Mizuna Red organic

Latin name Brassica rapa var. japonica
Quantity per packet Approximately 200 seeds
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Product
identification
Latin nameBrassica rapa var. japonica
FamilyBrassicaceae
TypeVegetable
CycleAnnual
Quantity per packApproximately 200 seeds
Code produitJAREC-0150
Product
description

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.

Sowing
guide
Sowing periodApril to September
Sowing depth0.5 to 1 cm (0.2 to 0.4 in)
Germination temperature18 to 22°C (64 to 72°F)
Germination time5 to 10 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun to partial shade
Soil
Well drained
Watering
Regular
Container
growing
true
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Salad, young shoots, stir-fry, pot culture, successive harvests
Bloom period
June to August
Harvest
20 days after sowing
Size
and facts
Height30 to 40 cm (12 to 16 in.)
Spread20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Lettuce, carrot, radish
Avoid planting with
Bean, fennel
The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.