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Mizuna - Brassica japonica

Brassica rapa japonica
Mizuna

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Easy to grow and yields a plentiful harvest of delicious salad greens.

Corinne N., 25/11/2018

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An ancestral Japanese variety whose leaves are enjoyed raw when young shoots, as well as quickly cooked, like ripened spinach. Its growth is rapid. Sowing under heated shelter from February to May or in open ground from April to August for a harvest from July to September.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
20 cm
Spread at maturity
15 cm
Soil moisture
Damp soil
Germination time (days)
14 days
Sowing method
Direct sowing, Sowing under cover, Sowing under cover with heat
Sowing period February to August
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Description

The Japanese Mizuna early mustard is an old Japanese variety whose leaves are enjoyed raw as young shoots, as well as quickly cooked, like mature spinach. Its growth is rapid. It is sown in a heated shelter from February to May or directly in the ground from April to August for a harvest from July to September.

Japanese cabbages are vegetable plants that belong, like their European counterparts, to the large Brassicaceae family and bear the species name Brassica rapa.

These cabbages, which were rarely found in specialised shops just a few years ago, are gradually gaining ground on our stalls and in our vegetable gardens, much to the delight of Asian cuisine enthusiasts.

They are biennial plants cultivated as annuals that are full of qualities, both in terms of taste and nutrition. From a dietary point of view, they are remarkable: low in calories, they are very rich in vitamins C, A, potassium, and calcium.

In cooking, these cabbages can be consumed raw or cooked: in salads or quickly stir-fried in a wok.

In the vegetable garden, growing Japanese Mizuna early mustard is slightly more delicate than growing traditional cabbages because it requires more warmth, but it has the same requirements: deep soil, excellent fertilisation, and regular watering. It thrives in sunny locations.

Harvest: Japanese Mizuna can be harvested from July to October as needed, by cutting at the neck with a knife.

Storage: It can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days.

Gardener's tip: To limit the need for watering, we recommend mulching the soil with thin successive layers of clippings, if possible mixed with dead leaves, once the plants are well developed. This protective layer helps the soil retain moisture and also reduces weed growth.

Harvest

Harvest time July to September
Type of vegetable Leaf vegetable
Vegetable colour green
Size of vegetable Medium
Interest Flavour, Nutritional value
Flavour spicy
Use Cooking

Plant habit

Height at maturity 20 cm
Spread at maturity 15 cm
Growth rate fast

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Brassica

Species

rapa

Cultivar

japonica

Family

Brassicaceae

Other common names

Mizuna

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Annual / Perennial

Annual

Product reference171011

Planting and care

Sowing:

The germination temperature of the Japanese Mizuna is around 14°C (57.2°F) and takes about 14 days.

Sowing period: under heated shelter from February to May or outdoors from April to August

Harvest period: from July to September

You can either sow directly in place or prepare young plants that will later be installed in the garden in their final position.

Preparing young plants: Under shelter in cool months or in a nursery in the garden for the rest of the year (according to the recommended sowing period), sow the seeds at a depth of 1 to 2 cm (0 to 1in) in good sowing compost or fine soil. Lightly cover with compost and remember to keep the substrate moist but not waterlogged.

When the young plants appear strong enough to be handled, transplant them into pots if necessary before planting them in the garden, when there is no longer any risk of frost. During planting, respect the recommended spacings for direct sowing.

Direct sowing: In properly amended and finely worked soil, create furrows about one or two centimetres deep, spaced 20 centimetres (8 inches) apart. Sow the seeds and cover them with a thin layer of fine soil. When the seedlings are well developed, thin them out, leaving one plant every 20 centimetres (8 inches) approximately.

Cultivation:

The Japanese Mizuna is grown in full sun. It is a demanding vegetable that requires well-rotted, nitrogen-rich and potassium-rich soil. It is advisable to make a generous compost application (about 3/4 kg per m2), by raking it to a depth of 5 cm (2in), preferably in autumn, after having loosened the soil as for any vegetable crop. It is not very tolerant of soil pH, which should be between 5.6 and 6.5. In acidic soil, it will be necessary to gradually increase this pH by adding calcium in the form of Dolomite or Lime.

Beware of pests such as the Cabbage White Butterfly or Flea Beetles and consider installing insect-proof netting.

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Seedlings

Sowing period February to August
Sowing method Direct sowing, Sowing under cover, Sowing under cover with heat
Germination time (days) 14 days

Care

Soil moisture Wet
Disease resistance Good
Pruning No pruning necessary

Intended location

Type of use Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), 192
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