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Leaf Radish Seeds - Saisai Purple - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Raphanus sativus. 30-40 days. All season annual. The excellent flavor of this Japanese red-stemmed radish leaf will be noticed. The tender green leaves are rounded with slightly scalloped edges and are used still attached to the contrasting stem. This hybrid was developed to use as a baby leaf green. Plants are slow to bolt and can be grown year-round in milder climates. Saisai Purple is also perfect for sprouting. Distinctive for its color and flavor, Saisai Purple is a handsome and nutritious addition to a salad or stir-fry. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after last frost or in late summer/early fall in a warm, sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Used in sukiyaki, yosenabe, ohitashi, and tsukemono (pickling). Approximately 1300 seeds/ounce.
Chrysanthemum Greens Seeds - Oasis. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Glebionis coronaria. 40-50 days. Cool season annual. Edible chrysanthemum green is a traditional vegetable of Japan also known as shungiku. Oasis has small, deeply serrated, dark-green aromatic leaves and is more productive, vigorous, and branched than many other varieties. This easy to grow plant can also be used for sprouting and baby greens. Prefers mild and cool temperatures. Prepare fertile, well drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring after last frost or late summer/early fall. Will tolerate light shade in summer and will flower in warm temperatures. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Harvest leaves and young stems when plant is 4-6 tall. Rich in vitamin B and minerals, it is used in tempura, sukiyaki, ohitashi, yosenabe, and shabu-shabu. Flower petals can be used as a garnish for soups and salads. Young leaves can be cooked like spinach or used in salads. Apx. 14300 seeds per ounce."
Gourd Seeds - Extra Long. Heirloom, Luffa cylindrica. 80-90 days. NonGMO. Warm season annual. This prolific, vigorous variety produces extra long gourds, up to 15 per plant. The fruit has a green skin and excellent flavor. Fruit weighs up to 1 pound and is 1.5 x 33". Fruit left to mature on the vine can be used for luffa sponges. Prepare fertile, well drained soil. Sow seeds in spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. The seed coat is hard and should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours or gently clip the seed tip to help the seed germinate. Hill planting: Form soil into a 1-ft. 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. Train to climb a vertical support for better air circulation, straighter fruit and ease of harvest. To process for luffa sponges, allow gourds to hang on the vine until they are fully mature and the skin hardens/dries. Remove skin and seeds. Prepare like squash or okra. Saute, stew or stir-fry young tender gourds. Approximately 140 seeds/ounce."
Eggplant Seeds - Kamo. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Solanum melongena. Alt names: ai qwa, badanjan, baingan, baingun, bangai, bangain, bhanta, brinjal, ca tim, chan che zu, chieh tse, hon pee choi, Japanese round eggplant, mackhera, makhua terung, ma khuea yaao, nasubi, ngai kwa, qie zi, talong, terong, terung, wam batu. 65 days to maturity. Warm season annual. Kamo is a highly prized traditional kyo yasai or Kyoto vegetable, from the Kamo area of Japan It has been a delicacy in that region for hundred of years. This unique fruit is round with a flat bottom, purple-black skin, purple calyx, and weighs up to 1/2 lb. Served at top restaurants in Japan, its dense flesh has a rich flavor. 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 for stuffing, frying, and baking. Delicious when coated, baked or fried with miso. Approx 5800 seeds / oz.
Cucumber Seeds - Tasty Green - Hybrid.Cucumis sativus. Alt names: huang gua, huang kwa, ketimun, khira, kyuri, pepino, pipingha, taeng kwa, timun. 55-60 days to maturity. Warm season annual. NonGMO. Tasty Green is an early maturing, heavy-yielding, hybrid burpless Japanese cucumber. The fruit is best harvested at 9 length, when skin is dark green with shallow ridges and small white spines. Tasty Green is resistant to powdery mildew and intermediately resistant to downy mildew. This variety is suited for open field, greenhouse, and home garden cultivation. 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. Excellent fresh eating and ideal for cold cucumber salads and sandwiches. Delicious pickled or lightly cooked in Asian dishes. Approx 1100 seeds / oz."
Self-watering microgreens grow trays for growing small quantities of microgreens on any countertop or windowsill without the worry of constant monitoring of water supply. Each tray combo consists of a growing tray and a water reservoir tray with a wicking system that keeps the grow medium in the growing tray at the perfect moisture level for trouble free growing. Each Growing tray measures 7 by 5.25" with a depth of 1.25" to hold your chosen growing medium. The growing tray nests directly into the water reservoir tray, which holds up to 2 cups of water, enough to grow a full tray of microgreens in most conditions without re-filling. Reusable. Use with either soil or hydroponic grow medium. Perfect for microgreens and wheatgrass."
45-55 Days to maturity. Capsicum annuum ?Tender Bell F1?. Tender Bell F1 Hybrid Sweet Pepper Seeds. Annual, F1 Hybrid. Tender Bell F1 Sweet Pepper is an extra early maturing Japanese hybrid that produces glossy, thin-wall, sweet green bell peppers. The fruits are small, growing up to 3-4 in length and 30-40 grams in weight. It is hugely sought after and goes out of stock whenever there is a shortage of its seeds. Since it is early maturing, this is the perfect choice for regions with a shorter growing season. Ideal for fresh eating, Tender Bell is sure to be the star of your garden! This high producer can provide 50-100 bell peppers depending upon the length of the season. ~4,900 seeds/oz."
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.
Radish Seeds - White Cannon - Hybrid.Raphanus sativus. 58 days. Warm/cool season annual. Non GMO. Open pollinated. Excellent radish variety for subtropical areas. The radish has a light green neck, 11-12 Inches in length, 3.5 inches diameter, weighing 1.75 pounds. Very strong tolerance to both heat and cold. Medium to late bolting habit and late pithiness. Harvest early fall to winter. Resistant to Virus and Fusarium. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Sow seeds year round in subtropical and tropical areas. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Use in soup, salad, pickle or fresh. Daikon oroshi (coarsely grated daikon using a Japanese grater) is delicious with soba noodles and tempura. Approximately 1313 seeds per ounce.
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Shanghai. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Annual. Brassica rapa Chinensis group. Also known as ang chaithao, cai be trang, cai ngot trang nho, cai thia, cai thuong hai, Chinese kang choy, chingensai, ging cai, green baby pak choy, kala gowa, nai pe tsai, paak tsai, pak choy, pecai, pecal, pechay, petsai, petsay, phakkaat farang, phakkaet bai, qing cai, samho, sawi, sawi puhit, sesawi putih, Shanghai Chinese chard, Shanghai choy sum, Shanghai pak choy, Shanghai pak tsoi, xiao bai cai, you cai, yu tsai. 10-15 days microgreens; 20-30 days baby leaf; 45 days full maturity. Cool-warm season. This green stem variety is very popular in South China. It has an attractive hourglass shape with glossy, dark green leaves, and thick petioles that are tender and very delicious. It is high yielding and known for its heat tolerance. 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. Use in soups, for ohitashi, and pickles. ~6000 seeds / oz."
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Jimao Choi - Hybrid. Annual. Brassica rapa Chinensis group. 20-30. Cool-warm season. NonGMO. Open pollinated. This is feather type pak choi. Plants grow fast (20-30 days) and upright. Leaves are green, oval-long spoon shape with green petioles. Tolerant to heat. Excellent for baby leaf production. 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. Use in stir-fries, saute, or braise. About 5000 seeds an ounce.
Broccoli Seeds - Chinese Broccoli - Late Jade - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Brassica oleracea var alboglabra. This variety is a late maturing variety. 60 to 70 days to maturity. Cool season annual. Leaves are big and dark green with thick stems. Slow bolting and tolerant to Downy Mildew. Nice vigorous growing variety and good uniformity. Good for sowing from late spring to fall season (cool areas), can be planted yearly around in sub-tropical area. This variety is good for full size production. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after last frost to early summer or late summer to early fall. Sow seeds in late spring to fall (cool areas). Can be planted year-round in sub-tropical areas. Keep soil moist. Harvest main stalk when about 8-10 tall and when 2-3 flowers are about to open. After this cut, the plant branches freely for an extended harvest but stems and leaves will be smaller. The soft leaves and tender, crispy stems have an excellent flavor when steamed, in stir-fry dishes or soup. Approx 9000 seeds /oz."
Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Monument - Hybrid. Non-GMO. This Chinese cabbage hybrid produces bright dark green, upright heads that look statuesque in the garden. A Michihli type of Chinese cabbage, Monument cabbages are cylindrical in shape, with crisp, textured outer leaves surrounding a sweet, tender, white core. 80 days to maturity. Cool season annual. Popular for its excellent flavor, disease tolerance and high quality, this semi-heading variety produces a bumper crop with cabbages as heavy as 4 pounds each. Harvest in the cool fall and early winter months. Monument is approximately 10 days later maturing than Green Rocket variety. Perfect for pickling, this variety is also excellent in stir-fries and soups. Chinese cabbage prefers cool temperatures for its main growing season. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in mid to late summer 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. Popular in Japanese soups and braised with meat in sukiyaki. Used in yosenabe, ohitashi, stir-fry, pickling and salad. ~9000 seeds / oz.
