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Brassica campestris subsp. pekinesis
This Chinese cabbage is often marketed as sui choi. These sweet, crisp greens arae ideal for salads and a mainstay of the stir-fry. Big, broad, barrel-shaped, and pale-green heads are tightly packed and 0.6-2.2kg (11/2-5lb) after trimming. This variety has good bolt resistance and excellent uniformity. For full-sized heads sow in summer with the last planting 10 weeks before frost. Established plants are vigorous and will stand in the garden until freezes get severe. However, seedlings will bolt if they are exposed to temperatures below 10ºC (50ºF) for more than 2 weeks; so protect early spring planting with cloches. Matures in 65-80 days. (hybrid seeds)
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Brassica oleraceae var. acephala
Also known as Shanghai Pac Choi, this is a beautiful little vase-shaped plant. This early baby pac choi is mild and tender with medium-green leaves on pale-green, spoon-shaped stalks (petioles). Bred to be tolerant to heat, rain, cold, and dampness, Ching Chiang is a great variety for early spring planting under cover and for late summer plantings in mild-winter areas. Harvest when 15cm (6") tall. Matures in 45 days. (open pollinated seeds)
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Bassica juncea
When small, the lovely burgundy-coloured leaves with light green veins are so mild and delicious they can be eaten in salads. In summer, big leaves pack a proper mustard punch but they are much milder when cooked or when grown in cooler weather. Very winter-hardy, Giant Red can be planted into October or in early spring to harvest as small leaves every few days. For big plants, thin to 20-30cm (8-12"). Matures in 45 days. (open pollinated seeds)
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Giant Red CERTIFIED ORGANIC
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CERTIFIED ORGANIC. When small, the lovely burgundy-coloured leaves with light green veins
are so mild and delicious they can be eaten in salads. In summer, big
leaves pack a proper mustard punch but they are much milder when cooked
or when grown in cooler weather. Very winter-hardy, Giant Red can be
planted into October or in early spring to harvest as small leaves
every few days. For big plants, thin to 20-30cm (8-12"). Matures in 45
days. (open pollinated seeds)
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Brassica oleraceae var. acephala
Dark-green leaves are supported by glowing, thick, sweet, white stalks that are mild and juicy with hardly a hint of mustard. Plant grows to 45cm (18"). Space 60cm (12") and harvest promptly. Cover with cloche if planting in very early spring, as plants will bolt if seedlings are exposed to cold temperatures. In summer, plant short rows and harvest promptly before it bolts. The mature plant is somewhat cold-hardy, so plant again in late summer. Matures in 50 days. (hybrid seeds)
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Brassica rapa var. pervirdis
Often known as mustard spinach, its leaves are tender and mild. It can be used as a cut-and-come-again crop at any stage of growth. Use steamed or stir-fried or in salads and soups. Komatsuna is a traditional ingredient in Japanese cooking. It features excellent bolt resistance and cold tolerance so can be grown all year round. Matures in 21 days. (open pollinated seeds)
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Brassica rapa var. pervirdis
This variety tolerates heat well and can be planted from spring to fall. Leaves are round, flat and purple on top with green undersides and green stems. They are good in salads, sandwiches, and stir-fries, but don't over-cook or the colour fades. Use as a baby leaf in salad blends. Matures in 21 days for baby, 40 days for full size. (hybrid seeds)
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Brassica rapa var. nipposinca
CERTIFIED ORGANIC. Closely related to Mizuna, these plants grow into a spray-like clump
with lots of smooth, narrow, strap-like, light-green leaves. Their
slightly sharp flavour is great raw in salads and when lightly cooked.
The variety's vigorous growth is ideally suited for cut-and-come-again
harvest. We recommended it for late summer planting and it is
winter-hardy if protected. Earlier plantings should be harvested
promptly. Matures in 40 days. (open pollinated seeds)
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Brassica rapa var. nipposinca
Closely related to Mizuna, these plants grow into a spray-like clump with lots of smooth, narrow, strap-like, light-green leaves. Their slightly sharp flavour is great raw in salads and when lightly cooked. The variety's vigorous growth is ideally suited for cut-and-come-again harvest. We recommended it for late summer planting and it is winter-hardy if protected. Earlier plantings should be harvested promptly. Matures in 40 days. (open pollinated seeds)
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Raphanus sativus
Oriental radishes are large and require deeply prepared soil, as the long ones can grow to be over 30cm (12") long. Sow and grow as you would turnips, thinning them to 15–20cm (6–8") apart. At each cultivation, push the soil over the top of the root. Slice them for stir-fries and salads, cooking, or pickling. Flavour is milder when grown to maturity in fall, in light soil, and with good irrigation. One of the best Daikon radishes for summer, Minowase Summer Cross has white roots that are 15-20 inches long and 2.5" in diameter. The pure white flesh is excellent for salads, sandwiches, cooking, and pickling.
Matures in 50 days. (hybrid seeds)
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Brassica rapa var. japonica
Mild and sweet enough for salads, the thin, light-green, feathery leaves are deeply-cut but not curled. Plants grow vigorously so thin to at least 20cm (8"). Cut the whole plant about an inch above the ground and it will re-grow or pick individual leaves. Mizuna can be cut and picked many times. Plant in late summer and cover with cloche - it will grow even under low light conditions. Note that it will bolt in April if overwintered. Matures in 45 days. (open pollinated seeds)
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Brassica rapa var. japonica
CERTIFIED ORGANIC. Mild and sweet enough for salads, the thin, light-green, feathery
leaves are deeply-cut but not curled. Plants grow vigorously so thin to
at least 20cm (8"). Cut the whole plant about an inch above the ground
and it will re-grow or pick individual leaves. Mizuna can be cut and
picked many times. Plant in late summer and cover with cloche - it will
grow even under low light conditions. Note that it will bolt in April
if overwintered. Matures in 45 days. (open pollinated seeds)
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Bassica juncea var. involutus
Mustard is known as dai gai choi in Chinese. This leafy green is deeply notched and not as frilly as the sawtooth variety. This mustard is very popular for salads and salad green mixes. Matures in 40-42 days, 21 for baby leaf. (open pollinated seeds)
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This is a delightful blend of five easy-to-grow, open pollinated favourites that will add variety to your meals. Plant in early March, then again in late July/Aug for fall and winter harvest. Enjoy the leaves while small in salads; stir-fry the larger leaves. Space plants at least 20cm (8") apart. Cole crop. (open pollinated seeds)
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This blend is a fine way to sample a variety of unusual greens: choi sum, komatsuna, mizuna, pac choi, giant red mustard, red lettuce, and spinach. It also offers a very pleasing and attractive combination of colors and textures.
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Amaranthus tricolour
This heat lover is a very nutritious leaf vegetable. This variety has large, fleshy, pale-green or burgundy and green leaves that go well in salads. They can also be cooked quickly, faster than spinach. Plant in early summer in very warm soil and harvest by cutting young leaves which will re-grow.
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Bassica juncea var. involutus
Mustard is known as dai gai choi in Chinese. This dark green upright plant selected for the baby leaf market produces very curly teardrop shaped leaves with extremely frilled edges. Leaves are spineless and have a notable spicy flavor. Matures in 21 days for baby leaf harvest. (open pollinated seeds)
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Bassica juncea
Beautiful, deeply-frilled, bright-green leaves have an upright growth habit and a potent mustard flavour to liven up sandwiches. The flavour is milder in young leaves and when cooked. Thin to at least 20cm (8") if bunching large leaves. Southern Giant Curled has proved quite effective in research trials as a trap crop for flea beetles in transplanted cole crops. It's not as effective for cole crops grown for greens. This plant overwinters in Coastal gardens, especially with protection. Matures in 45 days. (open pollinated seeds)
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| For cooks in a hurry, this blend will stnad ready in the garden for a quick harvest - delicious with onions and some daikon radishes, it makes for a quick and nutritious meal. The blend includes komatsuna, pac choi, choy sum, bau sin, red kale, giant red mustard, shungiku, and tah tsai. Space these plants well to let them develop to full size.
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Brassica rapa var. rosularis
A beautiful, easy-to-grow delight, the small, glossy, spoon-shaped, dark-green leaves with white stems grow in a perfect flat rosette. It adds rich colour, mild flavour, and nutrition to salads and stir-fries. Size depends on spacing so thin to 15-30cm (6-12") apart. It can be sown spring through fall. Cole crop. Matures in 40-50 days. (open pollinated seeds)
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Tah Tsai CERTIFIED ORGANIC
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Brassica rapa var. rosularis
CERTIFIED ORGANIC. A beautiful, easy-to-grow delight, the small, glossy, spoon-shaped,
dark-green leaves with white stems grow in a perfect flat rosette. It
adds rich colour, mild flavour, and nutrition to salads and stir-fries.
Size depends on spacing so thin to 15-30cm (6-12") apart. It can be
sown spring through fall. Cole crop. Matures in 40-50 days. (open pollinated seeds)
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Bassica juncea
The spreading, medium-green, broad, smooth, thick leaves have a very mild flavour. Plants reach about 45cm (18") in fertile soil and should be thinned to at least 20cm (8") apart. Not that it bolts aaround May 1 if planted in February. Plant again in mid to late August. Use as a mustard green. Cole crop. Matures in 45 days. (open pollinated seeds)
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Brassica campestris subsp. pekinesis
This Chinese cabbage is often marketed as sui choi. Tenderheart is about half the size China Express at 1 kg (2lb) each. They are slow to bolt, tender, and delicious; and are excellent for crisp salads and stir-fries. Matures in 50 days. (hybrid seeds)
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Brassica oleraceae var. acephala
This miniature pac choi can be picked at the "single serving" size. Dark green leaves and glistening white stems mark this as a standout in a display. You can use these delicacies gently braised and served whole to appreciate the mild flavour and graceful appearance. Chinese cooks chop them up and add to stirfries. Cole crop. Matures in 30-50 days. (hybrid seeds)
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Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra
Chinese broccoli is also known as gai lan. Grow Veg Gin for a thick flower stalk 1-2cm (1/2-3/4") that is used in stir-fries. Harvest the mild thickened stalk with 2 sets of leaves just as buds form but before the white flowers open. Each plant can be harvested several times. Sow around mid-March (4 weeks before last frost) or transplant when seedlings are 3-4 weeks old. Space plants about 20 x 40cm (8 x 16") apart. Buds and stalks are more substantial than Choi Sum. Best planted in spring and mid-summer. Cole crop. Matures in 60-70 days. (open pollinated seeds)
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| Plant this amaranth in early summer for a warm season harvest of young leaves that contain more iron and calcium than spinach. The bittersweet flavour is best in a stirfry or soup. Matures in 55 days. (open pollinated seeds)
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Brassica oleraceae var. acephala
Thick, elongated, green leaves grow on long, thick, pale white stalks amd have a mild, sweet flavour welcome in salads and excellent in stir fries. Thin to 30cm (1'). This pac choi may be grown from early spring to late fall. Matures in 50 days. (open pollinated seeds)
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Brassica rapa var. chinensis
Yu Tsai Sum is a type of choi sum. This summer crop is also known as Yu Choy. Grown for tender flower bud stalks (yellow flowers) and glossy, bright green leaves, it is mild and sweet when cooked briefly. Stems will be 0.5-1cm (1/4-1/2") thick if grown and watered well. This variety was tops in our trials for both taste and texture. For large plants, sow in rows 30-45cm (12-18") apart. Cut the flower bud stalk with a few leaves - new shoots will grow from a leaf axil. Plant in early summer, up to 6 weeks before frost. Early spring plantings may bolt. Cole crop. Matures in 40-60 days. (open pollinated seeds)
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