Vegetable and Flower Seed Selection for Spring Planting: Home Garden Planning and Seed Variety Guide

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Everyone, hello.

I purchased seeds for vegetables and flowers to be planted in the spring of 2026 (Reiwa 8). I made the selections after consulting with a seed specialist. There is no way I could possibly use all of them on my own. I chose a wide variety of seeds so that I can enrich my meals and bring color to the dining table.

Wasabi greens seeds with a pleasant spicy kick

Each seed is extremely small—so small that if it falls to the ground, you can easily lose sight of it. I handle them with great care. It’s amazing how something so tiny can grow into a full plant.

I’ve written down notes on the characteristics of the crops as my personal reference. I hope they turn out delicious. This year, I also plan to plant asters. I’m thinking about pressing them into flowers and turning them into postcards, but for now I’m simply looking forward to their bright blooms. I hope the garden will become full of color.

I’ve calculated the value in terms of “per seed / per ml,” but of course it’s not really just about the price. As you know, when you put time and effort into growing things, the true value is far greater. This is just for reference.

Now, please take a look.

Front side of Takii Seed Co. medium tomato “Frutica” seed packet

Back side showing cultivation notes

Seed / Variety	Category / Family	Quantity	Price	Value per seed / ml	Notes from the grower
Medium Tomato (Frutica)	Solanaceae (fruit vegetable)	16 seeds	¥638	About ¥39.9 / seed	High sugar content with a snack-like sweetness.
Long Eggplant (Sennari No. 2)	Solanaceae (fruit vegetable)	15 seeds	¥638	About ¥42.5 / seed	Glossy and delicious whether grilled or simmered.
Cucumber (Natsu-Suzumi)	Cucurbitaceae (fruit vegetable)	15 seeds	¥638	About ¥42.5 / seed	Disease-resistant and highly productive in summer.
Carrot (Beta Rich)	Apiaceae (root vegetable)	35 seeds	¥495	About ¥14.1 / seed	Deep red core with strong sweetness.
Wasabi Greens	Brassicaceae (leafy vegetable)	6 ml	¥385	About ¥64.2 / ml	Adds a sharp, spicy accent.
Mizuna (Komatsuna)	Brassicaceae (leafy vegetable)	7 ml	¥352	About ¥50.3 / ml	Easy to grow and reliable for the table.
Easy Cabbage (Kinsei No. 201)	Brassicaceae (leaf vegetable)	0.8 ml	¥495	About ¥618.8 / ml	Sweet flavor and easy cultivation.
Daikon Radish (Tainō Sōfuto Oobutori)	Brassicaceae (root vegetable)	3 ml	¥605	About ¥201.7 / ml	Very easy to grow and disease-resistant.
Edamame (Soybeans)	Fabaceae	27.5 ml	¥385	About ¥14.0 / ml	Fresh-picked flavor only home gardening can offer.
Welsh Onion (White Tiger)	Amaryllidaceae	8 ml	¥638	About ¥79.8 / ml	Long white stems with excellent uniformity.
Aster	Asteraceae (flower)	0.5 ml	¥330	About ¥660.0 / ml	Bright colors that bring vibrancy to the garden.

I truly hope these reach your dining tables as well.

The weather is gradually getting warmer. I am observing the timing for sowing seeds while monitoring daily weather conditions. It feels like the right time is approaching, but I cannot let my guard down—there may still be more snow.

That’s it for today!