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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.
Squash Seeds - Japanese, Winter - Tetsukabuto - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Cucurbita maxima X Cucurbita moschata. 95-105 days (45-50 days after flowering). Warm season annual. This Japanese winter squash hybrid produces nearly round fruit. Fruit weigh between 4.4 to 5.5 lbs. Under the dark black-green mottled skin, the firm flesh is a deep yellow orange color with an excellent sweet, nutty flavor. This vine grower does require a pollinator such as Delica. This variety may be used as a rootstock for grafting watermelon, melon and cucumber to prevent diseases. Tetsukabuto will resist the squash vine borer. Tetsukabuto squash store well and are very popular for use in curries and tempura. 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. Excellent in tempura, stir-fried, baked, and pickled. Freezes well. About 156 seeds/ounce."
Perfect professional hydroponic mild acid solution for lowering the pH of water for your microgreens. 1 Quart Bottle. Instructions for use included on label. Made by General Hydroponics. See also pH Up.
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."
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 - Hakucho - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Cucumis melo. Also known as charantais melon, makuwauri, meron. 65 days after flowering. Warm season annual. The flesh of this French Charantais melon from Japan is salmon orange color. Aromatic, sweet and just over 1 pound, Hakucho is a superior melon. The oval shaped fruit has yellowish gray skin with no netting. Sugar content has 16% brix. 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 fruit are about 1 pound. As fruit ripens, it produces a nice aroma at the blossom end. Best eaten fresh. ~2875 seeds per ounce."
Bean Seeds - Pole - Quing Bain - Romano Type. Heirloom, Phaseolus vulgaris. 50-55 days. Non-GMO. Open pollinated. Warm season annual. Qing Bian is an early maturing Romano bean type. Pods are flat and long growing 10-12 long, 1" wide with nice bright green color. Beans are string-less and tender. The plants are vigorous and strong. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring/summer after last frost in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Train to climb a vertical support. Harvest pods at 8-10" long and when beans just start to bulge in the pods. Toss into Italian pasta dishes, stir-fries or soups. Delicious fresh, steamed, sauteed or fried tempura style. Approx 100 seeds / oz."
Gourd Seeds - Tai Hoo - Hybrid.Lagenaria siceraria var.clavata. NonGMO. Open pollinated. Warm season annual. 79 days to maturity. Short type 8~9. Uniform, vigorous and productive fruits. Disease resistant. Approximately 140 seeds per 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."
Radish Seeds - Korean - Bora King - Hybrid.Raphanus sativus. 60 days. Cool season annual. Non GMO. Open pollinated. This beautiful daikon has purple flesh and skin. It matures at 8-10 long, weighs 2-3 lbs, and has late pithiness. The plant is slow to bolt, and the leaves are deeply serrated and delicious. An excellent variety for specialty market growers. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after last frost or in late summer/early fall in a warm, sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Use in soup, salad, tsukemono (pickled) or fresh. Daikon oroshi (coarsely grated daikon using a Japanese grater) is delicious in sauces used for soba noodles, tempura, and sashimi. The leaves are eaten as well. Approximately 4500 seeds per ounce."
pH Up by General Hydroponics. 1 Quart Bottle. Perfect professional hydroponic mild base solution for raising the pH of water for your microgreens. Great for all gardening applications. See also pH Down.
21 to 45 days. An outstanding mustard of dark green-purple leaves with bright white veins. Harvest at 4 to 6 inches for salad or allow it to grow to full size for boiling greens. Fast and easy to grow, great crop for spring, or fall into early winter. Colorful microgreen with a bit of a bite.
30-45 days. Non-GMO, Heirloom. Red Diakon Radish Seeds (Ostergruss Rosa). Raphanus sativus. A tapered red radish measuring from 5 to 8 inches long. Bright white to pale rose, crisp flesh. Best planted in spring or fall. Can be grown over winter where the ground does not freeze. A great choice for microgreens.
