Purple gem
Hybrid
5 Lb bulk 320000 seeds
Non-gmo f1 hybrid
Asian garden vegetable
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Purple gem
Hybrid. Non-gmo. Brassica rapa chinensis group. 10-15 Days microgreens 20-30 days baby leaf 45 days full maturity. Cool season annual. Purple gem variety is an excellent variety for baby leaf and for microgreens. The leaves are purple-red and oval shape. The flavor is mild and mixes well with other baby greens and microgreen mixes. Prepare fertile well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after last frost to early summer or late summer early fall. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Optimum growing temperatures are in the 60s f. Exposure to frost or prolonged temperatures below 50 f may result in bolting. Mulch fall crops to avoid premature bolting. Most vegetables leave having purple color is called anthocyan which is generally developed by lower temperature. Growing temperatures 50-60 f should be adequate to develop anthocyan after the seeds have germinated. We cannot tell exactly how long exposure should be under low temperatures. The grower should trial different methods and observe how the plant reacts. Delicious a baby leaf for salad. Mature plants are steamed stir-fried and braised. Approximately 4000 seeds oz.
Brand: Kitazawa Seed Company
Size: [5 lbs]
