Early 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
Early Seed Count
1 Ounce ≈ 12,326 seeds
- 250 Seeds$3.50
- 2500 Seeds$12.50
- 1 Ounce$28.00
This early maturing Japanese mustard, also known as kyona, has long slender stems and dark green, serrated leaves. Both cold and heat tolerant and slow to bolt, it is a vigorous, fast growing green that branches prolifically. Suitable for harvesting at any stage, microgreens to mature plants. Mizuna is a welcome add...
This early maturing Japanese mustard, also known as kyona, has long slender stems and dark green, serrated leaves. Both cold and heat tolerant and slow to bolt, it is a vigorous, fast growing green that branches prolifically. Suitable for harvesting at any stage, microgreens to mature plants. Mizuna is a welcome addition to salad mixes with its mild flavor and crisp texture. When leaves grow large, they’re tasty added as the last ingredient tossed into a stir fry or soup. 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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