Beautifully colored red and green leaves. Purple red contrast.

Crisp type of lettuce.

Soybean sprouts, also known as kongnamul in Korean, are a culinary vegetable grown by sprouting soybeans, offering a crisp, tender texture and a nutty flavor, and are a staple in many Asian cuisines. 

Soybean sprouts are the tender, crisp roots and stems that grow from sprouted soybeans. 

Appearance:

They are typically thin, yellow/white in color, with a satisfying crunch. 

Origin:

They are a staple in the culinary traditions of countries like China, Korea, and Japan. 

Cultivation:

Soybeans used for sprouting are smaller than usual soybeans and are soaked, then sprouted in a controlled environment. 

Nutritional Value:

Sprouting increases the nutritional value of soybeans, making them a good source of vitamins and minerals. 

Culinary Uses:

Soybean sprouts can be eaten raw or cooked and are used in various dishes, including stir-fries, soups, and salads. 

Korean Cuisine:

In Korea, soybean sprouts, called kongnamul, are a common side dish (banchan) and are used in dishes like kongnamul muchim (seasoned soybean sprouts) and bibimbap. 

The Tobago Seasoning Yellow Pepper is a variety of Capsicum chinense that is prized for its fruity flavor and mild heat, used extensively in Caribbean cooking. It is a highly productive plant that produces pods that ripen from green to yellow, orange, and finally red, with the yellow stage being particularly mild and fruity. The heat is rated as mild, around 25,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), and it's a versatile pepper for fresh eating, cooking, and creating seasoning powders. 

Heat Level: Mild (approx. 25,000 SHU)

Flavor: Fruity with an intense flavor

Plant Height: Small to medium (3-5 feet)

Production: Very high

Ripening: Pods start green and move through yellow, orange, and finally red 

Uses and applications

Cooking: Adds flavor to marinades, stews, and other dishes without overwhelming heat.

Seasoning Powder: Can be dried and ground into a powder for use as a condiment.

Fresh Eating: Delicious when eaten fresh, either as is or in scrambled eggs and other meals. 

Heat Level: Extremely hot, with a Scoville rating ranging from 800,000 to over 1,001,300 SHU.

Flavor: Intensely hot with a fruity, citrusy, and slightly sweet undertone that becomes more apparent after the initial heat hits.

Appearance: Wrinkled and conical, with a pointed tip, and ripens to a vivid orange color.

Size: Typically 2–3 inches long and about 1 inch wide, though some varieties can be larger.

Origin: Northeast India, like the original ghost pepper (Bhut Jolokia).

Uses: Popular for making hot sauces, jams, powders, and for adding a fiery kick to dishes like stews, salsas, and curries. 

The Golden Nugget cherry tomato is a productive, determinate (bush) variety known for its early, abundant yields of small, golden-yellow, ping pong ball-sized fruits with a sweet, balanced flavor. Developed for cool climates, it's ideal for containers and small gardens due to its compact size and high productivity when picked regularly. It matures in approximately 56 days and has a rich, sweet taste that can be similar to a sweet yellow pear. 

55 days.

The pods are 6-6.5 inches long, straight, and slender, with a rich yellow color. 

Growth:

Rocdor plants are upright and vigorous, making them easy to harvest. 

Flavor and Use:

Beans are stringless and have a good flavor, making them suitable for canning, freezing, and fresh eating. 

Growing Conditions:

They thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, with optimal temperatures between 50-85°F. 

Germination:

Beans germinate well in cool soils, making them a reliable choice for early season planting. 

Packet: 33 grams of seed

This premium vining long-melon cultivar features elegantly shaped fruits, reaching up to 50 cm in length. The melons are straight and well-proportioned, with fresh white-green skin naturally marked by distinct green streaks, giving them a unique appearance. The thick, plump flesh contains small ventricles, ensuring high edibility. Its crisp, tender texture delivers a sweet, refreshing flavor. The plants exhibit vigorous growth, with sturdy stems and vines, and show strong stress tolerance. 

Cucumis Melon var Makono

Appearance: Slender green leaves atop distinctive red stems that can grow up to 12 inches tall on plants reaching 24 inches, with cooler weather deepening the color.

Flavor: Mild, sweet, and less pungent than bulb onions, with a crisp texture.

Type: A bunching onion (Allium fistulosum), often grown like a spring onion or scallion.

Origin: An Asian heirloom, popular with home gardeners. 

Planting: Best planted in late summer/fall for rich red color, but can be grown most of the year.

Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil.

Blanching: Mounding soil around the stems creates longer white parts; leaving it exposed deepens the red.

Harvest: Can be harvested young as tender scallions or allowed to mature, cutting and regrowing for multiple harvests. 

Adds color and mild onion flavor to dishes.

Ideal for Asian cuisine (stir-fries, sukiyaki), salads, soups, and as a garnish.