Slow-bolting plant with dark green leaves and long, narrow petioles. Very similar to Carlton, which it replaced. Leaves hold at the baby-leaf stage for a long harvest window. Komatsuna is similar to tatsoi, but has a denser, less juicy texture. Traditionally used in Japan either steamed and seasoned with soy sauce or in stir-fries and soups. It is also excellent braised or, at the baby-leaf stage, used in salads.

Specs:

• Packet: 250 seeds
• Avg. 134,900 seeds/lb