Grow & Cook Flavours of Asia
Botanical Name: Brassica rapa var.chinensis Ocimum basilicum Solanum melongena Capsicum frutescens
Johnson's World Kitchen Grow & Cook packs contain a recipe book featuring 10 delicious recipes inspired by regional cuisines and 4 seed packs, so you can grow your own produce to create truly authentic dishes.
The flavours of Asia pack includes the following 4 seed varieties:
- Pak Choi
- Thai Basil
- Thai Eggplant
- Thai Bird's Eye Chilli
Featured recipes:
- Spicy Soba Noodles with Chicken & Vegetables
- Thai Eggplant and Chicken Curry
- Pak Choi Stir Fry with Beef
- Stir Fry Sesame Pak Choi
- Chicken Chow Mein
- Bangkok Minced Pork with Thai Basil
- Sweet Chilli Sauce
- Eggplant Beef Skewers
- Pak Choi and Spring Onion Dumplings
- Fresh Rice Paper Rolls
| How To Grow | Growing Instructions (included with kit) Pak Choi When: All year round. Where: In a well-prepared garden bed. Prefers well drained soil ond a sunny position. How: Sow thinly in rows 40cm (16") apart and cover very lightly with fine soil. Firm gently and keep watered. Seedlings emerge in 6-10 days. Care: Keep well watered, weed free and fertilise regularly. Harvest: 6-8 weeks from sowing. Take the whole plant when harvesting or select baby leaves as required.
Thai Basil When: Early Spring to late Summer, all year round in warm areas. Where: Direct into growing position or in pots, in a sunny but sheltered position. How: Sow thinly and cover lightly with fine soil. Firm gently ond keep watered. Care: When large enough, thin to 15cm (6")apart. Harvest: All year round. Pick leaves as required.
Thai Eggplant When: Spring and Summer, later in warmer regions. Where: Direct where they are to grow or in seed trays of seed raising mixture. How: Sow seeds 6mm (¼") deep into damp soil, firm down gently and keep watered. Seedlings emerge in 10-14 days. Care: Use a short stake in exposed areas. Keep watered and fertilise every 2-3 weeks. Harvest: 14-16 weeks from sowing.
Thai Bird's Eye Chilli When: Spring to Summer, Winter too in hot northern areas. Where: In fertile well drained garden soil or pots. How: 5mm (¼") deep, sow thinly and keep watered. Care: Pick regularly to encourage further fruit growth. Harvest: As required, 12-14 weeks from sowing.
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