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Komatsuna Mustard Seeds - Senposai - Hybrid.Brassica rapa var. perviridis. 30-40 days. Warm/cool season annual. Non GMO. Senposai is hybrid of cabbage and komatsuna and a fast growing vegetable. This unique vegetable has sweet taste of cabbage and tenderness of komatsuna. Senposai is heat tolerant and grows well all year round. Prefers mild and tolerant to warm temperatures. Prepare fertile, well drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost or late summer/early fall. Sow every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Harvest when leaves and young stems are tender. This is an excellent vegetable for soup, salad, pickling, stir-fry, ohitashi, sukiyaki, and yosenabe. Approx 9500 seeds / oz.
Wild Spider Flower. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Cleome gynandra. 35-40 days. Warm season annual. This species is native to Africa hut has naturalized across tropic and sub-tropical regions across Asia. The wild spider flower plant has a bush type growing habit growing up to 3' tall. It has 3-6 oblong shaped leaves per stem. Leaves and flower are edible green vegetable and prepared cooked by boiling or added to soups and stews. The leaves have a bitter and peppery flavor like mustard greens. 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 warm and sunny location. Fertilize as needed. Harvest when husk turns light brown and when fruit berries fall or are ready to fall. In Thailand, Wild spider flower is boiled and eaten with Thai Chili paste. Leaves are fermented with rice water as a pickle known as phak sian dong. Approximately 13938 seeds an ounce.
Toraji Seeds - Balloon Flower. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Platycodon grandiflorus (Jacq.) A. DC. Perennial in Zones 3-8. Can be grown as an annual. Also known as Chinese Bell Flower or Japanese Bell Flower, this perennial is a member of the Campanula family that grows to 30 tall. The blossoms open from a balloon shape to a large blue-violet or white 5-pointed star. In the West, it is known as an ornamental, but this East Asian native has long been grown in China, Korea, Japan and East Siberia for medicinal purposes. The root -- dried as well as fresh -- is also used in many Asian dishes and salads. Sow seeds in flats in the spring on well-drained planting mix. Do not cover, as seeds require light for germination. Transplant in sun or part shade in sandy loam soil when about 2" tall being careful not to disturb the roots. Keep soil evenly moist and fertilize as needed. Harvest 1 oz roots after 2-3 years. Approx 56,700 seeds / oz."
Radish Seeds - Everest - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Raphanus sativus. 55 days. Cool season annual. This Chinese daikon radish is very popular in Taiwan and Japan. Its snow white roots are carrot-shaped, grow 15 long and 2 1/2" in diameter and have finely textured flesh. Average weight is 1.5 lbs. While an excellent performer in subtropical and tropical areas, it is not suitable for spring sowing in cool climates. 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. Apx. 1750 seeds per ounce."
Cucumber Seeds - Tokiwa. Heirloom, Cucumis sativus. 55-60 days. NonGMO. Open pollinated. Warm season annual. Also known as 'Tokyo Green', this uniform, dark green variety grows 1.5 in diameter and 9-10" long and has small spines. Retains good flavor when large. Expect high yields. 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. Use in salads and for tsukemono (pickling). Marinate in su vinegar dressing for a refreshing salad. Approximately 1125seeds per ounce."
Micro-Mats hydroponic growing pads - 5 x 5". Made from biodegradable and compostable wood fibers, these grow pads provide an excellent medium to grow wheatgrass, barley grass or microgreens without soil. Fits 5" x 5" trays."
70 days. A long, thin Asian bean that can measure from one to three feet in length, but are best eaten when they are 12 to 20 inches long. It has a mild taste, similar to a string bean.
Adzuki sprouting seeds available in 4 sizes. Resealable packaging. Sweet flavored, protein rich bean sprouts. Great for soups, sprout salads, food storage & more. Sprouts are easy and fun to grow and very healthy. Certified Organic.
Komatsuna Mustard Seeds - Green Boy - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Brassica rapa var. perviridis. 30 to 50 days. Cool season annual. This popular traditional Japanese green has tender deep green leaves, sturdy petioles and a mild flavor that tastes like a combination of spinach and Asian mustard. This variety is preferred by Japan growers because of its cold tolerance and can be grown year round in mild areas. In colder areas, the days to maturity lengthen as the weather cools. Good for greenhouse production in winter. Our variety Summer Fest is best for late spring-summer growing. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in full sun in spring/summer after last frost or late summer/early fall. Sow every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Harvest leaves and young stems when plant is about 8 tall. Use in soup, salad, pickling, stir-fry, ohitashi, sukiyaki, and yosenabe. Rich in calcium. Approximately 11250 seeds an ounce."
Sesame Seeds - Tan - Kingoma. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Sesame indicum. AKA chih ma, kingoma, linga, ngaa, tan sesame, thala atta, til, wijen, zhi ma. 85 days. Warm season annual. This tropical plant is grown for its flavorful tan color seeds. Sesame grows best in hot weather and must have well-drained soil. Sesame seeds are used in all Asian cuisines. Start seeds inside 6 weeks before last frost date. Transplant outside 1 month after last frost date. Or direct seed into warm, fertile, and well-drained soil. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Harvest ripe seedpods when the tips split. Dry thoroughly on a tray or rack. Open pods, harvest seed, and refrigerate in an airtight container. Seeds are used whole (fresh or toasted) or ground and added to ohitashi, stir-fries and salad dressings. Also used in baking. About 13000 seeds per ounce.
Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Pagoda 70 - Hybrid. Annual. Brassica pekinensis. NonGMO. Open pollinated. 70 Days to maturity. Michihili type. Medium maturity. Long cone shaped head, 18-20 tall, 4-5 lbs. Beautiful shape, compact and uniform. Good for fall season sowing. Approximately 1313 seeds per ounce."
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.
Gourd Seeds - Tai Hoo - Hybrid.Lagenaria siceraria var.clavata. NonGMO. Open pollinated. Warm season annual. 79 days to maturity. Short type 8~9. Uniform, vigorous and productive fruits. Disease resistant. Approximately 140 seeds per ounce."
