Scientific Name: Brassica rapa var. nipposinica
Common Name: Mizuna Green
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Height: 10-14 inches
Width: 8-10 inches
Spacing: 6-8 inches apart
Attracts: Beneficial insects such as pollinators and hoverflies
Use: Culinary use, salads, stir-fries, soups and baby greens
Plant Habit: Upright, leafy rosette with feathery leaves
Harvest: 20-40 days depending on size; harvest outer leaves as needed or cut entire plant for regrowth
Companion Plants: Lettuce, spinach, kale, radishes and onions
General Information: Mizuna Green is a fast-growing Japanese mustard green prized for its deeply serrated, glossy leaves and mild, slightly peppery flavour. It’s ideal for baby greens or mature harvests and performs exceptionally well in both cool and mild climates. Mizuna is slow to bolt, making it perfect for continuous harvesting throughout the season. It thrives in moist, well-drained soil with consistent watering; and partial shade in hotter weather. Excellent for mixed salads, stir-fries, and as an ornamental edible in garden borders.
