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Gourd Seeds - Futo - Spindle. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Momordica charantia. Also known as African cucumber, alligator pear, amargoso, ampalaya, balsam pear, bitter cucumber, bitter gourd, bitter melon, daun peria katak, dau peria, foo gwa yip, fu gua, fu kwa, fwa kwa, jin li zhi, karawila, karela, kaveli, kho qua, ku gua, la kho qua, lao pu tao, maha, mara, muop dang, niga uri, palia, pare, pare pahit, paria, peria, peria katak, phakha, reishi, ssunoi, tsuru reishi. 60-70 days. Warm season annual. This Japanese variety is an easy and vigorous grower. The large climbing vine produces yellow flowers and 7-8 dark green fruits with heavily warted skin. The vine can grow 12' long and has a high tolerance for heat. Young leafy shoots can also be harvested. Widely grown in Japan and other tropical Asian countries. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. In warm areas, sow seeds in late spring/summer after last frost in a sunny location. For better germination, sprout seeds indoors by soaking in water for 24 hours. Wrap in wet paper towel and keep warm between 75-85?F. Plant when seeds sprout. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Train to climb a vertical support for better air circulation and ease of harvest. Low soil temperatures may result in low or no germination. Young fruit is delicious in soups and salads. Can be lightly fried, stuffed with meat or stir-fried with pork and fermented black beans. Young shoots and leaves are also edible and can be quick fried. Recommended as a healthy food by the American Diabetic Association. ~113 seeds/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.
Onion Seeds - Bunching - Red Beard. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Allium fistulosum. AKA chin choong, Chinese green onion, choong, cong, da cong, dawn bawang, feng cong, green bunching onion, hanh la, hari piyaz, hark korm, hom ton, Japanese bunching onion, me negi, nebuka, negi, quing cong, runu kola, scallion, sibuyas na mura, spring onion, tai tsung, tsung fa, xiao cong. 40-50 days. Cool season annual. This popular, specialty bunching onion is easy to grow and an excellent choice for fresh market growers and home gardeners. It has a red stalk, a mild flavor, and tender leaves. At maturity, plants can reach 27 tall with the red stalk about 12" long. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in a sunny location in late spring after danger of all frost is passed and when soil temperatures are consistently above 50? or fall. Cold weather deepens the red color. Mulch if hard frost expected.Keep soil moist and fertilize as needed. Longer white stems can be achieved by mounding earth up over the stems to blanch them. Bunching onions may be harvested at any stage, from microgreen to full maturity. Use in sukiyaki, stir-fry, salad, soup, and as a garnish. Can be boiled and added to miso dressing. About 13000 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."
Turnip Seeds - Fuku Komachi - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Brassica rapa subsp. rapa. 25-45 days depending on type of maturity. Cool season annual. Fuku Komachi has one of the slowest bolting habits compared with other turnip varieties for colder temperatures and quick growing under low temperatures. Root are globe-shape, pure white, tender and late pithiness. Excellent quality. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds from early spring or late summer/early fall in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Plant every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. When grown under optimum temperature (68?F) small turnips (1-2) can be harvested in 30 days--large ones (6") in 60 days. Use roots or greens in stir-fry, yosenabe, okazu, salad or tsukemono pickle. Especially delicious raw when harvested small. Approximately 9000 seeds/ounce."
Grow your own fresh culinary herbs indoors or outdoors. Nothing beats having fresh herbs at your fingertips. Cultivate your own fresh, culianry herbs, and enjoy the fun and benefits of indoor gardening. Herb Kits make fantastic gifts. This Culinary Herb Kit includes: Mini Garden Stacker - All Weather Stackable & Hangable Garden Planter. Great For the Creative Gardener! Stackable. Portable. Hang-able. Includes Hanging Chain. Big enough to handle 12 amazing herb plants for year-round herb gardening. Also includes: 2 Drip Trays - Two 12 Cell Seed Tray - 2 Humidity Domes - Seed Label Sticks - 24 Compressed Soil Pucks (just add water) - Easy to follow instructions, and an assortment of 12 culinary herb seeds (enough for multiple plantings)- Seeds: Basil - Italian Large Leaf 3 g, Dill - Mammoth Long Island 3 g, Oregano - Common Italian 500 mg, Parsley - Dark Green Italian Flat-leaf 3 g, Chives 2 g, Mustard - Southern Giant Curled 5 g, Cilantro - Slow Bolt 5-g, Sage - Broad Leaved 2-g, Rosemary 20-seeds, Thyme - Common 500-mg, Garlic Chives 2-g, Arugula - Slow Bolt 3-g. Includes a brick of compressed wondersoil - the perfect growing medium for herbs - Just add water to hydrate.
A spicy sprout to add a little perk to sandwiches, salads etc.. Mix with alfalfa sprouts for a favorite sandwich cruncher.
Mibuna Mustard Seeds. 41 Days. Brassica rapa var. japonica. Open Pollinated, Non-GMO. Similar mizuna greens, the mibuna mustard is a flavorful Japanese green strap leaf mustard with mild mustard flavor. Although very similar to mizuna plant, mibuna is differentiated by its smooth, pointed leaves rather than the sharp and serrated leaves of mizuna. Although not as tenacious as mizuna, the mibuna produces a slightly stronger and more complex culinary mustard profile. Mibuna greens are a hardy cool weather crop best sown direct 4-6 weeks before final frost date, or can be started indoors for transplanting. Sow 5-6 seeds 1/2 inch deep and 4 inches apart in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun-part shade. Seeds germinate in 3-7 days, thinning to 1 plant every 12 inch once true leaves establish. Like lettuce, harvest large outer leaves while allowing smaller leaves to mature. Approx 8500 Seeds per ounce.
Yu Choy Sum Seeds - Late Green. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Brassica rapa var parachinesis. 45-55 days. Warm season annual. Flowering Brassica is a fast growing green that can be harvested as Yu Choy (stem and leaf) or Yu Choy Sum, (stem, leaf and flower buds). This excellent, late maturing Yu Choy Sum variety produces dark green leaves, is slow bolting, and tolerant to Downy Mildew. This variety has some tolerance to cold. Summer and fall plantings may produce thicker stems. May be planted in spring in some areas. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in a sunny location in late spring, summer/fall. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Yu Choy Sum is very sensitive to temperature. Exposure below 50-55?F may result in bolting. Optimal growth temperature range is 60-80?F. Lightly steam, stir-fry or pickle. About 6100 seeds/ounce.
Golden Frill Mustard Seeds. Brassica juncea. Non-GMO, Heirloom, Open Pollinated. Annual. 40 to 55 days to full maturity. Baby leaf harvest after about 20 to 25 days. Fuller than the airy Golden Streak variety, this baby mustard green has a slightly more substantial leaf while retaining a frilly, delicate appearance. The leaves and stems are a uniform light green color and its mild spicy flavor is delicious. An easy and vigorous variety that grows from spring through late fall. Harvest baby leaves for salads or 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 garnishes and growing as microgreens. About 750 seeds per oz.
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.
Cucumber Seeds - Green Light - Hybrid.Cucumis sativus. 40-50 days. NonGMO. Warm season annual. This is an excellent mini cucumber that is an All-American Selection winner. Plants are vining, high yielding, growing fruit 3-4 long, thin skin with very small seed cavity. Great flavor and crisp texture. Succession plantings will ensure a summer-long harvest. This cucumber is parthenocarpic, meaning the flowers are all female and the fruits are seedless without needing to be pollinated, making this an excellent choice for hoop-house or greenhouse growing. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Or start seeds indoors and transplant when weather warms. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Train to climb a vertical support for better air circulation, straighter fruits and ease of harvest. Use fresh in salads or marinated. Crisp texture and small seed cavity. About 1100 seeds an ounce."
Squash Seeds - Korean, Summer - Teot Bat Put - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Cucurbita moschata. 65-70 days. Warm season annual. This summer squash is nicknamed avocado squash because of its shape. It has glossy deep green skin, light yellow flesh, and a wonderful, sweet flavor. With moderate plant vigor, it is easy to grow and has good fruit set due to short internode spacing and a narrow stem. Ripe fruits measure about 4 in diameter and about 6" in length. Teot Bat Put is a good substitute for Early Bulam and is available in untreated seed. Squash prefers warm temperatures. 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 3-4' 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 and ease of harvest or leave to sprawl on the ground. Enjoy as a freshly sliced snack, saute, stir-fry, or even grate for zucchini bread. Approx 200 seeds/oz."
