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Sesame Seeeds - White - Shirogoma. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Annual. Sesame indicum. Alt names chih ma, linga, ngaa, shirogoma, shiro sesame, thala atta, til, wijen. 85 days. White sesame seed is easy to grow and delicious roasted. This tropical plant likes long hot summers. Typically, seeds are roasted before using and then used whole, crushed or ground. Korean cooking makes use of sesame seeds, especially in soups and as a dressing for lightly cooked vegetables. 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 12600 seeds/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."
Sprout stems are pinkish red (slightly darker than China Rose but lighter than Todo) with medium green cotyledons. When grown to maturity, roots are long and white; tops are green with colorful red stems and leaf veins
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.
Pickling Melon Seeds - Oshiro Uri Numane. Heirloom, Cucumis melo var conomom. Other names: bai gua, cai gua, Chinese white cucumber, oshiro uri, pickling melon, tsit kwa, uet kwa, yue gue. 70 days to maturity. NonGMO. Warm season annual. This Japanese pickling melon, known also as oshiro uri, has light green skin that turns almost white when mature. The melon grows to 12 long and looks like a fat cucumber. This variety thrives in cool areas. Needs a warm climate to thrive. Prepare fertile, well drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Hill planting: Form soil into a 1' 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. Train to climb a vertical support for better air circulation and ease of harvest or leave to sprawl on the ground. Promote lateral branching. Hand pollination may be required. Vines can grow up to 10' long. For best flavor, harvest before skin turns white. Especially ideal for pickling, these melons can also be stuffed or stir-fried with beef, pork, chicken or vegetables. Young fruit is tasty eaten raw as you would a cucumber. Approximately 1400 seeds / oz."
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."
Swiss Chard Seeds - Japanese Umaina. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Beta vulgaris var cicla. Alt names: fudanso, Swiss Chard, tian cai, tojishiya. 55 days. Cool season annual. This tender Japanese variety has broad leaves that are deep green, slightly savoyed, and have short pale green midribs. It can withstand both hot and cold temperatures and is very slow to bolt. Good for fresh market and home garden growing. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after last frost in a warm, sunny location or partial shade in hot areas. In temperate areas, sow in late summer/early fall as well. Keep soil moist. Soak seeds and rinse water 3-4 times before planting. Like beets, chard seeds" produce more than one plant, so will require thinning. When the plant has a strong root structure, harvest a couple of leaves from each plant. Mature plants can be cut back to 1-2" above soil for re-growth for a cut-and-come again harvest. Harvest whole plant or single leaves when 5-6" tall. Plants will continue to produce new growth at the center. Good in recipes that use pak choi or spinach. Approximately 1900 seeds/ounce."
Sesame Seeeds - White - Shirogoma. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Annual. Sesame indicum. Alt names chih ma, linga, ngaa, shirogoma, shiro sesame, thala atta, til, wijen. 85 days. White sesame seed is easy to grow and delicious roasted. This tropical plant likes long hot summers. Typically, seeds are roasted before using and then used whole, crushed or ground. Korean cooking makes use of sesame seeds, especially in soups and as a dressing for lightly cooked vegetables. 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 12600 seeds/ounce.
Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Vitaminna. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Brassica rapa var pekinensis. Other names: baechu, baguio, bai cai, cai bac thao, cai dai, celery cabbage, Chinese leaves, da bai cai, hakusai, huang ya cai, huan ya bai, jie jin bai chai, kala gowa, kobis cina, kubis cina, kubis panjang, loose head Chinese cabbage, nappa, nappa cabbage, pe tsai, petsay tsina, phakkaat khaao plee, sawi, sawi pahit, siew choy, ta paak tsai, won bok, wong bok, wong nga pak. 20-24 days for baby leaf, 45-55 days for maturity. Cool season annual. This vegetable green is familiar in households throughout Japan. The dark green leaves are crinkled and thick. Tolerant to cool temperatures, this vigorous grower is slow to bolt. Chinese cabbage prefers cool temperatures for its main growing season. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. In temperate areas sow seeds in spring/summer after last frost or late summer/early fall. Plant year round in tropical areas. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Exposure to frost or prolonged temperatures below 50?F may result in bolting. Harvest at any stage. 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. Loaded with vitamin A, this flavorful green is a perfect addition to a salad or stir-fry. ~16437 seeds / oz.
Stackable or Hang-able three tiered garden, herb or flower planter. Great for decorative or vertical container gardening indoors or outdoors all year long. Durable and easy to stack or hang (hanging chain included). Available in 5 colors.
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.
Basil-Anise is unique in that it has zesty basil flavors with sweet licorice-like flavors incorporated. Plants have dark green leaves with purple stems, and blossoms are a red-purple color, and become a light pink-purple color when they have fully flowered. Plants grow 18 inches tall. Sow seeds indoors in cooler climates, and outdoors after the final frost in climates with a warm spring. Plant seeds a quarter inch deep in well drained soil. These plants can help keep flies and other insects out of the garden. Using fertilizer can help promote growth. Leaves are ready for harvest after around 85 days, and can be picked off the plant, rinsed, and used in dishes. Their sweet unique taste makes a great addition to sauces, and can flavor meats and vegetables. They also make great pesto.
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."
