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Komatsuna Leafy Vegetable Seeds for Home Gardening

Komatsuna Leafy Vegetable Seeds for Home Gardening

$16.59 USD
$16.59 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds directly outdoors after last frost or start indoors for early planting.

Plant ¼″ (6 mm) deep in well-prepared, moist soil.

Space seeds 6–8″ apart for optimal growth.

How to Grow

Provide full sun to partial shade and fertile, well-drained soil.

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Thin seedlings as they grow to allow good airflow and healthy leaves.

Tips

Harvest young leaves for tender salad greens.

Pick outer leaves regularly to encourage continuous regrowth.

Succession sow every 2–3 weeks for a steady supply.

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Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Fast-growing

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Rosette

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Late Spring / Summer

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Mild

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Komatsuna Leafy Vegetable Seeds for Home Gardening
seed-type

Seed Type

Non-GMO

plant-type

Plant Type

Vegetable

Komatsuna (Japanese Mustard Spinach) is a versatile leafy green from Japan that grows quickly and provides tender, mild-tasting leaves ideal for salads, stir-fries and soups. It performs well across a range of climates and can be harvested continuously by cutting outer leaves. Packed with vitamins and nutrients, komatsuna is a nutritious and easy-to-grow addition to any home garden.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring / Fall

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Leafy harvest

plant-height

Plant Height

12–18″

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun / Partial Shade

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

4–9

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

6–8″

planting-depth

Planting Depth

¼″

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Well-drained

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000112528

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes komatsuna different from spinach?

Komatsuna belongs to the mustard family and produces smooth green leaves with a mild, versatile flavor.

Can young leaves be harvested as baby greens?

Yes. Young leaves are commonly picked early for salads while mature leaves are used in cooked dishes.

Which vegetables grow well with komatsuna?

Radishes, lettuce, carrots, peas, and spring onions make suitable companion crops.

Can it be grown in containers?

Yes. Deep containers with fertile soil provide a convenient option for small-space vegetable gardening.

Is komatsuna commonly used in Asian cooking?

Yes. It is frequently added to stir-fries, soups, noodle dishes, and fresh salads.

Does regular harvesting encourage new leaves?

Yes. Picking mature outer leaves helps promote continued growth from the center.