Komatsuna Red

Mild · Fresh · Colourful

Komatsuna Red microgreens combine a gentle, fresh flavour with beautifully coloured young leaves and stems. Their subtle mustard character gives them just enough personality while remaining mild and versatile for everyday use.

Their natural colouring makes them particularly lovely as a finishing green, adding both freshness and visual contrast without overpowering the dish.

Flavour

Mild · Fresh · Gently peppery

Komatsuna Red has a delicate brassica flavour with subtle mustard and peppery notes. It remains gentler than stronger mustard varieties, with a fresh and slightly sweet finish.

Growing Level

Easy

Komatsuna Red is a beginner-friendly microgreen that grows reliably with consistent moisture, good airflow and adequate light.

Growing Time

Approximately 8–12 days

Growing conditions such as temperature, light, airflow and watering can influence development. Use the appearance and tenderness of your microgreens as your main guide when deciding when to harvest.

Soaking

No soaking required.

Komatsuna Red seeds can be sown directly onto a thoroughly moistened growing mat.

Germination

After sowing, keep the seeds covered and in darkness during the initial germination period.

Maintain consistent moisture without saturating the growing mat. Once the seedlings are established, uncover the tray and move it into light.

Watering

Keep the growing mat consistently moist without allowing it to become waterlogged.

Once the roots are established, bottom watering is preferable. Add water to the reservoir tray below and allow the growing mat to absorb moisture from underneath.

Good airflow and balanced moisture help encourage healthy, even growth.

Light

Once uncovered, place your Komatsuna Red microgreens in a bright location with good indirect natural light or beneath a suitable grow light.

Adequate light encourages compact growth and helps the young plants develop their characteristic colouring.

When to Harvest

Komatsuna Red microgreens are generally ready when the stems are well developed and the cotyledons are fully open and well coloured.

Harvest just above the growing mat using clean scissors or a clean, sharp blade.

Best With

Eggs · Salads · Bowls · Sandwiches · Noodles · Rice dishes · Fish · Asian-inspired dishes

Its combination of gentle flavour and natural colour makes Komatsuna Red especially useful as a fresh finishing green.

Storage

For the best quality, harvest only what you need whenever possible.

If storing harvested microgreens, make sure they are dry before placing them in a clean container in the refrigerator. Excess moisture can shorten their freshness.

Wash before eating and enjoy while fresh.

Good to Know

Komatsuna is a Japanese leafy vegetable belonging to the Brassica family and is sometimes called Japanese mustard spinach, although it is not a true spinach.

Komatsuna Red offers a similar gentle flavour to the green variety, while its deeper natural colouring creates beautiful contrast in both the growing tray and finished dishes.

Why Grow Komatsuna Red?

Komatsuna Red brings together delicate flavour and natural colour in an easy-to-grow variety. It is gentle enough for everyday meals but visually distinctive enough to make even a simple plate feel a little more considered.

Grow it. Cut it fresh. Add natural colour.