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White Chia Sprouting Seeds. High germination rate. Great for chia pet refills, microgreens, sprouting, storage, vegan recipes, and more. Great source of protein. Available in small quantities to bulk & resealable packaging. Certified Organic.
Mustard Seeds - Kekkyu Takana. Heirloom, Brassica juncea var rugosa. Alt names: aba kola, bao xin da jie cai, bao xin kai tsai, cai xanh, Chinese mustard, gat, heading mustard, kekkyu takana, moster, mustasa, phakkaat khieo, rai, sawi, sawi hijau, sawi sawi, wrapped heart mustard, yeh choi. 55 days to maturity. Non GMO. Cool season annual. This is a heading mustard or wrapped heart mustard. In cold weather, this mustard forms a small head with a tightly wrapped core. The vigorous plants are high yielding and easy to grow. A tasty variety that is very popular in Taiwan and southern China. Heading mustard requires cool temperature for heads to form. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late summer/early fall. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. The flavor is best when grown briskly so plant in fertile soil and keep well watered. This variety is prized for pickling. Use in stir-fry and soup. ~10063 seeds / oz.
Gourd Seeds - Bonanza. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Luffa acutangula. 80-90 days. Warm season annual. Also know as Chinese okra, this vigorous productive plant produces a high yield of edible fruit on strong, lateral branches. Fruit are 18 long, 2" in diameter and weigh just under a pound. The green-colored, ridged fruit is tender and tasty and matures 45 days after the flower sets. Requires a long, warm growing season. 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. Chinese okra is prepared like squash or okra. Use young tender gourds in sautes, stews and stir-fries. Apx. 140 seeds/ounce."
Squash Seeds - Japanese, Winter - Hokkori - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Cucurbita maxima. Alt names bi, bi ro, fak thong, ho bak, Japanese pumpkin, Japanese squash, kabocha, kaddu, kalabasa, labu manis, labu merak, nam gua, nam kwa, nan gua, rata labu, vilayati kaddu, waluh. 45 days to maturity after flowering, 95-110 days to maturity. Warm season annual. One of the best tasting kabocha squashes, this ebisu type is very popular in the Tokyo region. The globe shaped 3-3.5 lbs. fruits have dry and sweet deep-yellow flesh with dark green skin. Each vine yields 3-4 very uniform fruits. Has good shelf life. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring/summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Hill planting: Form soil into a 1-ft. diameter mound 3-4 tall. Space mounds 5-10' 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. The vine can be trained to climb a vertical support for better air circulation and ease of harvest or left to sprawl on the ground. After harvest, winter squash should be left in the sun for a few days to cure before storing. This squash is excellent in tempura, stir-fried or baked. Freezes well. ~156 seeds/ounce."
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Tall White Stem - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Annual. Brassica rapa var. Chinensis. 25-35 days for Miao (early stage), 45-50 days to maturity. Cool-warm season. Excellent pak choi variety for miao, early stage harvesting for younger pak choi, and for full maturity large size pak choi. Leaves are dark green with white petioles. Plant in spring, summer and fall for pak choi miao. Plant in summer and fall for full maturity pak choi. 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. Used in soups, for ohitashi, and pickles. ~11250 seeds/ounce."
Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Mini Napa #2 - Hybrid. Annual. Brassica pekinensis. Mini Type. Early maturity. 3-4 lbs. Non GMO. Open pollinated. Excellent shape, compact and uniform. Dark green outer leaves. Yellow internal color. Slow bolting. Good for sowing in spring and fall. Planting at 8 for wa wa tsai (extra mini or baby Chinese Cabbage) and 12" for mini napa. It's recognized as the smallest size of Chinese Napa that commercial growers use nowadays. Approximately 8625 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 20 x 10" trays."
45 days. Chinese non-heading type. Loose spoon shaped leaves with thick white ribs. Tender, crisp and mild. Cold resistant. Approx. 7,000 seeds/oz.
One of our most popular and delicious sprouting seed mixes. Contains broccoli, alfalfa and radish for a kick. Fast and easy to grow and oh so healthy! Fresh seeds with a fantastic germination rate. Certified Organic.
Mustard Seeds - Gai Choi. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Brassica juncea. AKA aba kola, cai xanh, Chinese mustard, gai choy, gat, ha karashina, kaai tsai, moster, mustasa, phakkaat khieo, rai, sawi, sawi hijau, sawi pahit, sawi sawi, sesawi, taai kaai tsai, ye yong jie cai. 40-60 days. Cool season annual. This popular, tasty mustard green is easy and quick to grow. Leaves are broad and green color with thick and wide petioles. A vigorous growing, semi-heading plant that is one of the main types of Chinese mustard grown. Pungency increases with maturity. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in early/late spring 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. Start harvesting at 3 tall for baby mustard greens. Thin to 10" apart for mature heads. May bolt as temperatures and day lengths increase. Harvest florets as they are tender and delicious too. Suitable for salads, soups, stir-fries or pickles. Rich source of vitamins A, B6, C, riboflavin and iron. Approximately 9375 seeds an ounce."
Gourd Seeds - Chinese Okra. Heirloom, Luffa acutangula. Alt names: angled luffa, boap liam, cabatiti, cee gwa, Chinese okra, dishcloth gourd, ewes, gambas, hoyong, ito uri, jhingta tori, jingi, kalitori, ketala manis, ketola, ling chiao si qua, muop huong, muop khia, oyong, patola, patola tagalog, petola, petola sagi, petola segi, ridged gourd, si gua, sponge gourd, sze kwa, tokado hechima, torai, tsee gwa, vegetable gourd, veta kola, you lin si gua. 90 days. NonGMO. Warm season annual. Angled luffa is also called Chinese okra or ridged gourd. This excellent open pollinated variety is cultivated for the tenderness and sweet flavor of its fruit. The vigorous plant has a heavy fruit set of ridged, dark green, club-shaped fruits that are best harvested about 18 long and 2" in diameter. Requires a long, warm growing season. 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 luffa as you would zucchini. Lightly stir-fry thin slices or add to soup. Steam or deep-fry thick slices. Also delicious stuffed with pork and braised. ~140 seeds / oz."
Pickling Melon Seeds - Katsura Giant. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Cucumis melo var conomom. Alt names: bai gua, cai gua, Chinese white cucumber, oshiro uri, pickling melon, tsit kwa, uet kwa, yue gue. 70 days. Warm season annual. This light green, oval-shaped melon, oshiro uri, is very popular in Japan and is best suited for pickling. The fruits have crisp white flesh and can reach 14 long and 4-5" in diameter. The plant has a vine growth habit. Promote lateral branching. Hand pollination may be necessary. Needs warm climate to thrive. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring/summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Hill planting: Form soil into a 1-ft. diameter mound 3-4" tall. Space mounds 3-5' apart. On each mound plant 2-3 seeds. Row planting: See spacing info in chart. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Trained to climb a vertical support for better air circulation and ease of harvest or leave to sprawl on the ground. Vines can grow up to 10' long. For best flavor, harvest before skin turns white. Excellent for pickling, stuffing, and in soups. Can be stir-fried or eaten fresh. ~1813 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."
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