Mizuna

VarietyBrassica rapa subsp. nipposinica

Also called water greens, kyona, Japanese mustard greens, spider mustard, Brassica rapa

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Fact sheet

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Typevegetable

“Vegetable” — Mizuna Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Days to maturity35–47.5 days

“Days to maturity 30–45” — Mizuna Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Germination temperature60 °F

“Optimal temperature60°F” — How to Grow Mizuna: 40–50 days — SoilStack

Lightpartial shade

“Partial Shade (3-6 hours)” — Mizuna Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Watermoderate — regular watering

“Moderate — regular watering” — Mizuna Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Soil pH6–7

“Soil pH range6–7” — How to Grow Mizuna: 40–50 days — SoilStack

Hardiness zones3a – 11b

“Zone 3a – 11b” — Mizuna Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Spacing6 in

“Spacing 6″” — Mizuna Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Propagationseed

“Seed” — Mizuna Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Start indoors10 weeks before last frost

“Fall planting: Sow 10 weeks before your first frost date” — Mizuna Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Transplant—

“Transplant shows '—' because Mizuna is best direct sown where it will grow.” — Mizuna Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Ready whenouter leaves as needed for a cut-and-come-again approach

“Harvest outer leaves as needed for a cut-and-come-again approach” — Mizuna Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Edible partsleaves

“Mizuna is a mild-flavored Japanese mustard green with feathery, deeply serrated leaves.” — Mizuna Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

IndoorsStart seeds indoors with reusable cell trays and humidity domes.

“Start seeds indoors with reusable cell trays and humidity domes.” — Mizuna Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Pestscorn earworm / tomato fruitworm

“Corn earworm / tomato fruitworm” — How to Grow Mizuna: 40–50 days — SoilStack

Companionslettuce, spinach, radish, carrots, beans, snap peas, onions, mushrooms, peppers

“Good Companions Lettuce, Spinach, Radish” — Mizuna Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Keep away fromstrawberries

“❌ Keep Away From Strawberries” — Mizuna Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

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