{"title":"Shumei Natural Agriculture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHudson Valley Seed Company is proud to be partnered with Shumei Natural Agriculture. Its growers are part of the global Shumei community and farm using Natural Agriculture practices. They share seeds with us, which were then grown by our Shumei farmer-in-residence, Kenny Nakagawa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wasabina-wasabi-greens","title":"Wasabina: Wasabi Greens","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom Japan, naturally. Meeting new plants often happens through meeting new people. We got to taste this pungent mustard green, named after the flavor of wasabi, in a field in rural Japan. Its growers are part of the global Shumei community and farm using Natural Agriculture practices. They shared seeds with us, which were then grown by our Shumei farmer-in-residence, Kenny Nakagawa. 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This old Japanese variety produces an abundance of very uniform, dark green cucumbers with excellent flavor. The long, slender fruits have tender skin and a sweet, refreshing taste. Unlikely to develop bitterness, even in high temps! The recommended picking size is 1.5\\\" in diameter and 10\\\" or less in length. Harvest often to maintain production and provide trellising.\"}'\u003eAKA Tokyo Green Cucumber. This old Japanese variety produces an abundance of very uniform, dark green cucumbers with excellent flavor. The long, slender fruits have tender skin and a sweet, refreshing taste. Unlikely to develop bitterness, even in high temps! The recommended picking size is 1.5\" in diameter and 10\" or less in length. Harvest often to maintain production and provide trellising.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4480,\"10\":2,\"11\":4,\"15\":\"\\\"Helvetica Neue\\\"\"}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"AKA Tokyo Green Cucumber. This old Japanese variety produces an abundance of very uniform, dark green cucumbers with excellent flavor. The long, slender fruits have tender skin and a sweet, refreshing taste. Unlikely to develop bitterness, even in high temps! The recommended picking size is 1.5\\\" in diameter and 10\\\" or less in length. Harvest often to maintain production and provide trellising.\"}'\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis variety is part of our Shumei Natural Agriculture Collection. Its growers are part of the global Shumei community and farm using \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shumeinaturalagriculture.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNatural Agriculture\u003c\/a\u003e practices. They shared seeds with us, which were then grown by our Shumei farmer-in-residence, Kenny Nakagawa. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"25 Seeds","offer_id":42250547232926,"sku":"gp_tokiwa_cucumber","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75 Seeds","offer_id":42250551394462,"sku":"hp_tokiwa_cucumber","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":".5 Ounces","offer_id":42250551427230,"sku":"fp_tokiwa_cucumber","price":15.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/0909\/1117\/products\/38B8E73C-6219-4F12-BF2F-7693ED80B30F.jpg?v=1735578820"},{"product_id":"ao-shiso","title":"Ao Shiso","description":"\u003cp\u003eAKA Green Perilla. Used in traditional Japanese cooking, this powerfully aromatic and versatile herb is commonly used in sushi wraps, salads, pickles, cocktails, and teas. The leaves are large and flat making them easy to roll and slice as an elegant chiffonade. Some describe the taste as a cross between mint, cinnamon, basil, and anise. The plants are compact and suitable for an edible landscaping plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are honored to introduce this variety in partnership with Shumei and to bring a taste of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shumeinaturalagriculture.com\/\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/shumeinaturalagriculture.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNatural Agriculture\u003c\/a\u003e to your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"250 Seeds \/ Organic","offer_id":42258481119390,"sku":"gp_ao_shiso","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750 Seeds \/ Organic","offer_id":42258481152158,"sku":"hp_ao_shiso","price":8.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2250 Seeds \/ Organic","offer_id":42258486460574,"sku":"fp_ao_shiso","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/0909\/1117\/products\/907A3F4F-A485-4610-9756-E3DCA235E8E2.jpg?v=1735578801"},{"product_id":"norabouna","title":"Norabouna","description":"\u003cp\u003eNorabouna is a land-race crop from Japan, a semi-wild member of the Brassica plant family that sends delicious shoots skyward each spring. 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The golden flesh inside is smooth, sweet, and wonderfully dry, making it an essential choice for fall and winter cooking—it shines whether simply sliced and baked or substituted for pumpkin in your favorite recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the gardener, 'Red Kuri' is a dependable and generous producer, known to give great yields even in cooler climates and shorter growing seasons. This resilience is a hallmark of the Natural Agriculture practices shared with us by the Shumei community. 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