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Up to 90 days. AAS Winner for 1997. This new Thai basil has sweet and spicy, 3 to 4 inches long leaves with overtones of anise. Attractive red-purple stems and pink-violet flowers are highly ornamental with a licorice aroma. The vigorous plant is easy to grow, with few disease and pest problems.
Gourd Seeds - New Jang Sin - Hybrid.Benincasa hispida var chieh-qua. 80 days to maturity. NonGMO. Warm season annual. This jointed gourd, hairy melon, or mokwa variety is an early to medium maturity. Fruits are short, cylindrical shaped and average 6-8 long and 2-3" diameter. The fruit skin is hairy and green color. The flesh is white, firm, and mild flavor. The plants are vigorous and high yielding. Requires a long, warm growing season. 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 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 straighter fruit, better air circulation and ease of harvest. Harvest young tender fruits for eating. Use jointed gourd as a substitute for zucchini. To retain best flavor, do not overcook. Cut into chunks for steaming, stir frying, soups or braising. Stuff hollowed melons with meat and bake. Approx 140 seeds / oz."
Soybean - Shinonome. Heirloom, Glycine max. 80 days to maturity. Warm season annual. This is an early maturing non-GMO soybean. It has a clear hilum (the point of attachment of the seed to the pod). It is ideal for making tofu, soymilk, miso, soy sauce and other soybean products. The bushy plants need warm day and cool night temperatures for good results. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Seeds will rot or fail to germinate if overwatered or soaked. Keep soil moist but not soaked during the germinating period. Fertilize as needed. Warm day temperatures (75-85?F) and cool night temperatures are important for best results. Harvest when the leaves have changed from bright green to a slight yellowish-green color. No staking required. Use to make processed soybean products such as tofu, soymilk, miso, soy sauce. Approx 175 seeds / oz.
Gourd Seeds - Haa Sing - Hybrid.Luffa acutangula. NonGMO. Open pollinated. Warm season annual. Ridged type. Early maturity. 80 to 90 Days. 26-30 long in dark green color. Firm and tender flesh. Tolerant to heat and hollowness. Disease resistant and high yielding. Approximately 140 seeds per ounce."
Leisure Cilantro Seeds. Whole Seeds (not split). AKA: Chinese Parsley, coriander or yan sui. Annual. Open pollinated, Heirloom, Non-GMO Seeds. Coriandrum sativum. 35 to 45 days to maturity. Popular as a microgreen. Valued in Asian cuisine for its aromatic zesty flavor produced in every part of the plant, from the leaves to the stems to the seeds. The plants grow up to 2' tall and have medium-green feathery, flat leaves. Small 2 seedlings are ready to harvest after 18 days and can be used in dishes or as a garnish. Extra slow to bolt, this variety is good for mild climates. Cilantro goes to seed quickly in hot weather conditions. Prefers cool temperatures. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after last frost or late summer/early fall. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Sow seeds every 3 weeks for continuous harvest. For cut and-grow-again crops, harvest the top 1/3 of leaves when plant is at least 8-10" tall. High in nutrition and flavor, chopped cilantro leaves complement meat, fish and poultry, noodle dishes and soups. About 2000 seeds per Oz."
Turnip Seeds - Red Round. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Brassica rapa subsp. rapa. 50 days. Cool season annual. This variety is a traditional Japanese turnip. The root is semi-globed with deep scarlet red skin with white flesh that is tender and crisp. It has a delicious, sweet flavor when harvested young to full maturity. Turnip tops are green with red veins and stems. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after danger of all frost and late summer/early fall for winter harvest. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Plant every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. Harvest when about 3 in diameter. Asian turnips are mainly eaten when very young and are delicious raw with a dressing. The roots and young green tops can be sauteed, pickled or added to stew, curry and soup. ~10500 seeds/ounce."
Make planting your bulbs easy this season with this ingenious hand tool!This bulb planter made by Senkichi makes planting bulbs easier than ever. Bulb planters save time and effort compared to traditional methods such as digging individual holes using a trowel. They create consistent planting holes, ensuring bulbs are placed at the right depth for proper growth and bloom. Additionally, bulb planters are especially helpful when planting large quantities of bulbs making them a favored choice among gardeners.
Luffa aegyptica syn l. cylindrica 100+ days. 12 to 18 inches fruits are dried and seeded to make durable sponges. Approximately 320 seeds/oz.
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 - Fong Show - Hybrid.Benincasa hispida var chieh-qua. 55-65 days. NonGMO. Warm season annual. This fuzzy gourd, mao gua or mokwa, is a early to medium maturing hybrid. The fruit is dark green, growing to 8-10 long and 2-3" wide. Vigorous and productive variety. Requires a long, warm growing season. 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 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 straighter fruit, better air circulation and ease of harvest. Harvest young tender fruits for eating. Use jointed gourd as a substitute for zucchini. To retain best flavor, do not overcook. Cut into chunks for steaming, stir frying, soups or braising. Stuff hollowed melons with meat and bake. Approximately 140 seeds/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.
Eggplant Seeds - E-Star - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Solanum melongena. 70-80 days to maturity. Warm season annual. E-Star is a Japanese round-shaped type eggplant with glossy, deep purple-black color with purple calyx. Fruit are 3-4 in diameter and weigh about 350-400 grams. The flesh is white and firm yet creamy when cooked. This is a medium early maturing variety. Plant are semi-upright and for open field growing. 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. Use for tempura and excellent for baking, stir-frying, and grilling. Approximately 5875 seeds/ounce."
Tomato Seeds - Katana - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Solanum lycopersicum. 60 days (from transplant); Semi-determinate. Warm season annual. 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. Plant so that soil level is just below the lowest leaves. Fertilize as needed. Train to a vertical support. Too much nitrogen will produce lush foliage and few fruits. This is a consistent producer of uniform, firm, beefsteak fruits with smooth shoulders. A hybrid semi determinate variety, the plants yield a continuous harvest throughout the season. Resistant to fusarium races 1, 2 & 3, verticillium, nematodes, tomato mosaic virus, and TYLCV. Prepare fresh or cooked. Use in stir-fry, soup or salad. About 14800 seeds per ounce.
