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Radish Seed sprouts are high in vitamins A, B-1, B-6 and C, folic and pantothenic acids, niacin, potassium, iron and phosphorous. They have a zesty intense radish flavor that add a nice kick. Available in small quantity to bulk. Certified Organic.
Radish Seeds - Korean - Alpine Gold - Hybrid. Raphanus sativus. Non GMO. 60 days to maturity. Cool season annual. Developed for spring planting and can be planted in late summer-early fall, this Korean radish has a green shoulder, delicious, firm white flesh, and smooth skin. The radish grows 9-11 long and weighs 3-4 lbs. It has resistance to Fusarium Wilt, root cracking, is slow to bolt, and has late pithiness. Alpine is a good substitute for Super Luck and is available in untreated seed. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring or early fall in a warm, sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Use in soup, salad, tsukemono (pickled). Excellent for kimchee. Approximately 7113 seeds per ounce."
Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Beka Santoh. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Brassica rapa Pekinensis group. Also known as baechu, baguio, bai cai, cai bac thao, cai dai, celery cabbage, Chinese leaves, da bai cai, hakusai, huang ya cai, huan ya bai, jie jin bai chai, kala gowa, kobis cina, kubis cina, kubis panjang, loose head Chinese cabbage, 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. 25-40 days. Cool season annual. This vigorous loose head variety is grown throughout Japan. The leaves are light green, frilled and slightly serrated. The petioles are white. Fast growing. Harvest at any stage as microgreens to full maturity. Chinese cabbage prefers cool temperatures for its main growing season. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. In temperate areas sow seeds in spring/summer after last frost or late summer/early fall. Plant year round in tropical areas. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Exposure to frost or prolonged temperatures below 50?F may result in bolting. Harvest at any stage. 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. Popular in Japanese soups and braised with meat in sukiyaki. Used in yosenabe, ohitashi, stir-fry, pickling and salad. Approximately 9063 seeds/ounce.
Gourd Seeds - Giant Wax. Heirloom, Non-GMO. 101 days to maturity. Warm season annual. This easy-to-grow winter melon lives up to its name -- the plants produce very large fruit that weigh 30 to 35 pounds. The blocky and round shaped gourds are green with a white waxy coating. This giant wax gourd thrives in well-drained soils and hot temperatures, due in part to its extensive root system. Fruit keeps for many months off the vine, making it a staple in colder months. The skin will form a white waxy layer when ripe. Use the white flesh of this giant fruit in a chicken and wax-gourd curry, or get creative and use it as part of the presentation. Serve appetizers of finely chopped stir-fried vegetables, for example, scooped into small hollowed-out bowls made from the melon flesh. Requires a long, warm growing season. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours to soften the hard seed coat. Hill planting: Form soil into a 1-ft. diameter mound 3-4 tall. Space mounds 4-6' apart. Sow 1-2 seeds in each mound. Row planting: See spacing info in chart. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Hand pollination may be necessary. Train to climb a vertical support for better air circulation and ease of harvest or leave to sprawl on the ground. Store fruit in a dry, cool environment during winter months and avoid direct contact with concrete. Delicious in soups, stews, pastry filling, and jams. Cut open gourd, peel, scrape out seeds and cut into cubes. About 140 seeds/ounce."
Eggplant Seeds - Purple Shine - Hybrid.Solanum melongena. 65 days. NonGMO. Open pollinated. Warm season annual. This is a popular Chinese type eggplant variety. Fruits are firm and have a shiny purple skin and average 9-11 in length and 1.5-2" diameter. Plants are productive with high yields. 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 stir-fried, braised, steamed, deep-fried, baked or boiled. A popular Chinese dish stir-fries eggplant with bean sprouts, peppers and tomatoes. Approximately 6250 seeds per ounce."
Seaweed Mustard Seeds - Oka Hijiki. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Salsola komarovi. AKA oka hijiki, seaweed mustard. 30-40 days. Cool season annual. Also known as seaweed on land" or saltwort, this nutritious, grass-like green grows wild in Japan's salt marshes and is also commercially cultivated. Its 12" long, matchstick leaves are excellent sources of vitamin A, calcium and potassium. Tender, young leaves are appreciated for their tart, salty flavor and succulent texture and are mainly eaten fresh or lightly steamed. Also grown as microgreens. Prefers mild and cool temperatures. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring or early fall. Pre-chill seed for 7 days at 41?F for better germination. Germination temperatures from 20-30*C for 14 days. The only special treatment would be to use light during the 8 hour period at the high temperature (30*C). Seed liberally and cover seed lightly with soil. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. For best germination, seed should be stored at 41?F until planted. Blanch tender leaves briefly in salty water, then refresh in an ice bath and add to salads. Or simply steam for a few minutes and serve with mustard or vinegar. Approximately 6000 seeds per 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.
Corsican Basil Seeds. 80 days to maturity. Can be grown in containers. Can be grown as Microgreens. Ocimum basilicum. Heirloom, Annual. Corsican is an heirloom Mediterranean Basil. It has a unique mottled green and purple leaves that are mildly sweet. Plant grows to about 18 in. tall.
Organic buckwheat groats (hulled, shell removed) don't sprout well, but are great toasted, in a cereal, steamed & more. Available in various quantities in resealable packaging. A great addition to any food storage program. Certified Organic.
Hot Radish Seeds - AKA Karaine - Hybrid.Raphanus sativus. 60 days to maturity. Non GMO. Open pollinated. Cool season annual. This unique, prize winning, Japanese hybrid, has bright pink skin and pink flesh with a white core. The roots are cylindrical in shape--about twice as long (6) as they are wide. Lower water content in its firm flesh intensifies its hot, spicy flavor. Popularly used for daikon oroshi because of its color and flavor. Stores well for more than 6 months when kept cool. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late summer/early fall in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Does not need to be peeled. The hottest flavor occurs about 1-2 minutes after grating and then begins to mellow. Use pickled or fresh, in salad, in soup, and in tsuyu (dipping sauce). Daikon oroshi (coarsely grated daikon using a Japanese grater) is delicious with soba noodles, tempura and Japanese-type hamburgers. Apx. 3200 seeds per ounce."
Radish Seeds - Hong Vit. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Annual. Raphanus sativus. Up to 10 days, 20 days baby leaf. Cool season. This variety is one of the most popular grown radish varieties for micro to full maturity. As a microgreen, it has green leaves with a red stem. For baby leaf greens, harvest the whole plant as the green leaves have minimal hair and the red roots are very small. With a mild radish flavor, this green is perfect to garnish a salad. Can also be grown to full maturity. Use in salad, soups, sushi or as an edible garnish especially with sashimi. For large microgreens, broadcast seeds on soil and cover with a thin soil layer in a cool and sunny location. 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 baby greens, harvest at desired size. ~3563 seeds per ounce."
Eggplant Seeds - Kurume Long. Heirloom, Solanum melongena. Alt names: ai qwa, badanjan, baingan, baingun, bangai, bangain, bhanta, brinjal, ca tim, chan che zu, chieh tse, hon pee choi, Japanese eggplant, mackhera, makhua terung, ma khuea yaao, nasubi, ngai kwa, qie zi, talong, terong, terung, wam batu. 60 days. Warm season annual. NonGMO. This popular, open pollinated, Japanese variety has excellent quality. Shiny, black fruits have a purple calyx and mature 9-10 long with a mild, delicate flavor. Very vigorous and good for open field growing and home gardens. Relatively late maturing plant has an upright growth habit. 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. Stir-fry, braise, steam, deep-fry, bake, pickle or prepare tempura-style. Apx. 6500 seeds per 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."
