Spice up your greens with a splash of color!
Red Streaks Mizuna is a vibrant Japanese mustard green that brings bold flavor and striking beauty to your garden. With finely serrated leaves streaked in deep red and purple, it’s a visual standout that adds a peppery kick to salads and microgreen mixes. Fast-growing and easy to harvest, it’s a favorite for gardeners who love flair and flavor.
Variety: Red Streaks Mizuna (Brassica rapa var. japonica)
Growth Habit: Cool-season annual
Height: 10–14 inches
Flavor Profile: Spicy, tangy, and crisp
Color: Green leaves with red-purple streaks
Planting Conditions: Direct sow in full sun to partial shade
Harvest Timeline: Ready in 25–35 days
Uses: Microgreens, baby greens, salad mixes, and stir-fries
Fun Fact: Red Streaks is often used in gourmet baby green blends for its eye-catching contrast and zesty flavor.
This mustard green is a powerhouse in both flavor and appearance. Its spicy bite adds depth to fresh dishes, while the red-streaked leaves bring a pop of color to any salad bowl. As a microgreen, it’s quick to grow and easy to harvest—perfect for chefs, home cooks, and market growers alike. Whether raw or lightly cooked, Red Streaks delivers.
To Full Size
🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Full sun to partial shade with fertile, well-drained soil.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Plant ¼ inch deep, spacing 4–6 inches apart.
💧 Water Regularly: Keep soil consistently moist for tender leaves.
🌾 Thin and Maintain: Thin to 6–8 inches apart to allow room for growth.
✂️ Harvest: Snip young leaves for baby greens or harvest mature plants. Regrows well after cutting!
For Microgreens
🪴 Prepare Your Tray: Use a shallow tray with drainage and a fine seed-starting mix.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Scatter evenly—about 10–12 grams per 10"x20" tray.
💧 Mist and Cover: Mist gently and cover for 2–3 days to encourage germination.
☀️ Light and Watering: Remove cover and place under grow lights. Bottom water daily.
✂️ Harvest: Cut at 10–14 days when greens are 2–3 inches tall and full of color.
