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Vanilla Orchid, Vanilla Plant
(Va Ni) -
Vanilla planifolia, Vanilla fragrans
This plant originates
in central America, where the Aztecs used it to flavor their chocolate drink
'Xoco-latl'. This is the only orchid that can produce edible fruits: the
vanilla beans are used as a spice. Vanilla is the key ingredient in frozen
desserts, yogurt, baked goods, candies, beverages. |
Plants in
3-4" pot
0.5 - 1 ft long
$20.00
Plants in
5-6" pot
1-ft
or longer
$40.00 |
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Vanilla plant grows well
as an indoor houseplant: it does not need direct sun light. Cuttings |
Cuttings
with 3
leaf nodes
$5
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Curry Plant, Curry-leaf Plant
(Ca Ri) -
Murraya koenigii
This small tree from
India has scented white flowers. Its leaves are highly aromatic, used in curry dishes. |
Plants in
2-3 "
pot
$15.00
Plants in
4-5" pot
$25.00
Plants in
6-7" pot
$45.00
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Lolot, BBQ Leaf
(Lá Lốt) - Piper lolot
This cullinary herb is used in stir-fry dishes. It is also used to wrap marinated beef slices for BBQ. The plant is about 1-2 ft high, with shiny heart-shaped green leaves. |
Plants in
2-3 "
pot
$10.00
Plants in
4-5" pot
$20.00
Plants in
6-7" pot
$40.00 |
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Paan, Betel-leaf Plant
(Ca Ri) - Piper Betel
This cullinary herb is used in religious ceremonies. It is also used in Viet-Nam as an offering for wedding ceremony. The leaves are commonly used with Betel Nut (Areca catechu). |
Plants in
2-3 "
pot
$15.00
Plants in
4-5" pot
$30.00
Plants in
6-7" pot
$45.00 |
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Sugar Cane
(Mía, Cây Mía) - Saccharum officinarum
Native to warm temperate to tropical regions of Asia, they have stout, jointed, fibrous stalks that are rich in sugar. |
Plants in
6-7" pot
$30.00
Plants in
8-10" pot
$55.00 |
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Casava
(Khoai Mì) -Manihot esculenta
also called yuca or manioc, this is a woody shrub of the Euphorbiaceae (spurge family) native to South America. Cassava is extensively cultivated as an annual crop in tropical and subtropical regions for its edible starchy tuberous root, a major source of carbohydrates. |
Plants in
6-7" pot
$30.00
Plants in
8-10" pot
$55.00 |
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Scrambling Gynura, Dawn Dewa,
Leaves of the Gods, Mollucan spinach, Cholesterol Spinach -
(Kim Thất Tai,
Tiềm Vĩ Phong, Cây Trường Sanh) -
Gynura procumbens, Gynura acutifolia, Gynura nepalensis
This fast-growing herb, appears related to the Okinawan spinach, has
many promising medicinal properties. The plant has been used widely in Asia
as traditional medicine for treating diabetes, hypertension,
high-cholesterol, rheumatism, viral ailments, and other illness. The fleshy
branches can be trimmed and pinched regularly to grow as a low bush, or
staked on trellis. Leaves are green. Young stems are green, turning light
purple with green spots. New shoots and branches appear frequently at base
and leaf nodes. Flowers are yellow.Young leaves can be eaten
fresh by itself or mixed in with salads (like lettuce or spinach). Some like
it cooked with butter or in a casserole. Others prefer to have it stir-fried
(just fry garlic in little oil and then sautee the leaves and young shoots
in oyster sauce).
Research on its effects on
blood-sugar level:
http://www.sma.org.sg/smj/4101/articles/4101a2.htm
Research on its effects on hypertension:
http://www.liebertonline.com/doi/abs/10.1089/jmf.2006.9.587
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Plant for
DIABETES
Plants in
3-4"
pot
$10.00
Plants in
5-6" pot
$20.00
Plants in
7-8" pot
$40.00
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Gymnema, Gurmari, Gurmarbooti,
Gurmar, Sirukurinjan, meshasringa, mesbasringi (Gurmar: means
'Sugar-destroyer' in Sanskrit)-
() -
Gymnema sylvestre
Gymnema sylvestre is a woody, vine-like plant, which climbs on bushes and
trees. Quick and easy to grow as a houseplant or in the garden.
This herb is native to the tropical forests of India and Southeast Asia,
where it has been used as a naturopathic treatment for diabetes for nearly
two thousand years. Root powder is used in treating snake bites. When
chewed the leaves have the remarkable property of abolishing the ability to
taste sweet and bitter substances for upto 15 minutes. Gymnema leaves,
extracted or infused into a tea, suppress glucose absorption and reduce the
sensation of sweetness in foods. More details:
http://www.himalayahealthcare.com/herbfinder/h_gymnem.htm
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Tindola, Indian Perrenial Cucumber, Miniature Cucumber, Ivy Gourd, Scarlet Gourd
(Rau Mảnh Bát) - Coccinia grandis, Coccinia indica
A popular vegetable (called Tindola) in India, this miniature cucumber is quite rare here. The fruits are only 2 or 3 inches long, with a very nice scarlet red interior. Rich in beta-carotene, the fruits are used to prepare delicious stuffed curries, stews, pickles, salads and stir fries. Green fruits are crunchy and their colorful slices make beautiful decoration on salads. Ripe fruits are soft, bright red, and can be eaten raw. Young foliage and branch tips are used in soup |
Plants
in 3-4" pot
$10.00
Plants
5-6" pot
$20.00 |
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Noni, Indian Mulberry
(Nhau) -
Morinda citrifolia
This is a small
evergreen tree recognized by its straight trunk, large green leaves, white
tubular flowers and distinctive yellow fruit. Polynesians named this plant
'noni' which translates as "A Gift from God".
According to Polynesian healers, Noni juice stimulates the body's immune
system and improves your vitality. The islanders have for centuries been
using this juice against asthma, arthritis, infections, high blood pressure,
diabetes, depression and lots of other health problems - it's also used as
as a pain reliever. |
Plants in
3-4" pot
$15.00
Plants in
5-6" pot
$25.00
Plants in
7-8" pot
$45.00
Seeds $1
(10 seeds) |
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Cinnamon, True cinnamon
(Quế) -
Cinnamomum cassia
Cinnamon is native to India and Sri Lanka. The ancients used cinnamon as a
medicine, a perfume, a flavoring spice and extensively as a preservative;
cinnamon is an extremely potent antibacterial/antifungal. |
Plants
0.5-1 ft
$15.00
Plants
1-2 ft
$45.00
Plants
2-3 ft
$65.00 |
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Bay leaf (plural bay leaves) refers to the aromatic leaf of the Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis, Lauraceae). Fresh or dried bay leaves are used in cooking for their distinctive flavor and fragrance. The leaves are often used to flavor soups, stews, braises and pâtés in Mediterranean Cuisine. The fresh leaves are very mild and do not develop their full flavor until several weeks after picking and drying |
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Plants
5-6" Pot
$20.00
Plants
7-8" pot
$45.00 |
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Jello Plant, -(Xuong Sam) Tiliacora triandra- native to mainland Southeast Asia, this vine is a fast grower, providing plenty of leaves for use as organic jello. Fresh leaves are squished by hands to produce a green natural jello. The curd is then sliced and put in syrop to make a cool, smooth desert. |
NEW
Plants
2-3" pot
$10.00
Plants
5-6" pot
$25.00 |
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Salad Pepperomia, Vietnamese Crab Claw Herb
(Rau Càng Cua) -
Peperomia pellucida
A small plant with
bright green heart-shaped shiny succulent leaves used in salad. The best
salad plant ever! The whole plant's foliage (all leaves and branches) is
washed and tossed into salads. Goes well with any of your favorite salad
dressing.
Fast-growing. Prefers shade.
You only need to buy the seeds or plants once: the plant is
self-seeded in warm area. In cold area, collect seeds for next year's
sowing.
Not suitable for shipping over long distance.
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Plant in
3-4" pot
$5.00
Seeds $1
(10 seeds) |
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Tea Plant, Green Tea
(Cây Trà) -
Camelia sinensis
Make your own green tea! This nice house plant with shiny dark green leaves
is in the same family with Camellia flower plants. |
From
$20.00
Seeds $1
(2 seeds)
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Headache Plant, Headache Tree
(Lá Cách, cây vọng cách) -
Premna integrifolia, Premna serratifolia
Young leaves are used to wrap
beef slices before grilling. Also used in stir-ffried with frog-legs. Leaves
and tender shoots cooked and eaten as greens. Leaves, roots, and flowers
have medicinal properties. |
Plants in
3-4" pot
$15.00
Plants in
5-6" pot
$25.00
Plants in
7-8" pot
$45.00 |
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Lemon
Grass
(Xả) -
Cymbopogon citratus
This tender perennial is a grass that can be brought inside to make
an interesting house plant. The arching leaves are sturdy, aromatic when
crushed. Used in many Thai and Vietnamese dishes. |
From
$5.00 |
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Tonkin
Jasmine, Tonkin Creeper, Pakalana vine, Telosoma
夜来香 (Thien
Ly') -
Hardy to zone 10
Telosma cordata, Cynanchum odoratissimum, Telosma minor, Pergularia minor,
Oxystelma ovatum, Telosma odoratissima, Asclepias cordata, Pergularia
odoratissima
These fragrant
flowers are used in making 'leis' in Hawaì. Evergreen woody twiner vine,
grows to 10 to 20 feet tall (3-6 m) outside, but averages about 3 feet in
container; opposite heart shaped leaves with long petioles. Flowers are
strongly scented, cream to yellow to orange flowers with greenish center and
throat. The flower buds and young leaves are edible. |
Plant in
3-4" pot
$20.00
Plant in
5-6" pot
$35.00
Plant in
7-8" pot
$55.00 |
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Pandan
Plant (Lá Dứa)
-
Pandanus Amaryllifolius, Pandanus odorus, Pandanus odoratissimus
This plant has a very
nice scent. It is widely used in South Asia to give scent to sweet rice
and other desert dishes. Before cooking, just add one leave to your
steamed rice and the rice will become fragrant, even more fragrant than
jasmin rice! The leaves are also used as traditional medicine for diabete. |
Plant in
3-4" pot
$25.00
Plant in
5-6" pot
$35.00
Plant
in
7-8" pot
$45 |
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Okra (Đậu Bắp)
- Abelmoschus esculentus, Hibiscus esculentus
This
plant grows to 5 feet high, producing pretty yellow flowers resembling a
hibiscus flower. Crunchy fruits are used fresh or cooked in many dishes in
Asia and Africa.
Choice of:
Green
variety: strong, robust plants having green fruits
Red
variety: has red stem and unusual red fruits! |
Plant in
4-5" pot
$5.00
Seeds for
green okra
$1
(20 seeds)
Seeds for
red okra
$1
(10 seeds)
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Stevia,
Sugar Leaf (Rau Ngọt)
- Stevia rebaudiana
A super-sweet herb that is hundred times sweeter than sugar with no
calories ! A native perennial from Paraguay, the leaves of this herbs have
been used as a natural sweetener there for centuries. Widely used in food
industry in Brazil and Japan to sweeten sodas and baked goods. |
From
$5.00
Seeds $1
(5 seeds) |
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Lemon
leaf, Sour Leaf, Leaf Sorrel, Common Sorrel, Oseille (Rau
Chua) -
Rumex acetosa
A hardy perennial herb with a good sharp lemon flavour . Very early,
one of the first crops in Spring. Used in various kinds of
Vietnamese Spring Rolls to replace Star Fruit slices. Very easy to grow,
producing rosettes of bright green leaves - great in salads, also very
good cooked in soups and sauces. The plant contains oxalic acid, which is
an active medicinal ingredient. |
Plant in
3-4" pot
$5.00
Plant in
5-6" pot
$15.00
Seeds $1
(10 seeds) |
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Bitter
Leaf, Bitter Herb (Rau Đắng)
Bacopa monnieri
An aquatic medicinal herb with an extreme bitter taste. Leaves are fleshy,
small. Used fresh in dipping sauces, or cooked in soup, or boiled. This
fast-growing plant is very easy to grow in pot or in a water garden. It is
also used as an oxygenating plant in aquariums, partially or totally
submerged. Link to medicinal properties of this herb:
http://www.supersmart.com/dev/productdetail.php?lang=eng&id=563 |
Plant in
4-5" pot
$5.00 |
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Asparagus
Bean, String Bean, Noodle Beans (Đậu Đũa)-
Vigna unguiculata var sesquipedalis
Very popular in Oriental cuisine, this vegetable
produce stringless 1-foot long beans that dangle on the vine like pairs of
chopsticks. Large violet flowers. Excellent for salad, stir-fried, or Thai curry dishes.
Try this beautiful crop in your garden this year! |
From
$5.00
Seeds $1
(20 seeds) |
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Red Asparagus
Bean, String Bean, Noodle Beans (Đậu Đũa)-
Vigna unguiculata var sesquipedalis
Very popular in Oriental cuisine, this vegetable
produce stringless 1-foot long beans that dangle on the vine like pairs of
chopsticks. Large violet flowers and red beans. Excellent for salad, stir-fried, or Thai curry dishes.
Try this beautiful crop in your garden this year! |
Seeds $1
(10 seeds)
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Grape
Tomato (Cà Nho)
New variety with
superior taste and thin skin, thick flesh, much better than cherry tomatoes. |
Plant in
4-5" pot
$5.00 Seeds $1
(10 seeds)
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Water
Spinach, Kang-Kong, Pak boong, Ong Choy, Kalmua (Rau Muống)
Ipomoea aquatica
Water spinach is
an herbaceous aquatic or semi-aquatic perennial plant of the tropics and
subtropics. It has a creeping growth habit but may grow erect in water.
This cultivar is Ching Quat, also known as “green stem” water spinach,
has long leaves and white flowers and is usually grown in moist soils.
(Pak Quat, also known as “white stem” water spinach, has arrow-shaped
leaves and pink flowers and is grown in aquatic conditions, similar to
rice). Almost all parts of the young plant tissue are edible, but the
tender shoot tips and younger leaves are preferred. Used in delicious
stir-fried dishes, either with garlic or fermented bean-curd. Link to
recipes:
http://www.asiafood.org/glossary_1.cfm?alpha=W&wordid=3322&startno=1&endno=25 |
Seeds $1
(packet of 50)
Seeds $10
(100 gram)
2000 seeds
Seeds $40
(1 kilogram) |
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Bitter
Melon, Foo Gwa (Khổ Qua) -
Momordica charrantia
The vine is very decorative with bright green serrated
leaves and numerous yellow, scented flowers. The melon has an interesting look,
about 6 to 12 inches long, with a bitter taste that can be reduced when
preparing. |
From
$5.00
Seeds $1
(10 seeds) |
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Fuzzy
Squash, Mao Qua (Bí Đao Chanh) -
Benincasa hispida var. chieh-gua
Fast-growing vine
with orange-yellow flowers followed by edible fruits. Used in soup and
stir-fried. |
Plant in
4" pot
$5.00
Seeds $1
(10 seeds) |
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Winter
Melon - Benincasa 'Winter'
Fast-growing vine with giant fruits. Used in soup and in making candies. |
Plant in
4" pot
$5.00
Seeds $1
(20 seeds) |
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Ridged Gourd, Si Gua, Turai, Lufa, Loofah, Lufah
(Mướp Khía) -
Luffa acutangula
Vine with dark
green leaves and yellow flower. Fruits have White, fragrant flesh, used in
stir-fried dishes or soup. |
Plant in
4" pot
$5.00
Seeds $1
(10 seeds) |
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Round Lufa, Loofah, Lufah (Mướp Hương) -
Luffa cylindrica
Vine with
green leaves and yellow flower. Fruits have White, fragrant flesh, used in
stir-fried dishes or soup. Mature fruits are rpocessed and used as a bath
or kitchen sponge. |
Plant in
4-5" pot
$5.00
Seeds $1
(10 seeds)
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Red Chinese Toon, Chinese Toon
shoots, Chinese toon buds, Chinese toon leaves, Chinese cedar, Chinese
mahogany cedar, Xiang Chun (Ya), Xiangchun (ya), Hsiang Tsun (Xuan) -
Toona sinensis, Cedrella
sinensis
A native of
China, Chinese toon is a perennial hardwood. The young leaves and shoots can
be used as a vegetable called Hsiang Chun Ya (Xiang Chun Ya ) in China . The
fresh young leaves and shoots contain 84% water, 9.8% protein, Vitamin C,
Vitamin A, Vitamin B1 and B2, and are rich in aromatic substances. They are
uniquely aromatic, excellent for stir fry (especially with egg), salad, fry,
pickling, seasoning, etc. It is also used as a medicinal plant |
Plant in
3-4" pot
$15.00
Plant in
5-6" pot
$30.00
Plant in
7-8" pot
$45.00
Seeds $1
(10 seeds)
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Bottle
Gourd, Ornamental Gourd (Bầu Nậm, Bầu Hồ Lô) -
Lagenaria siceraria
This fast-growing vine can quickly cover a trellis or
any structure you want to hide (an unsightly wall, storage shed). At the
end of the season, you will be rewarded with decorative gourds dangling on
the vine. This gourd is expensive and not usually found even in Oriental
markets. Delicious in stir-fried dishes, soup, or steamed. |
From
$5.00
Seeds $1
(10 seeds) |
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Calabash, Long
Gourd, Upo, Hu Lou Gua (Bầu) -
Lagenaria siceraria
var.clavata
This fast-growing vine has
big leaves and is very productive, producing fruits weighing upto 1
kilogram. Fruits are long, cylindrical, with light grên color. Pick when
young for tender flesh, excellent in stir-fried dishes, soup, or steamed. |
Plant in
4-5" pot
$5.00
Seeds $1
(10 seeds)
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Ceylon
Spinach, Vine Spinach, Malabar Spinach
(Mồng Tơi) (Saan Choy)- Basella rubra,
Basella rubra var. rubra
This tropical spinach is highly nutritious, easy to
grow, and decorative. Does not bolt even under extreme July heat. The vine
has bright purple color with green succulent leaves. Well-fertilized vines
produce palm-sized leaves throughout summer for use in salad or soup.
More information and recipes for this heat-tolerant spinach:
http://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/2945/
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Fr.00
Seeds $1
(20 seeds) |
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Ipomoea batatas
(Rau Lang, Đọt Lang) -
This sweet-potato vine produce abundance of new growth and young leaves
for cooking. This foliage is used (boiled or steamed) in many countries.
At the end of the season, dig out the sweet potatos for baking or
deep-fried. |
Plant in
4" pot
$5.00 |
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Chili
Pepper, Piment (Ớt Tí-hon)- Capsicum
These varieties are well suited for our short
summer. The red fruits are intensively hot. The super dwarf variety
can also be grown as a bonsai on your kitchen counter, a convenient living
spice rack!
Varieties available:
Dwarf, Superdwarf, Argentina's Goatweed, Peter's Pepper |
From
$5.00
Seeds $1
(20 seeds) |
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Amaranth
(Rau Dền)-
Amaranthus rubra
This colorful
vegetable makes nice decorative plants in your garden. Bright green leaves
have contrasting red spots. Used steamed or boiled. |
Seeds $1
(40 seeds) |
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Okra Leaf(Rau Đay)- Corchorus olitorius
Also called bush okra, Jew's mallow, or jute mallow, this is a popular fiber crop in West Africa, Vietnam, Malaysia, Egypt, Philippines, and Central America. Plants with small yellow flowers borne in the leaf axils can grow to more than 5' tall. The optimum planting distance was found to be 50 cm. x 20 cm. It is an upright, slightly woody herb with serrated leaves. The edible shoot tips are cooked in stews and have a mucilaginous consistency similar to okra. In West Africa the leaves and tips are stored dry, and in India the shoots are cooked with rice. |
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Oriental Kale,
(Cải Làng, Cải Ná, Cải Rổ)
A favorite
leaf-vegetable commonly used in stir-fried dishes (especially with
oyster-sauce). Crunchy stalks and tender leaves, with nut-like flavor. |
Seeds $1 |
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Chinese
Mustard, Mustard Green, Gai Choy (Cải Xanh)-
This popular Oriental leafy vegetable is the same plant used in Europe to
make mustard. With a mild peppery taste, the leaves are steamed, stir
fried, or used in salads. Hotter varieties are used for pickling. |
Seeds $1 |
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Oyster
Herb, Oyster Plant, Boatlily (Cây Lẻ Bạn, Lảo Bạn, Sò Huyết)-
Tradescantia discolor, Rhaeo discolor
Leaves are
sword-shaped, erect, dark green above and deep purple underneath.
Interesting flowers: small, white, three-petaled, crowded into boat-shaped
bracts borne down among leaves. Used as a medicinal herb in South Asia.
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Plant in
3-4" pot
$10
in 5-6" pot
$20.00
in 8" pot
$30.00 |
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Chopsuy
Green, Vegetable Chrysanthemum (Tần-Ô, Cải Cúc)
Aromatic leaf vegetable with pretty yellow flowers. Used fresh or in soup. |
Seeds $1 |
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Coriander,
Cilantro, Chinese Parsley (Ngò) - Widely used as garnish in Oriental and Italian dishes, this herb is
said to relieve the common cough. Used in Vietnamese spring rolls, Mexican
salsa, and many other dishes. |
Seeds $1 |
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Coriander (Mexican),
Culantro (Ngò Gai) -
Eryngium foetidum
Withstand hot weather better than the
regular coriander, this herb retains its flavor even after cooked. Used
in many Oriental and Latin American dishes. |
Plant in
3-4" pot
$5.00
Seeds $1 |
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Coriander
(Vietnamese) (Rau Râm) - Polygonum odoratum,
Persicaria odorata
With its mild but distinct aroma, the
Vietnamese coriander is becoming more popular among new herbs. This tender
perennial can be used in many dishes where the regular coriander is called
for. It is widely used to garnish salads, especially the well-known Ga Xe
Phay (Vietnamese shredded chicken salad). |
From
$5.00 |
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Egyptian
Walking Onion (Hành Lá)-
Allium cepa var. viviparum
You have got to see it to believe it! The
plant practically 'walks' around your garden after a few seasons.
Extremely hardy and easy to grow, this perennial provides your kitchen
with green shallot from early April to late October. Very vigorous and
trouble-free. |
From
$5.00
1-2 Bulbs $1 |
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Fish Wort
(Vấp Cá)- Houttuynia cordata
Perennial herb hardy
to zone 5. Nice heart-shaped leaves are used fresh in salad and other
dishes. |
Plant
in
4" pot
$5.00 |
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Chinese
Chive, Garlic
Chive, Gow Choy (Hẹ)- A hardy perennial chive with aroma more intensive than
that of the regular chive. Very easy to grow. Clump-forming. Used fresh in
salad, spring rolls, in stir-fried dishes or in soups. The taste is like a
combination of leek, chives, and garlic. |
From
$5.00
Seeds $1 |
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Upright
Elephants Ears (Bạc Hà) - Alocasia
odora, Arum odorum
- An aquatic plant that
grows to 1 meter or more. The stalk
(stem) is used in Tom-Yum soup or Tamarind soup.
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Plant
in3-
4" pot
$5.00
in 6-7" pot
$15.00
Bulb $1
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Ngo` Om
(Ngò Ôm) -
Limnophila aromatica Unique aquatic herb with a distinct aroma. Used in many Vietnamese
dishes (Sour soup, salads). |
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