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Oriental Vegetables

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Asian Herb Garden, 7 seed packets

Contains one packet each of the following:

  • Ao Shiso Green Perilla
  • Evergreen Japanese Bunching Onion
  • Hiro Haba Chinese Leek
  • Kintsai Dark Green Chinese Celery
  • Leisure Cilantro-Coriander
  • Mitsuba Japanese Parsley
  • Sweet Thai Basil

$21.75


Burdock, Takinogawa, 200-300 seeds per packet

A special, late-variety burdock that is rich in flavor. It is the most popular variety in Japan. Mature plant can reach 3 feet in height. Roots can be harvested in 4-5 months if planted in spring. Cut root into slivers and stir-fry. The flowers are very attractive to bees and butterflies.

$3.49


Macrobiotic Garden, 7 seed packets

Contains one packet each of the following:

  • Azuki Red Bean
  • Gai Choi Chinese Mustard
  • Kurogoma Black Sesame Seed
  • Lucky Lion Edamame Soybean
  • Mappe Green Mung Bean
  • Takinogawa Gobo Burdock
  • Tokinashi All Season Daikon

$21.75


Salsola komarovii

Oka Hijiki, seeds, 3 grams

"Land seaweed" is not a real seaweed but rather a plant that can be grown either in fresh or salt water. It is relatively easy to grow and can be continually harvested. The leaves are a bit crunchy and can be used in salads, steamed, or stir-fried. Oka hijiki is rich is calcium and potassium and is an excellent source of vitamin A.

$3.49

Shungiku - Edible Chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemum coronarium

Shungiku, 100 seeds

This is an edible chrysanthemum. I used to dine on them in Japan. The leaves are a bit crunchy and the flowers are exotic. Both are alkalizing to the blood. The bloom earlier than lettuce so can be harvested before other vegetables are in season.

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$3.49


Chrysanthemum coronarium

Shungiku, Oasis Edible Chrysanthemum, 4 grams

This kikuna variety of edible chrysanthemums is dark green in color and rich in vitamin B and minerals. It is easy to grow and can be sprouted or planted. The baby greens can be used in salads and the more mature greens are used in Japan in tempura, shabu-shabu, yosenabe, and other dishes. Harvest when about 8 inches tall.

$3.49


Stir-Fry Garden, 7 seed packets

Contains one packet each of the following:

  • Dwarf Grey Sugar Snow Pea
  • Gai Choi Chinese Mustard
  • Green Lance Kailaan Chinese Broccoli
  • Ishikura Japanese Green Onion
  • Joi Choi White Stem Pak Choi
  • Komatsuna
  • Mei Qing Green Stem Pak Choi

$21.75