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Pickling Melon Seeds - Oshiro Uri Numane. Heirloom, Cucumis melo var conomom. Other names: bai gua, cai gua, Chinese white cucumber, oshiro uri, pickling melon, tsit kwa, uet kwa, yue gue. 70 days to maturity. NonGMO. Warm season annual. This Japanese pickling melon, known also as oshiro uri, has light green skin that turns almost white when mature. The melon grows to 12 long and looks like a fat cucumber. This variety thrives in cool areas. Needs a warm climate to thrive. Prepare fertile, well drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Hill planting: Form soil into a 1' diameter mound 3-4" tall. Space mounds 3-5' apart. On each mound plant 2-3 seeds. Row planting: See spacing info in chart. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Train to climb a vertical support for better air circulation and ease of harvest or leave to sprawl on the ground. Promote lateral branching. Hand pollination may be required. Vines can grow up to 10' long. For best flavor, harvest before skin turns white. Especially ideal for pickling, these melons can also be stuffed or stir-fried with beef, pork, chicken or vegetables. Young fruit is tasty eaten raw as you would a cucumber. Approximately 1400 seeds / oz."
Sprout lids are perfect for those using the jar method in sprouting. They work on wide mouth mason jars, both quart and half gallon size. This sprout lid is made of durable food-grade plastic that won't rust or tarnish. Dishwasher safe. This sprouting lid is made of a durable food-grade plastic with mesh holes in the lid big enough to drain well but small enough to hold in tiny seeds such as alfalfa! Order more than one jar lid and rotate your crops every 3-4 days to make sure that you always have a steady supply of your favorite sprouts.
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.
Organic Tat Soi Mustard Seeds. 45 days to full maturity. 21 days to maturity for baby leaves. Can be grown in containers. Can be grown as sprouts. Brassica rapa. Heirloom, Non-GMO, Annual. Spoon shaped thick very deep green leaves. Compact rosette plant. High vitamin content.
Chinese Celery Seeds - Yellow Stem. Heirloom, Annual. Apium graveolens. NonGMO. Open pollinated. Chinese yellow type. 110~120 days by direct seeding. Hollow stalks in light green color. Less fiber and delicate. Optimum germination temperature is around 15~20 ?C. Higher temperatures prevent germination. Keep the soil moist after transplanting. Approximately 75000 seeds per ounce.
Soybean - Chiba Green. Heirloom, Glycine max. NonGMO. 78 days. Warm season annual. This variety is noted for its green seed coat and very large seeds. It produces large pods of deep green color and a high percentage of 3 seeded pods. This is a medium maturing type and it matures 2-3 days earlier than Midori Giant. Adapted throughout the USA, it also performs extremely well in numerous foreign countries. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Seeds will rot or fail to germinate if over watered or soaked. Keep soil moist but not soaked during the germinating period. Fertilize as needed. Warm day temperatures (75-85?F) and cool night temperatures are important for best results. Harvest when soybeans swell in pod and when the leaves have changed from bright green to a slight yellowish-green color. No staking required. Prepare edamame, a traditional Japanese treat, by boiling fresh pods for 3-4 minutes in salted water and serve them as an appetizer. Blanche fresh beans and freeze to store your extra harvest for winter eating. Approx 175 seeds / oz.
Malabar Spinach Seeds - Green Vines Supreme. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Basella alba. 60 days. Warm season annual/perennial. Malabar spinach thrives in warm weather and is tolerant of heat and humidity. It is a perennial tropical plant.This variety has a green stem and dark green thick fleshy leaves. In cooler areas, it will not overwinter but will produce a good harvest as an annual. It is also called Basella or alugbati in the Philippines. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Avoid clay soils. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer (soil temp at least 60?F) in a warm and sunny location or 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 too early may affect plant vigor. Harden off plants carefully before transplanting. Partial shade may increase leaf size. Keep moist. Consistent moisture helps to keep plant from flowering (flowering may cause bitterness in leaves). Fertilize as needed. Train to a sturdy trellis. Harvest by cutting 6-8 young tips and leaves. New growth can be cut throughout the season. Malabar spinach has a mucilaginous texture and is mostly used to thicken soups/stews. Use in any recipe that calls for spinach, with noodles and in stir-fries. In Japan, it is cooked in tempura or ohitashi and dressed with a sesame seed dressing. Apx. 800 seeds per ounce."
Pickling Melon Seeds - Green Striped. Heirloom, Cucumis melo var conomom. Alt names: ??ao shima uri, bai gua, cai gua, Chinese white cucumber, pickling melon, tsit kwa, uet kwa, yue gua. NonGMO. Warm season annual. 70 days to maturity. The rich, green and white striped fruits resemble large cucumbers and mature to 18 long. The flesh is white, very thick and has been used for kazu-zuke or nara-zuke--a pickling recipe over a thousand years old. Needs a warm climate to thrive. Prepare fertile, well drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Hill planting: Form soil into a 1' diameter mound 3-4" tall. Space mounds 3-5' apart. On each mound plant 2-3 seeds. Row planting: See spacing info in chart. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Train to climb a vertical support for better air circulation and ease of harvest or leave to sprawl on the ground. Promote lateral branching. Hand pollination may be required. Vines can grow up to 10' long. For best flavor, harvest before skin turns white. This melon is mainly used for pickling but can be eaten fresh or cooked. In Japan it is pickled in kasu, a by-product of sake production and called shiru-kasu-zuke. ~1838 seeds per ounce."
Quart Jar Broccoli Sprouting Kit by Handy Pantry. Includes quart sized glass mason jar, stainless steel sprouting lid with strainer screen and 4 Oz. of certified organic broccoli sprouting seeds. Everything you need to learn and grow sprouts using the jar method. Broccoli sprouts are high in sulforaphane.
21 to 45 days. An outstanding mustard of dark green-purple leaves with bright white veins. Harvest at 4 to 6 inches for salad or allow it to grow to full size for boiling greens. Fast and easy to grow, great crop for spring, or fall into early winter. Colorful microgreen with a bit of a bite.
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.
Chinese Celery Seeds - Light Green. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Apium graveolens var. secalinum. Alt names: ajmond, ajmud, bari ajmond, can tau, Chinese celery, Chinese small celery, daun saderi cina, gin cai, kan tsai, kan tsoi, khen chaai, kinchai, kin chai, kintsay tsina, kun choy, oriental celery, qin cai, quing cai, rau can tau, saderi, seladeri, selderi, seldry, seri na, teng chai. 30 days for microgreens, 50-60 day maturity. Cool season annual. Like other varieties of Chinese celery, Light green variety delivers the distinct celery flavor and aroma. The plant does not produce ribbed, thick stalks as conventional celery but very small, thin stems and leaves. The leaves and stems are used in soups and stir-fries for accent. Excellent variety for microgreens. Celery plants need a lot of moisture and thrive in the cooler temperatures of spring and fall. Prepare fertile, well drained soil. Seeds need light to germinate so cover with a thin layer of soil. Soak seeds before planting to enhance germination. The thickness of sowing would depend upon stage at which the stalks are to be harvested. Sow seeds in spring/summer after last frost or in late summer/early fall in mild areas. Optimum growing temperatures are 60?-70?F. Grow in partial shade in hot areas. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Harvest leaves and young stems when plant is at any stage, mirocgreens or mature plants at 10-12 tall. Use in soups, stir-fries or as an herb for seasoning. ~75000 seeds / oz."
Malabar Spinach Seeds - Green Vines Supreme. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Basella alba. 60 days. Warm season annual/perennial. Malabar spinach thrives in warm weather and is tolerant of heat and humidity. It is a perennial tropical plant.This variety has a green stem and dark green thick fleshy leaves. In cooler areas, it will not overwinter but will produce a good harvest as an annual. It is also called Basella or alugbati in the Philippines. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Avoid clay soils. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer (soil temp at least 60?F) in a warm and sunny location or 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 too early may affect plant vigor. Harden off plants carefully before transplanting. Partial shade may increase leaf size. Keep moist. Consistent moisture helps to keep plant from flowering (flowering may cause bitterness in leaves). Fertilize as needed. Train to a sturdy trellis. Harvest by cutting 6-8 young tips and leaves. New growth can be cut throughout the season. Malabar spinach has a mucilaginous texture and is mostly used to thicken soups/stews. Use in any recipe that calls for spinach, with noodles and in stir-fries. In Japan, it is cooked in tempura or ohitashi and dressed with a sesame seed dressing. Apx. 800 seeds per ounce."
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