Mizuna
Vegetables
Beginner
Annual/biennial crop

Mizuna

Brassica rapa var. nipposinica

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About Plant: Mizuna

A quick Japanese mustard green with feathery leaves, mild peppery flavor and excellent cut-and-come-again growth.

Growing Profile

SunlightFull Sun to Part Shade
WaterRegular moisture
SoilRich, well-drained (6.0–7.5)
Spacing6–12 inches
Height6–18 inches
Time to Harvest30-45
Planting Depth1/4 inch
Germination Time3–10 days

Expert Growing Tips

Sow in cool weather, thin promptly and harvest young leaves often before heat triggers bolting.