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Komatsuna Leafy Vegetable Seeds – Growing Guide

Key Attributes

Product Name: Komatsuna Leafy Vegetable Seeds
Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
Growth Habit: Fast-growing leafy green, cut-and-come-again harvest
Mature Size: 12-18 inches tall, 8-12 inches wide
Days to Maturity: 30-50 days (baby greens in 20 days)
Flavor Profile: Mild, slightly mustardy with a tender texture
Hardiness: Cold-tolerant, heat-resistant, grows year-round in mild climates
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade (4-6 hours of sunlight daily)
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter (pH 6.0-7.5)
Uses: Salads, stir-fries, soups, steaming, and pickling

Planting Instructions

Direct Sowing (Preferred Method)

• Sow seeds outdoors in early spring or late summer for a fall harvest.
• Plant seeds ¼ inch deep, spaced 2-4 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart.
• Thin seedlings to 6-8 inches apart for larger plants.

Indoor Sowing (For Early Starts or Container Growing)

• Start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost.
• Transplant seedlings outdoors once they have 2-3 sets of true leaves.

Care & Maintenance

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
• Fertilization: Apply compost or a balanced organic fertilizer every 3-4 weeks.
• Mulching: Helps retain moisture and suppress weeds.
• Succession Planting: Sow every 2-3 weeks for a continuous harvest.

Harvesting

• Baby leaves can be harvested in 20 days.
• Mature leaves are ready in 30-50 days.
• Cut outer leaves for a continuous harvest, or harvest the entire plant by cutting 1 inch above the soil to allow regrowth.

Pest & Disease Control

• Common Pests: Flea beetles, aphids—use row covers or neem oil.
• Common Diseases: Downy mildew, clubroot—ensure good airflow and avoid overly wet conditions.