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The complete solution for growing a robust, large quantity indoor culinary herb garden. Start your seedlings with the starter kit, and transplant into the amazing Stack & Grow planter. Perfect Gift for any occasion.
21 to 45 days. Asian brassica somewhat like Pak Choi, but with narrower petioles and larger ruffled, light green leaves. Wonderful addition to salads or baby green mixes, or grow on to maturity for stir-fries. Harvest anywhere from microgreen, through baby green, to full maturity. Easy to grow in spring, summer, or fall.
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.
Yu Choy Sum Seeds - Kosaitai - Hon Tsai Tai. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Brassica rapa var purpurea. Alternate names: beninabana, cai xin, edible rape, flowering Chinese cabbage, flowering pak choy, hong cai tai, hong tsoi sum, hon tsai tai, kosaitai, tsai hsin, yintsai sum, yu choy, yu choy sum, yui tsai, zi cai tai. 50 days. Cool season annual. This flowering purple stem choy sum, also known as kosaitai or hon tsai tai, is a popular Chinese specialty vegetable. The leaf stalks and veins are purple while the leaves are dark green and the flowers are yellow. Low temperatures intensify the colors. Best grown as a fall/winter crop--the plants will bolt early when sown in spring to summer. Kosaitai can be cut young and will re-grow for additional harvests. Prefers cool temperatures. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late summer/early fall. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Harvest main stalk when it reaches 10-14 tall and just before flowering occurs. After this cut, the plant branches freely for an extended harvest. The young flowering shoots add a mild mustard flavor to fresh salads. Cook by lightly steaming, boiling or stir-frying. About 8750 seeds per ounce."
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.
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."
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."
Squash Seeds - Korean, Summer - King Ka Ae - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Cucurbita moschata. 55-70 days to maturity after transplanting. Warm season annual. Excellent tasty Korean summer squash. Fruits have smooth and shiny skin and best harvested when 5-6 long. Flesh is very dense and has a soft texture. Plants are semi-bush type. This variety can have a long growing season from under row cover to open field. Suitable growing temperatures range from 80-85 ?F. 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. This is the Korean summer squash used to make hobak jeon (squash pancake). Prepare this squash like any summer squash. About 200 seeds per ounce."
The complete solution for growing a robust, large quantity indoor culinary herb garden. Start your seedlings with the starter kit, and transplant into the amazing Stack & Grow planter. Perfect Gift for any occasion.
Corsican gourds have a round flat shape that is unique to them.They have a light medium green color and become tan when dried. They grow to be 12� in diameter by 5� tall, looking similar to a cheese wheel. Plants grow 18-24� tall with long vines. Sow seeds indoors for transplant or directly outdoors. Space hills 6� apart in full sun in the spring. After 110-130 days, gourds are ready for harvest, they can either be harvested green or left to continue to dry. Gourds often have a stem knob that makes for a great handle. Popular uses of these gourds when dried are for decoration or as a bowl. They can also be painted, drilled, and cut.
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.
Yu Choy Sum Seeds - Jung Green. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Brassica rapa var parachinesis. 40-45 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 choice, medium maturing Yu Choy Sum variety produces dark green leaves and is tolerant to heat and suitable for summer and fall season. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in a sunny location in summer or 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 10000 seeds an 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."
