Land Seaweed-Saltwort Seeds - Oka Hijiki ,Asian Vegetable
Land Seaweed-Saltwort Seeds - Japanese Nutrient-Rich Vegetable. Must-Try for Traditional Cuisine. Seeds Per Package 1 oz - Approximately 6,000 Seeds 4 oz - Approximately 24,000 Seeds 1 lb - Approximately 96,000 Seeds Long, succulent leaves with an incredibly appealing, crunchy texture. Native to the salt marshes of Japan, but well adapted to less saline soils. Harvest promptly to prevent woody stems and prickly leaf tips. Add tender young leaves to salads and sushi, or steam longer stems for a unique and healthy side dish. Also called land seaweed or "Okahijiki" in Japan. Also known as aba kola, cai xanh, China mustard, Chinese mustard, gat, horned mustard, jing yong jie cai, kobu takana, moster, mustasa, phakkaat khieo, rai, sawi, sawi hijau, sawi sawi, and stem mustard, Oka hijiki - meaning "seaweed on land" - is a nutrient-rich green GROWING INFORMATIONOkahijiki is easily grown either in the garden or in pots, and grows vigorously in warm weather. Harvest young growth regularly.