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Gourd Seeds - Buab Khom - Hybrid.Luffa acutangula. 50-60 days to maturity. NonGMO. Warm season annual. This is a hybrid ridge gourd with excellent fruit quality and high yielding. The fruit are light green color and medium size ranging from 12-14 weighing about 1/2 lb. Vines are vigorous and have lots of branching. Resistant to Downy mildew. Requires a long, warm growing season. 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. Prepare luffa as you would zucchini. Lightly stir-fry thin slices or add to soup. Steam or deep-fry thick slices. Also delicious stuffed with pork and braised. Apx. 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."
Yard Long Bean - Red Noodle. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Vigna unguiculata subsp sesquipedalis. Other names: asparagus bean, banor, cai dou, chang dou, chang jiang dou, chang kong tau, cheung kong tau, Chinese long bean, dau dua, dau gok, dau que, diya mekaral, dow gauk, garter bean, hamtak, jiang dou, juroku sasage mame, kacang belut, kacang panjang, kacang panjang hijau, kacang perut ayam, lobia, otok, sasage, sitao, sitaw, snake bean, tau afuk yaou, tau fug yao, thua chin, tseng dou, yard long bean. 50-80 days. Warm season annual. Yard long beans are sometimes called Asparagus beans or Chinese Long beans. Red Noodle beans have an unusual purple-red color and are a well-known variety in southern China. They can grow up to 22 long. The bean will lose its red color when cooked. This vigorous plant is heat tolerant. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Train to climb a vertical support. Harvest when pods are smooth, tender, and 16-22" long. Used most notably in the popular Szechwan dish 'Dryfried Beans', these may be used to replace string beans in any dish. Can be deep-fried, stir-fried, steamed or used in soups. Prepare beans by cutting into 2" sections. Approx 180 seeds / oz."
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Dwarf White Stem. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Annual. Brassica rapa Chinensis group. Alternate names: ang chaithao, baby bok choy, bai cai, bok choy, cai be trang, cai thia, cai thuong hai, cai trang laon, celery mustard, Chinese chard, Chinese mustard, Chinese white cabbage, hach us, kala gowa, paak tsai, pak choi, pecai, pecal, pechay, petsai, petsay, phakkaat farang, phakkaet bai, qing cai, samho, sawi, sawi puhit, sesawi putih, shakushina, tsing pak choi. This is 'Baby Bok Choy', the famous Asian green. 40 days to maturity. Cool-warm season. It is often referred to as a nai pe tsai type or dwarf type with white spoon-shaped petioles and dark green glossy leaves. This variety grows best in mild climates and can tolerate heat. It can be grown year round in sub-tropical areas. 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. Harvest when about 4 tall. Use stir-fried, sauteed, braised or add to soup. ~10000 seeds / oz."
Gourd Seeds - Buab Moom - Hybrid.Luffa acutangula. 80-90 days. NonGMO. Open pollinated. Warm season annual. This hybrid ridge gourd is highly productive and vigorous. The fruit are green color, growing up to 17-19 in length, 2" diameter. Gourds weigh approximately 1/2 lb. Requires a long, warm growing season. 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 luffa as you would zucchini. Lightly stir-fry thin slices or add to soup. Steam or deep-fry thick slices. Also delicious stuffed with pork and braised. Apx. 150 seeds an ounce."
GeoPot is the leading fabric pot for cultivators. Unlike other fabric containers, GeoPot fabric pots are made with durable quad stitching for ideal structural support and longevity in both indoor and outdoor grows. The GeoPot is the ideal fabric container for any and all growers.
The Kuroda Long 8 carrot is a sweet Asian carrot. It is tolerable to multiple climates, and grows best with some shade. Seeds should be planted at least 12 inches apart from one another outdoors in fertile loose soil. This plant is hardy, and can be grown in Spring and Fall, as long as temperatures are between 45 and 75 degrees. After 75 days, carrots are ready to be harvested. Use a garden fork to help edge each carrot out of the soil, and then pull the root out of the ground. Carrots should be washed and kept in cool storage. These carrots are especially good for juicing, adding a sweet element to dishes paired with spices, or eaten individually raw or sauteed as a satisfying and healthy snack.
60 to 90 days. Thai basil has lush, deep green leaves, purplish flower buds and stems, and carries anise overtones to its sweet basil scent. It is added by the big handfuls in whole leaves, to green and red curries and spicy stir-fried dishes.
Gourd Seeds - Bonanza. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Luffa acutangula. 80-90 days. Warm season annual. Also know as Chinese okra, this vigorous productive plant produces a high yield of edible fruit on strong, lateral branches. Fruit are 18 long, 2" in diameter and weigh just under a pound. The green-colored, ridged fruit is tender and tasty and matures 45 days after the flower sets. Requires a long, warm growing season. 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. Chinese okra is prepared like squash or okra. Use young tender gourds in sautes, stews and stir-fries. Apx. 140 seeds/ounce."
Chinese Celery Seeds - Yellow Stem. Heirloom, Annual. Apium graveolens. NonGMO. Open pollinated. Chinese yellow type. 110~120 days by direct seeding. Hollow stalks in light green color. Less fiber and delicate. Optimum germination temperature is around 15~20 ?C. Higher temperatures prevent germination. Keep the soil moist after transplanting. Approximately 75000 seeds per ounce.
Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Mini Napa #2 - Hybrid. Annual. Brassica pekinensis. Mini Type. Early maturity. 3-4 lbs. Non GMO. Open pollinated. Excellent shape, compact and uniform. Dark green outer leaves. Yellow internal color. Slow bolting. Good for sowing in spring and fall. Planting at 8 for wa wa tsai (extra mini or baby Chinese Cabbage) and 12" for mini napa. It's recognized as the smallest size of Chinese Napa that commercial growers use nowadays. Approximately 8625 seeds per ounce."
Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Mini Napa #2 - Hybrid. Annual. Brassica pekinensis. Mini Type. Early maturity. 3-4 lbs. Non GMO. Open pollinated. Excellent shape, compact and uniform. Dark green outer leaves. Yellow internal color. Slow bolting. Good for sowing in spring and fall. Planting at 8 for wa wa tsai (extra mini or baby Chinese Cabbage) and 12" for mini napa. It's recognized as the smallest size of Chinese Napa that commercial growers use nowadays. Approximately 8625 seeds per ounce."
55-70 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus ?Summer Dance?. Summer Dance Cucumber Seeds. Warm-season annual hybrid. Non-GMO. Best known for its extremely uniform fruit, this hybrid grows vigorously and delivers a high yield from its many lateral vines. The deep green fruits are near perfectly straight with fine white spines on their glossy skin. The beautifully shaped leaves are also sure to be a spectacle. This variety is suitable for open field growing and features a monoecious flowering habit making it perfect for a pollinator-friendly garden. Approx 1,270 seeds per oz.
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