How to Grow Succulent Snow Pea Shoots (Dou Miao)
Dou miao, also known as pea shoots or snow pea shoots, is the Chinese name for the pea plant's young shoots, Pisum sativum. These tasty treats are quick and easy to...
Korean Melon Growing Guide and Care Tips – Discovering Sweet Delights
Korean melon, also known as oriental melon, is a type of fruiting vine widely grown in Asia and closely related to muskmelon.
It's deliciously sweet, and among the tastiest Asian fruits you...
How to Grow the Stunning Hyacinth Bean (Lablab Bean)
Hyacinth bean, also known as Lablab (from its Latin name, Lablab purpureus), is a type of bean used in cooking and its ornamental value. Famous for its breathtaking purple flowers, it...
Discovering the Countless Cucumber Varieties
If you think cucumbers are just long, green vegetables with a bland, watery taste, then you've been missing out.
Long or round, green, yellow and even white, seedless and sweet - there's...
What Is Garland Chrysanthemum (Tung Ho) and How to Grow It?
Edible garland chrysanthemum, also called Shingiku (春菊) in Japan, Tung Ho in Cantonese and Choy Suy Green in old Chinatown, is an annual leafy plant from the daisy family.
Healthy and delicious,...
Asian Eggplant: Top Varieties & Growing Guide
If you're looking to add some diversity to both your garden and your cooking, Asian eggplants are a fantastic choice.
Available in numerous shapes, sizes, and flavors, they're fun to grow and...
Baby Corn Growing Guide: Top Tips for a Delicious Harvest
Baby corn, also known as tiny corn, young corn, small corn, or cornlets, adds a splash of color and a crunchy bite to any great stir-fry.
It can be challenging to find...
Can You Plant a Whole Strawberry or Not?
If you’re wondering can you plant a whole strawberry, give it the right soil fertilizers, and harvest fresh berries in a few months, the answer is no.
You can grow strawberry plants...
How to Grow Japanese Squash At Home | Care and Growing Tips
Japanese squash, also known as Kabocha, kabocha squash, and Japanese pumpkin, makes a superb addition to any garden and plate! To grow it at home, it's worth knowing a few tips...
Growing Adzuki Beans in Your Garden
Adzuki beans are a popular legume in Japan, China, and Korea. They are often called red mung beans and grow wild throughout East Asia. Adzuki beans make a fascinating specimen in...
