{"title":"Seed Packets","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur curated selection of seeds focuses on climate appropriate veggies and greens that are well suited to growing in zone 10. Many root veggies like radishes \u0026amp; carrots don't like to have their root systems disturbed, which is why we don't sell plants of them in the nursery. Beans too! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe no longer offer shipping on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitazawaseed.com\/\"\u003eKitazawa\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.southernexposure.com\/\"\u003eSouthern Exposure\u003c\/a\u003e seed packets as they can be purchased directly from their producers online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to purchase our seed packets for shipping to your home visit our etsy shop \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/LittleRiverPlants\"\u003eetsy.com\/shop\/LittleRiverPlants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"roselle-hibiscus-sabdariffa-30-seeds","title":"Roselle (hibiscus sabdariffa) 50 seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/LittleRiverPlants\"\u003eCLICK HERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e to shop our etsy store \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewhere we offer nationwide shipping on these seeds and plants!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRoselle, aka Sorrel, aka Florida Cranberry, aka Jamaica, aka Flor de Jamaica is popular among many tropical cultures as you can see by the diversity of its common names. In America its most commonly used as the source of Hibiscus Tea. In the Caribbean it’s most commonly used to make a boozy dark red holiday drink called \"sorrel\". In Mexico the petals of the red calyx are  turned into a soda called “Jamaica\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDown here in South Florida Roselle is an incredibly popular home garden plant because its beautiful, easy to grow, and produces hundreds of roselle calyx (thats the beautiful jewel toned seed pod that is used for hibiscus tea) which are very hard to find grown organically or fresh. Due to its popularity here in Florida theres now a \"Florida Cranberry Alliance\" that is doing its best to familiarize the public with this tart and tropical alternative to the bog cranberry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIts hard to convey just how much we love love love this unique tropical tea plant! Roselle is day-length sensitive so we only grow seedlings from April through September. Starting in October the plant begins to flower like crazy and then produce hundreds of calyxes that mature around Thanksgiving and Christmas. Roselle is a long growing season plant and thusly is not well suited to areas with short warm growing seasons. It’s recommended for zones 8 - 11 and can be planted in zones 6 and 7 if started indoors in a greenhouse. Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Alabama, Texas, California, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico are perfect states to try Roselle in.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRoselle is truly the plant that keeps on giving, since its leaves, flowers \u0026amp; calyxes are all edible and nutritious. Roselle greens are one of our favorite kitchen herbs because of its lemony flavor. Dice them and combine with garlic chives olive oil \u0026amp; vinegar to use as a topping on roasted veggies, fish, curries, and soups. Flowers, like all hibiscus family flowers, are edible raw or as decorative accents. Calyxes can be harvested on the branch and used as a cut flower in floral arrangements. Local fruit farm LNB Groves uses Roselle in their famous rainbow smoothie alongside frozen jackfruit, Mamey \u0026amp; bananas. Try making Florida cranberry sauce, a tropical alternative to traditional cranberry sauce thats made with roselle, fresh ginger, pineapple, orange juice, sugar and spices. The seed pod inside the calyx, while not edible, contains lots of pectin so you can use them to make roselle (or any other type) jam. Our favorite vegetable farm, French Farms, adds the fresh petals of the calyx to the seasonal premade salads that he makes for the market during fall. They are crispy, fresh, bright and tart, a great addition to any salad. Finally, you can allow a few calyx to fully mature on the plant and pop open so you can save the brown dried mature seeds for your next planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIf thats not enough reasons to grow roselle Jules, our resident herbalist says: “Roselle cools the blood and body temp which is great for us in a warmer climate like Florida. The leaves can also be blended with aloe gel to create a paste for sun burns. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRoselle improves circulation, digestion and kidney function as a diuretic and is often used in weight loss teas. It’s one of my go to plant allies for UTI’s. Roselle lowers blood pressure and cholesterol and prevents atherosclerosis which is the build up of plaque in arteries. It is also high in vitamin C and antioxidants, making it a great ally for skin and hair health.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eExpect your Roselle bush to get about 6 feet wide and the same height if its planted in spring and gets extra happy. Roselle, like all hibiscus family plants, is particularly sensitive to nematodes, and if you see chlorosis occurring in the new growth you may need to add some chelated iron to your soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and growing tips: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePlant seeds 1\/4 inch deep in premoistened potting mix in a small pot or seedling tray. Keep cells moist in partial shade until germination, when they can be moved to full sun exposure. Seeds will germinate in under 7 days and grow quickly. Its essential to get the seedlings full sun right away or they will get \"leggy\" which will cause the mature plant to not be able to hold itself up. a roselle planted in spring and allowed to grow healthily all summer will end up 5 feet in diameter by the time its flowering in fall so make sure to space plants about 10 feet apart in the garden. Full sun is necessary for a good yield of calyx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSeed packages are hand silkscreened by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.goldteethbrooklyn.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eGold Teeth Brooklyn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a handmade stationery company based in Los Angeles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSeeds have been tested for reliable germination in our nursery at 80 degree daytime temperatures. We recommend using them within 1 year of date of purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29725538680914,"sku":"","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/IMG_8268.JPG?v=1540509993"},{"product_id":"butterfly-pea-vine-clitoria-tematea-30-seeds","title":"Butterfly Pea Vine Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp\u003eClitoria aka. Blue Butterfly Pea Vine (Clitoria ternatea) 30 seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity: 60 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing: 1-3 plants per square foot, trellised\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook out for: Thrips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest notes: Harvest flowers daily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA plant hardiness zones 10-12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle: Annual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClitoria, commonly known as “pea vine” or “butterfly pea”, is a tropical plant native to temperate areas of the world, including Southeast Asia and Madagascar, where the flowers are often used as a food dye or dipped in batter and deep-fried. In Thailand, the blue flowers are traditionally used to make purple rice, which you do by making your rice with a handful of the flowers and then adding a splash of citrus, usually lime to change the color to purple. This is a super fun way to add color to your diet and include kids in the kitchen. Raising the pH of the water (usually by adding lemon juice) makes the infusion go from blue to purple. You can also infuse these flowers in coconut milk to make sweet blue tinted deserts, or throw your daily harvest of flowers into a bottle of liquor to turn it blue. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the seed pod is not edible, we love growing Clitoria in gardens and at the farm, allowing it to climb up any unused fence space and produce beautiful edible \u0026amp; medicinal bright blue flowers. Butterfly pea vine starts its growth slowly but then ramps up during the hottest months of the year, growing quickly and flowering profusely. We harvest the flowers daily for sale to chefs and to dry for teas and we are amazed when we come back to one mature plant day after day and find it full of flowers; the amount of flowers one plant can produce is astounding. Leave a few flowers on your plant to get pollinated and make brown seed pods and you’ll have plenty of pea vine seeds for next season. If you don’t get around to harvesting all of your seed pods they will burst open at maturity and self seed easily. Pollinators like bees and butterflies love to visit this plant, and sometimes when we are harvesting flowers we have to shake bees out of every one! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Southeast Asian countries communities have been brewing and drinking  butterfly pea vine tea for centuries, and it's just now becoming more popular in America. The traditional recipe is to brew the flowers along with lemongrass. The bright blue tea flavor is earthy and woody, similar to green tea. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22442630217810,"sku":"","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/IMG_8254.JPG?v=1540509260"},{"product_id":"everglades-cherry-tomato-solanum-pimpinellifolium-30-seeds","title":"Everglades Cherry Tomato (solanum pimpinellifolium) 30 seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/LittleRiverPlants\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/LittleRiverPlants\"\u003eCLICK HERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e to shop our etsy store \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewhere we offer nationwide shipping on these seeds and plants!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverglades cherry tomatoes are a cult favorite down here in South Florida, and for good reason. Legend has it that these were found \"growing wild\" throughout the everglades, and after their discovery the seeds were saved and distributed by local gardeners who were looking for a tomato that could stand the extreme heat and humidity of a South Florida summer. Nowadays they're a staple in summer and winter gardens throughout the area. Their tiny size makes them adorable for use in salads, as garnish, and as snacks, and their sweet tase make them irresistible. These wild cherry tomatoes make large highly branched plants that are best grown in a wild and non-trellised fashion. If allowed to grow like a groundcover, left to sprawl and crawl along the ground they can make enormous plants with hundreds of fruit clusters on one plant! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllow a few clusters of Everglades cherry tomatoes to stay on the plant and they will happily reseed themselves year after year. If you'd like to save the seeds instead just choose a few very ripe fruits, squeeze the insides out into a jar with water, allow it to ferment for a few days (this simulated the digestive system of an animal and will break down the mucilaginous coating around the seed) and then dry on a towel. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite its tolerance of the tropical heat Everglades cherry tomatoes can be grown anywhere where all other tomato varieties are. A tip for harvesting the tiny sweet fruits: instead of picking fruit by fruit, cut the entire cluster off the vine when all the fruit is most of the way ripe. Alternatively, break the fruit off of the vine one by one with their little green hat on (the technical term is \"peduncle\") since the fruits skin tends to rip when its removed hastily. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and growing tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e p\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003elant seeds 1\/4 inch deep in premoistened potting mix in a small pot or seedling tray. Keep cells moist in partial shade until germination, when they can be moved to full sun exposure. Seeds take 5-10 days to germinate. Our tomato seeds have just about 100% germination and aren't finnicky so if none of them sprout you may have a technical issue at hand. Make sure your pot or seedling trays arent too wet or you will rot the soft sided seeds before they have a chance to germinate. Everglades cherry tomatoes do best in full sun not just for the energy it needs for photosynthesis but also to help combat fungal issues caused by humidity and damp shady environments. Everglades tomatoes also get very large and have sprawling growth habits so we recommend using them like a groundcover (think pumpkin or sweet potato growth pattern) instead of trying to manage and trellis them. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll seeds were harvested from our urban farm and plant nursery in 2022. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSeed packages are hand silkscreened by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.goldteethbrooklyn.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eGold Teeth Brooklyn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a handmade stationery company based in Los Angeles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSeeds have been tested for reliable germination in our nursery at 80 degree daytime temperatures. We recommend using them within 1 year of date of purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22442649550930,"sku":"","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/IMG_8283.JPG?v=1583118576"},{"product_id":"white-hummingbird-tree-sesbania-grandiflora-30-seeds","title":"White Hummingbird Tree (sesbania grandiflora) 30 seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/LittleRiverPlants\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/LittleRiverPlants\"\u003eCLICK HERE\u003c\/a\u003e to shop our etsy store where we offer nationwide shipping on these seeds and plants!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHummingbird tree is quite a unique fast growing tree native to Southeast Asia that we only recently became acquainted with. A fellow plant nerd in Miami told stories of the trees beautiful and edible crescent moon shaped flowers, so we bought some seed online and went to work propagating it. We had a very hard time germinating our store bought seed but when we were gifted a handful of saved seed that were fresher we had quite successful germination right away. All parts of this fast growing tropical flood tolerant tree are edible or useful, making it popular with permaculture gardeners and flowering tree enthusiasts alike. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is very little information online about the Hummingbird tree, however there are two very thorough review of the plants particulars and culinary uses here:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.eattheweeds.com\/sesbania-grandifolia\/\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.eattheweeds.com\/sesbania-grandifolia\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/theindianvegan.blogspot.com\/2014\/01\/all-about-agathi-sesbania-grandiflora.html\"\u003ehttp:\/\/theindianvegan.blogspot.com\/2014\/01\/all-about-agathi-sesbania-grandiflora.html\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHummingbird flowers and leaves contain high amounts of iron making the tree a popular wild food source in Laos, Thailand, India and the Phillipines where they grow wild and flower profusely during the rainy season. We are particularly intrigued by the use of the flowers to make a \"blossom fritter\" with chickpea and rice flower, nigella seeds, baking powder, sugar and salt. In addition to its culinary uses, Hummingbird tree is a leguminous tree, meaning it will \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.seattletilth.org\/learn\/resources-1\/almanac\/october\/octobermngg\"\u003efix nitrogen\u003c\/a\u003e in the garden, however beware its potential size... when grown in the tropics it can reach up to 30 feet (size can be controlled with pruning). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting and growing tips: If you are worried about germination you can clip the coating of the seeds, or soak them overnight, however we achieve very high germination rates with fresh seed planted simply and germinating within 3-5 days. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePlant seeds 1\/4 inch deep in premoistened potting mix in a small pot or seedling tray. Keep cells moist in partial shade until germination, when they can be moved to full sun exposure. These trees are fast growing and also die within 2 years, consider that when choosing where to plant them. Our trees have gotten no bigger than 8 feet around and 12 feet tall. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAll seeds were harvested from our urban farm and plant nursery in 2023. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSeed packages are hand silkscreened by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.goldteethbrooklyn.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eGold Teeth Brooklyn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a handmade stationery company based in Los Angeles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSeeds have been tested for reliable germination in our nursery at 80 degree daytime temperatures. We recommend using them within 1 year of date of purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12556965871698,"sku":"","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/GTB-LRC-HUMMINGBIRDTREE.jpg?v=1675789338"},{"product_id":"celosia-amaranth-celosia-argentea-spicata-50-seeds","title":"Celosia Amaranth (celosia argentea spicata) 100 seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/LittleRiverPlants\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/LittleRiverPlants\"\u003eCLICK HERE\u003c\/a\u003e to shop our etsy store where we offer nationwide shipping on these seeds and plants!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFlamingo Celosia is a variety of tropical friendly amaranth that we grow in our gardens for production of its showy, edible, variegated leaves and beautiful flower spikes. The celosia flower is already quite dry in nature, lasting a long time on the plant and even longer in a vase. You can also cut the flowers and hang them upside down to use as a dry flower for arrangements. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAmaranth is commonly grown throughout the world for its edible grain, and many Caribbean \u0026amp; African countries use the leaves as cooked greens in traditional dishes like the stewed green ‘callaloo’. In the permaculture community, we have also heard this variety referred to as ‘Lagos Spinach’, when grown for its edible leaf crop. Amaranth leaves contain more protein than spinach and high amounts of Vitamin A, Folate, Magnesium \u0026amp; Vitamin K.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFlamingo celosia is a much larger plant than many of the other colorful ornamental celosia varieties grown by flower farms, so make sure to give it lots of space. With a long hot growing season the plant will reach its peak size of about 6 feet tall and it creates a large shrub with hundreds of pointed blossoms. If harvested and pruned heavily it can stay smaller so its up to you how big and competitive this plant will be in your garden. For some reason, Celosia seeds are quite pricey online, but the plant makes tons of them and they are easy to gather and save. Once the flowers start to fade in color at the base and the flowers pop open you can simply cut and shake the flower spike into a bag and save for next season.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and growing tips: \u003c\/strong\u003ecelosia seed is very small and barely needs to be planted, just press the seeds into the surface of premoistened potting or germination mix and cover with a light dusting of mix to keep moist. Germination should occur in 5 days. Be careful not to add too many of the tiny seeds to one pot or tray cell. Plants can be thinned to 2 or 3 after 14 days of growth. This is a large type of celosia growing into an annual shrub of up to 4 feet in diameter if given the proper space and nutrition. Regular pruning of flowers for cut flower use will encourage bushy growth habits. A\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ellow a few of your blossoms to dry on the plant, store them in a brown paper bag, give them a good shake and you should have plenty of saved seed for next season. Celosia does best in full sun. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAll seeds were harvested from our urban farm and plant nursery in 2022. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSeed packages are hand silkscreened by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.goldteethbrooklyn.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eGold Teeth Brooklyn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a handmade stationery company based in Los Angeles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSeeds have been tested for reliable germination in our nursery at 80 degree daytime temperatures. We recommend using them within 1 year of date of purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22442643128402,"sku":"","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/IMG_8289.JPG?v=1540509477"},{"product_id":"luffah-gourd-luffa-aegyptiaca-30-seeds","title":"Luffah Gourd (luffa aegyptiaca) 30 seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantmatter.net\/\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/plantmatter.net\/\"\u003eCLICK HERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e to shop our other store,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantmatter.net\/\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/plantmatter.net\/\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlantmatter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, where we offer nationwide shipping on these seeds and plants and more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“Wait, you mean loofahs aren't creatures from the sea?!” Nope! They are dried out gourds from the loofah vine. Luffas belong to the Cucurbitaceae or gourd family, along with their somewhat distant cousins squashes, watermelons, cucumbers, melons, and the hard-shelled gourds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAs the loofah gourds mature, their endocarp transforms into a fibrous network that’s mostly made of cellulose. This network forms the soft and absorbent exfoliator we’re all familiar with. We like to let the loofahs mature and then turn completely brown while still on the vine, then we harvest them, shake the seeds out (save them for giving to friends and replanting), peel the outer layer off and there you have it… a loofah sponge! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eWhile North American Gardners tend to grow this plant for its showy and useful gourds, in many other parts of the world the flower buds, flowers, and very young fruit (which taste pretty much like summer squash) are eaten. To eat the young fruit harvest it when its the size of a grocery store zucchini and cook it just the same.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eLoofah vines are fast growing and get huge, so make sure you have a big piece of fence or arbor to plant on. They are susceptible to all the things that like this family of plants, like vine boring worms and powdery mildew, so you’ll want to plant them in full sun and keep an eye on the growing tips for worm damage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e This plant is a real unique treat in the garden if you have the space, and kids love to grow it because you can see the fruits get bigger every day until you harvest.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThough they’re most commonly used in the shower, luffa sponges are great for scrubbing pots and plates in the kitchen, and they make great gifts for friends. Use a serrated knife to cut slices off of your loofah and use the slice like a sponge. You can also submerge your slice in homemade soap and make super cute biodegradable gifts for friends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eWhile loofahs origin is unknown (some say African some say Asia) loofah plants are very common throughout Africa, and our herbalist The Garden Jules found multiple medicinal uses for it from different regions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eIn South Africa and Rwanda the leaf is decocted or simmered for 20-40 minutes in water, to treat stomach pain. The leaves have also been used as a poultice topically on the skin to reduce inflammation and stimulate healing on wounds, cuts or abrasions. In Nigeria, the young fruit pulp is ground into a poultice and applied topically to skin as an emollient to rehydrate and replenish dry, cracked skin and skin lesions. In Guinea the fruit pulp poultice is applied to tumors topically to reduce inflammation. In Uganda, the decoction of the leaves is used to induce labour and assist with postpartum issues which is backed by the discovery of oxytocin levels in this plant. For this reason, use caution, if pregnant, and do not consume this plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and growing tips: \u003c\/strong\u003eloofah seeds are notoriously easy to germinate (like its cousins pumpkin \u0026amp; squash) and germinate in only 3 days. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePlant seeds 1\/4 inch deep in premoistened potting mix in a small pot or seedling tray. Keep cells moist in partial shade until germination, when they can be moved to full sun exposure. Loofahs grow very fast so make sure to keep up with its growth and up pot frequently and plant out in its permanent location when the plant is about a month old. Loofahs need full sun and tons of space to produce fruit. Vine will start with male flowers only and will follow up with female flowers \u0026amp; fruit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll seeds were harvested from our urban farm and plant nursery in 2022. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSeed packages are hand silkscreened by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.goldteethbrooklyn.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eGold Teeth Brooklyn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a handmade stationery company based in Los Angeles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeds have been tested for reliable germination in our nursery at 80 degree daytime temperatures. We recommend using them within 1 year of date of purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12556984909906,"sku":"","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/IMG_8279.JPG?v=1540509737"},{"product_id":"purple-passionfruit-vine-passiflora-edulis-20-seeds","title":"Purple Passionfruit Vine (Passiflora edulis) 20 seeds","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantmatter.net\/\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/plantmatter.net\/\"\u003eCLICK HERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e to shop our other store,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantmatter.net\/\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/plantmatter.net\/\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlantmatter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, where we offer nationwide shipping on these seeds and plants and more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Passionfruit aka \"possum purple\" passionfruit is one of our favorite fruits to grow here in the tropics. These large fast growing beautiful vines flower in the spring and fruit throughout the summer. The flowers are some of the most showy flowers you've ever seen, and their resemblance to the Passion of Christs thorny crown is how the plant got its name. These incredibly productive vines will be covered in flowers if happy, sometimes producing one flower (and then one fruit) at every leaf node! The fruit turns purple and drops from the vine when ripe, after which you can cut it in two and slurp out the delicious tart pulp. Enjoy your passionfruit right out of the shell like a little shot of seed-laden pudding or use it to make cocktails, deserts \u0026amp; more. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe leaves, stems \u0026amp; flowers of the passionfruit vine are used medicinally to treat anxiety, insomnia \u0026amp; blood pressure issues. Use the flowers \u0026amp; leaves in a calming tea to help with sleep before bed, as it has a mild sedative effect. Grow yourself a passionfruit vine and you'll have a crazy abundance of leaf material, as one plant can take over about 60 feet of chainlink fence in one season. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The passion flower is known to contain the antioxidant compound vitexin as well as fatty acids and phytosterols. The combination of these compounds with quercetin aid the body in promoting antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer properties. By reducing cortisol levels through the reduction of stress and anxiety levels, passion flower can positively influence an individual's response to stress as well as help to reduce the body's tendency to accumulate fat\". \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturesformulaforhealthyliving.com\/natures-formula-passion-fruit\"\u003eaccording to this website. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and growing tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e passionfruit seeds can take 3-4 weeks to germinate so we recommend planting them in well draining potting mix in shade and making sure the seedling trays don't get waterlogged (which can happen easily with slow germinating seeds) otherwise you risk having your seeds rot. The first 12 leaves of passionfruit vines aren't deeply lobed so they may not look familiar, however once the plant starts establishing itself it will produce mature recognizable leaves. Plant passionfruit vine in full sun with well draining soil, as they are susceptible to root and stem rot even as mature plants. One passionfruit plant can cover 40 feet of trellising so make smart decisions about spacing and trellising when planting this aggressive and beautiful vine.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll seeds were harvested from our organic urban farm and plant nursery in 2022. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSeed packages are hand silkscreened by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.goldteethbrooklyn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eGold Teeth Brooklyn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a handmade stationery company based in Los Angeles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSeeds have been tested for reliable germination in our nursery at 80 degree daytime temperatures. We recommend using them within 1 year of date of purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32002426863698,"sku":"","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/GTB-passionfruit_vine_seed_packet.jpg?v=1583293407"},{"product_id":"datil-pepper-capsicum-chinense-30-seeds","title":"DATIL PEPPER (CAPSICUM CHINENSE) 30 SEEDS","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-sanitized-data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/LittleRiverPlants\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/LittleRiverPlants\"\u003eCLICK HERE\u003c\/a\u003e to shop our etsy store where we offer nationwide shipping on these seeds and plants!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Datil pepper is Floridas most famous heirloom pepper and for good reason. This thumb shaped bright orange pepper is perfectly flavored and spiced for making world class hot sauce. The true origin of the Datil pepper is still a mystery although experts in its hometown of St. Augustine say it might have been brought to the new world by immigrants from Minorca. Its \"scoville scale\" score is 100,000-300,000 which is around the same kick as a habanero, but with a sweet and tangy flesh too. Most of the heat is concentrated in the seeds so you can control it a bit while cooking if you remove some seed \u0026amp; pith (the white stuff the seeds are adhered to inside of the pepper). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe residents of St. Augustine are so proud of their little heirloom beauty that they even have an annual Datil Pepper Festival where local vendors sell jellies, jams and hot sauces and they even crown a local maiden as the \"Datil Queen\". \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe love the Datil pepper not just for its local roots and its flavor but also because the plant is very easy to grow and prolific. Here in the tropics hot peppers can be grown as a summer tolerant perennial and we've seen Datil plants that are 2-3 years old and resemble small shrubby trees instead of average pepper plants. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant and growing tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peppers are pretty easy to germinate from seed. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePlant seeds 1\/4 inch deep in premoistened potting mix in a small pot or seedling tray. Keep cells moist in partial shade until germination, when they can be moved to full sun exposure. Seeds take 7 days to germinate. We recommend starting peppers in a controlled environment instead of direct seeding right into your garden. In the tropics hot peppers are perennial, so plants can become small shrubs up to 3 feet in diameter if left to mature. Otherwise annual peppers should be spaced 18 inches in the garden. Plant in full sun or partial shade (no less than 6 hours of direct sun). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll seeds were harvested from our urban farm and plant nursery in 2022. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSeed packages are hand silkscreened by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.goldteethbrooklyn.com\/\" data-sanitized-target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eGold Teeth Brooklyn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a handmade stationery company based in Los Angeles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSeeds have been tested for reliable germination in our nursery at 80 degree daytime temperatures. We recommend using them within 1 year of date of purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32002429386834,"sku":"","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/GTB-datil_pepper_seed_packet.jpg?v=1585782450"},{"product_id":"japanese-indigo-polygonum-tinctorium-50-seeds","title":"Japanese Indigo (Polygonum tinctorium) 100 seeds","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/LittleRiverPlants\" data-sanitized-data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/LittleRiverPlants\" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCLICK HERE\u003c\/a\u003e to shop our etsy store where we offer nationwide shipping on these seeds and plants!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e0e0e;\"\u003eIndigo is among the oldest dyes to be used for textile dyeing and printing. Many Asian countries, such as India \u0026amp; Japan have used indigo as a dye for centuries, however they used differing plant species to produce the dye. Dyer's Knotweed, as this variety is known, is a tropical heat loving plant which is why we gave it a try at our urban farm, which is in Plant Hardiness Zone 10b. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur experimental indigo patch flourished this fall, producing two flushes of harvestable green growth and then proliferated an abundance of viable seed, which we are sharing with you all now. Once established in your garden your Japanese Indigo plants can also be propagated easily from cuttings. We suggest gardeners growing Indigo in the tropics plant seeds in Fall or winter, and those outside of the tropics plant seeds in spring for summer harvest. Soaking seeds for a day before planting increases germination rates however the key to good germination is fresh seed, which our plants have generously provided us with. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile using fresh indigo leaves for its famous dark blue hues does involve some advanced technique and processing fresh leaves can be used to create subtle tons of aqua, teal and green, depending on the fabric, mordant \u0026amp; water used. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e0e0e;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and growing tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check out this \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ecotonethreads.com\/?p=2096\"\u003ereally thorough guide\u003c\/a\u003e to germinating, growing out and harvesting fresh indigo for more helpful tips. And this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rebeccadesnos.com\/blogs\/journal\/fresh-leaf-indigo-dyeing-the-salt-rub-method\"\u003eguide to using the fresh leaves\u003c\/a\u003e to dye fabric by natural dyer Rebecca Desnos. We recommend soaking your indigo seeds for a day before planting. Germination should occur in 10-14 days. We have grown indigo in a number of conditions and garden this season and they easily thrive in our tropical climate during fall, winter and spring. Summer tends to be too hot for good leaf production (they make seeds very young) however in all other climates in the US summer is the optimal growing season. Plants should be spaced 8 inches to a foot in your garden and can be harvested multiple times before being allowed to produce seed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e0e0e;\"\u003eAll seeds were harvested from our urban farm and plant nursery in 2022. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSeed packages are hand silkscreened by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.goldteethbrooklyn.com\/\" style=\"color: #0e0e0e;\" data-sanitized-target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eGold Teeth Brooklyn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a handmade stationery company based in Los Angeles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #0e0e0e;\"\u003eSeeds have been tested for reliable germination in our nursery at 80 degree daytime temperatures. We recommend using them within 1 year of date of purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32002459467858,"sku":"","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/GTB-japanese_indigo_seed_packet.jpg?v=1583293874"},{"product_id":"chinese-red-noodle-yardlong-bean-seed-packet","title":"Chinese Red Noodle Yardlong Bean Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eChinese Red Noodle Yardlong Bean\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eVigna Unguiculata\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eKitazawa Seed Co. \u003cbr\u003e25-30 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 85 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 4-8 per square foot, trellised\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: aphids on the flowers and young beans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest beans daily while they’re still slender\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYardlong Beans are our favorite weirdo beans to grow in South Florida because they love our hot and humid tropical climate and are really fun to look at, harvest and cook with. These beans are referred to as “yardlong noodle” because they’re long and skinny like a noodle and supposedly can grow up to a yard long, although we mostly see beans around 16-20” at harvest time. While these can take a little while to start bearing fruit compared to other beans they do produce 4 beans per flower so a small patch of them can produce quite a surprising amount of food. Chop the beans in to little pieces for a more normal dining experience, or cut them down the middle into two long halves of bean and make a salad with them that resembles a noodle dish! Purple pods do loose some color when cooked but if just quickly blanched they can remain purple on the plate. yardlong beans are pole types so they need to be trellised. This is a great variety to include if youre building yourself a “bean teepee” or looking for something super easy to grow on a trellis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32764806234194,"sku":"SEED013","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/IMG_3651.jpg?v=1606576492"},{"product_id":"hinona-kabu-turnip-seed-packet","title":"Hinona Kabu Turnip Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp\u003eHinona Kabu Turnip\u003cbr\u003eBrassica Rapa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKitazawa Seed Co.\u003cbr\u003e900-1000 seeds per packet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 40-50 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 16 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: snails hiding at the soils surface, aphids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: can be harvested at any size, up to 45 days. eat the greens too!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique, long, thin, mild-flavored turnip that has a red top, and the bottom two thirds are white. It measures 1.5\" wide and up to 12\" long like a carrot. This traditional Japanese vegetable or dento yasai originated in the Shiga prefecture in the 1470s. Used to make sakura zuke or cherry blossom pickle, and can be used like any other quicker growing non-storage fresh eating turnip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love love love salad turnips because they are so easy to grow, can tolerate overcrowding (eventually thin direct seeded plants to about 3 inches apart), and are super delicious, juicy and versatile in the kitchen. We pickle them, roast them, mandolin them for fresh eating, and just eat them like stone fruits bite by bite. The greens are more delicate and less hairy than radish greens so make sure to take advantage of all that green growth and eat the greens too. For best storage in the fridge cut the greens off of the roots and store them separately in a plastic bag in the crisper drawer so they don’t dehydrate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirect seed turnips and thin to about 1\" apart 10 days after germination. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32764818227282,"sku":"SEED020","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/IMG_1302.jpg?v=1597238698"},{"product_id":"french-breakfast-radish-seed-packet","title":"French Breakfast Radish Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFrench Breakfast Radishes\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRaphanus Sativus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSouthern Exposure Seed Exchange\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e500 seeds per packet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 21-30 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 16 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 10-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: thinning is critical, and full sun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest at any age and size up to maturity date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEverybody’s favorite petite radish we are happy to say is one of the easiest things to grow in your home garden. We love Frenchies because they are so diverse in the kitchen… use a mandolin to slice them thin longways and throw them in any salad, or roast them in the oven with lots of salt and olive oil, or cut them in half, put them on top of heavily buttered sourdough and finish with flake salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRadishes are super easy to grow in a raised bed and we are always encouraging beginners to try them out. The main key to planting radishes in your garden is to start them from seed, properly thin them once germinated, and give them enough sun to keep them growing fast until harvest. Radishes can be eaten at any part of its life, from a 10 day old sprout (thats micro greens!) to a mature radish date (its not recommended to leave them in the ground past their maturity day because they will get woody). While thinning them is critical you can take advantage of the space by leaving too many radishes in, then harvesting half of them young, making room for the remaining plants to mature properly. Radish flavor is greatly effected by temperature and the amount of time it took to grow them. Radishes grown in the hottest time of the year or grown too slowly end up very spicy, whereas radishes grown in cooler weather and at the appropriate speed of growth end up the most palatable. We always recommend that home gardeners make note of the date that they planted radish seeds and their “days to maturity” and keep good track of their progress. If they don’t look like radishes by the maturity date don’t keep waiting, harvest what you’ve grown, eat it (remember, all parts of the radish plant are edible at all growth stages) figure out what you did wrong (improper thinning, not enough sunlight, etc.) and try again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirect seed radishes and thin to half an inch spacing 10 days after germination. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32764844736594,"sku":"SEED005","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/SESE-frenchbreakfastradish.jpg?v=1631041873"},{"product_id":"fujikaze-white-daikon-seed-packet","title":"Fujikaze White Daikon Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFujikaze White Daikon Radish\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRaphanus Sativus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eKitazawa Seed Co.\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e80-90 seeds per packet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 60 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 4-8 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 10-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: thinning is critical, and full sun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest at any age and size up to maturity date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFujikaze radish has a green shoulder grow to 15 inches in length and 2.5 inches in diameter with late bolting characteristics. This variety has excellent cold tolerance and resistance to Fusarium oxysporum and Vert Wilt Field tolerance.\u003c\/span\u003e These can be eaten just like all other daikon types, but they are fun colored! We love eaten daikons fresh, fermenting them, and even roasting them with other root veggies. Daikon has many traditional culinary uses in Japan, like braised daikon, but you can also use it in so many basic recipes like stir fries, added to stews instead of potatoes, mashed, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRadishes are super easy to grow in a raised bed and we are always encouraging beginners to try them out. The main key to planting radishes in your garden is to start them from seed, properly thin them once germinated, and give them enough sun to keep them growing fast until harvest. Radishes can be eaten at any part of its life, from a 10 day old sprout (thats micro greens!) to a mature radish date (its not recommended to leave them in the ground past their maturity day because they will get woody). While thinning them is critical you can take advantage of the space by leaving too many radishes in, then harvesting half of them young, making room for the remaining plants to mature properly. Radish flavor is greatly effected by temperature and the amount of time it took to grow them. Radishes grown in the hottest time of the year or grown too slowly end up very spicy, whereas radishes grown in cooler weather and at the appropriate speed of growth end up the most palatable. We always recommend that home gardeners make note of the date that they planted radish seeds and their “days to maturity” and keep good track of their progress. If they don’t look like radishes by the maturity date don’t keep waiting, harvest what you’ve grown, eat it (remember, all parts of the radish plant are edible at all growth stages) figure out what you did wrong (improper thinning, not enough sunlight, etc.) and try again.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32766017568850,"sku":"SEED002","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/IMG_1303.jpg?v=1597237670"},{"product_id":"mantanghong-watermelon-red-meat-radish-seed-packet","title":"Mantanghong Watermelon Red Meat Radish Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWatermelon Red Meat Radishes\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRaphanus Sativus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eKitazawa Seed Co.\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e200-220 seeds per packet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 60-70 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 4-8 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 10-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: thinning is critical, and full sun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest at any age and size up to maturity date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis unique round variety has white skin with green shoulders. When sliced open, the sweet and juicy flesh is a pink red color. Good for planting anytime throughout fall, winter and spring. This radish is very popular with chefs because its a delicious way to add a splash of fuscia to a plate, and can be really pricey at the grocery store which we think is super annoying because its so easy to grow! Large meat radishes store very well in the fridge with their greens removed so you can grow a patch of these and keep them in the crisper for up to 2-3 months and they wont go bad.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRadishes are super easy to grow in a raised bed and we are always encouraging beginners to try them out. The main key to planting radishes in your garden is to start them from seed, properly thin them once germinated, and give them enough sun to keep them growing fast until harvest. Radishes can be eaten at any part of its life, from a 10 day old sprout (thats micro greens!) to a mature radish date (its not recommended to leave them in the ground past their maturity day because they will get woody). While thinning them is critical you can take advantage of the space by leaving too many radishes in, then harvesting half of them young, making room for the remaining plants to mature properly. Radish flavor is greatly effected by temperature and the amount of time it took to grow them. Radishes grown in the hottest time of the year or grown too slowly end up very spicy, whereas radishes grown in cooler weather and at the appropriate speed of growth end up the most palatable. We always recommend that home gardeners make note of the date that they planted radish seeds and their “days to maturity” and keep good track of their progress. If they don’t look like radishes by the maturity date don’t keep waiting, harvest what you’ve grown, eat it (remember, all parts of the radish plant are edible at all growth stages) figure out what you did wrong (improper thinning, not enough sunlight, etc.) and try again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirect seed radishes straight into your garden and thin to 2-3\" apart about 10 days after germination. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32766020780114,"sku":"SEED004","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/image_13b0081e-af4c-4817-9066-dbce19fc20e3.jpg?v=1681331114"},{"product_id":"tokyo-cross-hakurei-style-turnip-seed-packet","title":"Tokyo Cross Hakurei-style Turnip Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTokyo Cross (aka Hakurei) Turnip\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrassica Rapa \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eKitazawa Seed Co.\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e800 seeds per packet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 25-45 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 9 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: snails hiding at the soils surface, aphids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: can be harvested at any size, up to 45 days. eat the greens too!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTokyo Cross hybrid variety is an All American Selection award winner that replaces the Hakurei Salad Turnip we have all grown to know and love. 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, and are sometimes called ping pong turnips because they clean up to a perfect crisp white and are perfectly cylindrical. They mature early, are late bolting, and have good flavor. We love love love salad turnips because they are so easy to grow, can tolerate overcrowding, and are super delicious, juicy and versatile in the kitchen. We pickle them, roast them, mandolin them for fresh eating, and just eat them like stone fruits bite by bite. The greens are more delicate and less hairy than radish greens so make sure to take advantage of all that green growth and eat the greens too. For best storage in the fridge cut the greens off of the roots and store them separately in a plastic bag in the crisper drawer so they don’t dehydrate. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirect seed turnips right into your garden and thin to 3-4\" apart about 10 days after germination. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32766026055762,"sku":"SEED019","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/IMG_1307.jpg?v=1597439147"},{"product_id":"winner-kohrabi-seed-packet","title":"Winner Kohrabi Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWinner Kohlrabi\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrassica Oleracea \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eKitazawa Seed Co.\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e90-100 seeds per packet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 44-55 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 4 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: aphids in the growing tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest whole veggie at the base, eat the greens too!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIf you ask us, kohlrabi is one of the most under appreciated super awesome vegetables out there! We like to tell confused customers and CSA members that its like a mix between a broccoli stem and an apple. Eat it raw (after peeling) and it'll brighten up any salad or crudite platter with its fresh and simple taste and crunchy texture, or cook it like you would a broccoli raab or even kale. As a cousin to broccoli its flavor is very similar, and like broccoli the leaves are edible too! Easy to grow and easy to eat.. a winning combination for a home gardener veggie! Don’t pack more than 4 plants per square foot, keeping it to 2 or 3 per square foot is safer but if you have lots of sun and can keep the aphids at bay you can try the higher plant count. 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Did you know that the entire plant is edible… and spicy!? the flowers and flower buds are edible as are the lily pad shaped leaves at all sizes, and the fresh green seeds can be pickled and used like capers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe recommend planting nasturtiums along the edge of your garden so that they can cascade out of your bed and fill up some extra vertical space, as they get pretty big when they’re happy. Also, when growing nasturtiums make sure you don’t overwater them, as their roots are susceptible to rot if they get too much water. Nasturtiums are actually invasive in California which means they are some of the most extremely drought tolerant plants out there, so you can imagine how they wouldn’t take well to soil that doesn’t drain well or consistent watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhen direct seeding nasturtiums just pop 2 seeds into each hole but make sure to space them appropriately or else they will overcrowd each other. Nasturtium shoots are edible so you can always over seed at first and then thin plants to one per square foot as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32766041555026,"sku":"SEED048","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/SESE-nasturtiums.jpg?v=1631041088"},{"product_id":"cherry-belle-round-radish-seed-packet","title":"Pink Beauty Radish Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePink Beauty Round Radishes\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRaphanus Sativus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlant Good Seed\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e125 seeds per packet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 24 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 16 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 10-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: thinning is critical, and full sun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest at any age and size up to maturity date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese radishes are similar to french breakfast but they are fully pink and round like little golf balls. This variety is somewhat less susceptible to developing pithiness in comparison to other similar varieties. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRadishes are super easy to grow in a raised bed and we are always encouraging beginners to try them out. The main key to planting radishes in your garden is to start them from seed, properly thin them once germinated, and give them enough sun to keep them growing fast until harvest. Radishes can be eaten at any part of its life, from a 10 day old sprout (thats micro greens!) to a mature radish date (its not recommended to leave them in the ground past their maturity day because they will get woody). While thinning them is critical you can take advantage of the space by leaving too many radishes in, then harvesting half of them young, making room for the remaining plants to mature properly. Radish flavor is greatly effected by temperature and the amount of time it took to grow them. Radishes grown in the hottest time of the year or grown too slowly end up very spicy, whereas radishes grown in cooler weather and at the appropriate speed of growth end up the most palatable. We always recommend that home gardeners make note of the date that they planted radish seeds and their “days to maturity” and keep good track of their progress. If they don’t look like radishes by the maturity date don’t keep waiting, harvest what you’ve grown, eat it (remember, all parts of the radish plant are edible at all growth stages) figure out what you did wrong (improper thinning, not enough sunlight, etc.) and try again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirect seed radishes right into your garden and thin to about 1 inch apart 10 days after germination. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32766145658962,"sku":"SEED006","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/pinkbeautyradish.jpg?v=1664400784"},{"product_id":"scarlet-nantes-orange-carrot-seed-packet","title":"Scarlet Nantes Orange Carrot Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eScarlet Nantes Orange Carrot\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaucus carota subspecies sativus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSouthern Exposure Seed Exchange\u003cbr\u003e1500-1900 seeds per packet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 70 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 16 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 10-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: thinning is critical, and full sun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest at any age and size up to maturity date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eScarlet Nantes are our favorite traditional orange carrot type for growing in South Florida. its got a good crunchy texture, mild flavor (remember, carrots are always sweeter when grown in cooler months), and a very small core. This type of carrot is good for growing in raised beds because its mature length is just over 6 inches, so the depth of your garden wont be an issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCarrots are one of the harder veggies to grow in a raised bed in South Florida, so keep that in mind when dedicating lots of garden space to growing them, or when trying to pick “easy” varieties. Carrots don’t love raised beds for a number of reasons, the two main ones being the typical quality and fertility of the soil, and the other being the amount of light available. While you may think your bed gets “full sun” thats almost impossible in a backyard, and no crop shows that more than the carrot. Carrots need to be grown quickly in order to taste good and stay tender, so if they have to be left in the ground for longer than the “days to maturity” length then your carrots are going to be an unpleasant dining experience. Also, many people don’t thin them at the critical time in their lifecycle (around 10-14 days after germination) which will hinder their proper growth. All that being said, even if your carrots aren’t crazy tasty, or they dont get big and juicy, your kids will F.R.E.A.K. out when they get to pull colorful carrots out of the ground in your very own backyard.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirect seed carrots right into your garden and thin to about 1 inch apart 14-21 days after germination. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32766150901842,"sku":"SEED008","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/SESE-carrots.jpg?v=1600279192"},{"product_id":"buff-valentine-green-bush-bean-seed-packet","title":"Provider Green Bush Bean Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProvider Green Bush Beans\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSouthern Exposure Seed Exchange\u003cbr\u003e50 seeds per packet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 50 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 4-8 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: mildew from overcrowding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest beans every other day for about 10 days then pull the plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eProvider is the best early green bean for gardeners who desire good flavor, disease resistance, and high yield. 5½ inch long pods are ready at 50 days. Fairly hardy under adverse conditions and well suited to greenhouse use and humidity. Resistant to common bean mosaic virus and tolerant of powdery mildew, which is important for us tropical climate growers, especially in gardens without full sun. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBush beans are super duper extra fabulously easy to grow in home gardens so long as you have 8 hours or more of direct sun in your garden. Bean seeds are large so kids can handle and plant them very easily, and they germinate in under 72 hours so you get instant gratification if they want to check their new plants every day for growth. Direct seed 8 plants per square foot and thin them to 4 or 6 once they’ve germinated. One key to bean growing is to harvest very regularly once fruiting starts (like every other day) and then once you run out of beans on your plant pull them and add them to your compost pile. Many gardeners don’t realize that beans are meant to fruit heavily for a small window of time and then they’re done. Bonus: the plants contain nitrogen so they make a good ingredient for your compost pile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirect seed beans right into your garden at about 2\" apart. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32766156701778,"sku":"SEED010","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/SESE-providergreenbean.jpg?v=1600276821"},{"product_id":"royalty-purple-bush-bean-seed-packet","title":"Royalty Purple Bush Bean Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRoyalty Purple Bush Beans\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSouthern Exposure Seed Exchange\u003cbr\u003e80 seeds per packet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003edays to maturity: 50 days\u003cbr\u003eplant spacing: 4 per square foot\u003cbr\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003cbr\u003elook out for: mildew from overcrowding\u003cbr\u003eharvest notes: harvest beans every other day for about 10 days then pull the plants\u003cbr\u003eannual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEasy to pick - purple pods are easily visible against the green foliage. Plants have short runners and need a bit more space because of that, but they don’t need to be trellised. 5 inch pods are slightly curved and will turn green after 2 minutes of cooking. Very meaty and flavorful, great for vegetable soup and a big favorite of kids because of the fun color and how easy they are to harvest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBush beans are super duper extra fabulously easy to grow in home gardens so long as you have 8 hours or more of direct sun in your garden. Bean seeds are large so kids can handle and plant them very easily, and they germinate in under 72 hours so you get instant gratification if they want to check their new plants every day for growth. Direct seed 8 plants per square foot and thin them to 4 once they’ve germinated. One key to bean growing is to harvest very regularly once fruiting starts (like every other day) and then once you run out of beans on your plant pull them and add them to your compost pile. Many gardeners don’t realize that beans are meant to fruit heavily for a small window of time and then they’re done. Bonus: the plants contain nitrogen so they make a good ingredient for your compost pile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32766161682514,"sku":"SEED012","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/SESE-royaltypurplepod.jpg?v=1600278924"},{"product_id":"sugar-snap-pea-seed-packet","title":"Sugar Daddy Snap Pea Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSugar Daddy Snap Pea\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePisum Sativum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSouthern Exposure Seed Exchange\u003cbr\u003e90 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003edays to maturity: 58 days\u003cbr\u003eplant spacing: 8-16 per square foot, trellised\u003cbr\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003cbr\u003elook out for: the right weather. only plant from November - January\u003cbr\u003eharvest notes: harvest pods when they fill out but remain tender and crispy\u003cbr\u003eannual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCrispy crunchy sweet peas are very popular with home growers (especially ones with picky young eaters in the house!) because they are easy to grow, sweet and delicious however beware when planning a garden that includes snap peas, as they really aren’t well suited to our climate and have to be planted during our very “coldest” months of the year only. That being said, consider saving your snap pea enthusiasm for November \u0026amp; December, January at the latest! Snap peas need to be trellised but they do most of the work themselves. Once your peas start producing harvest every other day to make sure you get the beans before they are too fibrous. The beautiful lavender, blue \u0026amp; white flowers are edible too!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32766165221458,"sku":"SEED017","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/SESE-sugardaddysnappea.jpg?v=1600279448"},{"product_id":"arugula-seed-packet","title":"Arugula Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp\u003eAstro \u0026amp; Esmee Arugula\u003cem\u003e (Eruca Sativa)\u003c\/em\u003e 500 seeds\u003cbr\u003eSouthern Exposure Seed Exchange\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity: 21 baby; 38 full size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing: 4-6 inches apart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight requirements: 6 - 14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook out for: flea beetles and aphids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest notes: harvest leaves when they range 3”- 6” in height, to keep them from getting too spicy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle: annual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArugula, also called rocket and roquette, has a pungent, peppery flavor that is exceptionally strong for a leafy green. It is frequently used in salads, often mixed with other greens in a mesclun. It is also used raw with pasta or meats in northern Italy and in western Slovenia. Grown as an edible herb in the Mediterranean area since Roman times, it was mentioned by various classical authors as an aphrodisiac, for this reason during the Middle Ages it was forbidden to grow rocket in monasteries. We rely heavily on arugula, since its a quick growing Miami friendly tender green with a nice spicy flavor that remains pleasant after flowering. Allow plants to mature by spacing them appropriately for stronger flavor and heartier leaves, or direct sow close together in rows and harvest young for salad leaves. If grown this way plants will regrow a few times before needing to be reseeded.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32766167777362,"sku":"SEED021","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/SESE-arugula.jpg?v=1631041220"},{"product_id":"tokyo-bekana-aka-pei-tsai-greens-seed-packet","title":"Tokyo Bekana aka Pei Tsai Greens Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTokyo Bekana aka Pei Tsai\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica Rapa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSouthern Exposure Seed Exchange\u003cbr\u003e1000 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDays to Maturity: 21 baby; 44 full size\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing: 4-6 inches apart\u003cbr\u003eSunlight Requirements: 6 - 14 hours\u003cbr\u003eLook Out For: flea hoppers, aphids \u0026amp; worms\u003cbr\u003eHarvest Notes: Harvest leaves when they range 3”- 6” in height for baby, or let it get napa cabbage size for mature head\u003cbr\u003eAnnual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTokyo Bekana, also known as “pei tsai” is a mini chinese loose leafed cabbage head that can be used as a young leaf, or a mature head. Bright, light green leaves are curly and ruffled and used most often as an alternative to crunchy watery romaine lettuce. Crunchy stems and delicate tops are best eaten raw but can also be wilted or steamed. This green is fast growing and should be added to any varietal home garden. Direct seed at close spacing for cut-and-come- again young leaf harvest, or plant seedlings approximately 8 inches apart for mature cabbage-like head harvest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32766170038354,"sku":"SEED023","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/SESE-tokyobekana.jpg?v=1600279707"},{"product_id":"mei-qing-choi-baby-bok-choi-seed-packet","title":"Mei Qing Choi Baby Bok Choi Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMei Qing Choi Baby Bok Choi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica Rapa var chinenses\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eKitazawa Seed Co.\u003cbr\u003e1000 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 40-50 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing: 4-6 inches apart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements: 6 - 14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook Out For: aphids \u0026amp; worms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Notes: harvest baby bok choi when stems are nice and thick and plants are about 6” tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBok choi or pak choi is a type of Chinese cabbage. Chinensis varieties do not form heads like lettuce; instead, they have smooth, dark green leaf blades forming a cluster reminiscent of mustard or celery. You can either harvest the exterior leaves as needed or wait until your choi is mature to harvest the whole plant. For baby types like this we love harvesting them as whole heads because they’re so cute and mini even when fully grown, and you can cut the plant in half lengthwise and treat the tender halves like little vegetables in the kitchen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBok Choi and other asian greens are easy crops to grow in south florida gardens, as they don't mind the heat and mature quickly for early harvest. Space plants about 6 inches apart\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003efor mature head harvest or you can direct seed densely in your garden for cut and come again baby leaf harvest, like you would lettuce or arugula. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32766174822482,"sku":"SEED024","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/IMG_1288.jpg?v=1597238770"},{"product_id":"dwarf-red-choi-seed-packet","title":"Dwarf Red Choi Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDwarf Red Choi\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrassica Rapa var chinenses\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eKitazawa Seed Co.\u003cbr\u003e400-500 seeds per packet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 25 days for baby leaf, 50 days for mature heads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing: 6 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements: 6 - 14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook Out For: aphids \u0026amp; worms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Notes: harvest outer leaves as needed or whole head when 6” tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBok choi or pak choi is a type of Chinese cabbage. Chinensis varieties do not form heads like lettuce; instead, they have smooth, dark green leaf blades forming a cluster reminiscent of mustard or celery. You can either harvest the exterior leaves as needed or wait until your choi is mature to harvest the whole plant. For baby types like this we love harvesting them as whole heads because they’re so cute and mini even when fully grown, and you can cut the plant in half lengthwise and treat the tender halves like little vegetables in the kitchen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBok Choy and other asian greens are easy crops to grow in south florida gardens, as they dont mind the heat and mature quickly for early harvest. Space plants about 6 inches apart\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003efor mature head harvest or you can direct seed densely in your garden for cut and come again baby leaf harvest, like you would lettuce or arugula. This variety is extra fun because its leaves are purple\/ red hued, which we are suckers for because its always nice to add a bit of color to your greens patch. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32766177083474,"sku":"SEED026","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/IMG_1292.jpg?v=1597237341"},{"product_id":"joi-choi-pak-choi-seed-packet","title":"Joi Choi Pak Choi Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJoi Choi Pak Choi\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrassica Rapa var chinenses\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eKitazawa Seed Co.\u003cbr\u003e150-250 seeds per packet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDays to Maturity: 60 days\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing: 1 per square foot\u003cbr\u003eSunlight Requirements: 6 - 14 hours\u003cbr\u003eLook Out For: aphids \u0026amp; worms\u003cbr\u003eHarvest Notes: harvest outer leaves as needed or whole head when giant\u003cbr\u003eAnnual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBok choy or pak choi is a type of Chinese cabbage. Chinensis varieties do not form heads like lettuce; instead, they have smooth, dark green leaf blades forming a cluster reminiscent of mustard or celery. You can either harvest the exterior leaves as needed or wait until your choi is mature (60 days) to harvest the whole plant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eJoi Choi is literally the most reliable green you can grow in your garden especially if you're looking for big yields of food for sautéing instead of baby leaf production for use raw. We are constantly impressed by the versatility of this variety of Pak Choi, its literally indestructible and so easy to grow. Large bok choi varieties can be harvested at any time in their growth cycle. If you want one monster bok choi head then space them 1 per square foot, but you can even direct seed them densely for cut and come again harvest, there is no right or wrong way to grow greens like this. Bok Choi is super easy to use in the kitchen too… chiffonade the green leaves and wilt, steam or sauté them. Add to stews, quiche, or even braise the meaty white stems. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32766181113938,"sku":"SEED025","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/IMG_1289.jpg?v=1597237713"},{"product_id":"ryokuho-gailaan-seed-packet","title":"Ryokuho Gailaan Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRyokuho Gailaan\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrassica Oleacea var. alboglabra\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eKitazawa Seed Co.\u003cbr\u003e300-350 seeds per packet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 45-50 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing: 3 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements: 6 - 14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook Out For: aphids \u0026amp; worms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Notes: harvest thick flowering stalks, plants will make a few side shoots after that\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGailaan is the Chinese name for a vegetable that is also known as Chinese broccoli, Chinese kale, kailaan, and we bet it has a few other names too. It is a leafy vegetable featuring thick, flat, glossy blue-green leaves with thick stems, and flower heads similar to but much smaller than broccoli. Its flavor is very similar to that of broccoli, but slightly more tender and sweet. It is also noticeably stronger. We love Gailaan for its texture and flavor and its quite easy to grow. Once you cut the whole thick stalk of the plant a few inches above the ground it will sprout side-shoots that are thinner and flower quickly however they are also a delight in the kitchen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOnce when French Farms grew an absolutely beautiful crop of this for our CSA we had a customer complain that it was the smallest broccoli they had ever seen with almost no useable flower head… dont be tricked by the name broccoli, the harvest in this plant is the thick stem and edible kale-like leaves. If you’ve eaten “Chinese broccoli” then you’ve had this easy to grow green before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32766185406546,"sku":"SEED029","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/IMG_1290.jpg?v=1600280121"},{"product_id":"green-mizuna-mustard-seed-packet","title":"Green Mizuna Mustard Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGreen Mizuna Mustard\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrassica raps Japonica group\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eKitazawa Seed Co.\u003cbr\u003e1500-2000 seeds per packet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDays to Maturity: 21 days for baby, 45-50 days for mature\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing: 1-12 per square foot\u003cbr\u003eSunlight Requirements: 6 - 14 hours\u003cbr\u003eLook Out For: aphids \u0026amp; worms\u003cbr\u003eHarvest Notes: harvest any time depending on plant spacing and how you like to use it in the kitchen\u003cbr\u003eAnnual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMustard greens of all types from scarlet frill to mizuna are incredibly easy to grow in Miami. If you’re a beginner or interested in eating tons of fresh greens from the garden, make sure to plant a few different varieties. We sell plants and seeds of our favorite types but there are way more colors, shapes and textures out there. Mustard is also great direct seeded and eaten young, like arugula… which fun fact: is a mustard green! If you’ve ever bought “spicy mix” from us or French Farms, that is a mix of baby bok choi, mizuna mustard, and red leaf Ms. America mustard, all harvested at 21 days old. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSpunky, spicy and soulful describe the taste of mustard greens that add a pungent, peppery flavor to recipes in which they are featured. Mustard greens originated in the Himalayan region of India and have been grown and consumed for more than 5,000 years. Mustard greens are a notable vegetable in many different cuisines, ranging from Chinese to Southern American. As an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A (in the form of carotenoids), and manganese, mustard greens give us high level support for four conventional antioxidant nutrients. 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If you’re a beginner or interested in eating tons of fresh greens from the garden, make sure to plant a few different varieties. We sell plants and seeds of our favorite types but there are way more colors, shapes and textures out there. Mustard is also great direct seeded and eaten young, like arugula… which fun fact: is a mustard green! If you’ve ever bought “spicy mix” from us or French Farms, that is a mix of baby bok choi, mizuna mustard, and this dark purple leaf Miz America mustard, all harvested at 21 days old. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSpunky, spicy and soulful describe the taste of mustard greens that add a pungent, peppery flavor to recipes in which they are featured. Mustard greens originated in the Himalayan region of India and have been grown and consumed for more than 5,000 years. Mustard greens are a notable vegetable in many different cuisines, ranging from Chinese to Southern American. As an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A (in the form of carotenoids), and manganese, mustard greens give us high level support for four conventional antioxidant nutrients. But the antioxidant support provided by mustard greens extends far beyond these conventional nutrients and into the realm of phytonutrients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMiz America is the darkest purple mustard we have ever grown. Fun fact: purple colored plants loose their color in the heat, so often times a nice dark purple leaf will show up green if planted in your Miami garden. But Miz America stays a deep dark purple through our hot winter growing season. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32766190420050,"sku":"SEED031","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/IMG_1294.jpg?v=1597238933"},{"product_id":"central-red-mizuna-mustard-seed-packet","title":"Central Red Mizuna Mustard Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCentral Red Mizuna Mustard\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrassica Juncea\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eKitazawa Seed Co.\u003cbr\u003e900-1000 seeds per packet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 21 days for baby, 45-50 days for mature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing: 1-12 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements: 6 - 14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook Out For: aphids \u0026amp; worms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Notes: harvest any time depending on plant spacing and how you like to use it in the kitchen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMustard greens of all types from scarlet frill to mizuna are incredibly easy to grow in Miami. If you’re a beginner or interested in eating tons of fresh greens from the garden, make sure to plant a few different varieties. We sell plants and seeds of our favorite types but there are way more colors, shapes and textures out there. Mustard is also great direct seeded and eaten young, like arugula… which fun fact: is a mustard green! If you’ve ever bought “spicy mix” from us or French Farms, that is a mix of baby bok choi, mizuna mustard, and dark purple leaf Miz America mustard, all harvested at 21 days old. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSpunky, spicy and soulful describe the taste of mustard greens that add a pungent, peppery flavor to recipes in which they are featured. Mustard greens originated in the Himalayan region of India and have been grown and consumed for more than 5,000 years. Mustard greens are a notable vegetable in many different cuisines, ranging from Chinese to Southern American. As an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A (in the form of carotenoids), and manganese, mustard greens give us high level support for four conventional antioxidant nutrients. But the antioxidant support provided by mustard greens extends far beyond these conventional nutrients and into the realm of phytonutrients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThis mizuna is a super fun color variation where the stem is light purple and the leaves are green. If you’re growing a mix of mustards for baby leaf harvest we definitely recommend throwing this cutie in the mix. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32766196514898,"sku":"SEED032","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/IMG_1293.jpg?v=1597236835"},{"product_id":"new-red-fire-lettuce-seed-packet","title":"New Red Fire Lettuce Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNew Red Fire Lettuce\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLactuca sativa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eKitazawa Seed Co.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e700-1000 seeds per packet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 50-55 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 2-3 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: not enough light causes bolting in head lettuce\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest outer leaves as needed or whole head when mature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis prizehead leafy lettuce is a loose heading type with exceptionally large leaves. Commercial growers like it for its uniformity, color and excellent resistance to bolting and disease, which is critical for a lettuce variety in our climate. The market-quality, large, loose heads are green at the base and in the center and dark red at the ruffled leaf edges where the light hits it most. This variety has strong heat tolerance. It is suitable both for cool and warm conditions and retains its crisp fresh flavor through the growing season. Lettuce needs a minimum of 8 hours of direct sunlight in order to grow to maturity so if you don’t have that much in your garden we suggest only growing lettuce for baby leaf harvest. To do that direct seed lettuce in a thin line down your garden bed (instead of trying to fill a square foot with perfectly spaced out seeds) and cover lightly with soil. when the leaves are finger length harvest them all with scissors. A few weeks later they will grow back and you can “cut and come again” your baby leaf lettuce patch. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32766202937426,"sku":"SEED035","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/IMG_1296.jpg?v=1597239513"},{"product_id":"thai-oakleaf-lettuce-seed-packet","title":"Thai Oakleaf Lettuce Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThai Oakleaf Lettuce\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLactuca sativa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSouthern Exposure Seed Exchange \u003cbr\u003e400-600 seeds per packet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 40 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 2-3 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: not enough light causes bolting in head lettuce\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest outer leaves as needed or whole head when mature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis variety was selected by Southern Exposure Seed Exchange to produce excellent quality lettuce under high heat conditions. This variety resembles other oak leafs but with larger more tender and more upright leaves. Moderately slow to bolt, which is imperative for varieties grown in South Florida. Pro tip from our team of growers: dont buy a lettuce variety online unless it says “slow to bolt” in the description because if not your plant will mature and produce seeds a.k.a bolt, too early and you wont get any delicious tender sweet lettuce leaves. If you dont have the 8 hours of sun needed to make head lettuce just direct seed this and any other varieties you may want to mix in densely in a line in your garden and treat it as a “cut and come again” baby lettuce mix.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32774223233106,"sku":"SEED036","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/SESE-oakleaflettuce.jpg?v=1600279669"},{"product_id":"capitan-butterhead-lettuce-seed-packet","title":"Capitan Butterhead Lettuce Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCapitan Butterhead Lettuce\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLactuca sativa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSouthern Exposure Seed Exchange \u003cbr\u003e400-600 seeds per packet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 60 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 4-6 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: not enough light causes bolting in head lettuce\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest outer leaves as needed or whole head when mature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis Dutch variety was judged the best Boston-type lettuce in the 1983 Rodale Research Center trials. Excellent heat and cold tolerance plus resistance to lettuce mosaic virus. Produces small 5 oz loose, light green heads with nice buttery flavor. This variety is recommended with consistent high praise from customers at Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, and we tried growing it last year too with great results. As with all lettuce varieties you can choose to grow it for full head harvest or choose to direct seed it densely for baby leaf production. If you’re growing it as baby leaf its considered a “cut and come again” crop, where you can harvest all the leaves with scissors and theyll grow back in a few weeks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32774231982162,"sku":"SEED037","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/SESE-capitanlettuce.jpg?v=1600278544"},{"product_id":"cilantro-seed-packet","title":"Cilantro Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCilantro (coriander)\u003cbr\u003eCoriander Sativum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSouthern Exposure Seed Exchange\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 40 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 4 plants per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: overwatering and rotting roots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest outer leaves as needed or whole bunch as “cut and come again”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCilantro is such a commonly used herb it perhaps needs no flavor introduction, however we hear many stories of south florida gardeners having a “hard time” growing cilantro. The trick is using a “slo-bolt” variety, which means it will go to flower slower and tolerate the heat more, and also harvesting it in a timely manner. Cilantro plants are only 6-8 inches tall when they’re mature enough to harvest, which we think is one of the reasons why people think they aren’t succeeding at growing cilantro when really what they aren’t succeeding at is harvesting it! Cilantro is a plant that can be grown in “bunches” which means instead of planting 1 cilantro seed that makes 1 cilantro plant you plant about a dozen cilantro seeds together and basically treat them like they are one plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYou can either go through and harvest exactly the mature fronds that you need for the kitchen one by one, or you can grab the whole “bunch” of fronds and cut a few inches above the base. this is called “cut and come again” and 2-3 weeks later the plant will regrow and can be harvested again. For a continual source of cilantro throughout the season we recommend having at least 4 plants and replanting them every 6 weeks or so through spring. Plants that you’ve already harvested a few times can be left to bolt, so you can have access to flavorful cilantro flowers, then fresh green coriander seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you are direct seeding cilantro in the garden seed the little clusters of seeds 4 clusters per square foot. You can also scatter the seeds in a few square feet of garden and create a meadow type planting where you can harvest as you need and also let the plants get kind of wild and produce flowers \u0026amp; seeds for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32774253838418,"sku":"SEED038","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/SESE-cilantro.jpg?v=1600278656"},{"product_id":"culinary-dill-seed-packet","title":"Bouquet Dill Seed packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCulinary Dill (\u003cem\u003eAnethum Graveolens) 570 seeds per packet\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eSouthern Exposure Seed Exchange\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 40 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 4 plants per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: aphids on new growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest outer leaves as needed or whole bunch as “cut and come again”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle: annual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePickles, salad dressing, seafood, potatoes, and cucumbers: these are just a few of dill’s culinary dance partners, making it a favorite in the herb garden. It’s flavor is never better than when you pick it fresh from your garden. Another good reason to grow this graceful plant: The umbel of delicate yellow-green flowers attracts beneficial insects, from pest-eating wasps to colorful butterflies and once they’re pollinated theyll produce you dill seed, either for use in the kitchen or for planting next season. Dill in home gardens rarely has pest or disease problems, but black swallowtail butterfly larvae depend on dill as a food source. If they show up in your garden, you can concentrate the caterpillars on a few plants, and reap a double bounty - dill and butterflies! Dill is a plant that can be grown in “bunches” which means instead of planting 1 dill seed that makes 1 dill plant you plant about a dozen dill seeds together and basically treat them like they are one plant. You can either go through and harvest exactly the mature fronds that you need for the kitchen one by one, or you can grab the whole “bunch” of fronds and cut a few inches above the base. this is called “cut and come again” and 2-3 weeks later the plant will regrow and can be harvested again. For a continual source of dill throughout the season we recommend having at least 2 plants and replanting them every 6 weeks or so through spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor dill seeds we consider a “plant” of dill a cluster of about 12 seeds. So, when we say you plant 4 plants per square foot what we mean is, 4 clusters of dill plants. This is how all farms and nurseries grow dill, because dill tolerates being crowded in this way. You can also throw a whole bunch of dill seeds in a few square feet of garden space and they will almost form like a dill meadow that you can harvest from as you need fresh fronds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32774261571666,"sku":"SEED039","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/SESE-dill.jpg?v=1600278742"},{"product_id":"sweet-genovese-basil-seed-packet","title":"Sweet Genovese Basil Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSweet Genovese Basil\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eOcimum Basilicum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSouthern Exposure Seed Exchange\u003cbr\u003e110 seeds per packet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 65 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1-3 plants per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: Downey mildew and basil leaf miners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest whole branches 6” down\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGenovese aka Sweet aka Italian basil is the most popular herb ever, however its also unfortunately really trick to grow in Miami! Italian basil is notorious for getting “downey mildew” in all climates, but mildews are harder to control and manage in humid areas like Miami. We grow a new downey mildew resistant variety developed by Rutgers University but even that isn’t a guarantee that you’ll be able to avoid getting mildew on your plants because of how intensely humid it is here. To increase your changes of success make sure your plant is in well draining soil and gets LOTS OF SUN and airflow. Don’t water your whole plant from above but rather water just the soil and allow it to dry out between waterings. Harvest whole branches about 6” down, just above the new growing tips at the leaf joint, so that those new growing tips can produce the next harvests crop of leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e“Basil leaf miner” is the second most prevalent pest amongst basil plants. It makes a black splotch with a white and brown ring around it in each leaf of the plant. This is caused by a fly landing on your leaf and laying its egg in-between the membranes of the leaf. Unfortunately no amount of spraying of organic pesticides will treat this problem, as the bug is long gone by the time you see the damage. Pluck off and throw away damaged leaves to try and minimize the population of flies in your garden. If it persists consider giving up on basil for the time being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you must have Italian Genovese basil in your garden but you’ve struggled with pests in the past we suggest buying a seed packet and growing lots of basil plants almost like micro greens where you harvest the entire plant super early in its life stage (like 3 - 4 weeks old) and then replant new seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32774278053970,"sku":"SEED040","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/SESE-genoveselettuce.jpg?v=1600279562"},{"product_id":"detroit-dark-red-beet-seed-packet","title":"Detroit Dark Red Beet Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDetroit Dark Red Beets\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeta Vulgaris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSouthern Exposure Seed Exchange\u003cbr\u003e300-400 seeds per packet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 60 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 9 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: worms in the leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest whole beet at any age, and eat the leaves too!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWe usually don’t recommend growing any roots from transplant (always direct seed things like carrots and radishes right into your garden), however last year we read about farms that were transplanting beets for better production, so we gave it a try and it worked. Because beets are in the swiss chard family they don’t mind being transplanted and will produce a healthy beet root 55 days after transplant. In terms of your home garden you can choose to do either. If you direct seed them you can eat the plants you thin out like micro greens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFor home gardens we chose a variety that has a small top, so it doesn’t take up too much space. Beet tops are basically swiss chard so don’t neglect them in the kitchen, be sure to eat them too. 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We love growing chioggias because theres so much magic in the look and patterns, but also they are forgiving garden plants that are pretty easy to grow. The stems of the leaf transition from fuscia to pink to white and the stems and greens are also edible, like swiss chard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWe usually don’t recommend growing any roots from transplant (always direct seed things like carrots and radishes right into your garden), however last year we read about farms that were transplanting beets for better production, so we gave it a try and it worked. Because beets are in the swiss chard family they don’t mind being transplanted and will produce a healthy beet root 55 days after transplant. In terms of your home garden you can choose to do either. 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They are very easy to grow in South Florida because they love hot weather and sandy soil. In order to get a strong straight stem on your sunflowers you’ll need full sun exposure and regular watering. They are heavy feeders so make sure to fertilize and use compost when possible. There are two types of sunflowers, single stem and branching. The single stem sunflowers produce one single bloom and the branching types produce multiple blooms over the period of about 2 weeks. Branching types should be pinched so that all of the blooms are of equal size and stem length. If you don’t pinch them they will still make multiple blooms, but they’ll have one big blooms and a bunch of smaller blooms underneath. We typically choose branching types for our gardens because they make so much more beauty but single stems are fun too because they are so tall and “Dr. Seussy”. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTo direct seed sunflowers just plant a seed in the garden and keep it moist during germination and early growth. You can choose to over-plant an area and thin to 1 plants per square foot before any true leaves form, which means you can eat the thinned plants as “sunflower shoots”. 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Plants get to be about 6-8 feet tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSunflowers add a really cheerful element to a garden and they attract many beneficial insects including bees and butterflies. They are very easy to grow in South Florida because they love hot weather and sandy soil. In order to get a strong straight stem on your sunflowers you’ll need full sun exposure and regular watering. They are heavy feeders so make sure to fertilize and use compost when possible. There are two types of sunflowers, single stem and branching. The single stem sunflowers produce one single bloom and the branching types produce multiple blooms over the period of about 2 weeks. Branching types should be pinched so that all of the blooms are of equal size and stem length. If you don’t pinch them they will still make multiple blooms, but they’ll have one big blooms and a bunch of smaller blooms underneath. We typically choose branching types for our gardens because they make so much more beauty but single stems are fun too because they are so tall and “Dr. Seussy”.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTo direct seed sunflowers just plant a seed in the garden and keep it moist during germination and early growth. You can choose to over-plant an area and thin to 1 plants per square foot before any true leaves form, which means you can eat the thinned plants as “sunflower shoots”. 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Even though you might not think you need or want cut flowers in your garden you can squeeze a few of these in-between your veggies or on the edges of your bed and you’ll be so glad you did when they start to pop with ornate colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYou can transplant zinnia seedlings or direct seed them in your garden just make sure when direct seeding you keep the seeds moist through germination and dont overplant. The number one mistake made with direct seeding is planting way too many plants per square foot because it feels silly to pull two little seeds out of a package of hundreds and dropping them into your soil however, if youre going to overplant to make sure you get the amount of plants you want in a space, you absolutely must thin them about 10 days after germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eZinnias also tolerate our humid and intensely hot summer weather, which is absolutely crazy!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32774326648914,"sku":"SEED047","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/SESE-zinnias.jpg?v=1600279297"},{"product_id":"sugar-baby-watermelon-seed-packet","title":"Sugar Baby Watermelon Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSugar Baby Watermelon\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCitrullus Lanatus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSouthern Exposure Seed Exchange\u003cbr\u003e20-60 seeds per packet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 77 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing: 1 per square foot, vining\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements: 6 - 14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook Out For: worms in growing tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Notes: harvest melons when the “pig tail” closest to the fruit dries out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSugar baby is one of the main watermelon types grown in Florida by commercial producers, so its the main one we recommend for home growers. While many of the more exotic colored and shaped melons prefer being grown in the summer up north, Sugar Baby loves it down here in South Florida and will make you fun “icebox” fruit. Each plant will only produce about 1-2 fruits, so make sure to baby them and dont pick too early! The main way that farmers determine the ripeness of their melons is that the “pigtail” (aka the curly little tendril) closest to the fruit dries out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo plant your watermelon seeds make a mound of rich but well draining soil in your garden and plant about 3 seeds in the center of the mound. Planting in a mound ensures that the soil will drain well, which watermelon plants need in order to thrive. Watermelons are vines that like to spread and creep, like pumpkins, so make sure to give them lots of space. We tend to plant vining squashes on the edges of raised beds so that they can vine out of your raised bed, instead of staying in it and taking up a bunch of precious garden real estate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32774331367506,"sku":"SEED051","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/SESE-sugarbabywatermelon.jpg?v=1600279393"},{"product_id":"waltham-butternut-squash-seed-packet","title":"Waltham Butternut Squash Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWaltham butternut Winter Squash\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCurcurbis Moschata\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSouthern Exposure Seed Exchange\u003cbr\u003e20-50 seeds per packet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 95 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing: 1 per square foot, vining\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements: 6 - 14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook Out For: worms in growing tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Notes: harvest butternuts when plant is mostly dead and the fruit has turned pale orange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eButternut Squash can be pretty easy to grow in South Florida but the vining plants do take up a lot of space and each plant only makes a few fruit, so you may want to plant these cuties outside of your raised beds or at least on the edge so they can spill out of the bed and take advantage of the extra space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eButternut squashes can be harvested young and green like a summer squash or be left on the vine to turn hard skinned and light orange, which is what qualifies them as a “winter squash”. 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The skin is purple and a bit striped with white. The root matures to 10” long but can be eaten whenever. These can be eaten just like all other daikon types, but they are fun colored! We love eaten daikons fresh, fermenting them, and even roasting them with other root veggies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRadishes are super easy to grow in a raised bed and we are always encouraging beginners to try them out. The main key to planting radishes in your garden is to start them from seed, properly thin them once germinated, and give them enough sun to keep them growing fast until harvest. Radishes can be eaten at any part of its life, from a 10 day old sprout (thats micro greens!) to a mature radish date (its not recommended to leave them in the ground past their maturity day because they will get woody). While thinning them is critical you can take advantage of the space by leaving too many radishes in, then harvesting half of them young, making room for the remaining plants to mature properly. Radish flavor is greatly effected by temperature and the amount of time it took to grow them. Radishes grown in the hottest time of the year or grown too slowly end up very spicy, whereas radishes grown in cooler weather and at the appropriate speed of growth end up the most palatable. We always recommend that home gardeners make note of the date that they planted radish seeds and their “days to maturity” and keep good track of their progress. If they don’t look like radishes by the maturity date don’t keep waiting, harvest what you’ve grown, eat it (remember, all parts of the radish plant are edible at all growth stages) figure out what you did wrong (improper thinning, not enough sunlight, etc.) and try again.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32774352273490,"sku":"SEED003","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2021-02-12at1.13.15PM.png?v=1613153898"},{"product_id":"blue-borage","title":"Blue Borage seed packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlue Borage (borago officinalis) Approx 50 seeds\u003cbr\u003eSouthern Exposure Seed Exchange\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity: 60 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing: 1 plant per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook out for: plants flowering too quickly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest notes: harvest flowers every morning for continual production\u003cbr\u003eLifecycle: annual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThought to originate in Syria, borage is now naturalized throughout most of Europe and the United States. It flourishes as a weed near houses and on rubbish heaps in more temperate climates, but not here! While many modern gardeners consider it a nuisance because of this, we here in the tropics prize our ability to grow it during fall and winter because its such a fun and unique plant. it has been traditionally grown in gardens to use as an herb, for its edible flowers, and for its ability to increase yields of honey because bees and other pollinators love the flowers so much. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe plant is easily recognized by its white prickly hairs and its bright blue \u0026amp; lavender star-shaped flowers. It grows to about 1-2’ high, with many hollow, almost succulent branching stems. The deep green leaves have sinuous, wavy margins. The inch-wide bright blue star-shaped flowers have prominent black anthers forming a cone in the center. if your plant starts making flowers before it has a nice flush of mature foot long leaves (similar in growth pattern to comfrey) simply prune them off to encourage your plant to make more leaves and roots before it flowers. Once it gets going itll really pop and you’ll have hundreds of flowers every day. If you just want to enjoy the flowers ands share them with the pollinators then just watch the flowers go! if youre trying to produce edible flowers harvest them every morning before it gets too hot for maximum production. If you buy these beauties from a farm you’ll be paying more than 25 cents per flower! so growing your own is totally worth it… \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32775806451794,"sku":"FLOW001","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/SESE-boragepacket.jpg?v=1603896555"},{"product_id":"echinacea","title":"Echinacea - Seed packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePurple Echinacea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eEchinacea Purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSouthern Exposure Seed Exchange\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eApprox 40 seeds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 150 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 2 plants per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: spider mites \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest flowers when blooming and roots at end of spring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowing echinacea in South Florida is relatively new to us but we are excited that after some successes at the farm these last few seasons we are offering plants for sale. Echinacea is slow growing and requires a simulated frost for the seeds to germinate, which we do in our freezer before planting them. Once your echinacea plant gets going it will get about 36” wide and 4 feet tall and will produce many coneflowers. Echinacea likes full sun, not too much water, and low nutrients. Echinacea is used medicinally to prevent bacterial and viral infections, boost immunity, reduce inflammation, heal psoriasis and eczema, and heal respiratory conditions like bronchitis. To consume echinacea, you can use the petal, leaves, roots, or all of the above. The flowers or leaves should be harvested right after the flowers begin to bloom. Cut each stem right where the first set of leaves is growing. Rinse the flowers and then hang them to dry or lay them flat on a screen. To consume echinacea, either make an infusion from the leaves and petals or a decoction out of the dried roots. For petals and leaves, use one to two teaspoons of the dry material per one cup of water. To harvest the roots wait until the plant is as mature as its going to get (they wont survive the summer, so late spring or early summer is the best time to harvest roots) and then pull the plant up. Wash the roots thoroughly and cut them into the smallest pieces you can manage before using in an alcohol based tincture. Growing echinacea is easy but prepare yourself to wait pretty much until the middle of spring to see any flowers, since they don’t flower until then due to day length and maturity of plant. 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We don't offer spinach as a plant because we don't really want to encourage beginners to try and grow it, but we offer seeds because if you do want to try we think you should go for it. We've been experimenting with spinach plantings during December \u0026amp; January for years and we definitely get food from the plant, so its doable, but because it hates the heat so very much we think theres other greens that are much more worth the hassle, like tat soi, which is almost indistinguishable from spinach when cooked, or chaya, which is a tropical tree spinach variety. 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They are the easiest onion family plants we can grow in South Florida and luckily we can grow them most of the year without complications. You can squeeze about 6 clumps of scallions into one square foot in your garden, and you can either choose to harvest them from the roots and use the whole thing, or cut them just above the soil and let them regrow a few times during the season. The difference there is that if you cut and come again you wont get the tender white blanched bases which are more prized by chefs. If you want to take your scallion growing game to the next level, consider “mounding” soil up around the base of the plants 2 times before harvesting, to make the blanched section of the scallion longer and longer. Soil that is rich with compost holds water longer, which the scallions like, therefore amend the planting area with fresh compost before planting your scallions. 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