200+ Seeds Tendergreen Mustard(Brassica juncea) Spinach mustard Komatsuna Vegetable

A heavy producer, Tendergreen is a cross between mustard and spinach.Tendergreen mustard is also known as spinach mustard, which is one of the better varieties for greens with its mild flavor and drought resistance! Pick young to use as salad greens, or braise or stir-fry mature leaves as you would spinach. Glossy green leaves can be used fresh or cooked.

Tendergreen mustard is widely used in Asian countries both in stir-fry and in salads. Its tender leaves, as well as its flowering stems, are used raw or cooked and have a flavor between mustard greens and cabbage. It can be harvested at any stage of growth.

Sow and Grow

This tender mustard green grows to maturity in less than 40 days, requires little care, can take cold weather as well as heat (although it tends to bolt in hot weather), is drought tolerant, and can be sown and grown year-around in mild climates. 

Tendergreen mustard can be grown in the ground or in pots, in full sun to light shade. Tendergreen mustard requires nitrogen so prepare the soil with compost and use nitrogen fertilizer as the plant matures. It prefers moisture-retentive, well-drained soil. Plant small areas in succession to keep your supply constant.

Harvest

Plant seeds about 6 inches apart then thin to 12 inches. Don’t throw away those thinnings. Use the young plants in salads. Once the mustard is 12 inches tall, begin harvesting the outer leaves leaving the inner leaves to mature. Tendergreen mustard is delicious when mixed with other greens in salads or stir-fried in oriental dishes. This is one reliable green that no vegetable garden should be without.