Asian vegetables
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We carry a large varieties of Oriental vegetable seeds Most of these seeds are imported from Taiwan, China, Japan, Korea, India and Thailand.
Seeds are packaged in paper packets (Small Packet and 1 Oz. Size) or plastic bags (>1/4 Lb. Size and more). Planting directions are provided located in the details section of each listing.
Bok choy: All parts of this “Chinese cabbage”—stalks, leaves, and young flowering shoots—are edible when young or mature. Many bok choy varieties have dark green leaves and firm white stalks that are crunchy and juicy with a cabbage-like taste. Baby bok choy is tender and delicious sautéed with garlic or added to soups.
Napa cabbage: Also known as “Chinese cabbage,” Napa cabbage is truer to the description, with its tight, white head and mild flavor, which is well-suited to slaws and sautés.
Mizuna: Mizuna probably originated in China but has been grown in Japan since ancient times. It has feathery, frond-like bright green leaves that taste similar to arugula but are milder and sweeter. It’s often eaten raw in salads, but the leaves can also be steamed, sautéed, or pickled.
Tatsoi: Tatsoi’s round, dark green leaves grow close to the ground in tight little circles, creating pretty rosettes. The tender greens have a mustardy taste and can be eaten raw or lightly cooked in soups.
Chinese broccoli: In contrast to the Italian broccoli found in most American markets, Chinese broccoli, or gai lan, has thin stems, small flower buds, and blue-green leaves. The crunchy stems, which are more tender and sweet than the Italian variety, are rich in calcium, iron, and vitamins A and C.
Yu choy: With its thin stalks and bright yellow flowers, yu choy is similar to broccoli rabe but sweeter. Look for flower buds that are tight and just beginning to bloom. The crunchy stalks can be sautéed with garlic or oyster sauce.
Choy sum (yu choy)
Choy sum is a sweet-tasting Asian green with a texture similar to that of bok choy. It’s actually a part of the rapeseed family and is often used to produce cooking oil. They’re most delicious when picked early in their growing process, and many growers trim only the tops of the plants, allowing them to regrow again and again.
This low-calorie Asian green is a good source of fiber and antioxidants. It also contains a good deal of folate and B-complex vitamins like thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin.
Choy sum is a common staple in salads, soups, and stir-fries. It pairs well with chicken, mushrooms, tofu, and seafood. It can also be served steamed or blanched, typically with a dressing of garlic sauce or oyster sauce.
Daikon radish: Daikon, which means “great root” in Japanese, has a crispy, crunchy texture with a sweeter, less pungent flavor than most radishes. It’s a common ingredient in many Asian dishes, including Korean kimchi and Japanese pickles. Daikon can be shredded and eaten raw, or added to stews and soups, like other root vegetables. Its young leaves and seeds, which taste slightly peppery, are also edible.
Lemongrass: Lemongrass is a heat-loving perennial with a tall, woody stalk, grassy leaves, and a bulbous end. The white inner stem six inches above the base is the part most used in cooking. When bruised, it releases a lemony flavor, popular in Thai cuisine. Lemongrass, like bay leaf, is typically removed from a dish before eating.
Winter melon: Winter melon has green skin covered with a waxy coating, giving it the name “wax gourd.” Chinese chefs hollow out the melons, carve dragons or other symbols into their waxy skins, and use them as decorative soup bowls. Winter melons are used in stir-fries and soups, but the flesh can also be dried and crystallized. Candied winter melon is often eaten at Chinese New Year.
Bitter melon: Bitter melon looks like a cucumber with light green, warty, wrinkled skin. Its bitter taste is caused by quine which has medicinal qualities. Blanching or salting reduces the melon’s bitterness. Mature melons can be cooked unpeeled, but their seeds and pith should be removed. Bitter melon is often stuffed with meat or seafood, used in curries, or added to stir-fries.
Moqua: Shaped like a cucumber with splotchy green skin, this “hairy gourd” has a light, neutral flavor like a zucchini, which makes it a versatile cucurbit to cook with. It can also be pickled or used to make a refreshing drink. The fuzzy covering on young gourds, which have the best texture, can be removed by scrubbing or peeling.
Sinqua: Also known as “luffa,” sinqua can be found in angled and smooth varieties. Angled luffa looks like a zucchini with ridges that run lengthwise. Typically eaten when it’s young, it also tastes a bit like zucchini but sweeter. Its spongy texture soaks up the flavor of foods it’s cooked with. Smooth luffa, when grown to maturity and soaked in bleach, peeled, and dried, can be used as a household scrubber—the “loofah sponge.”
Opo: The “bottle gourd” has pale green skin and a mild taste. The po qwa variety is frequently used in stir-fries and soups, but it can also be hollowed out, stuffed, and baked. In Japan, dried strips of the gourd’s flesh, kampyo, are used to flavor maki sushi and to tie bundles of food for steaming.
Chinese long bean: Also called “yardlong beans” because they can grow up to three feet long, these beans are immature cow pea pods (related to black-eyed peas). Chinese long beans are denser and crunchier than green beans and can be found in different colors, from light and dark green to purple.
Chinese mustard greens are actually a category of greens rather than a single variety. They are typically pickled, salted, or preserved in some way and are popular in both Chinese and Indian cooking.
These winter greens are hearty enough to grow even in the snow and offer a bitter flavor similar to arugula or radicchio. When combined with aromatics like dried chilis, garlic, and ginger, they can be quite tasty.
Chinese mustard greens are a beneficial source of many vitamins and minerals and also contain anti-inflammatory phytonutrients. In fact, in Chinese folk wisdom, many believe that the more bitter the vegetable, the better they are for you.
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Hinona Kabu Turnip Seeds ,Asian Vegetable
CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEED!Plant spring and fall !-Biannual .- ,(Brassica rapa var rapifera) Organic Hinona Kabu Turnip - Striking Japanese salad turnip with bright pink s...
View full detailsWhite Turnip Seeds "Tennouji Kabura" Asian Vegetable.
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View full detailsPickling Melon Seeds "Green Stripe" (Cucumis melo var conomom) asian Vegetable
CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEEDPickling Melon "Green Stripe" Asian VegetableCucumis melo var conomomAs its name suggests, this family of melons is ideal for pickling, and that is...
View full detailsChi-Chien, Hot Pepper SEEDS -Capsicum annuum, ASIAN VEGETABLE
CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEEDHot Pepper, Chi-Chien - Harvest peppers 8 to 10 weeks after germination.Chi-Chien produces very hot, thin-skin red peppers, that can be used fresh ...
View full detailsRat's Tail Radish Seeds - Asian Vegetable
CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEEDYou can use 'Rat's Tail' radish any way you'd use round, red radishes. They're also nice tossed into stir-fries, stews or any cooked dish that coul...
View full detailsJapanese Red Turnip, "Hidabeni" Asian Vegetable
CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEEDVery good for pickling and salads. - Grow spring throughout fall. Easy to grow. Packet Approx : 335 Seeds 5g Approx : 1,675 Seeds 1 oz Pack : 9,5...
View full detailsCalabash Gourd Seeds (Asian vegetable) "Calabash Round"
CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEEDCalabash Gourd Seeds (Asian vegetable) "Calabash Round" a.K.a lauki, guava bean, opo, kampyo, yugao,Organic HEIRLOOM , Open Pollinated. Warm seaso...
View full detailsChinese parsley (split seeds) asian vegetablE HERB
CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEEDPopular microgreen garnish. Complements meat, fish and poultry, noodle dishes and soups. Cilantro, coriander and Chinese parsley are all common nam...
View full detailsChrysanthemum Greens, Garland Round -Asian Vegetable,~ Bi-annual
CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEEDLeaves can be cooked like spinach or used in salads. Gourmet Vegetable-Edible Chrysanthemum-Garland Round Leaved-Open Pollinated ! Open Pollinated~...
View full detailsPurple Sweet Potato (Slips) ,Asian Vegetable
Potato Slip2.62 / 5.0
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Blue-ish purple once cooked, they have a delicate, slightly sweet taste and a creamy texture that is on the starchy side. – Purple Sweet Potato ...
View full detailsJapanese Red Turnip Seeds, 'Hida beni' (Brassica rapa) Asian Vegetable
CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEEDPLEASE USE DROP DOWN BOX TO ORDER !Packet Approx : 1gram Seeds5g Approx : 1,675 Seeds1 oz Pack : 9,500 SeedsHidabeni turnip is a Japanese tradition...
View full detailsSHOGOIN TURNIP Seeds Asian Vegetable.
CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEEDBoth greens and roots are excellent for pickling, soups, stir fries and salads. Shogoin turnip is one of the oldest traditional. It produces a larg...
View full detailsVietnamese Tear Jerker, PEPPER SEEDS , Capsicum annuum, Asian Vegetable
CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEED1.0 / 5.0
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The Vietnemese Tear Jerker originated in Vietnam. These peppers are in the Capsicum Frutescens series. For those who do not know, Frutescens stand...
View full detailsVietnamese CHILI Pepper SEEDS ( capsicum frutescens) ASIAN VEGETABLE
CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEEDPeppers do very well grown in pots.. These are authentic Vietnamese chili peppers from a private contact in Vietnam. These might not look like muc...
View full detailsTokyo LONG Green Cucumber Seeds, Tokiwa, ASIAN VEGETABLES
CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEEDUse in salads and for tsukemono (pickling). Marinate in su vinegar dressing for a refreshing salad Also known as ‘Tokyo Green’, this unif...
View full detailsBean Seeds - Pole - Yellow Bai Bu Lao, ASIAN VEGETABLE
CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEEDWarm season annual. Non-GMO. Chinese heirloom. Open pollinated. The pods are flat in light green color at early stage, become round and white late...
View full detailsNapa Cabbage Seeds, Red chinese cabbage, Asian Vegetable
CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEEDOrders not eligible for free shipping at 64.95? Spend $100+! Offer excludes Stackable Black Plastic Nursery Crate. Red Dragon Chinese Cabbage Bras...
View full detailsPurple Passion Sweet Potato (Slips) ,Asian Vegetable
CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEED2.62 / 5.0
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Features: The Purple Passion sweet potatoes are known for their vibrant purple skin and flesh. With a high nutritional value and high levels of an...
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