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Lettuce Seeds - Purple Sword Celtuce. Heirloom, Lactuca sativa var asparagina. Cool season annual. NonGMO. Open pollinated. 90 Days. This is a celtuce or stem lettuce. Pointed leaves are green/purple color. Stem skin is light purple. Also use the leaves as a choy. Tolerant to cold and cracking. For spring and fall planting. Approximately 28438 seeds per ounce.
Golden Streak Mustard Seeds. Brassica juncea. Non-GMO, Heirloom, Open Pollinated. Annual. 40 to 50 days to full maturity. Baby leaf harvest after about 20 to 25 days. This fast-growing baby green mustard has a bright spring-green color and a delicate, lacey habit that contrasts strikingly with dark green or red salad greens. Its mild spicy taste adds interest, as well. Use the Golden Streak to perk up a salad or sandwich or as a perfect little side garnish. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after danger of all frost 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 20-30 days for baby mustard greens. Suitable for salads and stir-frys and excellent as a garnishes. Suitable as microgreens. About 750 seeds per oz.
Cucumber Seeds - Southern Delight - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Cucumis sativus. 50-60 days. Warm season annual. This is an excellent hybrid Japanese cucumber that has smooth, deep green skin with small white spines. The burpless fruits mature to 9 long, 1" in diameter, and have excellent flavor and quality. It is recommended for open field growing and has high tolerance to heat. The very vigorous, high yielding plants are resistant to downy mildew, powdery mildew, anthracnose, and CMV. It has a monoecious flowering habit (plant produces both male and female flowers). 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. Used for pickling or salads. Cut cubes of very ripe cucumbers and add to soup. Approximately 1100 seeds / oz."
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.
45 to 50 days. Daikon type cool weather radish often grown over winter in mild climates. White skin and flesh. Mild, crunchy and juicy flavor. Often pickled in Asian cuisine. Wonderful as microgreen or radish sprout.
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 - Chinese Okra. Heirloom, Luffa acutangula. Alt names: angled luffa, boap liam, cabatiti, cee gwa, Chinese okra, dishcloth gourd, ewes, gambas, hoyong, ito uri, jhingta tori, jingi, kalitori, ketala manis, ketola, ling chiao si qua, muop huong, muop khia, oyong, patola, patola tagalog, petola, petola sagi, petola segi, ridged gourd, si gua, sponge gourd, sze kwa, tokado hechima, torai, tsee gwa, vegetable gourd, veta kola, you lin si gua. 90 days. NonGMO. Warm season annual. Angled luffa is also called Chinese okra or ridged gourd. This excellent open pollinated variety is cultivated for the tenderness and sweet flavor of its fruit. The vigorous plant has a heavy fruit set of ridged, dark green, club-shaped fruits that are best harvested about 18 long and 2" in diameter. 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. ~140 seeds / oz."
Crimson Red Mustard Seeds. F1 Hybrid. Brassica juncea. Non-GMO. Annual. 40 to 55 days to full maturity. Baby leaf harvest after about 20 to 25 days. This new red mustard green from Japan is harvested young for salad, braising mixes, and for a gourmet garnish. The very dark red color, attractive leaf shape, and mildly spicy flavor add depth to these mixes. It retains intense leaf color even in the summer months. Harvest at any stage depending on culinary use from microgreen to full maturity. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after danger of all frost 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 20-30 days for baby mustard greens. Suitable for salads, soups, stir-fries, and as a garnish. Rich source of vitamins A, B6, C, riboflavin, and iron. About 750 seeds per oz.
Eggplant Seeds - Mizuno Takumi - Hybrid.Solanum melongena. 80 days. NonGMO. Warm season annual. This shiny, purplish-black oval-shaped eggplant grows to a plump 1/2 pound. Known for its watery flesh and tender skin, it is most often enjoyed cooked or pickled. The plants are heavy producers in open field or greenhouse alike. Start seeds inside 6 weeks before last frost date (or 8 weeks before expected transplanting date). Keep soil warm until emergence (80-90?F minimum). 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 75?F) in a very warm and sunny location. Eggplants are heavy feeders so use a balanced fertilizer. Too much nitrogen will produce lush foliage and few fruit. Gourmet cooking shows have made this juicy variety popular in restaurants and bars throughout Japan, where the eggplants are lightly pickled and eaten as a summer side dish or as a snack with beer. Approx 6188 seeds /oz.
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.
Cucumber Seeds - Soarer - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Cucumis sativus. 60 days. Warm season annual. Valued particularly for its flavor, this Japanese burpless cucumber hybrid is easy to grow and a generous producer of 8 long cucumbers, up to 1" in diameter, with fine white spines and smooth deep-green skin. The vigorous plants tolerate heat very well and resist downy mildew, powdery mildew, anthracnose, and CMV. This variety is suitable for open field growing and has a monoecious flowering habit (plant produces both male and female flowers). 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. Enjoy these cucumbers sliced with a light dressing or in salads. ~1100 seeds per ounce."
This Japanese hand hoe is fantastic for weeding, soil loosening, cutting roots and cleaning up your garden. Featuring sharp stainless steel saw blades on either end of the wooden handle, this tool helps to cut, pull out and clean up weeds and grass in all areas of your garden.
40 days. A small pak choi 6 to 8 inches tall, with wonderful color. An easy to grow and bolt resistant pak choi with purple leaves and thick pale green stems. Suited to a container or the garden. Makes colorful baby greens.
