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Soybean - Karikachi #3. Heirloom, Glycine max. Warm season annual. 70 days. This is a non-GMO, open pollinated, medium maturing soybean variety. Matures 3-4 days later than Tohya soybean variety. Pods are green pods with white pubescence, large in size with 3 seeds per pod. Plants are over 2 feet tall. This variety has wide growing adaptability. 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 overwatered 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. 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 a winter treat. Approx 175 seeds / oz.
Gourd Seeds - Fong Show - Hybrid.Benincasa hispida var chieh-qua. 55-65 days. NonGMO. Warm season annual. This fuzzy gourd, mao gua or mokwa, is a early to medium maturing hybrid. The fruit is dark green, growing to 8-10 long and 2-3" wide. Vigorous and productive variety. Requires a long, warm growing season. 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 4-6' 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. Train to climb a vertical support for straighter fruit, better air circulation and ease of harvest. Harvest young tender fruits for eating. Use jointed gourd as a substitute for zucchini. To retain best flavor, do not overcook. Cut into chunks for steaming, stir frying, soups or braising. Stuff hollowed melons with meat and bake. Approximately 140 seeds/ounce."
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.
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth. Suyo is orginally from China. It is a sweet-flavored, tender, crispy, ribbed fruit that can grow up to 15" long. Non-bitter, excellent for salads or bread and butter pickles. Burpless. Widely adaptable, but loves warm weather. Sustainable Seed Company values food independence and sustainability through green agricultural and business practices. Our mission is to ensure a more sustainable future with healthier food options and integrity to the quality of our products. We do this by preserving one of our most precious resources - seeds!
Bride F1 Hybrid Eggplant Seeds. Solanum melongena. F1 Hybrid. Non-GMO. Annual. 70 days to maturity. Eggplant Bride F1 is a beautiful hybrid Asian eggplant known for its mild flavor and few seeds. It is perfect for pickling, grilling, or baking with. These 8 to 9 inches long, cylindrical white fruits, have a slight pink blush to them that darkens when matured. The plants are sturdy, 24-inches tall, and support a heavy crop of fruit. About 6500 Seeds / Oz.
Carrot Seeds - Samaurai Red. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Daucus carota. 70-90 days. Cool season annual. This is a Japanese kintoki-type (sweet red) carrot. Its glossy deep scarlet roots grow into beautifully tapered carrots 10-12 long and are notably tender, sweet, and juicy. Asian carrots have more anthocyanin than carotene which gives it the deep color and are planted during late summer-early fall for winter harvest. Prepare fertile, deeply dug, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in early fall in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Thin by cutting tops to avoid disturbing remaining roots. Mulch to keep soil cool, conserve moisture. Its sweet flavor makes this variety ideal for carrot juice. Also enjoy them fresh or steamed. Julienne cut daikon and carrots and toss with a su dressing. See recipe on our website. Excellent carrot for oshogatsu. ~25063 seeds/ounce."
Parsley Seeds - Japanese - Mitsuba. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Chryptotaenia japonica. Alt names Japanese honewort, Japanese wild parsley, mitsuba, san ip, san ye quin, selderi jepang, trefoil, ya er chin. 50-60 days to maturity. Perennial. This native Japanese herb is called Japanese hornwort or Japanese wild parsley. It is a popular traditional vegetable, dento yasai, of Japan. Long stalks have trefoil leaves that are aromatic. Although perennial by nature, this plant is grown as an annual food crop. Excellent grown as microgreens. This Mitsuba is Kansai type. A woodland plant, grow in a moist, moderately shaded area (especially during summer) for best results. Sow seeds intensively in spring after last frost or fall (mild climate areas) in rich, well-drained soil. For a continuous supply, plant seeds every 4-6 weeks over the growing season. Harvest when stems are 6-7 tall. Good for ohitashi. Use like celery or parsley to flavor hot and cold dishes. Add minced leaves to soups and salads. Approx 12500 seeds/oz."
Turnip Seeds - Tokyo Cross - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Brassica rapa subsp. rapa. AKA kabu, kabura, manjing, mo ching, wu jing. 25-45 days depending on type of maturity. Cool season annual. Tokyo Cross hybrid variety is an All American Selection award winner. It can be harvested at any stage, small to large size roots (up to 6 diameter) without getting pithy. These turnips have a perfect globe shape with smooth skin and sweet, mild, crisp flesh. They mature early, are late bolting, and have good flavor. Can be sown from spring to fall. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds from early spring to late summer/early fall in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Plant every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. When grown under optimum temperature (68?F) small turnips (1-2") can be harvested in 30 days--large ones (6") in 60 days. Use in soup, salad, pickle or stir-fry. Asian turnips are mainly eaten when very young. They can be eaten raw with a dressing or added to stews and curries. The young green tops are stir-fried or used in soup. Small roots with tops are often lightly sauteed together. Both can be eaten fresh or cooked. Approximately 9000 seeds / oz."
Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Mini Kisaku 50 - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Brassica rapa Pekinensis group. 50-55 days. Cool season annual. This small, early maturing variety is easier to handle than the large heads produced by other varieties. It weighs only 2-3 lbs when mature and has a yellow core that is very crisp, tender and delicious. Chinese cabbage prefers cool temperatures for its main growing season. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after last frost in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Harvest when heads feel firm to the touch. 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. About 11400 seeds/ounce.
Half Gallon Sprouting Jar - everything you need to learn and grow sprouts from organic seeds, beans or grains. Handles larger volumes using the jar method to sprout. Includes a sprouting jar strainer lid and 8 Oz. of organic protein powerhouse seed.
65-120 days. This popular plant produces 5 to 9 inch long, tall, crisp, silvery white stalks. Robust, strong flavor for a non-bulging onion that is slow to seed. Ideal for spring or fall planting.
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.
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Dwarf White Stem. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Annual. Brassica rapa Chinensis group. Alternate names: ang chaithao, baby bok choy, bai cai, bok choy, cai be trang, cai thia, cai thuong hai, cai trang laon, celery mustard, Chinese chard, Chinese mustard, Chinese white cabbage, hach us, kala gowa, paak tsai, pak choi, pecai, pecal, pechay, petsai, petsay, phakkaat farang, phakkaet bai, qing cai, samho, sawi, sawi puhit, sesawi putih, shakushina, tsing pak choi. This is 'Baby Bok Choy', the famous Asian green. 40 days to maturity. Cool-warm season. It is often referred to as a nai pe tsai type or dwarf type with white spoon-shaped petioles and dark green glossy leaves. This variety grows best in mild climates and can tolerate heat. It can be grown year round in sub-tropical 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. Harvest when about 4 tall. Use stir-fried, sauteed, braised or add to soup. ~10000 seeds / oz."
