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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.
Gourd Seeds - Yu Sing - Hybrid.Luffa acutangula. Warm season annual. NonGMO. Open pollinated. Ridge type. Early maturity 55-60 days after transplanting. Beautiful fruit. Uniform and straight 20-24 inches long in dark green color. Firm and tender flesh. Tolerant to heat and hollowness. High yield. Approximately 450 seeds per ounce.
Sesame Seeds - Black - Kurogoma. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Sesame indicum. Also known as black sesame, chih ma, kurogoma, linga, ngaa, thala atta, til, wijen. 85 days to maturity. Warm season annual. This tropical plant is grown for its flavorful black seeds. Sesame grows best in hot weather and must have well-drained soil. 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 13000 seeds an ounce.
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Red Tatsoi - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Brassica rapa Chinensis group. 10-15 days microgreens; 20-30 days baby leaf; 45 days full maturity. Cool season annual. This vigorous hybrid has medium sized, spoon-shaped red-violet leaves and a mild, sweet mustard flavor. Harvest from baby leaves for salads to full maturity. 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. Use in salads and stir-fries. Saute or braise. Apx. 5600 seeds per ounce."
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."
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."
Seed Starter Combo Tray - Includes: Drip Tray, 12 Cell Tray Insert & Humidity Dome. The the complete growing tray set for seed starts. The drip tray has no drain holes, and the 12 cell insert that nests within the drip tray does have drain holes for water regulation, and watering from the bottom. The clear humidity dome fits snugly. With care, these seed starter combos can be reused several times. Disinfect between uses. The drip tray measures 7 x 5.5" x 2.5 inches deep. The 12 cell insert is configured 3x4 and each cell is approximately 1.5" x 1.5 inches at the rim, and tapers slightly to it's 2.25" depth. The humidity dome measures 7" x 5.5" x 2" high."
Organic Tokyo Bekana Mustard Seeds. 45 days to maturity. Brassica juncea. Open Pollinated, Non-GMO, Annual. It has bright light green leaves that are curly and ruffled. At full size tender ruffled leaves are on narrow white petioles. It does well for baby leaf year round with winter protection.
Glebionis carinata. Non-GMO. Shungiku (AKA, Three Color Daisy, Tri Color Daisy) can be grown as an edible flower, salad greens or especially as a microgreen. As a micro it has thin serrated true leaves. This light green, pretty micro has a slight crunchy texture with a strong carrot, fruit, flowery flavor that also has a mild but pleasant bitterness. Great as an additon to mixed salad greens.
Gourd Seeds - Lai Jud - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Benincasa hispida. 60-65 days to maturity. Warm season annual. This hybrid matures early and has medium length vines. Cylindrical fruit has mottled green skin, grows to 4 x 9" and weighs up to 2 pounds. Flesh is tender and thick. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring/ summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. The seed coat is hard and should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours. Hill planting: Form soil into a 1-ft. diameter mound 3-4" tall. Space mounds 4-6' 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. Train to climb a vertical support for better air circulation and ease of harvest or leave vine on the ground. Fruit can be stored in a dry, cool environment during winter months (avoid direct contact with concrete). Delicious in soups and stews. Cut gourd open, scrape out seeds and cut into cubes to cook. About 140 seeds an ounce."
Radish Seeds - Chinese - Mantanghong Improved - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Raphanus sativus. Alt names alibanos, beauty heart radish, Chinese radish, cu cai, daikon, labanos, lao bo, lobak, lo bok, lo pak, luo bu, moo, mu, muli, oriental radish, phakkaat hua, rabanos, rabu, watermelon radish. 65-70 days. Cool season annual. This beauty heart" type Chinese radish is the most popular variety grown in the middle and northern parts of China. It is also call watermelon radish. This variety is globe-shape, green shoulder with dark pink flesh. Because of their color, they are the perfect radishes to carve into flower shapes as garnish. It has a crisp texture and is mild and sweet flavored. Try eating fresh. Just thinly slice, top with fresh squeezed lime and a little salt and pepper or with sugar. For fall season sowing only. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late summer to early fall, in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. The flavor and texture is best when grown briskly so plant in fertile soil and keep well watered. Use fresh, pickled, and cooked. For a refreshing salad, serve thinly sliced radishes sprinkled with fresh lime juice and salt and pepper, or a little sugar. Approx 3800 seeds / oz."
Japanese Komatsuna Mustard Seeds. 30 to 50 Days to full maturity. 8 to 12 days to microgreens harvest. Brassica rapa var. perviridis. Annual. Heirloom, Non-GMO, Open Pollinated. Komatsuna is popular traditional, dento yasai, Japanese green leafy vegetable. It has tender, deep green leaves, and a mild, flavor that resembles spinach. A quick growing, upright type, it can be harvested all seasons with succession planting due to heat and cold tolerance. Delicious eaten at any stage. cultivation info: Prefers mild and cool temperatures. Prepare fertile, well drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost or late summer/early fall. Avoid hot summer planting for best results. Sow every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Harvest leaves and young stems when plant is about 8 tall. culinary tips: Use in soup, salad, pickling, stir-fry, ohitashi, sukiyaki, and yosenabe. Rich in calcium. About 10,000 Seeds / Oz."
Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Spring Crisp - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Brassica rapa Pekinensis group. 63-65 days after sowing. Cool season annual. Spring Crisp barrel heads have a weight of approximately 5 pounds and is an excellent variety for kimchi pickling. Head are dark green external color, bright yellow internal color. Excellent slow bolting habit making it suitable for late spring to late summer harvesting. This early maturing variety has good field holding ability with an intermediate resistance to Clubroot and is less susceptible to internal black specks. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds or transplant seedlings in spring after danger of all frost in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Exposing plants to frost or prolonged temperatures below 50?F may result in bolting. Chinese Cabbage requires vernalization. Bud differentiation and bolting results from low temperatures of 5?C for a week or 10?C for two weeks. For spring harvest, transplant seedlings with 5-7 true leaves raised at 23-24?C during the day and over 12?C at night. Providing plants with adequate water and fertilizer after transplanting will promote faster growth. Used in kimchi pickling, sukiyaki, yosenabe, ohitashi, stir-fries and salad. Approx 11438 seeds /oz.
