Komatsuna Red mustard seeds tolerate heat well and can be planted from spring to fall. The seeds do not need warm soil to germinate, so they can be planted in late winter for spring harvests as well. Try some in containers on the balcony. The leaves are round, flat and purple on top with green undersides and green stems. They are good in salads, sandwiches, and stir-fries. Use as a baby leaf in salad blends, or try them as microgreens. Komatsuna remains unfamiliar to many Western gardeners, but it is a West Coast Seeds staff favourite. Plants are fast-growing, productive, tasty, and very easy to grow.
Matures in 21 days (baby), 40 days (full size). (Hybrid seeds)
Details
Botanical Name
Brassica juncea 'Red Komatsuna'
Common Name
Red Komatsuna Mustard
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
Max Spread
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Purple with Green Undersides
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Leaf
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
- Drying
- Freezing
Fruit Colour
- Purple with Green Undersides
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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