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Lettuce Seeds - Summer 38 Celtuce. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Lactuca sativavar asparagina. 75-85 days. Cool season annual. This variety of Chinese stem lettuce has pointed, light green leaves. Good tolerance to heat and cold and is slow bolting. This celtuce can tolerate 100?F for a few days and slow bolting. This variety has nice stem development during warm season. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. In cool areas sow seeds in spring after last frost or late summer to early fall in a sunny location. Recommended to sow in seed trays in cool areas, and seedlings are transplanted later into open field. In temperate areas, sow in spring or fall. In tropical areas, sow year round. Seeds need light to germinate, so do not plant too deep. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Use the young leaves in salad or cook lightly. Stalks are eaten fresh or cooked. Peel outer skin and slice the stalk. Use in salad, pickled, soup and stir fry with meat, poultry or fish. Apx. 18500 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."
Gourd Seeds - Emerald - Hybrid.Luffa cylindrica. NonGMO. Warm season annual. Open pollinated. Early maturity. 80 to 90 Days. Smooth type. The fruits are average 45~50cm and 4~5 cm in diameter, 300 grams in weight. Seed pre-treatment and germination are recommended: pre-soak the seeds in hot water at 45?C~ 55?C for 20 minutes, then soak them in warm water at 30?C for 24 hours. Optimum germination temperature: 30-32?C. Approximately 140 seeds per ounce.
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."
Hot Radish Seeds - AKA Karaine - Hybrid.Raphanus sativus. 60 days to maturity. Non GMO. Open pollinated. Cool season annual. This unique, prize winning, Japanese hybrid, has bright pink skin and pink flesh with a white core. The roots are cylindrical in shape--about twice as long (6) as they are wide. Lower water content in its firm flesh intensifies its hot, spicy flavor. Popularly used for daikon oroshi because of its color and flavor. Stores well for more than 6 months when kept cool. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late summer/early fall in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Does not need to be peeled. The hottest flavor occurs about 1-2 minutes after grating and then begins to mellow. Use pickled or fresh, in salad, in soup, and in tsuyu (dipping sauce). Daikon oroshi (coarsely grated daikon using a Japanese grater) is delicious with soba noodles, tempura and Japanese-type hamburgers. Apx. 3200 seeds per ounce."
Professional grade pH adjustment kit includes pH measurement drops and acid (pH Down) and base (pH Up) solutions to precisely raise and lower the pH of your water. By General Hydroponics. Ideal for adjusting pH for microgreens.
65-100 days. Slightly pungent, long white shanks with stiff blue-green tops. Resistant to hot weather and also fairly cold tolerant, but not recommended for over-wintering. Good Pink Root tolerance as well as smut, Botrytis leaf blight, and thrips. Approx. 8,000 seeds/oz.
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. A spicy sprout to add a little perk to sandwiches salads etc. Mix with alfalfa sprouts for a favorite sandwich cruncher."""
Lettuce Seeds - Purple Tower Celtuce. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Lactuca sativa var asparagina. Also known as asparagus lettuce, celery lettuce, Chinese lettuce, jing wo ju, kaki jisha, keman ayer, kuki chisha, nen jing wo ju, ngao lei shaang tsoi, stem lettuce, stemuretasu, wo ju sun, woo chu, wo sun, wo sung. 75-85 days to maturity. Cool season annual. Chinese stem lettuce originated in southern China. Stem lettuce is grown mainly for the tasty stalk with celery-like flavor. Leaves are broad, oval-shaped and green color. Stems are thick, tender and crisp with white flesh. This is an early maturing variety and has good cold tolerance. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. In cool areas sow seeds in spring after last frost or late summer to early fall in a sunny location. Recommended to sow in seed trays in cool areas, and seedlings are transplanted later into open field. In temperate areas, sow in spring or fall. In tropical areas, sow year round. Seeds need light to germinate, so do not plant too deep. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Use the young leaves in salad or cook lightly. Stalks are eaten fresh or cooked. Peel outer skin and slice the stalk. Use in salad, pickled, soup and stir fry with meat, poultry or fish. Approx 18500 seeds / oz.
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."
Cucumber Seeds - Tokiwa. Heirloom, Cucumis sativus. 55-60 days. NonGMO. Open pollinated. Warm season annual. Also known as 'Tokyo Green', this uniform, dark green variety grows 1.5 in diameter and 9-10" long and has small spines. Retains good flavor when large. Expect high yields. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Or start seeds indoors and transplant when weather warms. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Optimum growing temperatures are 75?F daytime and 60?F at night. Train to climb a vertical support for better air circulation, straighter fruits, and ease of harvest. Use in salads and for tsukemono (pickling). Marinate in su vinegar dressing for a refreshing salad. Approximately 1125 seeds per 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.
Radish Seeds - White Cannon - Hybrid.Raphanus sativus. 58 days. Warm/cool season annual. Non GMO. Open pollinated. Excellent radish variety for subtropical areas. The radish has a light green neck, 11-12 Inches in length, 3.5 inches diameter, weighing 1.75 pounds. Very strong tolerance to both heat and cold. Medium to late bolting habit and late pithiness. Harvest early fall to winter. Resistant to Virus and Fusarium. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Sow seeds year round in subtropical and tropical areas. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Use in soup, salad, pickle or fresh. Daikon oroshi (coarsely grated daikon using a Japanese grater) is delicious with soba noodles and tempura. Approximately 1313 seeds per ounce.
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