【TOKITA SEEDS】Tatsu Komatsuna seeds - 小松菜の種 - (100 seeds)

30-40 days (spring sowing), 50-80 days (fall sowing) from sowing

Komatsuna is a highly nutritive and productive leafy green commonly found in Japanese cuisine. The name Tatsu means "dragon" – for its strong, upright plant habit and ability to withstand high heat. 

Growing Information

• Suitable temperature for germination: 70-85℉
• Suitable temperature for growing: 60-80℉
• Soil pH: 6.5-7.5
• Days to maturity: 30-40 days (spring sowing), 50-80 days (fall sowing) from sowing

ermination

• Sow 1-2 seeds 1/2" deep and 1/2" apart in rows, with 6" between rows.
• Cover with 1/4" soil, press gently and water well.

Thinning

• When plants have 1-2 true leaves, thin to 1" spacing: remove any plants closer than 1" to allow remaining plants to grow.
• At 3-4 true leaves, thin to 3" spacing.

Maintenance

• Cultivate regularly and remove weeds.
• Watering: allow soil to dry between waterings to prevent rot or disease issues.

Harvest

• Harvest at 10-12" height (30-40 days after sowing if sow in spring, 50-80 days if sow in autumn).

Cooking Information

Komatsuna can be used similarly to spinach, though it has a softer texture and cooks more quickly. Common for stir-fry, blanched, in soups or salads. 

Can also be quick-pickled.