{"title":"Komatsuna","description":"\u003cp\u003eProbably one of the least known oriental vegetables - yet they can be sown, grown and enjoyed for much of the year.  Their flavour lies between the mildness of cabbages and the spicier mustard leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are part of our fabulous \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collection-oriental-range-vegetable-seeds\" title=\"oriental range vegetable seeds\"\u003eoriental range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mizuna\" title=\"mizuna vegetable seeds\"\u003eMizunas\u003c\/a\u003e can also be sown, grown and enjoyed most of the year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe more familiar \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collection-chinese-cabbage-broccoli-vegetable-seeds\" title=\"chinese cabbage vegetable seeds\"\u003eChinese Cabbages\u003c\/a\u003e have a shorter harvest season\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"komatsuna-comred-f1","title":"Komatsuna Comred F1","description":"\u003cp\u003eBoth tasty and nutricious, this variety, \u003cstrong\u003eComred F1\u003c\/strong\u003e, has rich ruby red leaves that contrast beautifully with their green stems: it grows well from late spring to early autumn and makes a lovely addition to salads and sandwiches. Mature leaves can be shredded into a stir fry or steamed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOW\u003c\/strong\u003e: can be started in modules from late spring to late summer, or sow thinly where they are to grow.  A good choice for CCA use (CCA is cut-\u0026amp;-come-again). Make several sowings for a supply through to autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROW\u003c\/strong\u003e: transplant at the 2\/3 leaf stage and space at 10cm for small plants, or up to 35cm apart if you want to grow larger plants. Komatsuna can be harvested as a cut and come again (by leaving a short length of stem to resprout), or at any stage from small to large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eENJOY\u003c\/strong\u003e: through the summer and, as these are hardy, the late sowings will crop well into the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MoreVeg Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49824589644052,"sku":"KOMCR","price":0.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/3133\/7236\/files\/komatsuna_comred_f1_new__ml.jpg?v=1732815719"},{"product_id":"komatsuna-kimono-f1","title":"Komatsuna Kimono F1","description":"\u003cp\u003eKomatsuna \u003cstrong\u003eKimono F1\u003c\/strong\u003e has super dark green upright leaves.  This makes picking easy from babyleaf (will resprout) through to maturity, keeping the leaves clear of soil splash and accessible. Enjoy raw in salads or as a versatile cooked green with a long season to grow and harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOW \u0026amp; GROW\u003c\/strong\u003e: from March onwards to September (protect late sowings from frost). Sow sparingly a pinch every few weeks for a supply of young leaves. They prefer sun but will grow, with less colouring, in the shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAT \u0026amp; ENJOY\u003c\/strong\u003e: cut the plants when 10-15 tall. You can simply cut or chop a few leaves into a mixed salad. Wilt them in a little butter in a pan, add to stir fry or steam and serve with olive oil and lemon juice. These are hardy and late sowings will crop well into the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MoreVeg Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49824590758164,"sku":"KOMKO","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/3133\/7236\/files\/komatsunakimono.png?v=1753369983"},{"product_id":"komatsuna-malachai-f1","title":"Komatsuna Malachai F1","description":"\u003cp\u003eTasty \u0026amp; fabulously glossy dark green leaves are a real feature of Komatsuna \u003cstrong\u003eMalachai\u003c\/strong\u003e.  They grow from the inside forming a loose rosette like leaf form on medium length upright stems. It makes a good baby leaf choice although we grow some of ours a little bigger to shred in our salads. Not widely available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOW\u003c\/strong\u003e: from April (with protection) in modules through to June\/July. Sowings made in August to October will need to grow with the protection of cloches as the weather cools down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROW\u003c\/strong\u003e: transplant at the 2\/3 leaf stage and space at 10-15cm for small plants, Malachai can be harvested as a baby leaf (leave a short length of stem to resprout). Allow them to grow a little bigger and they then form a loose rosette like leaf arrangement..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eENJOY\u003c\/strong\u003e: we shred most of ours for use in mixed salad and like it as a side to tomato based dishes such as spaghetti Bolognese. It can be lightly steamed and serve with a drizzle of lemon or balsamic vinegar. These are hardy and late sowings will crop well into the winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MoreVeg Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49824593674516,"sku":"KOMMA","price":0.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/3133\/7236\/files\/KomatsumaMalachaiF1.jpg?v=1753370170"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/3133\/7236\/collections\/komatsuna_header_pic.jpg?v=1750956815","url":"https:\/\/moreveg.co.uk\/collections\/komatsuna.oembed","provider":"MoreVeg Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}