Sweet Chinese cabbage(Brassica rapa, subspecies pekinensis and chinensis)
Pak Choi (a.k.a. Pac Choi, Poc Choi, Bok Choy)
$1
(20 seeds)
Cucumis melo var. conomon
(Dưa gang)
An unusual small Oriental melon, with oblong-shaped melons 3-4 inches long, these fruits have a smooth, golden skin and a very crisp, sweet white flesh. Plant grows vigorously in warm climates. This melon is very prolific and is very popular in Taiwan, Korea and Japan. Sow seeds in seed pots in spring and transplant to a greenhouse border or warm frame when large enough. The plant begins to set fruits 40 days after transplanting.
$1
(10 seeds)
Golden Korean Melon
This Korean melon produces fruits with golden color skin and silver lines running end-to-end. The white flesh is very crisp and sweet. Fruits are oblong, and weighs 250-450 grams. The plant grows very well in greenhouse and open field. Excellent fruit settings. Highly recommended for home gardening.
$1
(5 seeds)
Golden Pear Melon - Dưa Lê Vàng
This heirloom variety of melon (from Vietnam) has the sweet taste of pear. The rind matures to a gold color, while the thick creamy-white flesh is very sweet and aromatic ! It looks like a miniature version of the Canary Melon.
When the melon is ripe, its hard rind turns bright yellow and develops a slightly waxy feel. Average weights are 1-2 pounds. Unlike Cantaloupe and Honeydew melons, this Golden Pear Melon keeps for many weeks after harvesting.
$1
(5 seeds)
Chamber bitter Phyllanthus urinaria , Phyllanthus niruri, Phyllanthus amarus
( Cây chó đẻ, Diệp Hạ Châu ) A small tropical annual herb with double leaves, growing to 2 feet tall. The plant has many greenish white flowers under leaf stems, earning it the name 'Pearls Under Leaf' in some countries.
Maca, also known as Peruvian Ginseng , is also called “Natural Viagra ® ” by the Discovery Channel.
It is herb native to the high Andes of Bolivia and Peru. It is grown for its fleshy root. Its Spanish and Quechua names include maca-maca, maino, ayak chichira, and ayak willku.
Maca has been used for more than 2000 years as a natural source of nutrients (amino acids, minerals, etc.); to support endocrine function; to reduce fertility problems (both male and female); to support erectile function; as an aphrodisiac. it is rich in zinc, proteins, minerals, iron, potassium, vitamins B1, B2, B, 12, C and E, phosphorus, calcium and essential amino acids
$1
(5 seeds)
Noni, Indian Mulberry
Morinda citrifolia
( Nhau )
This is a small
evergreen tree recognized by its straight trunk, large green leaves, white
tubular flowers and distinctive yellow fruit. Polynesians named this plant
'noni' which translates as "A Gift from God".
According to Polynesian healers, Noni juice stimulates the body's immune
system and improves your vitality. The islanders have for centuries been
using this juice against asthma, arthritis, infections, high blood pressure,
diabetes, depression and lots of other health problems - it's also used as
as a pain reliever.
$1 (10 seeds)
Salad Pepperomia, Vietnamese Crab Claw HerbIndian (Rau Càng Cua) -
Peperomia pellucida A small plant with
bright green heart-shaped shiny succulent leaves used in salad. The best
salad plant ever! The whole plant's foliage (all leaves and branches) is
washed and tossed into salads. Goes well with any of your favorite salad
dressing.
Fast-growing. Prefers shade.
You only need to buy the seeds or plants once: the plant is
self-seeded in warm area. In cold area, collect seeds for next year's
sowing.
$1 (20 seeds)
Tea Plant (Cây Trà) Camelia Sinensis
Make your own green tea ! This nice house plant with shiny dark green leaves is in the same family with Camellia flower plants.
$1 (2 seeds)
Okra (Đậu Bắp) - Abelmoschus esculentus, Hibiscus esculentus This plant grows to 5 feet high, producing pretty yellow flowers resembling a hibiscus flower. Crunchy fruits are used fresh or cooked in many dishes in Asia and Africa.
Green variety: strong, robust plants having green fruits
green okra
$1 (10 seeds)
Red variety: has red stem and unusual red fruits!
red okra
$1 (5 seeds)
Asparagus Bean, String Bean, Noodle Beans (Đậu Đũa)- Vigna unguiculata var sesquipedalis
Very popular in Oriental cuisine, this vegetable produce stringless 1-foot long beans that dangle on the vine like pairs of chopsticks. Large violet flowers. Excellent for salad, stir-fried, or Thai curry dishes. Try this beautiful crop in your garden this year!
$1 (10 seeds)
Red Asparagus Bean, String Bean, Noodle Beans (Đậu Đũa)- Vigna unguiculata var sesquipedalis
Very popular in Oriental cuisine, this vegetable produce stringless 1-foot long beans that dangle on the vine like pairs of chopsticks. Large violet flowers and red beans. Excellent for salad, stir-fried, or Thai curry dishes. Try this beautiful crop in your garden this year!
$1 (5 seeds)
Grape Tomato (Cà Nho)-
New variety with superior taste and thin skin, thick flesh, much better than cherry tomatoes.
$1 (10 seeds)
Water Spinach, Kang-Kong, Pak boong, Ong Choy, Kalmua (Rau Muống)
Ipomoea aquatica
Water spinach is an herbaceous aquatic or semi-aquatic perennial plant of the tropics and subtropics. It has a creeping growth habit but may grow erect in water. This cultivar is Ching Quat, also known as “green stem” water spinach, has long leaves and white flowers and is usually grown in moist soils. (Pak Quat, also known as “white stem” water spinach, has arrow-shaped leaves and pink flowers and is grown in aquatic conditions, similar to rice). Almost all parts of the young plant tissue are edible, but the tender shoot tips and younger leaves are preferred. Used in delicious stir-fried dishes, either with garlic or fermented bean-curd. Link to recipes: http://www.asiafood.org/glossary_1.cfm?alpha=W&wordid=3322&startno=1&endno=25
The vine is very decorative with bright green serrated leaves and numerous yellow, scented flowers. The melon has an interesting look, about 6 to 12 inches long, with a bitter taste that can be reduced when preparing
$1 (5 seeds)
Fuzzy Squash, Mao Qua (Bí Đao Chanh) -
Benincasa hispida var. chieh-gua
Fast-growing vine with orange-yellow flowers followed by edible fruits. Used in soup and stir-fried.
$1
(5 seeds)
Winter Melon - Benincasa 'Winter'
Fast-growing vine with giant fruits. Used in soup and in making candies
Vine with green leaves and yellow flower. Fruits have White, fragrant flesh, used in stir-fried dishes or soup. Mature fruits are rpocessed and used as a bath or kitchen sponge
$1 (5 seeds)
Red Chinese Toon, Chinese Toon shoots, Chinese toon buds, Chinese toon leaves, Chinese cedar, Chinese mahogany cedar, Xiang Chun (Ya), Xiangchun (ya), Hsiang Tsun (Xuan) -
Toona sinensis, Cedrella sinensis
A native of China, Chinese toon is a perennial hardwood. The young leaves and shoots can be used as a vegetable called Hsiang Chun Ya (Xiang Chun Ya ) in China . The fresh young leaves and shoots contain 84% water, 9.8% protein, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1 and B2, and are rich in aromatic substances. They are uniquely aromatic, excellent for stir fry (especially with egg), salad, fry, pickling, seasoning, etc. It is also used as a medicinal plant
This fast-growing vine can quickly cover a trellis or any structure you want to hide (an unsightly wall, storage shed). At the end of the season, you will be rewarded with decorative gourds dangling on the vine. This gourd is expensive and not usually found even in Oriental markets. Delicious in stir-fried dishes, soup, or steamed
$1 (5 seeds)
Calabash, Long Gourd, Upo, Hu Lou Gua (Bầu) - Lagenaria siceraria var.clavata
This fast-growing vine has big leaves and is very productive, producing fruits weighing upto 1 kilogram. Fruits are long, cylindrical, with light grên color. Pick when young for tender flesh, excellent in stir-fried dishes, soup, or steamed.
$1 (5 seeds
Curry Plant, Curry-leaf Plant
(Ca Ri) - Murraya koenigii
This small tree from India has scented white flowers. Its leaves are used in curry dishes.
To order plants, please visit www.FloraExotica.ca
An interesting plant with shiny green leaves, fragrant flowers, and the familiar coffee beans! Makes a nice houseplant with lush green foliage, upright shape. See also Tea Plant
$1 (5 seeds)
Ceylon Spinach, Vine Spinach, Malabar Spinach (Mồng Tơi) (Saan Choy)- Basella rubra, Basella rubra var. rubra
This tropical spinach is highly nutritious, easy to grow, and decorative. Does not bolt even under extreme July heat. The vine has bright purple color with green succulent leaves. Well-fertilized vines produce palm-sized leaves throughout summer for use in salad or soup.
"More information and recipes for this heat-tolerant spinach: http://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/2945/
$1 (10 seeds)
Chili Pepper, Piment (Ớt Tí-hon)- Capsicum
These varieties are well suited for our short summer. The red fruits are intensively hot. The super dwarf variety can also be grown as a bonsai on your kitchen counter, a convenient living spice rack!
Varieties available: Dwarf, Superdwarf, Buddha-Hand
$1 (20 seeds)
Amaranth (Rau Dền)- Amaranthus rubra
This colorful vegetable makes nice decorative plants in your garden. Bright green leaves have contrasting red spots. Used steamed or boiled.
$1 (50 seeds)
Oriental Kale, (Cải Làng, Cải Ná, Cải Rổ)- A
A favorite leaf-vegetable commonly used in stir-fried dishes (especially with oyster-sauce). Crunchy stalks and tender leaves, with nut-like flavor
$1 (30 seeds)
Chinese Mustard, Mustard Green, Gai Choy (Cải Xanh)
This popular Oriental leafy vegetable is the same plant used in Europe to make mustard. With a mild peppery taste, the leaves are steamed, stir fried, or used in salads. Hotter varieties are used for pickling.
Aromatic leaf vegetable with pretty yellow flowers. Used fresh or in soup.
$1
(50 seeds)
Coriander, Cilantro, Chinese Parsley (Ngò)
- Widely used as garnish in Oriental and Italian dishes, this herb is said to relieve the common cough. Used in Vietnamese spring rolls, Mexican salsa, and many other dishes.
Withstand hot weather better than the regular coriander, this herb retains its flavor even after cooked. Used in many Oriental and Latin American dishes.
$1
(50 seeds)
Egyptian Walking Onion (Hành Lá)- Allium cepa var. viviparum
You have got to see it to believe it! The plant practically 'walks' around your garden after a few seasons. Extremely hardy and easy to grow, this perennial provides your kitchen with green shallot from early April to late October. Very vigorous and trouble-free.
$1
1 or 2 Bulbs
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Chinese Chive, Garlic Chive, Gow Choy (Hẹ)-
A hardy perennial chive with aroma more intensive than that of the regular chive. Very easy to grow. Clump-forming. Used fresh in salad, spring rolls, in stir-fried dishes or in soups. The taste is like a combination of leek, chives, and garlic.
1$
(10 seeds)
Upright Elephants Ears (Bạc Hà) - Alocasia odora, Arum odorum
- An aquatic plant that grows to 1 meter or more. The stalk (stem) is used in Tom-Yum soup or Tamarind soup ( Canh Chua ).
$1
1 small Bulb
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Gotu Kola, Penny Wort (Rau Má) - Hydrocotyle asiatica, Centella Asiatica
Leaf extract of this herb is used as a refreshing drink. The herb is believed to have blood-purification benefit.
1$
(10 seeds)
Thai Basil (Lá Quế)
- Used widely in Oriental cuisine, in well-known dishes such as Thai curry, Tonkinoise soup, this basil has a hint of cinnamon. Makes a perfect topiary that is both decorative and practical.
1$
(10 seeds)
Winged Beans (Đậu Rồng)
- The Winged bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus), also known as the Goa bean (kacang botol in Malaysia) and Asparagus Pea and Winged Pea
$1
(5 seeds)
Sacred Basil, Tulsi (Hương nhu ) - Ocimum Sanctum
native to India, where it often graces shrines and homes as an aromatic perennial shrub
1$
(10 seeds)
Saluyot or molokhiya (or melokhiya) ( Rau Đay) - Corchorus olitorius
a leafy vegetable native to the Mediterranean regions
1$
(10 seeds)
Sorrel ( rau chua )is a slender plant about 60 cm high, with roots that run deep into the ground, as well as juicy stems and edible, oblong leaves
1$
(10 seeds)
Watercresses (Nasturtium officinale, N. microphyllum; formerly Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum, R. microphylla) - WaterCress
Watercress - the natural superfood. Low fat recipes for healthy eating. Quick meal recipes for family cooking. Diet recipes with nutritional information
1$
(10 seeds)
Cabbage - Brassica oleracea
The plant is also called head cabbage or heading cabbage
1$
(20 seeds)
Egg Plant (The eggplant, aubergine, or brinjal (Solanum melongena),
Eggplant is a cold-sensitive vegetable that requires a long warm season for best yields. The culture of eggplant is similar to that of bell pepper
1$
(20 seeds)
Stevia, sweet leaf, sugarleaf (rau ngot) - Stevia rebaudiana
native to subtropical and tropical South America and Central America. Stevia is more than a hundred times sweeter than sugar.
$1
(5 seeds)
Kaffir Lime, Thai Lime(Citrus hystrix) (Chanh Tha'i )
A curious-looking lime with unique aroma. Both leaves and zest are used to flavor Thai salads and soups. The leaves are shaped like an '8' . Leaves can be used whole, either fresh or dried. Used extensively in Thailand and Indonesia in curries and soups including Thai Tom Yums, fresh Kaffir Lime leaves can also be used in salads. Always try to select the young tender leaves as older leaves become bitter. If you only have older leaves, tear the leaves away from the midrib which is the source of the bitterness. The grated rind of the Kaffir Lime fruit is also used in some Asian cuisines and is an essential ingredient for curry pastes in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia.
