The range of Asian leafy green vegetables able to be grown at home is far greater than what's available to purchase at stores. Most types of Asian vegetable seeds are well suited for hot, humid climates, an added bonus for subtropical and tropical gardeners in Australia who otherwise have difficulty growing conventional vegetables which tend to be very fussy unless grown when conditions are optimal. Our current range of heritage and heirloom Asian leafy green vegetable seeds are available to buy in convenient packets below:
Heirloom Asian Leafy Green Seeds
Bok Choy 'Pechay'
Bok Choy 'Pechay' are small plants which have loose broad leaves with white stems which can be picked as required. 8-9 weeks until maturity. Each packet contains approximately 90 seeds.
Bok Choy 'Taisai'
Taisai is a long-stemmed bok choy variety with a mildly pungent flavour. The stems of this variety are white. To reduce bitterness harvest the outer leaves regularly before they become too big. Bolt resistant variety. 120 seeds per packet.
Celtuce 'Narrow Leaf'
Celtuce is an Asian variety of lettuce that is grown for it's long, thick, central stem rather than for its leaves. Celtuce stalks can be peeled, sliced and cooked in stir-fries or eaten raw in salads. Leaves also edible. 150 seeds per packet.
Chinese Cabbage 'Michihili'
Michihili is a soft textured, upright, loosely heading form of Chinese cabbage. Each packet contains approximately 120 seeds.
Chinese Cabbage 'Tokyo Bekana'
Tokyo Bekana is a Japanese heirloom variety of Chinese Cabbage. These smaller, loose-leaf plants are great for planting in tight spots. Leaves are tender, light green with ruffled edges. Cut and come again vegetable. 120 seeds per packet.
Choy Sum
Choy Sum is an Asian Green similar to Bok Choy which is grown for it's tasty mild leaves and edible green stems. Each packet contains approximately 120 seeds.
Edible Chrysanthemum
Edible or Garland Chrysanthemum is a annual leaf vegetable that is used when young in Asian cuisine. The flowers can also be seeped to make tea. 5-6 weeks from sowing to harvest. Each packet contains approximately 200 seeds.
Hon Tsai Tai
Hon Tsai Tai, also called Purple-Flowered Choy, is an Asian vegetable grown for it's green, purple-veined leaves as well as its tender, purple, branching flower stalks. An attractive heritage vegetable variety with a mild mustard flavour. 120 seeds per packet.
Kai-Lan
Kai-Lan is a brassica that is grown for it's deliciously mild leaves and thick stems. The whole plant is eaten rather than just the flower-bud heads which are minuscule in size. 9-11 weeks until maturity. Each packet contains approximately 120 seeds.
Kang Kong 'Bamboo Leaf'
Bamboo Leaf kang kong is a delicious tropical perennial Asian vegetable with a sweet and mild flavour. Narrow-leaf variety that doesn't require as high a soil moisture as broad-leaf kang kong. Takes as little as 5 weeks until first harvest. Each packet contains 12 seeds.
Kang Kong 'Broad Leaf'
Broad Leaf kang kong requires damper growing conditions than the bamboo leaf variety. Grows best in water gardens or very swampy spots. 12 seeds per packet.
Leaf Amaranth 'Green Callaloo'
Leaf Amaranth, also called Chinese Spinach, is a delicious leafy green vegetable. The younger leaves are delicious raw but the older leaves taste best when cooked, it makes a great spinach substitute for growing in warmer climates. Green Callaloo is a large-growing heirloom variety with green leaves. 300 seeds per packet.
Leaf Amaranth 'Red Callaloo'
Red Callaloo is a variety of leaf amaranth with colourful red-veined leaves. Leaf amaranth grows well in warmer climates, can be harvested from multiple times and is an excellent substitute for spinach. Each packet contains approximately 300 seeds.
Leaf Amaranth 'Red'
This is a heirloom amaranth variety grown for its pure red leaves. They can be eaten raw or as a cooked leafy vegetable. Amaranth grows as an annual and makes a good spinach substitute for warmer climates. 300 seeds per packet.
Malabar Spinach 'Green Stem'
Malabar spinach also known as Ceylon spinach is a vigorous vine with fleshy edible leaves. Great perennial alternative to spinach for warmer climates. Pest and disease resistant. This is the green-stemmed variety. 9-11 weeks to harvest. Each packet contains 24 seeds.
Malabar Spinach 'Red Stem'
Red stem Malabar spinach produces copious amounts of large, fleshy green leaves on a red stem. Edible raw or cooked. Perennial vegetable in warmer climates. Cooked leaves a good substitute for spinach. 12-13 weeks to harvest. 12 seeds per packet.
Mibuna
Mibuna is an Asian leafy vegetable with a flavour similar to mizuna but stronger with a more mustard-like bite. Elongated tear-drop shaped leaves to 40cm. Cut and come again. Can be grown as a microgreen. 60 seeds per packet.
Mitsuba
Mitsuba or Japanese Parsley is an Asian herb with a mild, aromatic flavour reminiscent of parsley and celery. Use as a garnish or chopped as a flavouring in salads, soups, stir-fries, stews and sushi. 60 seeds per packet.
Mizuna
Mizuna is a delicious Asian Green with a mild flavour that is both sweet and slightly peppery. Can be enjoyed raw or added to stir-fries. 7-9 weeks to maturity. Each packet contains approximately 120 seeds.
Paak Tsoi 'Tall'
Tall paak tsoi is a fast-growing Asian green leafy vegetable. Grows well in warmer climates with high humidity. Keep well watered and fertilized to avoid plants bolting to seed and leaf bitterness. 6-8 weeks to harvest. 120 seeds per packet.
Pak Choy 'Kwang Moon'
Kwang Moon is a white-stemmed variety of pak choy, similar to bok choy. It is a fast growing, versatile Asian green vegetable with tender leaves and sweet stems. Eat raw or cooked. Each packet contains 120 heirloom seeds.
Perilla 'Green'
Green Perilla is a lovely Asian herb which is enjoyed raw in salads or used to add flavouring to cooked dishes. It has a strong, aromatic flavour with hints of mint, fennel and basil to it. Each packet contains approximately 120 seeds.
Perilla 'Red'
Red Perilla is a Asian herb that is more bitter and with more of an aniseed flavour than Green Perilla. Red Perilla is traditionally cooked or pickled, but can also be eaten raw. 8-10 weeks to harvest. 120 seeds per packet.
Perilla 'Tia To'
Tia To or Vietnamese Perilla has two-tone leaves with green above and purple below. Stronger, more aromatic flavour than other perillas. 10-11 weeks to harvest. 120 seeds per packet.
Tatsoi
Tatsoi is a compact, rosette forming Asian green vegetable with a subtle mustard flavour. Excellent raw in mixed salads or cooked in stir-fries. 7-9 weeks to harvest. 120 seeds per packet.
Tatsoi 'Yukina Savoy'
Yukina Savoy is a tatsoi variety with large crinkled leaves held higher from the ground than those of regular tatsoi. Can be harvested whole or used as a cut and come again crop. Young leaves can be eaten in salads as they are mild and tender, older leaves best cooked. Slow bolting and frost tolerant. 7-9 weeks to harvest. 120 seeds per packet.