True Leaf Market
All Products
Gourd Seeds - Nam Tao Klom - Hybrid.Lagenaria siceraria. 60-65 days to maturity. NonGMO. Warm season annual. This edible, high yielding gourd is also known as White-flowered gourd and Upo or Opo, It is a vigorous climbing hybrid producing round shaped fruit with light green skin and flesh. Fruit size is approximately 4 x 5" and can weigh up to 1 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. 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. Young gourds are delicious sauteed, stewed and stir-fried. Approx 140 seeds / oz."
Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Yuki - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Brassica rapa var pekinensis. 67 days. Cool season annual. Yuki is a medium maturing variety. It has good uniformity and large head size with tolerance to Black Speck, tipburn and intermediate resistance to some races of Clubroot. Moderate bolting tolerance. Nice green exterior color. This variety is bred for spring to early summer harvest in areas where bolting is a problem. It also grows well as a late summer to early winter crop where no frost occurs. Timing on spring and fall plantings should be trialed as changing (increasing or decreasing) daylength can be a trigger for bolting. Prepare fertile well drained soil. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Exposing plants to frost or prolonged temperatures below 50?F may result in bolting. Note: Chinese Cabbage requires vernalization. Bud differentiation and bolting results from low temperatures of 41?F for a week or 50?F for two weeks. For spring harvest, transplant seedlings with 5-7 true leaves raised at 73-75?F during the day and over 53?F at night. Providing plants with adequate water and fertilizer after transplanting will promote faster growth. Used in sukiyaki, yosenabe, ohitashi, stir-fries, pickling and salad. ~6938 seeds an ounce.
Squash Seeds - Japanese, Winter - Hokkori 133 - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Cucurbita maxima. 45-50 days after flowering. Warm season annual. This hybrid combines the best of Delica productivity and the nutty, dry texture of Hokkori. Slightly flattened, globe-shaped fruit have black-green skin and sweet orange-yellow flesh and weigh between 3.75 to 4 lbs. Very vigorous and early, it requires less fertilizer in the early stages of growth than other varieties. Stores well. 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 5-10' 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. The vine can be trained to climb a vertical support for better air circulation and ease of harvest or left to sprawl on the ground. After harvest, winter squash should be left in the sun for a few days to cure before storing. Excellent in tempura, stir-fried, baked, and pickled. Freezes well. Approximately 144 seeds / oz."
This kit is a hydroponic kit, which is soil free and minimal mess. Chia Microgreens can be grown on any kitchen countertop, indoors or out. While the seeds in this kit can be grown in soil, we prefer the hydroponic approach for its clean and reliable results.
Organic Mizuna Mustard Seeds. 40 days to full maturity. 20 days to maturity for baby leaves. Can be grown in containers. Brassica japonica. Heirloom, Non-GMO, Annual. Can be grown as Microgreens. Dozens of pencil thin white stalks and deeply cut fringed leaves mild flavor will grow after cutting productive strain.
Brassica rapa Narinosa Group. Non-GMO. Red Tatsoi makes a lovely microgreen as well as a terrific full size cool season asian green. As a microgreen the cotyledons open green and change to a reddish purple on about day 4. It germinates quickly and is ready for harvest in 7 - 10 days. For the best color give cool temperatures. Outside in areas with a cool summer, plant in late spring in full sun. Red Tatsoi is a wonderful additional to the fall garden, overwintering in mild climates. Grow undercover for early spring harvests in cold winter areas.
Yu Choy Sum Seeds - Early Green. Heirloom, Brassica rapa var parachinesis. NonGMO. Warm season annual. 30-40 days. 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 high quality, early maturing variety is developed for growing baby Yu Choy or Yu Choy Miao. Its stems are short and thick with shiny green leaves and it is tolerant to Downy Mildew. Good for sowing in late summer and fall season. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in a sunny location in spring after last frost, or 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. Approx 19000 seeds/oz.
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.
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."
Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Hwi Mo Ri - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Brassica rapa var pekinensis. 65-70 days. Cool season annual. This hybrid variety is slow bolting and tolerates cold temperatures. It has wide adaptability to grow in various soil types. The cabbage heads have a solid cylindrical shape formation with yellow inner leaves and deep green outer leaves. Head size average 14 tall, 10-11" wide and weighs 3-3.5 lb. Excellent Chinese cabbage for kimchi pickling because it has a low water content. It has disease resistance to Virus. Chinese cabbage prefers cool temperatures for its main growing season. This variety is a fall to winter harvest type. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds or transplant seedlings in late summer/early fall in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Exposure to frost or prolonged temperatures below 50?F may result in bolting. Note: Chinese Cabbage requires vernalization. Bud differentiation and bolting results from low temperatures of 41?F for a week or 50?F for two weeks. For spring harvest, transplant seedlings with 5-7 true leaves raised at 73-75?F during the day and over 53?F at night. Providing plants with adequate water and fertilizer after transplanting will promote faster growth. Used in sukiyaki, yosenabe, ohitashi, stir-fries, pickling and salad. ~1120 seeds / oz."
Radish Seeds - Korean - Big Time - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Raphanus sativus. 65-80 days. Cool season annual. This spring-type Korean radish can be planted earlier in spring than the Super Luck and Good Luck varieties as it produces good quality roots in cool temperatures and low light conditions. The green shouldered white radishes grow 6-8 long and 2-3" in diameter. Slow to bolt, good heat tolerance and a lack of pithiness makes this a big time winner! Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring or early fall in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Optimum growing temperature is between 50-85?F. Excellent for pickling especially kimchee. AVAILABLE IN TREATED WITH THIRAM SEED ONLY. Approximately 6000 seeds / oz."
The perfect way to get started growing microgreens indoors or outside! Countertop gardening at its best. Soilless approach for no mess. Complete kit includes: trays, growing pads, seeds, instructions & more. Healthy, delicious and fun.
80 days. These hot little peppers are as ornamental as they are delicious. They turn from green to red as they ripen and measure 1 to 1.5 inches long. Grow in the garden or in pots or window boxes. Scoville units: 50,000 to 100,000. Approx. 5,600 seeds/oz.
