirloom, Vigna unguiculata subsp sesquipedalis. Warm season annual. 70 days. NonGMO. Open pollinated. This variety produces long, dark green, slender, round stringless pods that grow 18-20 long. The beans are reddish-brown. This strong, easy to grow plant needs a warm climate to thrive and will reward you with high 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 beans when 18-20" long. The pod should still be smooth, tender and about the diameter of a pencil. This type of bean is used in the popular Szechwan dish Dry Fried Beans. They are very crisp, tender and delicious. Try in recipes that use snap beans. Prepare by cutting into 2" sections. Approx 180 seeds / oz."
Mung Bean - Mappe Green. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Vigna radiata. Also known as balatung, bean sprouts, Chinese green bean, dau xanh, kacang hijau, look dow, lu dou, luk dou, mongo, moyashi, moyashi mame, munatta, mung, ree dou, ryokuto, thua khieo. 7-10 days for microgreens and 70 days to full maturity. Warm season annual. Typically grown for their flavorful and crispy bean sprouts, mung beans are also grown to full maturity and cultivated for green beans. The plants are bushy, producing purplish-yellow flowers and curving 3 hairy pods with 7-9 beans in each. For large sprouts, sow seeds in spring to summer in sandy soil in a bright but cool location. Broadcast seeds on soil and cover with a thin layer. Keep uniformly moist. Harvest by cutting when seedlings reach 3-4". For smaller sprouts, use a sprouting jar indoors. Wash seeds thoroughly before planting, during growth, and wash sprouts well before eating. For green beans, prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring/ summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Hand pick. Harvest filet beans when diameter is 1/8-1/4" at best and before beans start to bulge in the pods. Bean sprouts are a welcome addition to stir-fries and eaten fresh. Use the green bean as you would any green bean. Approx 625 seeds / oz."
Hot Radish Seeds - Karaine - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Raphanus sativus. AKA alibanos, cu cai, cu cai trang, daikon, daikon radish, giant white radish, hua piahs, Japanese hot" radish, labanos, lao bo, lobak, lobak isi, lobak putih, lo bok, long white radish, lo pak, luo bu, moo, mu, muli, oriental radish, phakkaat hua, rabanos, rabu. 70 days. Cool season annual. This prize-winning variety of daikon radish has a lower moisture content which makes it pungent and spicy. It grows to 6" long and 3" in diameter. Recommended for the grated dish daikon oroshi. It has good storage ability when kept cool. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late summer/fall in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Use pickled or fresh and in soup, salad and tsuyu (dipping sauce). Daikon oroshi (coarsely grated daikon using a Japanese grater) is delicious with soba noodles, tempura and Japanese-type hamburgers. The hottest flavor occurs about 1-2 minutes after grating and then begins to mellow. Apx. 2500 seeds an ounce."
Melon Seeds - Hakucho - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Cucumis melo. Also known as charantais melon, makuwauri, meron. 65 days after flowering. Warm season annual. The flesh of this French Charantais melon from Japan is salmon orange color. Aromatic, sweet and just over 1 pound, Hakucho is a superior melon. The oval shaped fruit has yellowish gray skin with no netting. Sugar content has 16% brix. 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 fruit are about 1 pound. As fruit ripens, it produces a nice aroma at the blossom end. Best eaten fresh. ~2875 seeds per 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.
50-55 days maturity after transplanting. Momordica charantia ?Mara?. Mara Bitter Gourd Seeds. Non-GMO, warm-season, annual, hybrid. The Mara gourd is a classic bitter gourd that is much less bitter than the typical Indian types. It is a vigorous, high-yielding, and high-quality fruit. This open-pollinated plant creates large, cylindrical, and shiny green fruits that grow up to 3? wide and 11? long. The typical fruit weighs about one pound. Approx 195 seeds / oz.
Fenugreek is a unique tasting and exotic sprout. It is usually too bitter to eat alone, but tastes great with other sprouts. Ground Fenugreek is one of the primary ingredients in curry powder. Available in several quantities. Certified Organic.
Sesame Seeds - Black - Kurogoma. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Sesame indicum. Also known as black sesame, chih ma, kurogoma, linga, ngaa, thala atta, til, wijen. 85 days to maturity. Warm season annual. This tropical plant is grown for its flavorful black seeds. Sesame grows best in hot weather and must have well-drained soil. Start seeds inside 6 weeks before last frost date. Transplant outside 1 month after last frost date. Or direct seed into warm, fertile, and well-drained soil. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Harvest ripe seedpods when the tips split. Dry thoroughly on a tray or rack. Open pods, harvest seed, and refrigerate in an airtight container. Seeds are used whole (fresh or toasted) or ground and added to ohitashi, stir-fries and salad dressings. Also used in baking. About 13000 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."
Yard Long Bean - You Fong Wong. Heirloom, Vigna unguiculata subsp sesquipedalis. Other Names: Long Bean, Asparagus Bean, Snake Bean, Chinese long bean, Chinese bean, Dau Gok, dow gauk, Cai Dou, Chang Dou, Jiang Dou, Chang Jiang Dou, Juroku-Sasage (Jan.), Taao-hla-chao (Hmong), juro-kusasagemae (Japanese), sitaw (Filipino), dau-dau (Vietnamese).Early maturity. Warm season annual. Non GMO. Open Pollinated. Shiny green pod, 60~65 cm (24~26). Thick-skinned and tolerant to storage. Tender and delicious. Tolerant to heat and diseases. Productive. It is day length sensitive and flowering is delayed in long-day period. Harvest when beans are about a foot long and still slender. Leaving them on the vine too long will make them tough. Cook as you would green beans. Approx 180 seeds / oz."
