{"product_id":"chamsur-garden-cress","title":"Chamsur (Garden Cress)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis year we grew Chamsur seeds that we received from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cssalaska.org\/our-programs\/refugee-assistance-immigration-services\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRefugee Assistance and Immigration Services program at Catholic Social Services Alaska\u003c\/a\u003e and the Nepali growers they work with. Known as Chamsur in Nepali, Rashad in Arabic, and Asaliya, Aleev, or Haloon (and probably other names!) across India - this garden cress is harvested for the seed, which is ground into a powder and added to water, or used whole on top of cooked greens or rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese garden cress seeds are sought out for their traditional medicinal benefits, especially for respiratory ailments, in addition to their pleasant peppery taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cssalaska.org\/our-programs\/refugee-assistance-immigration-services\/\" title=\"The Refugee Assistance and Immigration Services program at CSSAK\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Refugee Assistance and Immigration Services program at CSSAK\u003c\/a\u003e plans to grow these seeds for our catalog next year, and they happily report that this Chamsur grows well even in cooler climates, such as their farm plots in Anchorage, Alaska!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 days to seed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 325-350\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96% on 09\/15\/2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShallowly sow seeds directly in the ground as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring, and then every 8 to 10 days. For larger plants, thin to 4-8\" apart, in rows 1' apart. This variety is grown for its seeds. Please see the seed keeping notes below for our suggestions on seed harvest and processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow plants to bolt, and allow the flowers to fade and dry out. Harvest the entire flower stalk when it has dried fully, and lay it out somewhere away from rain and humidity so it can dry further. Whack the seed heads in a bucket to loosen the ripe seeds. Sift them out with a strainer, and winnow away the lightweight chaff with wind, breath, or a fan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Truelove Seeds Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40464957243550,"sku":"BRA-017","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/Chamsur_Garden-Cress1.jpg?v=1628188084","url":"https:\/\/trueloveseeds.sbs\/products\/chamsur-garden-cress","provider":"Truelove Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}