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Radish Seeds - Giant Luo Buo. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Raphanus sativus. 80-100 days. Cool season annual. This large oval white radish grows 8-10 long and 5-6" in diameter and is very popular in Taiwan. The flesh has a sweet and mild flavor. It can weigh 2-2.5 lbs. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late summer/fall in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Use raw or pickled. This variety is often added to soups and simmered until soft. Approximately 3100 seeds per ounce."
Adzuki Bean - Wase. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Vigna angularis. 70 days. Warm season annual. This is an early maturing and small seed variety. Adzuki bean is grown mainly for the dried red beans which are used in the Asian soup and sweet confectionery paste. Young green beans can be prepared like French filet beans. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds late spring (April-May in Japan) after last frost in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Harvesting occurs in early summer to midsummer (June -July in Japan). Pick young green bean pod for fresh cooking. For dried beans, harvest the total plant at the end of the season and hang indoors to dry thoroughly before shelling the beans. Adzuki beans do not require trellising. Adzuki beans are prepared in many ways. It is commonly prepared sweet, boiled, and mashed with sugar into a red bean paste. Also beans can be added to soups, pureed with spices, and fresh bean sprouts. Approx 200 seeds / oz.
Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Hwi Mo Ri - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Brassica rapa var pekinensis. 65-70 days. Cool season annual. This hybrid variety is slow bolting and tolerates cold temperatures. It has wide adaptability to grow in various soil types. The cabbage heads have a solid cylindrical shape formation with yellow inner leaves and deep green outer leaves. Head size average 14 tall, 10-11" wide and weighs 3-3.5 lb. Excellent Chinese cabbage for kimchi pickling because it has a low water content. It has disease resistance to Virus. Chinese cabbage prefers cool temperatures for its main growing season. This variety is a fall to winter harvest type. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds or transplant seedlings in late summer/early fall in a sunny location. 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 sukiyaki, yosenabe, ohitashi, stir-fries, pickling and salad. ~1120 seeds / oz."
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.
Used in many Asian soups and stews, these pencil thin bright light green stalks can be harvested beginning at about 60 days and continuing through about 90 days. The stalks and leaves have that distinct celery smell and taste and can be harvested in the micro-green stage at about 30 days.
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth. 45 days. 20 days for baby leaf. With a mild peppery mustard flavor, this green is great for salads as a baby green or a full-size green. The stalk has a great flavor as well and the splashes of red add color to mixes. It is a fast grower and has good heat tolerance allowing it to bolt later than lettuce. Approx. 17,000 seeds/oz.
Chinese Mustard Seeds. Heirloom, Brassica juncea. 60-65 days to maturity. Cool season annual. NonGMO. This special selected Chinese mustard has a compact head with thick petioles and large wrapping leaves. Excellent mustard flavor. Good resistant to disease and well adapted to a wide range of growing conditions. Best for early fall planting. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in early fall in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Plant every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. Can be grown year-round in subtropical areas. Delicious in stir-fries or pickles. Approx 13500 seeds/oz.
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.
Onion Seeds - Bunching - Kyoto Kujo Negi. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Allium fistulosum. 80 days to maturity. Cool season annual. This non-bulbing Japanese green onion is one of the kyo yasai, or traditional vegetables in the Kyoto region and has been a part of that cuisine since the Edo period of the early 1800s. The tender leaf tapers to a height of 24, modulating in color from white to light green then dark green. It is has a nice mild flavor. These green onions do not form bulbs and do not multiply by division. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in a sunny location in late spring after danger of all frost is passed and when soil temperatures are consistently above 50? or fall. Keep soil moist and fertilize as needed. Longer white stems can be achieved by mounding earth up over the stems to blanch them. Bunching onions may be harvested at any stage, from microgreen to full maturity. Use fresh in salads or as a garnish in soup. Also for stir-fries or other cooked dishes. ~12625 seeds per ounce."
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Joi Choi - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Annual. Brassica rapa Chinensis group. Alternate names: ang chaithao, bai cai, bok choy, cai be trang, cai thia, cai thuong hai, celery mustard, Chinese chard, Chinese mustard, Chinese white cabbage, kala gowa, paak tsai, pak choi, pecai, pecal, pechay, petsai, petsay, phakkaat farang, phakkaet bai, qing cai, samho, sawi, sawi puhit, sesawi putih, shakushina, tsing pak choi. 40-50 days. Cool-warm season. Growers love this hybrid pak choi for its uniformity. It is large, fast growing, vigorous, and has bright green leaves and white petioles. At maturity, the plant is about 18 tall yet can be harvested when plants are still young and small. Recommended for areas where bolting is a problem when growing pak choi. A very adaptable variety that tolerates a wide range of temperatures. 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. Can be steamed, stir-fried, and braised. Use in soups, for ohitashi, and pickles. About 8500 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.
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The Kuroda Long 8 carrot is a sweet Asian carrot. It is tolerable to multiple climates, and grows best with some shade. Seeds should be planted at least 12 inches apart from one another outdoors in fertile loose soil. This plant is hardy, and can be grown in Spring and Fall, as long as temperatures are between 45 and 75 degrees. After 75 days, carrots are ready to be harvested. Use a garden fork to help edge each carrot out of the soil, and then pull the root out of the ground. Carrots should be washed and kept in cool storage. These carrots are especially good for juicing, adding a sweet element to dishes paired with spices, or eaten individually raw or sauteed as a satisfying and healthy snack.
