Mizuna Mustard Lettuce

250+ Seeds

Mizuna (Brassica rapa var. nipposinica) is a Japanese green that adds a mild, peppery flavour to salads and stir-fries. It's a cut and come again plant providing multiple harvests.

Mizuna also makes an excellent "trap crop" for pests. Mizuna attracts aphids, flea beetles, and caterpillars. It can be strategically planted away from other plants (such as brassicas) that are prone to pest infestations, drawing the pests away from more important crops. 

• Sun: full sun to part shade (preferred)
• Depth: 1/4" deep Space: thin to 8 inches Germination: 5 - 10 days
• Germination rate: 70% Maturity Date: 45 days

Outdoor Planting:

 - Sow Mizuna seeds directly outdoors in early spring or late summer.

Indoor Growing (for an early start):

- Start Mizuna seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last expected frost in your area.

- Plant the seeds in seed-starting trays or pots with a well-draining seed starting mix.

- Sow the seeds about 1/4 inch (6 mm) deep.

- Keep the soil consistently moist and provide a warm environment for germination.

- Transplant the seedlings outdoors after the last frost.

Harvesting: Mizuna is a cut-and-come-again green, so regular harvesting encourages continuous growth.