{"title":"Resilient Roots Farm","description":"\u003cp\u003eResilient Roots Community Farm is an intergenerational community garden. We build local knowledge and intercultural and intergenerational unity around urban agriculture, nutrition, and social justice. We empower community members to increase their access to fresh, healthy, and culturally relevant food. Finally, we leverage and expand existing agricultural markets with production at our farm in ways that will generate employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for youth and for elder farmers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/vietlead.org\/campaigns\/resilient-roots-farm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003evietlead.org\/campaigns\/resilient-roots-farm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ResilientRootsFarm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003efacebook.com\/ResilientRootsFarm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rau-den-vietnamese-callaloo","title":"Rau Den (Vietnamese Callaloo)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRau Den or Vietnamese Callaloo is a beloved boiled green eaten every day. It grows wildly and is known to cool the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Vietnamese Amaranth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 58% (total viability: 86%) on 06\/02\/2025 \u003cem\u003e(\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trueloveseeds.sbs\/pages\/faq\/#seedviability\" title=\"What is the difference between germination rate and total viability?\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eread more about viability\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCallaloo or Leaf Amaranth is an extremely self-sufficient crop. Expect germination between 10-20 days, and fast growth after that. To get a head start on the season, sow seeds 2-4 weeks before the last frost lightly covered in pots or trays in a greenhouse or sunny window. Transplant 1-2' apart into the garden a couple weeks after the last frost, when the soil has warmed a bit. At this point on our farm, callaloo has seeded itself enough that we harvest many young, tender plants whole at 12\" as a way of thinning, but the plants we allow to mature are given about 2' space in each direction. Mature plants have deep pink taproots that allow them to go long periods of time without watering, and shoot up thick, bushy branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCallaloo is wind pollinated and can cross pollinate with many varieties of Amaranth. Isolate by a minimum of 500 feet or cover the flowers with corn tassel bags to prevent unwanted cross pollination. Seeds are ready when they start dropping from the seed head, which matures after the flower dies back. You can cut the whole seed head and hang it to dry and mature further in a dry, ventilated place, or you can shake it while still on the plant every day or two, as the seeds ripen at different times starting from the bottom to the tip. Either way, shake the plant in a bucket to release the seeds. Use a strainer to sift out the larger chaff. Use your breath, wind, or fans to winnow off lighter weight chaff.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Resilient Roots Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21869901348944,"sku":"AMAR-005","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/image_ef2ecfbb-7288-4d5e-81e8-e477bc69fa71.jpg?v=1571609441"},{"product_id":"la-tia-to-vietnamese-perilla","title":"Lá Tía Tô (Vietnamese Perilla)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLá Tía Tô or Vietnamese Perilla is a common peppery herb eaten fresh and used to wrap fish and meat. Known to cleanse the blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Rau Tia To, Tia To, Dulketip, Kkaennip, Kkaennip Namul, Tulkkae, Jiso, Oba, Gee So, Zi Su, Shiso, Beefsteak Plant, Sesame Leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePerilla readily reseeds itself, and can overtake disturbed areas. It is listed as a noxious weed in several US states, and is toxic to ruminant animals. Please take care when planting, and check your state's regulations before ordering these seeds!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e69% (total viability: 86%) on 06\/05\/2025 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trueloveseeds.sbs\/pages\/faq\/#seedviability\" title=\"What is the difference between germination rate and total viability?\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eread more about viability\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerilla seeds require sunlight to germinate well - do not cover them with soil! Direct sow after last frost, or sow indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost on the surface of moist potting soil. Pat down the seeds firmly, but do not cover. Keep lightly moist until germination. Transplant 12-24\" apart. Harvest leaves early in the morning for best quality, flavor, and ability to keep in storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow seedheads to dry on the plant. Cut the stalks below the lowest seed clusters. If necessary, dry the seedheads further in the sun on a sheet or table away from moisture and precipitation. When fully dry, whack the seedheads in a bucket, allowing the ripest seed to fall. Sift through strainers to remove the largest chaff, and then winnow off the lighter chaff with your breath, a fan, or the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Resilient Roots Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21870085374032,"sku":"HERB-026","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/vietnamese_perilla.jpg?v=1571609442"},{"product_id":"muop-huong-smooth-luffa-gourd","title":"Mướp Hương (Smooth Luffa Gourd)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMướp Hương is a luffa gourd that is popularly eaten in many cultures including Vietnamese and Southeast Asian cuisine. It is harvested young (12-14 inches) while the skin is soft. Peel off the green skin and use the white flesh for delicious soups and stir fries that cool the body. Let it get old and dry on the vine and it can be used as a scrubbing luffa for dishes or your body. Vines grow best in warm climates and on a trellis to crawl and climb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as: dishcloth gourd, vegetable gourd, scented melon, melon pillow, smooth luffa, edible luffa, Egyptian cucumber, Vietnamese luffa, and loofah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80-90\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23% \u003cspan\u003e(total viability: 95%) on 02\/18\/2026 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"What is the difference between germination rate and total viability?\" href=\"https:\/\/trueloveseeds.sbs\/pages\/faq\/#seedviability\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eread more about viability\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours. Sow them indoors, four weeks before the last frost, 1\/2\" deep. Transplant after all danger of frost has passed. Loves full sun and warm soils. Long season crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis luffa is grown for food and for sponges. Harvest the young, tender fruit for cooking or for salad. You can also eat the flower buds, shoots, and young leaves. For sponges, harvest once the fruit has dried on the vine and peel away the skin after dying completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest when fully dried on the vine and remove the seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Resilient Roots Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40745610608798,"sku":"CUC-013","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/M_pH_ngSmoothLuffaGourd_1.jpg?v=1632771283"},{"product_id":"ot-heim-red-california-chili","title":"Ot Hiem (Red California Chili)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall bushy plants with brightly fragrant and spicy flavor that matches their brilliant red fruits. Delicious in chili pastes, jams, or eaten fresh chopped into citrusy fish sauce! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown for Truelove Seeds by Co Phuong, an elder Vietnamese grower at Resilient Roots Community Farm in Camden, NJ. She received these seeds from her brother in California, where Vietnamese and other refugee and immigrant communities have cherished these chilis. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Resilient Roots Farm, these are affectionately known as California Chilis. Ot Hiem literally means Danger Chili, and it describes many types of bird chilis. In one of the photos, you can see Co Phuong holding yellow and red Ot Hiem, which we sell separately \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trueloveseeds.sbs\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=hiem\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. Co Phuong has an active YouTube channel with a focus on Vietnamese food and gardening \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@phuongle-bo3rd\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70-80\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 87% on 06\/03\/2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost and transplant into the garden well after the danger of frost. Keep seedlings moist but do not overwater. Transplants should be initially watered in well, and plants will be most productive with regular irrigation and full sun. These abundant, lanky plants may have to be staked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are generally self-pollinating, though we isolate different varieties of the same species by at least 50 feet, in hopes that flying insects will not cross pollinate them unexpectedly. There are several important species of peppers, so check your scientific names! Pepper seeds are ripe when the fruits have turned their final fiery color - in this case, fiery-orange. Cut the fruit, scrape out seeds, and lay them out to dry on a labeled screen or paper product in a ventilated place away from direct sunlight for a week or two. Consider wearing gloves for your protection! Drying the peppers before seed extraction can slightly lower your germination rates, but works fine for home seed saving as long as the peppers do not rot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Resilient Roots Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44811777605870,"sku":"CAP-040","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/files\/image000001.jpg?v=1710190343"},{"product_id":"ot-heim-yellow-california-chili","title":"Ot Hiem (Yellow California Chili)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall bushy plants with brightly fragrant and spicy flavor that matches their brilliant yellow fruits. Delicious in chili pastes, jams, or eaten fresh chopped into citrusy fish sauce! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown for Truelove Seeds by Co Phuong, an elder Vietnamese grower at Resilient Roots Community Farm in Camden, NJ. She received these seeds from her brother in California, where Vietnamese and other refugee and immigrant communities have cherished these chilis. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Resilient Roots Farm, these are affectionately known as California Chilis. Ot Hiem literally means Danger Chili, and it describes many types of bird chilis. In one of the photos, you can see Co Phuong holding yellow and red Ot Hiem, which we sell separately \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trueloveseeds.sbs\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=hiem\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. Co Phuong has an active YouTube channel with a focus on Vietnamese food and gardening \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@phuongle-bo3rd\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70-80\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 93% on 04\/15\/2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost and transplant into the garden well after the danger of frost. Keep seedlings moist but do not overwater. Transplants should be initially watered in well, and plants will be most productive with regular irrigation and full sun. These abundant, lanky plants may have to be staked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are generally self-pollinating, though we isolate different varieties of the same species by at least 50 feet, in hopes that flying insects will not cross pollinate them unexpectedly. There are several important species of peppers, so check your scientific names! Pepper seeds are ripe when the fruits have turned their final fiery color - in this case, fiery-orange. Cut the fruit, scrape out seeds, and lay them out to dry on a labeled screen or paper product in a ventilated place away from direct sunlight for a week or two. Consider wearing gloves for your protection! Drying the peppers before seed extraction can slightly lower your germination rates, but works fine for home seed saving as long as the peppers do not rot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Resilient Roots Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44811795333358,"sku":"CAP-039","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/files\/IMG_1258.jpg?v=1710191098"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/collections\/resilientrootsfarmvietlead.jpg?v=1512110177","url":"https:\/\/trueloveseeds.sbs\/collections\/resilient-roots-farm.oembed","provider":"Truelove Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}