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Radish Seeds - Miyashige Green Neck. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Raphanus sativus. AKA alibanos, cu cai, cu cai trang, daikon, daikon radish, giant white radish, hua piahs, Japanese radish, labanos, lai fu, lao bo, lobak, lobak isi, lobak putih, lo bok, long white radish, lo pak, lu fu, luo bu, moo, mu, muli, oriental radish, phakkaat hua, rabanos, rabu. 60 days. Cool season annual. One of the most popular varieties used in pickling. The mildly flavored, crisp, white roots have green necks and grow 10-14 long and 3-4" in diameter. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late summer/early fall in a warm, sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Use in soup, salad, pickled or fresh. Grated radish or daikon oroshi is delicious in sauces for soba noodles, tempura, and sashimi. Approximately 3813 seeds per ounce."
Pea Seeds - Sugar Snap - Taichung 13. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Pisum sativum. Alt names bola kadala, chicaro, Chinese pea, dau hoa lan, edible podded snow pea, ercis, ho lan dow, kacang manis, kacang pi, matter, saya endo, shid dou, sitsaro, snow pea, thua lantao, tian cui wan dou, tua lan tau, wandokong, wan dou. 70 days. Cool season annual. This early edible podded sugar pea has white flowers. The vines are vigorous and prolific, producing many pods that are round, plump, crispy, very sweet and of excellent quality. Prefers cool temperatures. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in early to late spring after last frost or sow seeds in fall 8-10 weeks before first frost date. Keep soil moist. Heavy watering during flowering can interfere with pollination. Train to climb a vertical support at least 6' tall. Fertilize as needed with a balanced fertilizer. Too much nitrogen will produce lush foliage and result in poor flowering and fruiting. Harvest when pods begin to swell. Eat these sugar peas fresh for a healthy snack or add them to a salad. You can also quickly stir-fry them. About 112 seeds/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."
Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Chun Yeon Gold - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Brassica rapa var pekinensis. 60-70 days. Spring season annual. This spring time Chinese cabbage hybrid has excellent heading ability under various conditions. The barrel head type cabbages are cylindrical shaped with deep green outer leaves and yellow inside leaves. Mid ribs are thin. Head size average 12 tall, 7-8" wide and weigh 2-2.5 lb. The cabbage has low moisture content and excellent flavor which makes this Chinese cabbage a good choice for kimchi pickling. This variety has slow bolting characteristics and disease resistance to Downy Mildew and Soft Rot. 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. 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. Used in sukiyaki, yosenabe, ohitashi, stir-fries, pickling and salad. Approx 6313 seeds/oz."
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Used in many Asian soups and stews, these pencil thin bright light green stalks can be harvested beginning at about 60 days and continuing through about 90 days. The stalks and leaves have that distinct celery smell and taste and can be harvested in the micro-green stage at about 30 days.
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.
Gourd Seeds - Extra Long. Heirloom, Luffa cylindrica. 80-90 days. NonGMO. Warm season annual. This prolific, vigorous variety produces extra long gourds, up to 15 per plant. The fruit has a green skin and excellent flavor. Fruit weighs up to 1 pound and is 1.5 x 33". Fruit left to mature on the vine can be used for luffa sponges. Prepare fertile, well drained soil. Sow seeds in spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. The seed coat is hard and should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours or gently clip the seed tip to help the seed germinate. 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, straighter fruit and ease of harvest. To process for luffa sponges, allow gourds to hang on the vine until they are fully mature and the skin hardens/dries. Remove skin and seeds. Prepare like squash or okra. Saute, stew or stir-fry young tender gourds. Approximately 140 seeds/ounce."
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."
Burdock Seeds - Gobo Takinogawa . Heirloom, Arctium lappa. Other names: ci cai ji, dong yang lu bo, edible burdock, gobo, ngao pong, niu pang, uang. 85-95 days. NonGMO. Annual. Edible burdock is an important vegetable essential in preparing the classic Japanese dish kimpira. This is a late maturing variety that has rich earthy flavor. It is the most popular variety in Japan. Mature plant can reach 3' in height and roots grow to 3-4'. Roots can be harvested in 4-5 months if planted in spring. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. For best results, avoid heavy clay soils. Sow seeds in spring or fall in a sunny location. This variety does not bolt when sown in fall. Burdock seeds will not germinate without sensing light. Seeds must be barely covered with soil. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Thin out weak seedlings. Use in stir-fry, ohitashi, tempura, or pickle. Prepare root by rubbing off the skin with the back of a knife. Cut thin slices and soak in water for about 2 hours to remove bitterness. A classic Japanese dish called kimpira is made with shaved pieces of burdock, julienned carrots, celery, all stir-fried in sesame oil with soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, and hot peppers. See recipe in catalog and online. Approximately 1700 seeds per ounce.
Pepper Seeds - Hot - Thai - Prik Chi Faa. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Capsicum annuum. AKA chilli api, Dragon Pepper, la chiao, la jiao, lombok kecil, miris, murich, ot, prik chi faa, siling labuyo, togarashi. 75-85 days to maturity. Warm season annual. These Thai chili peppers are considered medium hot. The peppers have smooth glossy green skin that turns red at maturity. They grow about 5 to 7 long and weigh a little less than 1 ounce. Start seeds inside 6 weeks before last frost date (or 8 weeks before expected transplanting date). Keep soil warm until emergence. Seeds will not germinate in cool soil and planting out too early may affect plant vigor. Harden off plants carefully before transplanting. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Transplant in late spring/summer (soil temperatures at least above 60?F) in a very warm and sunny location. Fertilize as needed. Too much nitrogen will produce lush foliage and few fruits. Use fresh or dried. They add heat to sauces. Approximately 5000 seeds an ounce."
Chirimen Winter Squash Seeds. 100 days to maturity. Cucurbita moschata. Non-GMO, Heirloom, Annual. Chirimen is a traditional kabocha squash, dento yasai, of Japan. This tasty variety of Japanese pumpkin forms a flat globe with distinct ribs and warts (resembles cauliflower) that can reach 8 in diameter. The dark green skin matures to a buff color. Creamy yellow, moist thick flesh has a sweet and nutty flavor. 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-fry or bake. The Japanese prepare it by simmering peeled chunks in chicken broth or dashi and flavoring with sugar, soy sauce and mirin. Approx 250 Seeds / Oz"
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