Mizuna Cabbage - Ferme de Sainte Marthe Seeds

Mizuna cabbage or Japanese mustard (Brassica rapa japonica) is a tasty leaf vegetable belonging to the large Brassicaceae family. It is closely related to turnips and Chinese cabbage. It forms loose heads of narrow, serrated green leaves. Mizuna has a mild peppery flavour and is often eaten raw as baby salad greens or lightly cooked in a stir-fry. This biennial plant, grown as an annual, is remarkably healthy thanks to its high vitamin A, K and C content. It is also a good source of fibre and minerals such as calcium and potassium.

Mizuna is very easy to grow, being both vigorous and cold-resistant. Ideal for winter crops! It requires deep, rich soil, regular watering and plenty of sun.

Harvest: Harvest the leaves as and when required by cutting them off at ground level.

Storage: Mizuna will keep for several days in the refrigerator.

Good to know: Mulching with grass clippings or dead leaves will help keep the soil moist whilst limiting weed growth.

Even if the vegetable garden is first and foremost a place for growing great quality veg, it’s always a good idea to leave a bit of room for flowers. Growing flowers alongside your vegetable plants will make your general gardening experience more enjoyable and is a great way to attract pollinators and repel garden pests! Flowers such as gaillardia, marigolds, zinnias, cosmos or nasturtiums can be sown in and around the rows of vegetables. Herbs such as dill can be very useful also. Bear in mind that some companion plants self-seed easily and can be a bit invasive (borage, chives, lemon balm etc.)

NB. Organic seeds (in French "AB" for "Agriculture Biologique") are produced from plants that aren't treated with phytosanitary products (insecticides, weed killers). The seeds do not undergo post-harvest treatment. They carry the AB label and are approved by Ecocert, an independent structure.