Chopsuey Greens Shungiku Seeds
Shipped in 1-2 business days
Frequently Bought Together
Product Description
Bring something different to your garden with Chopsuey Greens, also known as Shungiku. This edible chrysanthemum has pretty leaves and delicate flowers, both of which are delicious and aromatic. These Asian greens seeds add a unique, peppery flavour to soups, stir-fries, and salads, or are good simply blanched with a drizzle of sesame oil.
Quick and easy to grow, Chopsuey Greens are well-suited to Australia’s climate and flourish in sunny positions with moist, well-drained soil. They’re a fantastic choice for gardeners looking to grow their own Asian-inspired ingredients.
Pair these versatile greens with spring onion seeds or spinach seedsfor fresh, homemade stir-fries, or explore our full range of vegetable seedsfor even more inspiration.
FAQs
Find all the information you need across our range of products with your frequently asked questions answered here.
Still got a question?
Can’t find the answer you’re looking for or have a question about purchasing? Be sure to contact us, and our horticultural experts will be happy to help.
Contact UsHow To Grow
Sow Chopsuey Greens (Shungiku) seeds directly into a composted and well-draining garden bed from early spring to early autumn, or year-round in warmer regions—or sow in pots if you prefer. Choose a sunny or partially shaded spot with well-draining soil. Sow the seeds thinly, 6mm (1/4in) deep, in rows spaced 30cm (12in) apart. Water the soil thoroughly before sowing and keep it consistently moist during germination. Seedlings should emerge within 7–14 days.
Thin the seedlings to 15-20 cm (6-8in) apart once they are large enough to handle. For a continuous supply of tender leaves, sow additional seeds every 2-3 weeks. Water and feed regularly for best results. Harvest young leaves as needed when they reach 10-15 cm (4-6in) long, or allow the plants to mature and pick both the leaves and edible flowers.
When to plant
Soil Type
Delivery & Returns
Delivery
We have a tiered postage charge system depending on the type of products you order, your location and the value of your order, please refer to our Postage Charges page for full details.
Refunds
All goods we sell must be of acceptable quality and fit for the purpose they are sold for. If your seeds or bulbs do not grow for whatever reason we will happily provide you with a replacement. For all other products, please contact our head office through our contact us page. Please note we are not required to give refunds for change of mind or under any other circumstances.
Support
All of us at Mr Fothergill's genuinely care for our customers and insist that the quality of all our seeds, bulbs, garden equipment and level of customer service are of the highest standards - we want you to enjoy shopping with us. However, we are only human and very occasionally things can go wrong with the picking or delivery process. Please rest assured that, on the rare occasions where this proves to be the case, we will always do our very best to put things right. Please contact us if you require support.
Delivery and Returns
We have a tiered postage charge system depending on the type of products you order, your location and the value of your order, please see below.
Note to WA Customers! The Dept of Agriculture and Food in WA have significantly increased their inspection fee for any seed sent into the state. As this cost is covered by us, we have unfortunately had to increase our postage charges to WA.
Delivery Times
Your order will be processed the next business day (where possible). We aim to deliver your order within the following timeframes from successful payment, depending on your location, although there may be a slight variation depending on the postal services in your area:
Recipe
Tempura Fried Chopsuey Greens
Ingredients
- Honey sesame topping
- 2 tbs sesame seeds
- 2tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
Tempura sauce
- 2tbs sugar
- 2 tbs water
- 5 tbs soy sauce
- 5 tbs lemon juice
Instructions
- To make tempura dipping sauce, combine sugar and water in a small saucepan and cokk over med heat, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Add soy sauce and lemon juice, stir and set aside.
- To make sesame topping, toast sesame seeds in a dry pan till golden. Crush lightly in a mortar and pestle while still warm, add soy sauce and sugar, then set aside.
- Cut the chopsuey into 5cm lengths. Blanche in boiling water for 30 seconds, then shock in ice water, drain and squeeze out any excess water.
- To make Tempura batter mix plain flour, baking soda and corn flour together in a mixing bowl. In a separate bowl crack the egg and beat it roughly, add cold water and mix gently. Pour the flour mix in batches into the egg mixture and combine gently.
- Heat the oil to approximately 160℃.
- Dust the blanched chopsuey with plain flour on both sides. Put into the tempura batter mix, then straight away into the oil. Only do a couple at a time so the temperature remains constant. Cook till lightly golden and crisp, turning once. Place cooked tempura on plate with paper towel to drain.
- Arrange the tempura on a serving plate, top with crushed sesame and serve with a bowl of dipping sauce.
Our Guarantee
Quality is paramount to our business, our seeds and bulbs undergo germination and growth tests before being offered for sale to ensure they comply with our strict quality standards. Through this knowledge we guarantee that all of our seeds and bulbs will grow, providing peace of mind that if they do not grow we will send you a replacement.
Learn More
Call us on
Follow us