Lauki / Dudhi (Bottle Gourd) Seeds
Grow lauki for kofta, dal, sabzi, and light summer dishes; fast-growing vines are highly productive in warm weather.
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MySoCalGarden explores what grows in Southern California. Masala Central helps you plant it. Shop seeds selected for warm climates, useful harvests, and South Asian kitchens.
Tested in California gardens
Chosen for cooks and useful harvests
Practical growing guidance
A useful place to begin
Seeds chosen for the garden and the meals that follow.
Okra – Clemson Spineless (Bhindi) Seeds
Grow Clemson Spineless bhindi for fry-ups, curries, and everyday okra cooking; dependable plants produce well in hot summer weather.
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Tulsi (Holy Basil) – Rama Type Seeds
Grow Rama tulsi for tea, puja, and home herb gardens; aromatic plants thrive in warmth and bring cultural meaning to the garden.
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Dhaniya (Slow Bolt Cilantro) Seeds
Grow slow-bolt dhaniya for chutney, garnishes, and everyday Indian cooking; selected to hold longer before flowering in warm spells.
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Methi (Fenugreek) Seeds
Grow methi for leafy saag, paratha filling, and microgreens; fast, rewarding plants are ideal for repeated harvests in cool to mild weather.
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California Native Wildflower Mix Seeds
Sow a California-friendly wildflower mix for seasonal color, pollinator support, and an easy patch of blooms adapted to local conditions.
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Vegetables for the kitchen
Browse gourds, okra, chilies, tomatoes, greens, and other crops connected to everyday cooking.
Shop VegetablesThe everyday seed bundle
Begin with eight warm-season packets selected for one practical South Asian kitchen garden.
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Add flowers and California native plants that support pollinators around the food garden.
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