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Mitsuba: does it grow in Hawaii?

Posted on July 6, 2022

Mitsuba likes cooler climates and indirect light. Can it be grown on the plantation home lanai?

Okra

Posted on May 26, 2020

Okra, a distant cousin of hibiscus, is grown for edible seed pods and is popular in US southern and even Japanese cuisine. The variety we have is Jambalaya Okra, which produces prolifically…

Shiso (Perilla), Multiple Varieties

Posted on January 20, 2020

The Asia Ip and Britton varieties come from Johnny’s Seeds. The green shiso is grown from the seed stock of shiso originally purchased locally at Leilani’s Nursery in Waimanalo. Green is a…

Shiso, Britton

Posted on August 22, 2017

Britton Shiso From Johnny’s Seeds.  Eye-catching green leaves with red undersides.  Good salad mix item, or use larger leaves as sushi wraps or garnishes.  Grows well in moderate sun/heat for best colors….

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