Growing Mizuna, also Japanese Greens, Mitzuna, Mibuna

Brassica rapa var japonica : Brassicaceae / the mustard or cabbage family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
    P                  

(Best months for growing Mizuna in USA - Zone 5a regions)

  • P = Sow seed
  • Easy to grow. Sow in garden. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 50°F and 86°F. (Show °C/cm)
  • Space plants: 6 - 8 inches apart
  • Harvest in 35-50 days.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Radish, lettuce

Your comments and tips

27 Mar 16, Richard (United Kingdom - warm/temperate climate)
I have had good results with Kings Seeds (our allotment supplier) for the last couple of years. In January I start this in a piece of gutter hanging in the greenhouse with short leaves ready in March.
20 Feb 18, ngoc (United Kingdom - warm/temperate climate)
try Nickys Nursery for large range of oriental veg. If you only want small amount try Moreveg.co.uk they have seed packets starting just 50 pence
12 May 17, thami (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
what the health benefits of eating the mizuna and does it retain nutrients in the soil or help the soil in any how??
15 May 17, (Australia - temperate climate)
Mizuna is high in vitamin C, folate and iron and contains a good supply of anti-oxidants. I don't know of any benefits to the soil other than help break up soil, which all plants do, and adding bulk by digging in the trash.
17 Jan 20, colleen (USA - Zone 10b climate)
My mizuna is getting old and scraggly and has formed a big root like a rough turnip. I was going to pull the mizuna soon. Is the root worth eating?
19 Apr 22, Clare (Australia - temperate climate)
I planted some mizuna seedlings two weeks ago and they are growing well. Only problem is that yellow flowers are appearing already, before I've had a chance to use the leaves! If I snip these off will they keep giving me leaves or bolt altogether?
21 Apr 22, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
How rich is your soil. Snap them off.
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Ok, a silly question … when I harvest this, is it best to cut it or pull it out?

- GB

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