Komatsuna Red Spinach Mustard – 2 grams

Product Details

Komatsuna Red, also known as red spinach mustard, is a fast-growing Asian leafy vegetable with tender, reddish-green leaves and mild mustard-like flavor.

A versatile crop, it is suitable for salads, stir-fries, soups, or baby leaf harvesting.

It belongs to the Brassica family and is highly nutritious.

Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A, C, and K, calcium, and fiber
• Supports bone health, skin health, and metabolism
• Contains antioxidants and glucosinolates for detox and immune health
• Low in calories, nutrient-dense
• Adds flavor and color to dishes

Planting Date

• Cool/Mild Climates:
• Spring: March to May
• Autumn: August to October
• Warm Climates: Best planted in cooler months; avoid peak summer

Transplanting

• Start indoors or sow directly in soil
• Transplant at 3–4 true leaves stage
• Spacing: 15–25 cm between plants, 25–30 cm between rows
• Prefers rich, well-drained soil with sun to partial shade

Harvesting

• Baby leaves: 20–25 days
• Mature plants: 35–45 days
• Cut outer leaves or harvest whole rosettes
• Multiple harvests possible from the same plant

Stress Resistance

• Tolerant to cool weather and light frost
• Fast growth cycle makes it less vulnerable to long-term stress
• Can recover from moderate cutting or environmental pressure

Immunity Boosting

• Packed with antioxidants, vitamin C, and phytochemicals
• Natural anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties
• Enhances both plant resilience and human immune function