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A spicy sprout to add a little perk to sandwiches, salads etc.. Mix with alfalfa sprouts for a favorite sandwich cruncher.
Shiso also known as Perilla or Beefsteak plant is a nice addition to the herb garden. At one to three feet tall and only about one foot wide its complicated flavor could become a new favorite without needing too much space. It can also be grown as a microgreen. The flavor is somewhere between mint and basil with hints of anise and cinnamon. It can be used as a sushi wrap, as a garnish or in a fruit or green salad. The purple shiso is used in pickling to add a violet hue. Whether you choose the green or purple, this is a plant that lends itself to culinary creativity. Non-GMO. Full maturity in 60-85 Days. Microgreen harvest between 16 to 22 Days.
Melon Seeds - New Melon. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Cucumis melo. Also known as makuwauri or meron.110-120 days (40-45 days after fruit setting). Warm season annual. An open pollinated round melon that is a Japanese specialty. Developed in the 1950s for its fragrance and sweet tasting fruit, it has smooth green skin and white to pale yellow flesh. Each plant produces roughly 4-8 melons. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Soil temperatures below 50?F can slow growth. Consider using black plastic and fabric row cover to speed soil warming. Sandy or light-textured soils that warm quickly in spring are best. Sow 3 seeds per hill and space hills 3' apart. Harvest when the fruit is about 3/4 lb or cut to taste sample melon for maturity. Best eaten fresh. Approximately 2800 seeds per ounce.
20-30 Days to Baby Leaf Maturity. Brassica juncea ?Japanese Giant Garnet?. Japanese Giant Garnet Mustard Seeds. Non-GMO, Open Pollinated, Annual. The solid, rounded leaves of this baby leaf variety are a uniform, deep purplish red color. Leaves produce their color early in the growing season and retain it through summer. With its mild but distinct flavor, Japanese Giant Garnet complements any collection of greens. The seeds come directly from Japan. This variety is most suitable for being cultivated as a baby leaf salad green. Approx 14,000 Seeds / Oz.
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.
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."
Squash Seeds - Winter - Delica - 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. 95-105 days (45-50 days after flowering). Warm season annual. Adaptable to many growing and soil conditions, this plant consistently produces 4-5 lb. high quality, flat, globe-shaped fruit with dark green rinds. Its thick and dry yellow flesh has a very sweet nutty flavor that makes it one of the most popular ebisu varieties grown in Japan. Grows well in cool areas and stores well. 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. Use in tempura, stir-fries, soup or baked. Approx 175 seeds /oz."
pH test drops by General Hydroponics. Complete pH testing Kit. Simple and inexpensive method to roughly measure the pH of your water. More accurate than pH test strips. Good for hundreds of uses.
Corsican gourds have a round flat shape that is unique to them.They have a light medium green color and become tan when dried. They grow to be 12� in diameter by 5� tall, looking similar to a cheese wheel. Plants grow 18-24� tall with long vines. Sow seeds indoors for transplant or directly outdoors. Space hills 6� apart in full sun in the spring. After 110-130 days, gourds are ready for harvest, they can either be harvested green or left to continue to dry. Gourds often have a stem knob that makes for a great handle. Popular uses of these gourds when dried are for decoration or as a bowl. They can also be painted, drilled, and cut.
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth. (33 days) Who can resist Baby Pak Choy! Juicy, succulent stems and leaves in only 30 days. Also called Shanghai Bok Choy. Pak Choy is fast growing and great for winter-time greenhouse growing. Extremely popular in stir frys.
Melon Seeds - Ichiba Kouji - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Cucumis melo. Also known as Japanese netted melon. 55-60 days to maturity. Warm season annual. This specialty variety dominates the netted melon market in Japan. The fruit is round, green skinned, with a fine net and matures to over 3 lbs. The thick, juicy, green flesh measures over 16?Brix. Its sugar content will continue to rise regardless of the weather. Easy-to-grow, widely adaptable, and resistant to mildews and vine split. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Soil temperatures below 50?F can slow growth. Consider using black plastic and fabric row covers to speed soil warming. Sandy or light-textured soils that warm quickly in spring are best. Hill planting: Form soil into a 1' diameter mound 3 to 4 tall. Space mounds 4-6' apart. On each mound plant 3 seeds. Row planting: See spacing info in chart. Harvest melons when the side leaves and tendrils turn yellow and dried cracking occurs on melon at the base of the stem. As fruit ripens, it produces a nice aroma at the blossom end. Pruning: Pinch the primary stem at the 3rd leaf node to create 2 branches. On these branches, pinch off all third vines up to the 10th leaf node. Leave third vines on between the 11th and 15th leaf nodes and this is where 2 fruits will set. Total yield is 4 fruits per plant. Best when eaten fresh. Refrigerate once opened. ~2813 seeds/ounce."
Basil Seeds - Holy Basil Green Leaf. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Ocimum sanctum. Annual. Holy basil is an herb native to India, where it is known as tulsi. It is sacred in the Hindu religious tradition and is regarded as one of the most important plants used in Ayurvedic medicine. The plants have a bush growing habit and leaves have with a spicy, clove-like, musky flavor and aroma. This is a green leaf variety. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early 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). Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Plants grow well in warm temperatures and can sustain damage if temperatures drop below 50?F. Harvest older leaves and pinch back flower buds for continuous leaf production. This herb can be eaten fresh, dried, made into tea or used as a supplement. Used in many Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Indian cuisine dishes. The spicy aromatic leaves are a nice garnish with Asian noodle dishes. Approx 21,875 seeds / oz.
Soybean - Shinonome. Heirloom, Glycine max. 80 days to maturity. Warm season annual. This is an early maturing non-GMO soybean. It has a clear hilum (the point of attachment of the seed to the pod). It is ideal for making tofu, soymilk, miso, soy sauce and other soybean products. The bushy plants need warm day and cool night temperatures for good results. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Seeds will rot or fail to germinate if overwatered or soaked. Keep soil moist but not soaked during the germinating period. Fertilize as needed. Warm day temperatures (75-85?F) and cool night temperatures are important for best results. Harvest when the leaves have changed from bright green to a slight yellowish-green color. No staking required. Use to make processed soybean products such as tofu, soymilk, miso, soy sauce. Approx 175 seeds / oz.
