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Mustard Seeds - Miz America - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Annual. Brassica Juncea. 30 to 40 days to maturity. Approximately 11900 seeds per 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.
Sesame Seeds - Black - Kurogoma. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Sesame indicum. Also known as black sesame, chih ma, kurogoma, linga, ngaa, thala atta, til, wijen. 85 days to maturity. Warm season annual. This tropical plant is grown for its flavorful black seeds. Sesame grows best in hot weather and must have well-drained soil. 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 an ounce.
Eggplant Seeds - Kyoto Egg - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Solanum melongena. Alt names: ai qwa, badanjan, baingan, baingun, bangai, bangain, bhanta, brinjal, ca tim, chan che zu, chieh tse, hon pee choi, Japanese round eggplant, mackhera, makhua terung, ma khuea yaao, nasubi, ngai kwa, qie zi, talong, terong, terung, wam batu. 60 days. Warm season annual. This small Japanese eggplant is a generous producer of unique round fruit that grow to 3 in diameter. It has glossy purple-black skin, a purple calyx, and tender flesh. The plant is upright and grows well in warm climates. 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. Use for tempura, stir-fry, baking, grilling, and pickling. Apx. 6438 seeds/ounce."
Gourd Seeds - Haa Sing - Hybrid.Luffa acutangula. NonGMO. Open pollinated. Warm season annual. Ridged type. Early maturity. 80 to 90 Days. 26-30 long in dark green color. Firm and tender flesh. Tolerant to heat and hollowness. Disease resistant and high yielding. Approximately 140 seeds per ounce."
This innovative design allows flowers and vegetable foliage to grow out of the holes in the side of the basket, which not only frees up space but creates a vine-like form that is very pleasant to look at.
A great mustard for microgreens, this has a rather sharp flavor that brings a great zing to sandwiches and salads. A little milder when grown on to adult green size.
Mibuna Mustard Seeds. 41 Days. Brassica rapa var. japonica. Open Pollinated, Non-GMO. Similar mizuna greens, the mibuna mustard is a flavorful Japanese green strap leaf mustard with mild mustard flavor. Although very similar to mizuna plant, mibuna is differentiated by its smooth, pointed leaves rather than the sharp and serrated leaves of mizuna. Although not as tenacious as mizuna, the mibuna produces a slightly stronger and more complex culinary mustard profile. Mibuna greens are a hardy cool weather crop best sown direct 4-6 weeks before final frost date, or can be started indoors for transplanting. Sow 5-6 seeds 1/2 inch deep and 4 inches apart in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun-part shade. Seeds germinate in 3-7 days, thinning to 1 plant every 12 inch once true leaves establish. Like lettuce, harvest large outer leaves while allowing smaller leaves to mature. Approx 8500 Seeds per ounce.
Mustard Seeds - Jeok Gat. Heirloom, Brassica juncea. 40-50 days to mature. Non GMO. Cool season annual. This attractive mustard is popular in Korea and North China. It has vigorous deep purple-red leaves with ruffled edges and a green mid rib. The thick young leaves are tender and spicy with an excellent flavor. Harvest at any stage--microgreens, baby leaf or at full maturity. Good for mild climates. 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. Mature leaves are excellent for pickling, stir-fries and juicing. Very popular kimchi mustard in Korea. Apx. 16100 seeds/ounce."
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.
Radish Seeds - Chinese - Mantanghong Improved - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Raphanus sativus. Alt names alibanos, beauty heart radish, Chinese radish, cu cai, daikon, labanos, lao bo, lobak, lo bok, lo pak, luo bu, moo, mu, muli, oriental radish, phakkaat hua, rabanos, rabu, watermelon radish. 65-70 days. Cool season annual. This beauty heart" type Chinese radish is the most popular variety grown in the middle and northern parts of China. It is also call watermelon radish. This variety is globe-shape, green shoulder with dark pink flesh. Because of their color, they are the perfect radishes to carve into flower shapes as garnish. It has a crisp texture and is mild and sweet flavored. Try eating fresh. Just thinly slice, top with fresh squeezed lime and a little salt and pepper or with sugar. For fall season sowing only. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late summer to early fall, in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. The flavor and texture is best when grown briskly so plant in fertile soil and keep well watered. Use fresh, pickled, and cooked. For a refreshing salad, serve thinly sliced radishes sprinkled with fresh lime juice and salt and pepper, or a little sugar. Approx 3800 seeds / oz."
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Nabai Spring - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Annual. Brassica rapa Chinensis group. 45-50 days. Cool-warm season. This is a dwarf or baby pak choi type. It grows 4-6 tall, short, compact with nice shape. Leaves are dark green with pure white petioles. Tolerant to cold and heat, slow bolting. Resistant to disease. Can be planted in spring, summer and fall. 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. ~4000 seeds / oz."
Eggplant Seeds - E-Star - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Solanum melongena. 70-80 days to maturity. Warm season annual. E-Star is a Japanese round-shaped type eggplant with glossy, deep purple-black color with purple calyx. Fruit are 3-4 in diameter and weigh about 350-400 grams. The flesh is white and firm yet creamy when cooked. This is a medium early maturing variety. Plant are semi-upright and for open field growing. 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. Use for tempura and excellent for baking, stir-frying, and grilling. Approximately 5875 seeds/ounce."
