{"product_id":"komatsuna-seeds","title":"Komatsuna seeds","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKOMATSUNA (Mustard Green) - 100 HEIRLOOM Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unlikely relative of the turnip family, this large leafy green is grown almost exclusively in Japan, Taiwan and Korea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKomatsuna gets its name from the Komatsugawa district, which includes Edogawa, Katsushika and Adachi wards. Tokyo was the second-largest regional producer of komatsuna in 2004. It is also called spinach mustard; Komatsuna has dark green leaves rich in calcium and often quite glossy. They can be harvested at any stage and prepared like spinach in the early stages and more like cabbage as they mature. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavour grows stronger and hotter the longer the leaves mature. This versatile green can be stir-fried, pickled, boiled and added to soups or used fresh in salads. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow Komatsuna\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing komatsuna in the home garden is not too difficult. It is a biennial plant that is\u003cstrong\u003e tolerant of very cold temperatures and heat\u003c\/strong\u003e (but extreme heat may cause it to bolt). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe komatsuna plants can be \u003cstrong\u003egrown throughout the year\u003c\/strong\u003e. But they are most often grown in the spring and autumn because the plants cannot endure extreme heat or cold for more than a short time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can either sow the seeds directly in the garden or start the seeds early indoors. Taking additional care will help the plants to grow better. The komatsuna plants generally \u003cstrong\u003erequire a high amount of nitrogen\u003c\/strong\u003e. So you will need to amend the soil with compost and use a nitrogen-rich fertilizer as the plants mature (blood meal is an excellent nitrogen source). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don’t have to water the komatsuna plants too often because the plants are \u003cstrong\u003edrought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe good thing about growing komatsuna is that ‘\u003cstrong\u003eyou can actually harvest the leaves at any stage\u003c\/strong\u003e and can be snipped one at a time or the entire head can be taken. Harvesting leaves will be good. Because the plants will regrow and extend the length of time, you can harvest if you harvest the leaves only. Plant small areas in succession for a continuous supply year-round. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Important Note\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eThese seeds are treated with a fungicide (Thiram), DO NOT eat the seeds or feed them to animals. Keep them away from children \u0026amp; animals. Wear gloves and thoroughly wash your skin with water \u0026amp; soap after touching the seeds. Treated seeds do not affect your crops or harm insects such as bees. These treated seeds are strictly for propagation or growing in the garden only. THE RESULTANT CROP IS EDIBLE. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eFungicide seed treatment may be an AQIS (Biosecurity, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, Government of Australia) requirement for certain seed varieties. Treated seeds may be dyed a distinct colour. Read the label on the seed packet before usage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Valley Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32541364519002,"sku":"V-474","price":2.63,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/5416\/2522\/products\/komatsuna-seeds-204845.jpg?v=1701665172","url":"https:\/\/www.happyvalleyseeds.com.au\/products\/komatsuna-seeds","provider":"Happy Valley Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}