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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."
Shiso Herb Seeds (Perilla) - Green Ohba Ao Shiso. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Perilla frutescens var crispa. 60-70 days. Warm season annual. Ohba Ao Shiso is a traditional Japanese herb, dento yasai, this refreshing aromatic has green FLAT leaves. Also known as Beefsteak plant. The plant has a bush growth habit. It is also grown as sprouts or microgreens. As the plant matures, pinch off leaves for use. This promotes branching and leaf production. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow by broadcasting seeds in spring/summer after last frost, in a warm, sunny location. Or sow using the info in the chart. Seeds need light to germinate so cover with a thin soil layer. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Plant is heat tolerant and prefers full sun to light shade. For best germination, seed should be stored at 41?F until planted. Aromatic leaves are used as a sushi wrap, in tempura and salad mix. Often used garnish with sashimi. Dried leaves are crushed and sprinkled over rice (furikake) or made into tea. Stalks with tiny flowers are served as an edible garnish. Fresh seeds are edible and have the same aroma and flavor. ~16800 seeds / oz.
Radish Seeds - Nerima. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Raphanus sativus. Alt names alibanos, cu cai, cu cai trang, daikon, daikon radish, giant white radish, hua piahs, Japanese radish, labanos, lai fu, lao bo, lobak, lobak isi, lobak putih, lo bok, long white radish, lo pak, lu fu, luo bu, moo, mu, muli, oriental radish, phakkaat hua, rabanos, rabu. 70 days. Cool season annual. This popular, large, long white daikon is a traditional variety that comes from Nerima-ku of Tokyo, Japan. It grows 15-17 long and has crisp, firm flesh. An easily grown autumn/winter maturing variety that grows best in deep, rich soils. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late summer/fall in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Use in soup, salad, pickled or fresh. It is usually prepared as takuan pickles. Daikon oroshi (coarsely grated daikon using a Japanese grater) is delicious in sauces used for soba noodles, tempura and sashimi. About 3800 seeds per ounce."
Pepper Seeds - Hot - Korean - Gochu Vita Green - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Capsicum annuum. 100-125 days to maturity. Warm season annual. This Korean hybrid pepper mild pungency and is for fresh eating. The pepper is approximately 6 long and weighs about 30 grams. The peppers are glossy and dark green color. Recommended 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. 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. Fertilize as needed. Too much nitrogen will produce lush foliage and few fruits. The young green peppers, put gochu, are crisy and flavorful. They are often used by dipping into jang,fermented sauces and miso. Approximately 2988 seeds per ounce."
This wheatgrass starter kit is the perfect way to start growing your own wheatgrass at home for only pennies per day. The kit includes everythign you need to grow up to 30 ounces of super healthy wheatgrass juice. Includes 2 lbs of non-gmo, organic wheatgras seeds, OMRI compressed soil discs (just add water), Two 10x10 inch drip trays and two 10x10 inch grow trays for easy watering and no-mess growing. Includes easy to follow, illustrated instructions and trace mineral fertilizer. Includes a free PDF ebook on wheatgrass, sprouts & microgreens.
Red Malabar Spinach Seeds. 70 Days. Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Non-GMO. Basella Rubra. AKA: Red Stem Malabar, Vietnamese Spinach, Red Vine Spinach, Phooi Leaf, Indian Spinach, Alugbati, Ceylon Spinach. This is a vine type spinach with vines that can grow longer than 10 feet. With bright green leaves and stunning red/purple stems this edible is often grown as an ornamental. Not a true spinach, the leaves have a fairly bland flavor. Prefers warm growing conditions. Perennial in Zone 10. Grown as an annual in most of the USA. ~ 2,100 Seeds / Oz.
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.
Eggplant Seeds -Money Maker 2 - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Solanum melongena. Alt names: ai qwa, badanjan, baingan, baingun, bangai, bangain, bhanta, brinjal, ca tim, chan che zu, chieh tse, hon pee choi, Japanese eggplant, mackhera, makhua terung, ma khuea yaao, nasubi, ngai kwa, qie zi, talong, terong, terung, wam batu. 50-60 days to maturity. Warm season annual. Money Maker is one of the most popular eggplant varieties in Japan. The semi-upright plant produces many glossy, black, oval shaped fruit with purple calyces. Fruit are very tender and grow up to 5 long and weigh 3-4 ounces. The plant is very productive, has early fruit set and has high heat tolerance. Good for greenhouse, open field, and home garden 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, stir-fry, baking, grilling, and pickling. Approx 6375 seeds/oz."
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.
Yard Long Bean - White Seeded. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Vigna unguiculata subsp sesquipedalis. Yard long beans are called Asparagus beans or Chinese Long beans. Other names: banor, cai dou, chang dou, chang jiang dou, chang kong tau, cheung kong tau, 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. 70 days to maturity. Warm season annual. These yard long beans are firm and tender. Pods are light green color and grow up to 24 long. 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 pods while still smooth, tender, about diameter of a pencil, and 21-24" long. This type of bean is used in the popular Szechwan dish Dry Fried Beans. Try in recipes that use snap beans. Prepare beans by cutting into 2" sections. Approx 180 seeds / 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."
Pepper Seeds - Hot - Korean - Beauty Cucumber - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Capsicum annuum. 100-110 days to maturity. Warm season annual. This Korean hybrid pepper is not spicy and used for fresh eating. The fruit is about 7-8 long and green color that is sweet and juicy. For open field and greenhouse production. 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. Fertilize as needed. Too much nitrogen will produce lush foliage and few fruits. For fresh eating. Approximately 4000 seeds / oz."
This amazing rustic barnwood style planter (includes clear plastic drip dray) is ideal for growing wheatgrass indoors. Made from Western Red Cedar and finished with Clark's Food Safe cutting board wax with an orange fragrance. An attractive addition to any home or kitchen, the complete kit is everything you need to grow stunningly beautiful wheatgrass. Complete kit includes barnwood style planter, drip tray, compressed soil, instructions and selection of and certified organic wheatgrass seeds. Enough soil and seed for three complete plantings. Grow for wheatgrass juice, grass for indoor pets or as a decorative planter or center piece. The barnwood style planter measures 15 by 6.5" by 3.5" High. The inner dimensions (growing area) measure: 14.5" by 4.75" by 2.75" deep."
