{"product_id":"oka-hijiki","title":"Oka Hijiki","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu2\"\u003eSalsola komarovi\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW OKA HIJIKI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eDirect seed in spring through midsummer. Sow seeds 1-2 seeds every inch, in rows that are 12-18\" apart. There is no need to thin, as oka hijiki continues to grow even when sown thickly. Successive sowings ensures a continuous harvest. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure. Cold-stratify for 7 days at 41˚F to enhance germination. Tamp seeds into the soil mix or just barely cover with soil and moisten. Harvest early to prevent woody stems and prickly leaf tips. Soil pH 6–7. Hardiness zones 5b. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 7,080 seeds per ounce. There are no Federal germination standards for commercially sold herb seeds. Usual seed life 3–5 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/8–1\/4\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ.  \u003cb\u003e65–78˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ.  \u003cb\u003e7–14\u003c\/b\u003e  scarify\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing  \u003cb\u003e1–4”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing  \u003cb\u003e12–18”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity  \u003cb\u003e40–55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e##Long, succulent leaves with an incredibly appealing, crunchy texture. Commercially cultivated and also grown as microgreens. Its 2” long, thin leaves are excellent sources of vitamin A, calcium and potassium. Tender, young leaves are appreciated for their tart, salty flavor and succulent texture.  Add tender young leaves to salads and sushi, or steam longer stems for a unique and healthy side dish. Called Oka hijiki in Japan. Also known as Saltwort, land seaweed or seaweed on land. Tags: Color: Green, Specialty: Cool Climate, Season: Spring Fall, Seed: Safe Seed Pledge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOka Hijiki is considered one of Japan’s oldest vegetables. Native to the salt marshes of Japan, but well adapted to less saline soils. Delicious \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?q=oka%hijiki%20recipes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eoka hijiki recipes\u003c\/a\u003e.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"200 Seeds","offer_id":3649976581,"sku":"13887","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000 Seeds","offer_id":3649976645,"sku":"13888","price":23.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/oka-hijiki.jpg?v=1496964729","url":"https:\/\/www.restorationseeds.mom\/products\/oka-hijiki","provider":"RESTORATION SEEDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}