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Long Ping Tung eggplant originate from Ping Tung, Taiwan. Plants are disease resistant and do well even in heat. Fruits produced are 12-18� long and 1.25� wide. They are various shades of purple. After 65-90 days, fruits should be ready for harvest, and can be removed from the plant by cutting the stem 1� away from the fruit. Fruits are sweet and tender with no bitter taste. They can be eaten without being skinned or cooked and still retain their sweetness.
Organic Sweet Protein Mix features three of the quickest, healthiest, and most delicious sprouting seeds available. Fava bean, mung bean, and yellow pea are all large legumes ready to eat in about 36-72 hours and each boast nearly unparalleled amounts of plant-based vitamins and minerals including potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and Vitamins C and B Complex. All three of these sprouting seeds boast a sweet, nutty, and very mild flavor without any spiciness or bitterness as can be expected from many sprouting seeds and microgreens.
Mustard Seeds - Misome Choho - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Brassica campestris Narinosa group. AKA Japan green, komatsuna, tasai, tatsoi. Warm & cool season annual. 25 days. One of several hybrids of Komatsuna and Tatsoi, this uniform, easy to grow hardy green has round thick leaves and an upright habit. It has a sweet flavor when raw which becomes more robust when cooked. High heat tolerance. Downy Mildew and White Rust resistant. Grow all year round in moderate climates. Also excellent as baby leaf. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost and throughout mild temperature summers or late summer to early fall. Sow every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Excellent for salads, tsukemono (Japanese pickles), stir fry, and many styles of Japanese and Chinese cooking. Prepare as you would any leafy green. Approx 9250 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.
Melon Seeds - New Melon. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Cucumis melo. Also known as makuwauri or meron.110-120 days (40-45 days after fruit setting). Warm season annual. An open pollinated round melon that is a Japanese specialty. Developed in the 1950s for its fragrance and sweet tasting fruit, it has smooth green skin and white to pale yellow flesh. Each plant produces roughly 4-8 melons. 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 cover to speed soil warming. Sandy or light-textured soils that warm quickly in spring are best. Sow 3 seeds per hill and space hills 3' apart. Harvest when the fruit is about 3/4 lb or cut to taste sample melon for maturity. Best eaten fresh. Approximately 2800 seeds per ounce.
Eggplant Seeds - Konasu. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Solanum melongena. 60 days. Warm season annual. This tiny, bite-sized, rounded eggplant has shiny dark purple skin that looks almost onyx in color. The calyx is also a purplish-black, and beneath the tender skin is white flesh. 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. These appealing little eggplants are perfect for pickling when harvested young. Mature fruit can be cooked as you would other eggplant varieties, and they are especially delicious in stir-fries, tempura or as part of a kabob. Apx. 6313 seeds an ounce.
Shiso Herb Seeds (Perilla) - Korean. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Perilla frutescens var. frutescens. AKA beefsteak leaf, beefsteak plant, dulketip, gee so, jiso, kkaennip, kkaennip namul, oba, purple mint, shiso, tia to, tulkkae, zi su. 70 days. Warm season annual. This large leaf perilla is a Korean specialty. The leaves are two-toned-- bright green on top and light purple underneath. They have a unique flavor that tastes somewhere between mint and basil and are often used as a wrap for sushi and cooked food. Excellent as a microgreen for salads/garnish. Plants grow vigorously and show best color in warm temperatures. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow by broadcasting seeds in late spring/summer after last frost, in a warm, sunny location. Or sow using the info in the chart. Seeds need light to germinate so cover with a thin soil layer. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Plant is heat tolerant and prefers full sun to light shade. For best germination, seed should be stored at 41?F until planted. Use as a wrap for meats, sushi, salad, tempura or as an edible garnish. Leaves are also pickled and eaten during winter. ~23300 seeds/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 20 x 10" trays."
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth. 2 to 6 days. Arguably the most striking of the sprouting raddishes. This reddish-stemmed radish with stunning purple cotyledons adds visual appeal and a radish snap to salads and sandwiches.
One of our more popular sprouting mixes. A delicious blend of Mung, Adzuki, Green Lentils and Radish for kick. Great for sprouting, soups and sandwiches. Available in small quantity to bulk in resealable packaging. Certified Organic.
Mustard Seeds - Mibuna - Green Spray - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Brassica rapa var. japonica. Also known as mibuna. 30-40 days. Cool season annual. This Japanese hybrid mibuna variety produces a cluster of long, narrow, rounded dark green leaves. It will tolerate cool temperatures. Prefers mild and cool temperatures. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after last frost or late summer/early fall. Avoid hot summer planting for best results. Sow seeds every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Suitable for harvesting both as young and mature greens. Used for pickling, salad and steaming, this crisp Japanese green has a mild mustard flavor. Delicious lightly cooked and seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil and a little vinegar. Apx. 7500 seeds an ounce.
Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Manganji. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Capsicum annuum. 80-90 days. Warm season annual. Manganji pepper is one of the designated traditional specialty vegetables of Kyoto, Japan. These vegetables are called kyo yasai or dento yasai. Many of these vegetables have existed for hundreds of years. This Japanese pepper has a thicker wall than the fushimi and shishito peppers. Fruits average 6 long, mild flavored and not spicy. The pepper skin is shiny with distinctive wrinkles at the stem end. Start seeds inside 6 weeks before last frost date (or 8 weeks before expected transplanting date). Keep soil warm until emergence. 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 60?F) in a very warm and sunny location. Fertilize as needed. Too much nitrogen will produce lush foliage and few fruits. Saute whole peppers with oil in hot pan and sprinkle with coarse salt. Excellent for tempura, yakitori, and pickling. ~3000 seeds an ounce."
20-30 Days to Baby Leaf Maturity. Brassica juncea ?Japanese Giant Garnet?. Japanese Giant Garnet Mustard Seeds. Non-GMO, Open Pollinated, Annual. The solid, rounded leaves of this baby leaf variety are a uniform, deep purplish red color. Leaves produce their color early in the growing season and retain it through summer. With its mild but distinct flavor, Japanese Giant Garnet complements any collection of greens. The seeds come directly from Japan. This variety is most suitable for being cultivated as a baby leaf salad green. Approx 14,000 Seeds / Oz.
