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45 days. Chinese non-heading type. Loose spoon shaped leaves with thick white ribs. Tender, crisp and mild. Cold resistant. Approx. 7,000 seeds/oz.
Jing Orange Okra Seeds. 30 to 60 days to maturity. Abelmoschus esculentus. Heirloom, Annual. Jing Orange is an Asian okra, known for it is stunning red-orange color. It takes 60 days to mature and produces about 6-to-7-inch pods. Harvest them at this stage for tender perfection. Jing Orange is great in soups or fried.
Eggplant Seeds - Ao Daimaru. Heirloom, Solanum melongena. 65 days. NonGMO. Open pollinated. Warm season annual. Ao Daimaru is a highly prized traditional kyo yasai or Kyoto vegetable, from the Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It is a delicacy in that region from the early Meiji period. This unique fruit is globe-type with a flat bottom, light green skin, green calyx, and averages 1/4 lb. Flesh is dense and creamy when cooked and has a rich flavor. 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. Delicious when coated, baked or fried with miso. About 1125 seeds/ounce.
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Da Cheong Chae - Hybrid. Annual. Brassica rapa Chinensis group. 35-40 days to maturity. Cool-warm season. NonGMO. This variety has qualities of both Tatsoi and Pak Choi--round, dark green leaves and an upright growth habit. Harvest individual leaves for salad or the whole plant for cooking. Can be grown all year round in mild climate areas. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after last frost to early summer or late summer/early fall. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Optimum growing temperatures are in the 60s?F. Exposure to frost or prolonged temperatures below 50?F may result in bolting. Mulch fall crops to avoid premature bolting. Steam, stir-fry, braise and use in soups and salads. An excellent juicing vegetable. Approximately 6000 seeds/ounce.
Squash Seeds - Winter - Delica - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Cucurbita maxima. Alt names bi, bi ro, fak thong, ho bak, Japanese pumpkin, Japanese squash, kabocha, kaddu, kalabasa, labu manis, labu merak, nam gua, nam kwa, nan gua, rata labu, vilayati kaddu, waluh. 95-105 days (45-50 days after flowering). Warm season annual. Adaptable to many growing and soil conditions, this plant consistently produces 4-5 lb. high quality, flat, globe-shaped fruit with dark green rinds. Its thick and dry yellow flesh has a very sweet nutty flavor that makes it one of the most popular ebisu varieties grown in Japan. Grows well in cool areas and 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. Use in tempura, stir-fries, soup or baked. Approx 175 seeds /oz."
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.
This vegan milk making bag from Handy Pantry is perfectly suited to strain pulps from nuts, rice, fruits, vegetables, and more. The durable 10 x 12" nylon cloth washes out easily in warm water. Includes double-stitched edges and a drawstring."
A great mustard for microgreens, this has a rather sharp flavor that brings a great zing to sandwiches and salads. A little milder when grown on to adult green size.
China White Winter Radish Seeds. 60 days to maturity. Raphanus sativus. Heirloom, Annual. A light frost tolerant heirloom dating back to the late 1800s. Produces long, clyndrical radishes of 6 to 8 inches in length and about 2 inches in diameter. The flesh is white and crisp, and lacks the pungency of other radishes. Great for pickling. Great for winter storage, staying crisp and mild-flavored.
Eggplant Seeds - Purple Shine - Hybrid.Solanum melongena. 65 days. NonGMO. Open pollinated. Warm season annual. This is a popular Chinese type eggplant variety. Fruits are firm and have a shiny purple skin and average 9-11 in length and 1.5-2" diameter. Plants are productive with high yields. 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 stir-fried, braised, steamed, deep-fried, baked or boiled. A popular Chinese dish stir-fries eggplant with bean sprouts, peppers and tomatoes. Approximately 6250 seeds per ounce."
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Chun Yu - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Annual. Brassica rapa Chinensis group. 40-50 days. Cool-warm season. This is a medium size shanghai pak choi hybrid with medium maturity. Compact and nice shape with dark green leaves and short petioles, Tolerance to heat and cold and very slow bolting. Suitable for spring, summer and fall planting. Can be planted for Shanghai Pak Choi and Shanghai Miao. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after last frost to early summer or late summer/early fall. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Optimum growing temperatures are in the 60s?F. Exposure to frost or prolonged temperatures below 50?F may result in bolting. Mulch fall crops to avoid premature bolting. Use in stir-fries, saute, or braise. Approximately 6000 seeds per ounce.
Squash Seeds - Japanese, Winter - Tetsukabuto - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Cucurbita maxima X Cucurbita moschata. 95-105 days (45-50 days after flowering). Warm season annual. This Japanese winter squash hybrid produces nearly round fruit. Fruit weigh between 4.4 to 5.5 lbs. Under the dark black-green mottled skin, the firm flesh is a deep yellow orange color with an excellent sweet, nutty flavor. This vine grower does require a pollinator such as Delica. This variety may be used as a rootstock for grafting watermelon, melon and cucumber to prevent diseases. Tetsukabuto will resist the squash vine borer. Tetsukabuto squash store well and are very popular for use in curries and tempura. 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. About 156 seeds/ounce."
Watermelon Seeds - Hime Kansen - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Citrullus vulgaris. AKA baby size watermelon, ice-box size watermelon. 95 Days. Warm season annual. This Japanese icebox watermelon is the perfect size to fit in a fridge and has been a specialty for long time in Japan. It has firm dark red flesh and green skin with dark green stripes. It has an extremely thin rind (3/16) and excellent shipping ability. It has a high Brix count of 12.5-13 and weights 5-6 lbs. The fruit has a slightly oblong shape. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Soil temperatures below 50?F can slow growth. Consider using black plastic and fabric row covers to speed soil warming. Sandy or light-textured soils that warm quickly in spring are best. Sow 3 seeds per hill and space hills 3' apart. Harvest when fruit area touching ground turns yellow or when the tendril closest to the stem turns brown or dried. A mature watermelon will have a dull "plunk" sound when thumped. In the case of watermelon, basically 1 vine 1 melon (It doesn't mean 6 vines 6 fruits). You could harvest the second one but it would be difficult and take long time. We usually advise to set the first fruit on the third female flower that appears between the 16th - 21st leaf node to get a better quality fruit. After you harvest the first fruit, another fruit could be harvested between the 32nd- 42nd leaf node if the plant could keep good enough plant vigor. Eat fresh. ~10500 seeds / oz."
