Komatsuna Rossa's microgreens are Hybrids of mustard and spinach and that present themselves with a rather clear coloring of the leaves; In fact, they are of a purple red at the top and green with red veins at the bottom. The tender leaves are instead round and relatively flat that grow evenly from erect stems of a bright green. This variety tolerates the heat well and keeps its color intact, even if ideal for cultivating the red komatsuna microgreens are the mild and fresh temperatures. The ground instead must be fertile and well drained, while sowing takes place in late spring or early summer. Although shallow containers are still suitable for cultivating any type of microgreens, as their minute appearance does not involve an excessive radical development taking into account that the seedlings remain in the tray For no more than a couple of weeks. However, the roots can spread in a flat way and create a sort of cap in the lower part of the container, preventing excess water drainage from watering. However, this consideration is influential given the speed with which Komatsuna Rossa's microgreens are collected, so it is periodically appropriate Use a suitable fertilizer And always keep the soil wet. When the plant is about 15 cm tall, Komatsuna Red Microgreens can be collected for culinary uses, even if the sprouts take a period of time between 14 and 16 days to reach the aforementioned measure.

Nutritional elements

An intense mustard flavor and many nourishing substances such as:

• antioxidants
• fiber
• Vitamins A, C, E and K
• carotenoids 
• antioxidant enzymes 
• polyphenols 
• organic compounds sulphurous 

Use Komatsuna Rossa's Microgreens in the kitchen

The leaves are of an intense red with a lower green part typical of the red komatsuna microgreens are crunchy and keep, therefore ideal for preparing some salads Very tasty if cooked as cabbage or spinach. their flavor it is slightly bitter And pepper Which adds a thin touch to raw and cooked dishes. Komatsuna Rossa's microgreens can also be enjoyed by adding them to fries, first courses, pizzas And soup and even put them in brine to use them as a condiment on sandwiches or Cereal bowls.

Suggestions

Use the Red Komatsuna Microgreens in a mix of salad with other vegetables, in a sandwich or slightly sauté in a panIn any case, they represent a very nourishing food source as well as tasty. To keep them correctly, just place the leaves in a plastic bag in the refrigerator drawer, but to prevent them from accumulating excessive humidity it is convened to wrap them always in a paper junk napkin.