{"title":"Specialty Greens","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"stinging-nettles","title":"Stinging Nettle Seeds","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eUrtica dioica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung shoots taste like spinach and are rich in vitamins and iron. Drying or cooking eliminates the sting, and the attractive plants have a long history of use in herbal medicine. Nettles are also the exclusive larval food plant for several species of butterfly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eDirect seed in early spring or transplant into the garden after all danger of frost has passed. Stinging nettle benefits from cold stratification. It will need full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Water well to ensure good germination. Once germinated, stinging nettle will need at least an inch of water per week. Typically grown for leaves. Perennial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"- Stinging Nettle -","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6903776837674,"sku":"264-001-1-C","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/v-stinging-nettle.jpg?v=1595029845"},{"product_id":"large-leaf-sorrel","title":"Sorrel Seeds - Large Leaf","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eRumex acetosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe herbal lemony flavor of sorrel makes a great addition to salads, sauces, or soups. A famed companion to fish. Will produce the most tender leaves in cool weather. Sow in spring or fall. Once established, can be propagated by root division.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eDirect seed or transplant into the garden in early spring. Prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water well to ensure good germination. Once germinated, sorrel will need at least an inch of water per week. Typically grown for leaves. Perennial. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"- Sorrel -","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37952883294377,"sku":"238-001-1-C","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/v-sorrel-large-leaf.jpg?v=1595029851"},{"product_id":"chickweed","title":"Chickweed Seeds","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eStellaria media\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eTasty and easy to grow nearly everywhere! This strain is extra tender and flavorful. Has both culinary and medicinal applications. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDirect seed or transplant into the garden in early spring or late summer. Prefers full sun and well-draining soil but will tolerate a range of conditions. Chickweed requires light to germinate so gently press seeds into the soil without covering them. Water well to ensure good germination. Once germinated, chickweed will appreciate at least an inch of water per week. Harvest at any stage of growth. If you leave the center growing point intact, more leaves will be produced. Annual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"- Chickweed -","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6905272434730,"sku":"128-002-1-C","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/v-chickweed-chickweed.jpg?v=1595036765"},{"product_id":"lambsquarters-magenta-spreen-organic","title":"Lambsquarters Seeds - Magenta Spreen, ORGANIC","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChenopodium gigantium\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eORGANIC. A beautiful wild edible plant related to spinach. Selected over the years to have a brilliant magenta heart within green leaves. Has a delicate nutty mineral flavor that compliments any salad or saute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eDirect seed or transplant into the garden in early spring or late summer. Prefers full sun and well-draining soil but will tolerate a range of conditions. Water well to ensure good germination. Once germinated, lambsquarter will appreciate at least an inch of water per week. Harvest at any stage of growth. If you leave the center growing point intact, more leaves will be produced. Annual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"- Lambsquarters -","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37923178578089,"sku":"131-001-1-G","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/Lambsquarters_Magenta-spreen-2_CK_web.jpg?v=1578328297"},{"product_id":"mache-dutch-corn-salad","title":"Mache Seeds - Dutch Corn Salad","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eValerianella locusta\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the softest and most tender of all greens, whose texture belies its hardiness. Oval green leaves form small rosettes with mild flavor. Easy-to-grow. Succession plant for continual harvest. Cold tolerant and good for overwintering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eDirect seed or transplant into the garden in early spring or late summer. Prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water well to ensure good germination. Once germinated, mache will appreciate at least an inch of water per week. Harvest at any stage of growth. 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These greens are loaded with vitamin C and other vitamins, and have historically played an important role in the diets of many people with little access to fresh vegetables in winter. “Creasies” have a spicy kick similar to watercress, but they are easier to grow since they will thrive just about anywhere you throw down the seeds, even in poor soil. Though the plant is native to Europe, it has easily naturalized in the Southeastern US, and will do the same in your garden if you allow it to go to seed. Plants grow 4-6\" tall. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 gram packet contains a minimum of 500 seeds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"- Cress -","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37500572696745,"sku":"129-001-1-C","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/Cress_Upland_Creasy-_Greens-1_logo.jpg?v=1751475314"},{"product_id":"golden-purslane-organic","title":"Purslane Seeds - Golden, ORGANIC","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePortulaca oleracia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile technically an herb, we eat Purslane as the powerhouse vegetable it is! A favorite of wild plant foragers, this delightful bright yellow-green succulent contains more omega-3 fatty acids than any other leafy plant. Has a slightly salty and sour taste, similar to lemons. Don't overlook this gem that can be prepared like spinach, eaten raw, or used in soups and stews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurslane \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ecan be sown indoors 3 to 4 weeks before your last frost date and transplanted after all danger of frost has passed. They can also be direct seeded. Needs full sun to part shade. Leaves can be harvested in about 50 days. A good candidate for cut-and-come-again greens. 0.2 gram packet contains a minimum of 150 seeds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"- Purslane -","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6905442664490,"sku":"143-001-1-G","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/Purslane-thick-leaves-high-in-omegas.jpg?v=1751481489"},{"product_id":"cress-watercress","title":"Cress Seeds - Watercress","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNasturtium officinale\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOne of the oldest known leaf vegetables consumed by humans, for good reason! A member of the mustard family (and not closely related to Nasturtiums, the edible flower, despite the latin name), these greens are highly rich in vitamins, and used in salads to impart a delicious, peppery mustard-like flavor. Watercress is semi-aquatic and is ideal for hydroponic systems, but you don’t need a fancy set up to grow it at home. It will grow perfectly well in very consistently moist soil in a pot. The key is to keep your watercress’s roots moist at all times, without allowing them to sit in stagnant water. These greens are perennial and cold-hardy and can be harvested year-round once established, though they are best in the cool seasons, as the flavor becomes bitter in hot weather. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOne important note: Watercress grows in the edges of fresh, running streams in the wild, and if you are lucky enough to have such a spot on your property, you could plant your watercress there - but be careful! Wild-harvested watercress is known to sometimes harbor parasites that are carried by livestock, even after washing. Only clean headwaters with no chance of agricultural runoff should be used for cultivation. 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Jute is also the name of a fiber made from plants in the genus Corchorus, and Molokhia (\u003cem\u003eCorchorus olitorius)\u003c\/em\u003e is the primary source of jute fiber. 70 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSMALL FARM GROWN by Wayward Acres, Grant’s Pass, OR\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"- Molokhia -","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38046115791017,"sku":"154-002-1-G","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/Molokhia2.jpg?v=1760148541"},{"product_id":"shiso-seeds-ohba-ao","title":"Shiso Seeds - Ohba Ao","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePerilla frutescens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHEIRLOOM. This beautiful green shiso is a well-loved heirloom from Japan, where it is considered one of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003edento yasai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, or culturally important traditional vegetables. The leaves have a texture similar to mint, and a complex, citrusy flavor with hints of spice. In Japan, whole leaves of green shiso accompany sushi and sashimi, and chopped leaves flavor many other dishes. In the US, the herb has recently gained attention of mixologists for use in drinks, and chefs creatively using its unique flavor in desserts. It can add a little twist to just about any dish where you would usually use basil or mint. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOhba Ao green shiso is a tender annual that grows in a bush habit similarly to basil. It can be started indoors in early spring, or direct seeded in the garden after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. It needs full sun or part shade. Leaves will be ready to harvest in 60-70 days. Pinch off the growth tips regularly as you would with basil, to encourage bushier growth and delay flowering. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e0.3 gram packet contains a minimum of 110 seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"- Shiso -","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42784623558825,"sku":"144-002-1-C","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/files\/Store_Signage_Templates_1.png?v=1750784564"},{"product_id":"shiso-seeds-red","title":"Shiso Seeds - Red","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePerilla frutescens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis Asian culinary and medicinal herb is related to basil and mint, but has a flavor all its own. Bushy upright plants grow up to two feet tall, with leaves ranging from green with purple tinge around the edges to deep reddish purple. Leaves are serrated and somewhat frilly in appearance. Frost-sensitive annual, requires part shade to full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eShiso is a tender annual that grows in a bush habit similarly to basil. It can be started indoors in early spring, or direct seeded in the garden after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. It needs full sun or part shade. Leaves will be ready to harvest in 60-70 days. Pinch off the growth tips regularly as you would with basil, to encourage bushier growth and delay flowering. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e0.3 gram packet contains a minimum of 110 seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSMALL FARMER GROWN by Hall and Co. 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