5 Oyakame Seedlings

Okawakame is a perennial vine native to tropical America or tropical Asia, and was introduced to Japan from China as a medicinal herb for longevity. It is also called Yunnan Baiyao and is a highly nutritious vegetable rich in folic acid, minerals, and vitamin A.

It is easy to grow with few pests and is a savior during the hot summer months when leafy vegetables are scarce. If you let the vines climb in a sunny spot, they will produce dark green leaves one after another. Even if the vines break during shipping, new shoots will continue to grow.

It has a mild, slightly slimy texture.
It can be used in miso soup, stir-fries, tempura, blanched dishes, shabu-shabu, etc. If you get tubers (mukago), they can be steamed, stir-fried, deep-fried, or made into mukago rice.

The seedlings in the photo will be carefully removed with as much soil as possible, wrapped in kitchen paper to retain moisture, and shipped.
We would be delighted if you would give it a try. Thank you very much.