Quantity
Approximately 200 seeds
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Discover the plant
Family
Brassicaceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
Organic red mizuna is an elegant leafy brassica that brings a light, colorful, and lively presence to the vegetable garden. With its finely cut, deep wine-red leaves, Brassica rapa var. japonica brightens cultivation beds as much as it enhances dishes with its refined appearance. Its flexible and airy silhouette evokes a more ornamental arugula, while its slightly peppery flavor, with mustard undertones, adds character to salads and young greens mixes. Harvested young, it offers tender and delicate leaves; left a little longer, it gains character without losing its subtlety. Easy to grow, it thrives quickly in well-drained soil and appreciates gentle sun as well as partial shade, making it an excellent option for successive crops. Its vigorous growth provides the gardener with the pleasure of frequent and renewed harvests, often just a few weeks after sowing. In addition to being productive, it adds a much-appreciated aesthetic dimension to the garden, especially when its dark leaves contrast with lighter greens. It is a plant that is beautiful, fast-growing, and flavorful, perfect for enriching the vegetable garden with color, texture, and freshness.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
0.5 to 1 cm (0.2 to 0.4 in)
Establishment temperature
18 to 22°C (64 to 72°F)
Establishment time
5 to 10 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Soil
Well drained
Watering
Regular
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune to August
Harvest20 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsLettuce, carrot, radish
Avoid planting withBean, fennel
Salad, young shoots, stir-fry, pot culture, successive harvests
