Dark Purple mizuna
dark-purple-mizuna Dark Purple mizuna "Brassica rapa Japonica
HOW TO GROW MIZUNA
Start indoors 4 weeks before last frost, plant out 2–3 weeks before frost. For fall harvest, transplant 10 weeks before first frost, without additional protection. In a hoophouse, you can plant 2-3 weeks later. Direct seed after last frost. Tender Asian greens prefer cool early summer and fall temperatures between 60-77˚F and night time temps above 40˚F. Harvest leaves from the bottom up, cool quickly, dunk in cold water to wash, store at 32˚F. Soil pH 5.6-7.5. Hardiness zones 4-9. Annual.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 14,500 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard for mustard seeds: 75%. Usual seed life: 5 years.
Planting Depth 1/4-1/2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 68-77˚F
Days to Germ. 4-10
Plant Spacing 6-15”
Row Spacing 24-30”
Days To Maturity 21–35
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 14,500 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard for mustard seeds: 75%. Usual seed life: 5 years.
Planting Depth 1/4-1/2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 68-77˚F
Days to Germ. 4-10
Plant Spacing 6-15”
Row Spacing 24-30”
Days To Maturity 21–35
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
- 250 Seeds$3.50
- 2500 Seeds$16.50
Dark Purple Mizuna grows green leaves when young, and becomes purple later in the season. It has the most slender, serrated leaves of other mizuna varieties. They make beautiful micro greens for salads, and add a fresh taste when added to soups and stews. They are hearty, and will continue to grow back after multipl...
Dark Purple Mizuna grows green leaves when young, and becomes purple later in the season. It has the most slender, serrated leaves of other mizuna varieties. They make beautiful micro greens for salads, and add a fresh taste when added to soups and stews. They are hearty, and will continue to grow back after multiple cuttings through the season. Also known as Japanese mustard, Potherb Mustard, California Peppergrass and kyona. Tags: Harvest: All, Color: Bi-Colored, Shape: Skinny, Specialty: Baby Greens, Season: Spring Fall Winter, Seed: Safe Seed Pledge.
Mizuna has been cultivated in Japan since ancient times, but most likely originated in China. Delicious mizuna recipes.
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