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Leaf Radish Seeds - Saisai Purple - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Raphanus sativus. 30-40 days. All season annual. The excellent flavor of this Japanese red-stemmed radish leaf will be noticed. The tender green leaves are rounded with slightly scalloped edges and are used still attached to the contrasting stem. This hybrid was developed to use as a baby leaf green. Plants are slow to bolt and can be grown year-round in milder climates. Saisai Purple is also perfect for sprouting. Distinctive for its color and flavor, Saisai Purple is a handsome and nutritious addition to a salad or stir-fry. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after last frost or in late summer/early fall in a warm, sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Used in sukiyaki, yosenabe, ohitashi, and tsukemono (pickling). Approximately 1300 seeds/ounce.
The hori hori is a Japanese garden knife with a unique blend of digging and cutting features. Equipped with one serrated side and one straight edge side, the Japanese-inspired blade is slightly concave, allowing for easy digging and scooping. This tool comes with convenient inch measurements built right into the blade like a ruler, allowing precise measuring while planting. Made by Senkichi, this heavy duty Hori Hori comes to a point at the tip, cutting through thick roots and guaranteeing no-fuss cleaning. This tool is wonderfully versatile, easy to use and will quickly become one of those ?must have? tools in your gardening bag.
Thai Pink Pear Tomato Seeds. 65 to 70 Days. Non-GMO, Open Pollinated. Solanum lycopersicum. An heirloom from thailand. Produces pink fruits with a slight sweet taste. High yeilding. A great choice for container gardening, and gardens with limited space. Plant in the spring. Prefers full sun. Determinate. Annual. About 10,000 Seeds per Ounce.
Shiso also known as Perilla or Beefsteak plant is a nice addition to the herb garden. At one to three feet tall and only about one foot wide its complicated flavor could become a new favorite without needing too much space. It can also be grown as a microgreen. The flavor is somewhere between mint and basil with hints of anise and cinnamon. It can be used as a sushi wrap, as a garnish or in a fruit or green salad. The purple shiso is used in pickling to add a violet hue. Whether you choose the green or purple, this is a plant that lends itself to culinary creativity. Non-GMO. Full maturity in 60-85 Days. Microgreen harvest between 16 to 22 Days.
Gourd Seeds - Nam Tao Yai - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Lagenaria siceraria. 70-75 days. Warm season annual. This high yielding variety is also known as White-flowered gourd and Upo or Opo and has vigorous, multi-branched vines. Easy to grow, this plant is virtually disease-free and insect resistant. The dark mottled green fruit grows to a size of 4x12"and weighs up to 4 lbs. 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. 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. Train to climb a vertical support for better air circulation, straighter fruit and ease of harvest. Bottle gourd flowers during early evening to sunrise. May need hand pollination. Harvest fruit when young and tender. Prepare bottle gourd as you would squash. Use in sautes, stews and stir-fries. Delicious when sauteed with shrimp or meat. Apx. 140 seeds per 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."
Carrot Seeds - Samaurai Red. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Daucus carota. 70-90 days. Cool season annual. This is a Japanese kintoki-type (sweet red) carrot. Its glossy deep scarlet roots grow into beautifully tapered carrots 10-12 long and are notably tender, sweet, and juicy. Asian carrots have more anthocyanin than carotene which gives it the deep color and are planted during late summer-early fall for winter harvest. Prepare fertile, deeply dug, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in early fall in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Thin by cutting tops to avoid disturbing remaining roots. Mulch to keep soil cool, conserve moisture. Its sweet flavor makes this variety ideal for carrot juice. Also enjoy them fresh or steamed. Julienne cut daikon and carrots and toss with a su dressing. See recipe on our website. Excellent carrot for oshogatsu. ~25063 seeds/ounce."
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."
Komatsuna Mustard Seeds - Senposai - Hybrid.Brassica rapa var. perviridis. 30-40 days. Warm/cool season annual. Non GMO. Senposai is hybrid of cabbage and komatsuna and a fast growing vegetable. This unique vegetable has sweet taste of cabbage and tenderness of komatsuna. Senposai is heat tolerant and grows well all year round. Prefers mild and tolerant to warm temperatures. Prepare fertile, well drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost or late summer/early fall. Sow every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Harvest when leaves and young stems are tender. This is an excellent vegetable for soup, salad, pickling, stir-fry, ohitashi, sukiyaki, and yosenabe. Approx 9500 seeds / oz.
Half quart volume replacement spray bottle to gently mist your microgreens. All white, BPA free plastic. Standard spray bottle with multiple uses from cleaning to hair care.
60-80 Days to maturity. Capsicum annuum var. grossum. Organic Shishito Sweet Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, cool weather annual. This thin-skinned and sweet pepper is popular in Asian markets. It is reported that 1 in every 10 peppers has a spicy flare. It has quickly spread in popularity, leading many to grow it at home. Considered to be a high yielder, the plants produce many peppers which can be used for a variety of culinary uses for its smoky flavoring, perfect as the main star in any grilled dish. ~5,000 seeds/oz.
A spicy sprout to add a little perk to sandwiches, salads etc.. Mix with alfalfa sprouts for a favorite sandwich cruncher.
Gourd Seeds - Nam Tao Ngam - India Type - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Lagenaria siceraria. 45-50 days. Warm season annual. This is a long-type hybrid bottle gourd and referred to as calabash gourd or Indian Long type gourd. Gourds are cylindrical shape, 18-20 long, green color. Vigorous vines and many branches making this a high yielding bottle gourd. 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. 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. Train to climb a vertical support for better air circulation, straighter fruit and ease of harvest. Bottle gourd flowers during early evening to sunrise. May need hand pollination. Harvest fruit when young and tender. Bottle gourd is popular in Asian cuisine. Saute young tender gourds with shrimp or add to soups and stir-fries. Apx. 140 seeds an ounce."
