Komatsuna Red f1
also called Japanese Mustard Spinach
approx. 100 seeds
This is a fast growing asian vegetable that is popular in Japan and Taiwan. It can be used at any stage of its growth - for leaves and stalks and is commonly stir fried, pickled, boiled, steamed, added to soups or used in salads. It is also known to be very high in calcium. Colouring can vary from dark purple to a more greenish colour with purple blush depending on sun exposure. Darker colour prominent in direct full sun.
Sowing time - Spring and autumn - try to avoid extreme heat or cold times Prefer sunny position, sow 3mm deep, emerge 6-10days Harvest in approx 6-8 weeks after sowing An excellent contribution to the vegetable garden!