{"product_id":"komatsuna-japanese-mustard-spinach-seeds","title":"Komatsuna Japanese Mustard Spinach Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow your own authentic Japanese Komatsuna, a traditional leafy vegetable prized for its dark green leaves, crunchy stems and mild mustard flavour that becomes more peppery as the leaves mature. Rich in calcium and incredibly versatile, Komatsuna is delicious eaten fresh in salads or cooked in stir-fries, soups, steamed dishes and pickles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst cultivated in Japan during the 18th century and named after the Komatsu River in Tokyo, Komatsuna is an easy-to-grow crop that performs well in UK gardens, containers and even on sunny windowsills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Grow Japanese Komatsuna?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Japanese leafy vegetable with dark green leaves\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild mustard flavour that becomes richer with maturity\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisp stems and tender leaves\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for salads, stir-fries, soups, steaming and pickling\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for containers, raised beds and windowsills\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich in calcium and quick to grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKomatsuna is a productive, cut-and-come-again crop that provides a steady harvest throughout the growing season. Sow little and often for a continuous supply of fresh, nutritious leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Grow Japanese Komatsuna in the UK\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow from April to October for harvests from late spring through autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrow in full sun or partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoist, fertile, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow seeds approximately 1cm deep\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep soil evenly moist until germination\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin seedlings to allow healthy growth\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow in containers, raised beds or on a sunny windowsill\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow small amounts regularly for continuous harvests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater regularly, particularly during dry spells. Avoid prolonged exposure to extreme heat or severe cold to maintain the best quality leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvest from May to November. Pick young leaves for salads or allow plants to mature for a stronger flavour and use in cooked dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 250 seeds per pack.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52739366519065,"sku":"WSB.SEED.11","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7763\/2793\/files\/seeds-komatsuna-japanese-spinach.webp?v=1782487989","url":"https:\/\/www.thewasabicompany.co.uk\/products\/komatsuna-japanese-mustard-spinach-seeds","provider":"The Wasabi Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}