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Daikon is a root vegetable reported to have originated in the Mediterranean and brought to China for cultivation around 500 B.C. Roots are large, often 2 to 4 inches in diameter and 6 to 20 inches long. Very easy to grow. The flavor is mild compared to other radishes and looks more like a carrot. Daikon has high water content and is very low in calories. It is rich in vitamin C, potassium and folate and a good source of magnesium. The leaves contain beta-carotene, calcium and iron besides vitamin C.
Japanese Mugwort - Yomogi. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Artemisia princeps. Also known as Japanese mugwort, kui hao, yomogi. 45 days to maturity. Perennial. Also known as Japanese mugwort or kui hao, this flavorful herb has green, fuzzy, finely cut leaves. The hardy plant thrives in most climates and is traditionally used in eastern medicine. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring/summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. The leaves and stems are best when harvested young. Spreads quickly by stolons so contain the growing area to prevent invasiveness. Use in stir-fries, soups and dumpling stuffing. Traditionally prepared in Japan by lightly boiling leaves and pounding them in sweet mochi rice. About 55700 seeds/ounce.
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.
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.
Turnip Seeds - Tennouji Kabura. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Brassica rapa subsp. rapa. 25-45 days depending on type of maturity. Cool season annual. The Tennouji Kabura is one of the oldest traditional Japanese turnips. It was originally a specialty of the Osaka Tennouji district, where it thrived during the Edo era in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The Tennouji is a close relative to variety #116 Nozawana, when its seed was sown in 1756 in the mountainous region of Nozawa. The semi-flat white oval root grows 3 to 4" diameter. This variety produces large leaves and is appreciated for its aroma and flavor, particularly pickled or dried. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after last frost or in late summer/fall for a fall/winter crop in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Plant every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. Best flavor and texture when harvested up to 2" in diameter. Cool temperatures improve the quality and flavor of turnips. Use in soup, salad, pickle or stir-fry. Asian turnips are mainly eaten when very young. They can be eaten raw with a dressing or added to stews and curries. The young green tops are stir-fried or used in soup. Small roots with tops are often lightly sauteed together. Both can be eaten fresh or cooked. Approximately 9000 seeds an ounce."
Turnip Seeds - Tennouji Kabura. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Brassica rapa subsp. rapa. 25-45 days depending on type of maturity. Cool season annual. The Tennouji Kabura is one of the oldest traditional Japanese turnips. It was originally a specialty of the Osaka Tennouji district, where it thrived during the Edo era in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The Tennouji is a close relative to variety #116 Nozawana, when its seed was sown in 1756 in the mountainous region of Nozawa. The semi-flat white oval root grows 3 to 4" diameter. This variety produces large leaves and is appreciated for its aroma and flavor, particularly pickled or dried. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after last frost or in late summer/fall for a fall/winter crop in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Plant every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. Best flavor and texture when harvested up to 2" in diameter. Cool temperatures improve the quality and flavor of turnips. Use in soup, salad, pickle or stir-fry. Asian turnips are mainly eaten when very young. They can be eaten raw with a dressing or added to stews and curries. The young green tops are stir-fried or used in soup. Small roots with tops are often lightly sauteed together. Both can be eaten fresh or cooked. Approximately 9000 seeds an ounce."
This rustic barnwood style planter box measures 15x6.5"x3.5" deep. Made from Western Red Cedar and finished with Clark's Food Safe cutting board wax with an orange fragrance. It makes a perfect planter for an indoor herb garden, house plants, flowers, pet wheatgrass & more. Each decorative planter is handmade in the USA and unique. Includes a clear plastic drip tray. The inner dimensions (growing area) measure: 14.5" by 4.75" by 2.75" deep."
2 to 6 days. Arguably the most striking of the sprouting radishes. This reddish-stemmed radish with stunning purple cotyledons adds visual appeal and a radish snap to salads and sandwiches.
Certified Organic. 55 days. This popular radish for sprouting produces crisp rose colored winter radishes. Radishes are 8\ long by 2\" wide with rose colored skin and white flesh. Not suitable for hot summer areas but excellent for fall planting in mild climates."""
Egyptian Spinach Seeds - Molokhia. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Corchorus olitorius. Alt names: Egyptian spinach, Jew mallow, jute mellow, koshta, po krachao, rau day, saluyot, tororo no. 60 days to maturity. Warm season annual. This Middle Eastern super-green, known as Jew's mallow or Egyptian spinach, has a high vitamin and mineral content. This food of kings" dates back to the time of the pharaohs, when an Egyptian king drank it in soup to recover from an illness. Today, it's one of the most widely eaten vegetables in Egypt. In the Philippines, it is called "saluyot" and is widely grown for the leaves. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Or start seeds inside 6 weeks before last frost date (or 8 weeks before expected transplanting date). Transplant when it has 6-7 true leaves. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. When plant reaches 24" tall, pinch back to promote lateral branching and a continuous harvest of young shoots and leaves. When cooked, Molokhia has a mucilaginous texture like okra. Use sauteed and as a green in soups. Leaves are dried for tea. ~14800 seeds per ounce."
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Purple Vita - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Brassica rapa var. chinensis. 10-15 days microgreens; 20-30 days baby leaf; 45 days full maturity. Cool season annual. Purple Vita is a pak choi hybrid that is dark purple color leaves with green petioles. The leaves are round shape with green color under leaf. A uniform and easy to grow plant that is tender, mildly flavored, and can be harvested at any stage, microgreens, baby leaf or whole plants at full maturity. Produces nice color under warm and cool 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. Most vegetables leave having purple color is called anthocyan" which is generally developed by lower temperature. Growing temperatures 50-60?F should be adequate to develop "anthocyan" after the seeds have germinated. We cannot tell exactly how long exposure should be under low temperatures. The grower should trial different methods and observe how the plant reacts. Delicious baby leaf for salad. Mature plants are steamed, stir-fried, and braised. Approximately 10600 seeds/ounce."
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."
Spinach Seeds - Seaside - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Spinacea oleracea. 25-30 days maturity for baby leaf, 40-60 days to full maturity. Cool season annual. Seaside is a very uniform baby leaf variety. It has a moderate growth rate and an upright plant habit. Seaside has a nice, smooth, thick, very dark green, spade-shaped leaf making it a perfect choice for baby leaf growers. Seaside also has downy mildew resistance for growers who require a premium disease package. High resistance to Downy mildew, Peronospora farinosa f.sp. spinaciae 1-11, 15-16 and intermediate resistance 12, 14. Prefers mild and cool temperatures. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after last frost or late summer/early fall (mulch plants heavily for early spring crop). Keep soil consistently moist. Dry soil, long days and warm temperatures encourage bolting. For baby leaf, sow seeds in a 2-4 wide band, 3/4" apart. Harvest at desired maturity. Sow seeds every 1-2 weeks for continuous harvest. Use in stir-fry, puree and in soup. Excellent for ohitashi. Apx. 2500 seeds an ounce."
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