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Onion Seeds - Bunching - Shimonita Negi. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Allium fistulosum. 120-140 day after transplanting or 365 days. Cool season annual. Shimonita Town is the origin of these famous Japanese bunching onions. A single stalk variety, it is considered the 'King of the Negi' for its fat white root ends and its wonderful sweet flavor when cooked. Can be harvested after 6 months but needs 12 months to develop the thicker stems. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after danger of all frost and transplant seedlings in early summer or sow seeds in fall and transplant seedlings in spring in a sunny location. When seedlings are 12-14 tall, dig an 8" deep trough in an east/west direction and transplant mounding the soil around the seedlings. Mulch around the base of green stems (every 40-50 days) to increase white area on stems. Increased sweetness when cooked. Cut in half and grill. Use in yosenabe, sukiyaki, ohitashi, kushiyaki, tempura. About 13000 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."
Broccoli Seeds - Chinese Broccoli - Big Stem. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Brassica oleracea var alboglabra. 60 days. Cool season annual. Chinese broccoli is a popular Chinese green vegetable and is grown for its stalks and leaves. This open pollinated variety has deep green color, good flavor and BIG stems that are crisp and excellent for slicing. Stems are 12-18 at harvest, tolerant to cold, and slow bolting. If the stem gets too large and skin is tough just peels the skin off. The stem flesh is still very crisp and juicy. 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), and can be planted year round in subtropical 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. Blanche then stir-fry stalks, leaves and buds with garlic, a little sugar and some rice wine or boil and dress with oyster sauce. Use in soups, sukiyaki, and tempura. Can be cooked like choy sum. Blanching before cooking helps tenderize stems and leaves. Approx 9000 seeds / oz."
Eggplant Seeds - Thai Round. Heirloom, Solanum melongena. NonGMO. 55-60 days. Warm season annual. This disease resistant matti gulla variety adapts well to many growing conditions. Matti is an Indian village famous for this type of eggplant. The very productive plant produces small round green-skinned fruits with white stripes that grow to 2 in diameter and up to 2 ounces. It is very popular in cuisines of India, Thailand, and Vietnam. 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. Pickle or cook small eggplants. Delicious in curries and stews. Approx 6500 seeds /oz."
Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Matsushima No. 2. 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, 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. 80 days to maturity. Cool season annual. This Japanese heirloom or dento yasai variety is a staple in many parts of Asia. It has a barrel shaped head and is suitable for intensive planting. The leaves can be dried for winter use. Prefers cool temperatures for its main growing season. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late summer/early fall in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Exposing plants to frost or prolonged temperatures below 50?F may result in bolting. Harvest time is fall to early winter. 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 sukiyaki, yosenabe, ohitashi, stir-fries, salad, and pickling (including kim chee). Approx 8600 seeds/oz.
Jute is a fibrous plant that has been used to make rope and textiles for hundreds of years. These Jute grow pads are made of 100% all-natural woven jute fibers with no binders or fillers. They make a perfect growing medium for growing microgreens and wheatgrass hydroponically. They naturally wick water and have a high water holding capacity. These microgreens grow pads are fully compostable.
40 days. A small pak choi 6 to 8 inches tall, with wonderful color. An easy to grow and bolt resistant pak choi with purple leaves and thick pale green stems. Suited to a container or the garden. Makes colorful baby greens.
Use onion sprouts to spice up any sprout salad, or use as a garnish on a variety of dishes. Onion sprouts taste just like onions or scallions. Available from 1lb to bulk in resealable packaging. High germination. Chemical free but not organic.
Onion Seeds - Bunching - Red Beard. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Allium fistulosum. AKA chin choong, Chinese green onion, choong, cong, da cong, dawn bawang, feng cong, green bunching onion, hanh la, hari piyaz, hark korm, hom ton, Japanese bunching onion, me negi, nebuka, negi, quing cong, runu kola, scallion, sibuyas na mura, spring onion, tai tsung, tsung fa, xiao cong. 40-50 days. Cool season annual. This popular, specialty bunching onion is easy to grow and an excellent choice for fresh market growers and home gardeners. It has a red stalk, a mild flavor, and tender leaves. At maturity, plants can reach 27 tall with the red stalk about 12" long. 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. Cold weather deepens the red color. Mulch if hard frost expected.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 sukiyaki, stir-fry, salad, soup, and as a garnish. Can be boiled and added to miso dressing. About 13000 seeds/ounce."
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.
Crimson Tide Mustard Seeds. Brassica juncea. Non-GMO, Heirloom, Open Pollinated. Annual. 45 days to full maturity. Baby leaf harvest after about 20 to 25 days. This mustard strongly resembles Ruby Streak. Its ornately fringed purple and green leaves deliver a peppery flavor that is milder than arugula and packed with nutrients. The thin green stalks are tasty as well, making this variety a perfect baby leaf salad green. Leaves become dark purple when growth temperatures are cool. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after danger of all frost 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. Full grown leaves are still tender enough for salads and are great in stir-fry. About 750 seeds per oz.
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - QD-2 Express - Hybrid. Annual. Brassica pekinensis. 30~35 days as baby Taiwan Pak Choy. 50 days as Wa Wa Tsai. NonGMO. Open pollinated. Light green eaves, hairless, with pure white petioles. Yellowish interior, tender and sweet. Tolerant to cold and heat, slow bolting. Can be planted in late spring, summer and fall. Approximately 10000 seeds per ounce.
Turnip Seeds - Sugukina. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Brassica rapa subsp. rapa. 25-45 days depending on type of maturity. Cool season annual. Sugukina turnip is a traditional vegetable, dento-yasai, in Kyoto Japan. The production of this vegetable is in the area of Kamigamo, Kyoto. While it can be eaten fresh like any other turnip, its main use is for pickling. Suguki pickes (Sugukizuke) have been produced for generations in Kyoto for over 300 years. Most recently, researchers have started to become interested in Sugukizuke for its reported flu-fighting properties. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds from early spring or late summer/early fall in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Plant every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. Cool temperatures improve the quality and flavor of turnips. Sugukina is best pickled. Pickles will be be mildly sour. Use in soup, salad, pickle or stir-fry. Asian turnips are mainly eaten when very young. They can be eaten raw with a dressing or added to stews and curries. The young green tops are stir-fried or used in soup. Approximately 9000 seeds / oz.
