Japonica mizuna
Brassica rapa Japonica
HOW TO GROW MIZUNA
Start indoors 4 weeks before last frost, plant out 2–3 weeks before frost. For fall harvest, transplant 10 weeks before first frost, without additional protection. In a hoophouse, you can plant 2-3 weeks later. Direct seed after last frost. Tender Asian greens prefer cool early summer and fall temperatures between 60-77˚F and night time temps above 40˚F. Harvest leaves from the bottom up, cool quickly, dunk in cold water to wash, store at 32˚F. Soil pH 5.6-7.5. Hardiness zones 4-9. Annual.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 14,500 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard for mustard seeds: 75%. Usual seed life: 5 years.
Planting Depth 1/4-1/2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 68-77˚F
Days to Germ. 4-10
Plant Spacing 6-15”
Row Spacing 24-30”
Days To Maturity 40-50
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 14,500 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard for mustard seeds: 75%. Usual seed life: 5 years.
Planting Depth 1/4-1/2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 68-77˚F
Days to Germ. 4-10
Plant Spacing 6-15”
Row Spacing 24-30”
Days To Maturity 40-50
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
- 100 Seeds$3.25
- 1000 Seeds$19.50
Japanese mustard with long slender stems and dark green serrated leaves. Micro greens to cut and come again, hardy. Fresh in salads, cooked in soups and stews. Variability in shape. Also known as Japanese mustard, Potherb Mustard and California Peppergrass. Tags: Color: Green, Specialty: Asian, Season: Spring Fall W...
Japanese mustard with long slender stems and dark green serrated leaves. Micro greens to cut and come again, hardy. Fresh in salads, cooked in soups and stews. Variability in shape. Also known as Japanese mustard, Potherb Mustard and California Peppergrass. Tags: Color: Green, Specialty: Asian, Season: Spring Fall Winter, Certification: Organic.
Mizuna has been cultivated in Japan since ancient times, but most likely originated in China. Delicious mizuna recipes.
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