Frilly, fast, and full of flavor, let’s grow something zesty!
Mizuna is a Japanese mustard green that brings a little flair to your garden and a lot of joy to your plate. With its feathery, frilled leaves and mild peppery bite, it’s a cool-season favorite that grows fast and keeps coming back for more. Whether you’re tossing it into salads or stirring it into soups, Mizuna adds a fresh, rustic charm to every dish.
Variety: Mizuna (Brassica rapa var. japonica)
Growth Habit: Cool-season annual
Height: 10–14 inches
Flavor Profile: Mild, peppery, and crisp
Color: Bright green with deeply serrated leaves
Planting Conditions: Direct sow in full sun to partial shade
Harvest Timeline: Ready in 30–40 days
Uses: Great for salads, soups, stir-fries, and baby greens
Benefits: Regrows quickly after cutting
Fun Fact: Mizuna is a staple in mesclun mixes and keeps growing even when the weather turns chilly!
Mizuna is a dream for gardeners who love quick harvests and fresh flavors. Its tender, frilly leaves bring a gentle zing to salads and a delicate texture to stir-fries. Imagine snipping a handful of greens for your ramen or tossing them into a miso broth on a cool evening. It’s a leafy green that feels right at home in both rustic kitchens and modern meals.
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Mizuna thrives in full sun but handles partial shade like a champ.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Plant ¼ inch deep, spacing them 4–6 inches apart.
💧 Water Consistently: Keep the soil evenly moist for tender leaves.
🌾 Thin and Maintain: Once seedlings sprout, thin to 6–8 inches apart for healthy growth.
✂️ Harvest: Snip young leaves for baby greens or cut the whole plant when mature. It’ll often regrow for a second round!
