Brassica rapa var. nipposinica
Mizuna
Common names: Japanese mustard greens, Spinach mustard
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Description
Mizuna is a Japanese leafy mustard with delicate, deeply cut leaves and a mild, slightly peppery flavor—much gentler than most Asian salads. The feathery leaves are excellent raw in salads or lightly steamed, and the plant is remarkably frost‑hardy.
Care instructions
Sow directly in the garden from spring to late summer, keeping the soil consistently moist to produce tender, mild leaves. Harvest as a cut‑and‑come‑again salad by snipping just above the soil with scissors; the plant will regrow multiple times, providing a steady supply for weeks. When sown in autumn, it can survive strong frosts under a cover and will keep you supplied until winter.
Companion planting
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