KOMATSUNA - Tokyo Early

OP Open Pollinated

HL Heirloom

(250 seeds)

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A truly traditional, multi-purpose green

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Also known as Japanese mustard spinach, the leaves have a decided tang that sharpens s they grow older. This truly historic edible plant has been Read More

Also known as Japanese mustard spinach, the leaves have a decided tang that sharpens s they grow older. This truly historic edible plant has been cultivated for centuries and is a great pot or salad green that also lends itself well to pickling. The leaves are glossy and smooth textured with thin stalks, making them tender and tasty, especially when picked young. It’s one of the easiest veggies to grow, so it’s great for beginners.

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Quantity

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Days to Harvest

21 days onward

Days to Harvest

21 days onward

Position/Sunlight

Full Sun

Position/Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Medium

Watering

Medium

Plant Spacing

15cm

Plant Spacing

15cm

Plant Height

30cm

Plant Height

30cm

Additional Features

Herbs, Cuisine, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Heirloom

Additional Features

Herbs, Cuisine, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Heirloom

Product Details

Common Name: KOMATSUNA - Tokyo Early

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 250

Days to Harvest: 21 days onward

Watering: Medium

Plant Spacing: 15cm

Row Spacing: 30cm

Companion Plants: Beans, Calendula, Clover

Additional Features: Herbs, Cuisine, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Heirloom

Scientific Name: Brassica campestris var rapifera

Germination Time: 10 days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

Plant Height: 30cm

Sow Depth: 5mm

Best Months to Plant – Komatsuna
Climate Zone	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Cool/Mountain	✓	✓	✓					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Temperate	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Arid	✓	✓	✓					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Subtropical	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tropical		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Cool/Mountain – Komatsuna
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Temperate – Komatsuna
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Arid – Komatsuna
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Subtropical – Komatsuna
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Tropical – Komatsuna
Method	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Growing Information

How to Sow

Prepare soil with a lot of compost and organic matter prior to sowing. Chinese Cabbages can be started in trays but direct sowing followed by thinning is preferable. The plants will grow best in full sun in temperatures between 15 - 24C. Heat tolerant, but might bolt in extreme heat.

How to Harvest

Cut leaves as needed from about 21 days. Full maturity is reached in 60 days. Use your cut leaves right away.

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How to Sow

Prepare soil with a lot of compost and organic matter prior to sowing. Chinese Cabbages can be started in trays but direct sowing followed by thinning is preferable. The plants will grow best in full sun in temperatures between 15 - 24C. Heat tolerant, but might bolt in extreme heat.

How to Harvest

Cut leaves as needed from about 21 days. Full maturity is reached in 60 days. Use your cut leaves right away.

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See sowing times, planting tips, watering, harvesting and common problems for this crop.

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