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Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Manganji. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Capsicum annuum. 80-90 days. Warm season annual. Manganji pepper is one of the designated traditional specialty vegetables of Kyoto, Japan. These vegetables are called kyo yasai or dento yasai. Many of these vegetables have existed for hundreds of years. This Japanese pepper has a thicker wall than the fushimi and shishito peppers. Fruits average 6 long, mild flavored and not spicy. The pepper skin is shiny with distinctive wrinkles at the stem end. 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. Saute whole peppers with oil in hot pan and sprinkle with coarse salt. Excellent for tempura, yakitori, and pickling. ~3000 seeds an ounce."
Mustard Seeds - Small Gai Choi. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Brassica juncea var capitata L. 35-45 days. Cool season annual. This is a very vigorous and productive heirloom Chinese mustard green that is a non-heading type. The medium green leaves are tender and have good flavor. The plant is tolerant of heat and may bolt in spring and cold weather. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in early/late spring or late summer/early fall in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Plant every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. The flavor is best when grown briskly so plant in fertile soil and keep well watered. Start harvesting at 3 tall for baby mustard greens. Thin to 10" apart for mature heads. May bolt as temperatures and day lengths increase. Harvest florets as they are tender and delicious too. Suitable for salads, soups, stir-fries or pickles. Rich source of vitamins A, B6, C, riboflavin, and iron. Approximately 22375 seeds an ounce."
Wild Spider Flower. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Cleome gynandra. 35-40 days. Warm season annual. This species is native to Africa hut has naturalized across tropic and sub-tropical regions across Asia. The wild spider flower plant has a bush type growing habit growing up to 3' tall. It has 3-6 oblong shaped leaves per stem. Leaves and flower are edible green vegetable and prepared cooked by boiling or added to soups and stews. The leaves have a bitter and peppery flavor like mustard greens. 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 warm and sunny location. Fertilize as needed. Harvest when husk turns light brown and when fruit berries fall or are ready to fall. In Thailand, Wild spider flower is boiled and eaten with Thai Chili paste. Leaves are fermented with rice water as a pickle known as phak sian dong. Approximately 13938 seeds an ounce.
Cucumber Seeds - Tasty Green - Hybrid.Cucumis sativus. Alt names: huang gua, huang kwa, ketimun, khira, kyuri, pepino, pipingha, taeng kwa, timun. 55-60 days to maturity. Warm season annual. NonGMO. Tasty Green is an early maturing, heavy-yielding, hybrid burpless Japanese cucumber. The fruit is best harvested at 9 length, when skin is dark green with shallow ridges and small white spines. Tasty Green is resistant to powdery mildew and intermediately resistant to downy mildew. This variety is suited for open field, greenhouse, and home garden cultivation. It 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. Excellent fresh eating and ideal for cold cucumber salads and sandwiches. Delicious pickled or lightly cooked in Asian dishes. Approx 1100 seeds / oz."
Radish Seeds - Everest - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Raphanus sativus. 55 days. Cool season annual. This Chinese daikon radish is very popular in Taiwan and Japan. Its snow white roots are carrot-shaped, grow 15 long and 2 1/2" in diameter and have finely textured flesh. Average weight is 1.5 lbs. While an excellent performer in subtropical and tropical areas, it is not suitable for spring sowing in cool climates. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Sow seeds year round in subtropical and tropical areas. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Use in soup, salad, pickle or fresh. Daikon oroshi (coarsely grated daikon using a Japanese grater) is delicious with soba noodles and tempura. Apx. 1750 seeds per ounce."
Jiffy 7 seed starter pellets are the best way to start garden seedlings indoors early. Biodegradable and root permeable. Just add water, sow and transplant the seedlings directly. Available in small quantities to bulk. Choose 36 mm or 42 mm sizes.
Red Panda Sorrel Seeds. Annual. Herb. Heirloom. Rumex sanguineus. AKA: Spinach Dock and Narrow-Leaved Dock. 55 days. Red Panda sorrel herb produces a far more exotic red stem coloring than that of Red Veined sorrel, while boasting all the same culinary notes. Similar to Red Veined sorrel, Red Panda sorrel can be grown as a quick 14-21 microgreen crop for easy indoor herb gardens and harvesting. When grown in the garden, Red Panda sorrel matures to a convenient 12-18 inches tall and 12-18 wide. Sorrel thrives in cooler temperatures and will bolt in midsummer heat. Sorrel is one of the hardiest overwintering crops and capable of sustaining snow and extended sub zero temperatures similar to kale, arugula, or chard. Sorrel grows as a leafy garden crop or microgreen variety. About 15,000 seeds per Ounce.
One of our most popular and delicious sprouting seed mixes. Contains broccoli, alfalfa and radish for a kick. Fast and easy to grow and oh so healthy! Fresh seeds with a fantastic germination rate. Certified Organic.
Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Himo Togarashi. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Capsicum annuum. 80-90 days. Warm season annual. Himo Togarshi is a specialty green pepper that is a Yamato dento yasai, which means it has been selected as a Nara perfecture traditional vegetable. The pepper grows 4-6 long and up to .25" in diameter (less than the diameter of a pencil). The peppers hang down on the plant and look like strings or himo in Japanese. 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 mild peppers, harvest young when about 4" long. Larger peppers may become tough skinned and spicy. Excellent for ohitashi, tempura, yakitori, and hot sauteed with sea salt. About 3000 seeds/ounce."
Chrysanthemum Greens Seeds - Garland Round Leaf. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Glebionis coronaria. Also known as cai cui, chong ho, chop suey greens, chrysanthemum greens, crown daisy, edible chrysanthemum, garland chrysanthemum, guladaudi, gul chi ni, hao zi gan, kek wah, khee khwaai, kikuna, kor tongho, shi yong ju, shungiku, ssukgat, tang ho, tan o, thung ho, tong hao cai, tong ho, tong ho choy, tunghao, tung ho. 40-50 days. Cool season annual. This highly valued Japanese green is an edible chrysanthemum also known as shungiku. The large, medium green oblong leaves are less serrated and have a milder flavor than the serrated-leaf varieties. An easy to grow plant that can also be used for microgreens and baby greens. The closer to flowering, the more pungent the flavor becomes. Prefers mild and cool temperatures. Prepare fertile, well drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring after last frost or late summer/early fall. Will tolerate light shade in summer and will flower in warm temperatures. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Harvest leaves and young stems when plant is 4-6 tall. Rich in vitamin B and minerals, it is used in tempura, sukiyaki, ohitashi, yosenabe, and shabu-shabu. Flower petals can be used as a garnish for soups and salads. Young leaves can be cooked like spinach or used in salads. Apx. 8400 seeds an ounce."
Sesame Seeds - Tan - Kingoma. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Sesame indicum. AKA chih ma, kingoma, linga, ngaa, tan sesame, thala atta, til, wijen, zhi ma. 85 days. Warm season annual. This tropical plant is grown for its flavorful tan color seeds. Sesame grows best in hot weather and must have well-drained soil. Sesame seeds are used in all Asian cuisines. Start seeds inside 6 weeks before last frost date. Transplant outside 1 month after last frost date. Or direct seed into warm, fertile, and well-drained soil. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Harvest ripe seedpods when the tips split. Dry thoroughly on a tray or rack. Open pods, harvest seed, and refrigerate in an airtight container. Seeds are used whole (fresh or toasted) or ground and added to ohitashi, stir-fries and salad dressings. Also used in baking. About 13000 seeds per ounce.
Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Monument - Hybrid. Non-GMO. This Chinese cabbage hybrid produces bright dark green, upright heads that look statuesque in the garden. A Michihli type of Chinese cabbage, Monument cabbages are cylindrical in shape, with crisp, textured outer leaves surrounding a sweet, tender, white core. 80 days to maturity. Cool season annual. Popular for its excellent flavor, disease tolerance and high quality, this semi-heading variety produces a bumper crop with cabbages as heavy as 4 pounds each. Harvest in the cool fall and early winter months. Monument is approximately 10 days later maturing than Green Rocket variety. Perfect for pickling, this variety is also excellent in stir-fries and soups. Chinese cabbage prefers cool temperatures for its main growing season. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in mid to late summer 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. Popular in Japanese soups and braised with meat in sukiyaki. Used in yosenabe, ohitashi, stir-fry, pickling and salad. ~9000 seeds / oz.
Melon Seeds - New Melon. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Cucumis melo. Also known as makuwauri or meron.110-120 days (40-45 days after fruit setting). Warm season annual. An open pollinated round melon that is a Japanese specialty. Developed in the 1950s for its fragrance and sweet tasting fruit, it has smooth green skin and white to pale yellow flesh. Each plant produces roughly 4-8 melons. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Soil temperatures below 50?F can slow growth. Consider using black plastic and fabric row cover 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 the fruit is about 3/4 lb or cut to taste sample melon for maturity. Best eaten fresh. Approximately 2800 seeds per ounce.
