How to grow Mizuna

Brassica rapa (Nipposinica Group)

Start seedlings in flats in early Spring or late Summer. Transplant seedlings 10 inches apart into well worked, well fertizilized soil.

Harvest as needed, best when young. Before leaves yellow, pull entire plant.

Growing Mizuna from seed

Plant seeds directly into your garden.

Look to ensure a distance 9.75 inches (25.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) deep.

Transplanting Mizuna

Start seedlings in flats in early Spring or late Summer. Transplant seedlings 10 inches (25 cm) apart into well worked, well fertilized soil 2-3 weeks after sowing.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Mizuna is a half hardy plant.

How long does Mizuna take to grow?

These estimates for how long Mizuna takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Mizuna to germinate?
8 days

Average 8 days | Min 2 days | Max 33 days (40)

Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Mizuna?
+ 19 days

Average 19 days | Min 11 days | Max 37 days (5)

Days to Maturity How long until Mizuna is ready for harvest / bloom?
+ 17 days

Average 17 days | Min 6 days | Max 56 days (5)

Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Mizuna?
= 44 days

Other names for Mizuna

Thousand veined mustard, Japanese mustard, Japanese greens, spider mustard, California peppergrass, potherb mustard

Brassica rapa ssp. nipposinica, Brassica rapa var. nipposinica, Brassica rapa var. japonica, Brassica rapa nipposinica, Brassica nipposinica

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