DESCRIPTION
Mustard Seeds - Japanese Hatakena
AKA: aba kola, cai xanh, gai choy, gat, ha karashina, hatakana, kaai tsai, leaf mustard, moster, mustasa, phakkaat khieo, rai, sawi, sawi hijau, sawi pahit, sawi sawi, sesawi, taai kaai tsai, ye yong jie cai.
The mild pungent leaves can be used in soup, salad or stir-fry and commonly pickled in Asia.
Growing Hatakena Japanese Mustard Seeds
Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in early/late spring or late summer/early fall in a sunny location. Keep soil moist.
Fertilize as needed. Plant every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. The flavor is best when grown briskly so plant in fertile soil and keep well watered.
Plant every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. The flavor is best when grown briskly so plant in fertile soil and keep well watered. Start harvesting at 3" tall for baby mustard greens. Thin to 10" apart for mature heads. May bolt as temperatures and day lengths increase. Harvest florets as they are tender and delicious too. Harvest at your desired flavor.
Seeds Per Package
- 3 g packet - Approximately 1,080 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 10,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 40,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 160,000 Seeds