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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.
Mustard Seeds - Misome - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Brassica campestris Narinosa group. Alt names: Japan green, komatsuna, tasai, tatsoi. 30 days. Warm season annual. A fairly recent hybrid between Komatsuna and Tatsoi, this versatile, uniform, and hardy green grows upright. The 10 tall plant produces tender, thick, savoyed, deep green leaves that hold well in the field. Heat tolerant and resistant to Downy Mildew and White Rust. Can be grown throughout the year. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost and throughout mild temperature summers or late summer to early fall. Sow every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Harvest leaves and young stems when plant is about 8-10" tall. Excellent for salads, tsukemono (Japanese pickles), and stir fry. Used in many styles of Japanese and Chinese cooking. Prepare as you would any leafy green. Approximately 15813 seeds/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."
5 to 30 Liter capacity fermentation crock pots by Nik Schmitt. German pickling crocks for making lactic acid fermented vegetables and sauerkraut. Specifically designed for vegetable pickling and fermentation. Free Shipping.
45 to 50 days. Daikon type cool weather radish often grown over winter in mild climates. White skin and flesh. Mild, crunchy and juicy flavor. Often pickled in Asian cuisine. Wonderful as microgreen or radish sprout.
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.
Cucumber Seeds - Soarer - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Cucumis sativus. 60 days. Warm season annual. Valued particularly for its flavor, this Japanese burpless cucumber hybrid is easy to grow and a generous producer of 8 long cucumbers, up to 1" in diameter, with fine white spines and smooth deep-green skin. The vigorous plants tolerate heat very well and resist downy mildew, powdery mildew, anthracnose, and CMV. This variety is suitable for open field growing and has a monoecious flowering habit (plant produces both male and female flowers). Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Or start seeds indoors and transplant when weather warms. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Optimum growing temperatures are 75?F daytime and 60?F at night. Train to climb a vertical support for better air circulation, straighter fruits, and ease of harvest. Enjoy these cucumbers sliced with a light dressing or in salads. ~1100 seeds per ounce."
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.
Komatsuna Mustard Seeds - Summer Fest - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Brassica rapa var. perviridis. Alt names: komatsuna, mustard spinach, tender green mustard. 21 days in summer, Warm season annual. 50-70 days in winter. This popular traditional Japanese komatsuna hybrid has glossy, thick dark green leaves and an upright growing habit. Summer Fest is an extra early komatsuna that is resistant to heat. It is especially suited for summer crop and high tolerance to multiple diseases. Tolerant to Downy Mildew and White Rust. Highly recommended for summer production. Prefers mild and cool temperatures. Prepare fertile, well drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost or late summer/early fall. Avoid hot summer planting for best results. Sow seeds every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Harvest leaves and young stems when plant is about 8 tall. (Summer Fest is recommended from March to October sowing. It may be suitable if the temperatures are similar, in the winter, as in sub-tropic areas but, it is not considered an all year round variety in general. Use in soup, salad, pickling, stir-fry, ohitashi, sukiyaki, and yosenabe. Apx. 10600 seeds per ounce."
Radish Seeds - Korean - Bora King - Hybrid.Raphanus sativus. 60 days. Cool season annual. Non GMO. Open pollinated. This beautiful daikon has purple flesh and skin. It matures at 8-10 long, weighs 2-3 lbs, and has late pithiness. The plant is slow to bolt, and the leaves are deeply serrated and delicious. An excellent variety for specialty market growers. 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. Use in soup, salad, tsukemono (pickled) or fresh. Daikon oroshi (coarsely grated daikon using a Japanese grater) is delicious in sauces used for soba noodles, tempura, and sashimi. The leaves are eaten as well. Approximately 4500 seeds per ounce."
5 to 30 Liter capacity fermentation crock pots by Nik Schmitt. German pickling crocks for making lactic acid fermented vegetables and sauerkraut. Specifically designed for vegetable pickling and fermentation. Free Shipping.
60-80 Days to maturity. Capsicum annuum var. grossum. Organic Shishito Sweet Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, cool weather annual. This thin-skinned and sweet pepper is popular in Asian markets. It is reported that 1 in every 10 peppers has a spicy flare. It has quickly spread in popularity, leading many to grow it at home. Considered to be a high yielder, the plants produce many peppers which can be used for a variety of culinary uses for its smoky flavoring, perfect as the main star in any grilled dish. ~5,000 seeds/oz.
Organic Black Knight Tat Soi Mustard Seeds. 45 ? 55 days to maturity. Can be grown in containers. Can be grown as microgreens. Brassica rapa. Heirloom, Non-GMO, Annual. A dark green tatsoi that does not contain the normal �cabbage� taste that most tatsoi contains. Black Knight is spoon shaped thick and compact. It contains a very high vitamin content. The leaves can be enjoyed raw or stir-fried.
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