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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.
Onion Seeds - Superex Yellow - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Annual. Allium cepa. Alt names bawang besar, bawang bombay, hom yao, piyaz, rata lunu, sibuyas, tama negi, tsung tau, yang cong. 160 days. SHORT DAY Type Variety. This short day hybrid is good for tropical or sub-tropical areas. The flattened globe has yellow/brown skin and a mild, sweet flavor. Also known grown as Maui Onion," it is early maturing, high yielding, vigorous and tolerant of downy mildew. Short day types are best suited for southern climates, where day length reaches 12-14 hours of sunlight. They are sub-tropical plants that continue to grow through winter and never go totally dormant. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in fall and transplant seedlings in January. Keep soil moist and well weeded. Fertilize as needed. Harvest when skins develop and tops have fallen over. Allow the onions to dry in the open air for at least a week. Cut off tops and roots. Air dry 2-3 more days. This will help to seal the onion and avoid spoiling. Onions can be harvested at any stage before full maturity. Use fresh or cooked. Suitable for salad, pickling, stir-fry, sukiyaki, and tempura. ~7500 seeds/ounce."
Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Mansu - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Brassica rapa var pekinensis. Cool season annual. 70 to 80 days to maturity. This is a Korean loose-head type Chinese cabbage with bolting tolerance and has wide growing adaptability. Leaves are dark green with white petioles. Excellent for Korean kimchee recipes, salads, and soups. It is suitable for spring and fall sowing, and in mild temperature regions summer sowing is possible. Mansu is a good substitute for Green Seoul and it is available in untreated seed. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds or transplant seedlings in spring after danger of all frost in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Exposing plants 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. Excellent for Korean kimchee recipes, this type of cabbage is also very popular in China and Japan for pickling. Delicious in salads and soups. About 7563 seeds per ounce.
Yard Long Bean - Kurosanjaku. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Vigna unguiculata subsp sesquipedalis. Other names: 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 bean. Warm season annual. 75 days. Yard long beans are sometimes called Asparagus beans or Chinese Long beans. This fast growing, high yielding variety thrives in the heat. It is a black seeded variety and is one of the most popular varieties grown. These extra long dark green stringless beans are highly prized because of their sweet and crunchy pods. 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 in midsummer when pods are smooth, tender and 14-18 long. Used most notably in the popular Szechwan dish Dry-Fried Beans. These may be used to replace string beans in any dish. Can be deep-fried, stir-fried, steamed or used in soups.Approx 180 seeds / oz."
Bean Seeds - Shell - Akahana Mame. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Phaseolus vulgaris. This rare Japanese pole bean is also called 'flower bean'. Other name is ingenmame. 80-95 days. Warm season annual. The plant produces red flowers and pods up to 8 long. The mottled 1" beans are a deep red/purple color on a black background and wrinkle when dry. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Train to climb a vertical support. Harvest at 8-10" long when beans start to bulge in the pods and are about 1" in size. Can also be harvested for dry beans. Soak dry beans before boiling. When cooked, rinse and add sugar and salt. Dissolve sugar by reheating. Toss with a large spoon to avoid breaking the beans. Approx 100 seeds / 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.
Micro-Mats hydroponic growing pads. Made from biodegradable wood fibers, these highly absorbent pads provide an excellent medium to grow wheatgrass, barley grass or microgreens without soil. Fits 10" x 10" trays. Micro Mat from Handy Pantry are perfect for those looking to grow wheatgrass, barley grass, microgreens, or other plants, without the hassle of dealing with soil. These mats are made from sustainable harvested wood fiber that is 100% fully compostable. Keep in mind that when wet, these mats become very fragile. So, make sure they are in place before saturating.
West indian Gherkin grow extremely vigorous vines that are excellent for all gardens, space permitting. These plants grow so prolifically that fruits can be harvested throughout the entire summer, and vines don’t leave room for weeds. Fruits are 3-5�? long and have a rounded shape, covered in small spikes. This plant does not wilt in the heat, and can tolerate dryness. Fruits can be harvested as they reach full size throughout summer. They are excellent pickled, used as relish, or eaten fresh due to their crispy mild interior.
French Lentils are the best and most delicate and flavorful lentils. They are sometimes referred to as peppery lentils, or blue lentils. Great for sprouting, soups or Indian cooking. Available in small quantity to bulk, resealable packaging. Certified Organic.
Onion Seeds - Imai Early Yellow. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Allium cepa. AKA bawang besar, bawang bombay, hom yao, piyaz, rata lunu, sibuyas, tama negi, tsung tau, yang cong. Warm season annual. 150 days. This selection of Senshu Yellow matures 10-15 days earlier. A medium day length over-wintering variety, it does best in Zones 5 and 6. Maturing to over 1/2 a pound, the large, yellow skinned, thick, flat globe bulbs are crisp and mild. Bulb begins to flatten at 13 hour day length. Intermediate-day varieties work best in Zones 5 & 6. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in early fall and transplant seedlings in January. Keep soil moist and well weeded. Fertilize as needed. Harvest when skins develop and tops have fallen over. Allow the onions to dry in the open air for at least a week. Cut off tops and roots. Air dry 2-3 more days. This will help to seal the onion and avoid spoiling. Onions can be harvested at any stage before full maturity. Use fresh or cooked. Suitable for salad, pickling, stir-fry, sukiyaki, and tempura. Approx 7500 seeds / oz.
Turnip Seeds - Kanamachi. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Brassica rapa subsp. rapa. 25-45 days depending on type of maturity. Cool season annual. One of Japan's best open pollinated Japanese turnip that has tender, smooth white flesh. The roots are slightly flattened and have great flavor. This early variety is good for growing in both spring and fall. Can be harvested small or left to mature to 2 in diameter. Young greens are delicious. This variety is very similar to Tokyo Market. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after last frost or in late summer/fall for a fall/winter crop in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Plant every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. Best flavor and texture when harvested up to 2" in diameter. Cool temperatures improve the quality and flavor of turnips. 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. Small roots with tops are often lightly sauteed together. Both can be eaten fresh or cooked. Approx 9000 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.
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."
