Vegetables From The Orient Collection RHS Seeds

Bring a taste of the East to your kitchen garden with this vibrant collection of six Oriental vegetable varieties. Carefully selected for flavour, texture, and ease of cultivation, these seeds offer a delicious and diverse harvest perfect for stir-fries, salads, and pickling.

 

This pack includes:

 

Choi Sum 'Hon Tsai Tai' (Brassica rapa var. chinensis) – Bright and colourful leaves, stems, and buds. A versatile leafy green with a mild mustard flavour.

Seed Quantity: 200 seeds

 

Onion Spring 'Long White Tokyo' (Allium fistulosum) – A classic spring onion with crisp texture and excellent flavour. Ideal for salads and Asian dishes.

Seed Quantity: 350 seeds

 

Chilli Pepper 'Thai Culinary' (Capsicum annuum) – A fiery favourite with bold heat and rich flavour, perfect for authentic Thai cooking.

Seed Quantity: 20 seeds

 

Mizuna 'Kyoto' (Brassica rapa var. nipposinica) – Fast-growing with spicy, serrated leaves that add a peppery kick to dishes.

Seed Quantity: 500 seeds

 

Pak Choi 'Hei Xia' (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis) – Bright green leaves with crunchy white stems, perfect for steaming or sautéing.

Seed Quantity: 125 seeds

 

Radish 'Daikon Mooli Minowase' (Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus) – Large, crunchy white roots with a mild, refreshing flavour, excellent for pickling or eating raw.

Seed Quantity: 100 seeds

 

Sowing Instructions:

Sow seeds indoors from February to April in trays or pots filled with moist, well-drained compost. Scatter seeds thinly on the surface, cover lightly, and maintain a temperature of 15 to 20°C. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle.

Sow outdoors from April to July directly into well-prepared soil. Rake to a fine tilth, sow thinly in rows, and cover lightly. Water gently and keep soil moist during germination.

Thin or transplant seedlings to 15 to 30 cm apart depending on the variety. Chilli peppers and spring onions may require more space between rows.

Most varieties prefer full sun and regular watering. Mizuna, Pak Choi, and Choi Sum can bolt in hot weather, so harvest young or provide partial shade. Daikon radish benefits from deep, loose soil for long root development. Chilli peppers thrive in warm, sheltered spots or greenhouses.

This collection is ideal for gardeners looking to expand their vegetable patch with bold flavours and unique textures. Whether growing in raised beds, containers, or polytunnels, these Oriental favourites will add culinary excitement to your harvest.

 

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