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Mizuna - Brassica japonica
Mizuna - Brassica japonica
Mizuna - Brassica japonica
Brassica rapa japonica
Mizuna
Easy to grow and yields a plentiful harvest of delicious salad greens.
Corinne N., 25/11/2018
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Description
The Japanese Mizuna early mustard is an old Japanese variety whose leaves are enjoyed raw as young shoots, as well as quickly cooked, like mature spinach. Its growth is rapid. It is sown in a heated shelter from February to May or directly in the ground from April to August for a harvest from July to September.
Japanese cabbages are vegetable plants that belong, like their European counterparts, to the large Brassicaceae family and bear the species name Brassica rapa.
These cabbages, which were rarely found in specialised shops just a few years ago, are gradually gaining ground on our stalls and in our vegetable gardens, much to the delight of Asian cuisine enthusiasts.
They are biennial plants cultivated as annuals that are full of qualities, both in terms of taste and nutrition. From a dietary point of view, they are remarkable: low in calories, they are very rich in vitamins C, A, potassium, and calcium.
In cooking, these cabbages can be consumed raw or cooked: in salads or quickly stir-fried in a wok.
In the vegetable garden, growing Japanese Mizuna early mustard is slightly more delicate than growing traditional cabbages because it requires more warmth, but it has the same requirements: deep soil, excellent fertilisation, and regular watering. It thrives in sunny locations.
Harvest: Japanese Mizuna can be harvested from July to October as needed, by cutting at the neck with a knife.
Storage: It can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days.
Gardener's tip: To limit the need for watering, we recommend mulching the soil with thin successive layers of clippings, if possible mixed with dead leaves, once the plants are well developed. This protective layer helps the soil retain moisture and also reduces weed growth.
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Botanical data
Brassica
rapa
japonica
Brassicaceae
Mizuna
Cultivar or hybrid
Annual
Planting and care
Sowing:
The germination temperature of the Japanese Mizuna is around 14°C (57.2°F) and takes about 14 days.
Sowing period: under heated shelter from February to May or outdoors from April to August
Harvest period: from July to September
You can either sow directly in place or prepare young plants that will later be installed in the garden in their final position.
Preparing young plants: Under shelter in cool months or in a nursery in the garden for the rest of the year (according to the recommended sowing period), sow the seeds at a depth of 1 to 2 cm (0 to 1in) in good sowing compost or fine soil. Lightly cover with compost and remember to keep the substrate moist but not waterlogged.
When the young plants appear strong enough to be handled, transplant them into pots if necessary before planting them in the garden, when there is no longer any risk of frost. During planting, respect the recommended spacings for direct sowing.
Direct sowing: In properly amended and finely worked soil, create furrows about one or two centimetres deep, spaced 20 centimetres (8 inches) apart. Sow the seeds and cover them with a thin layer of fine soil. When the seedlings are well developed, thin them out, leaving one plant every 20 centimetres (8 inches) approximately.
Cultivation:
The Japanese Mizuna is grown in full sun. It is a demanding vegetable that requires well-rotted, nitrogen-rich and potassium-rich soil. It is advisable to make a generous compost application (about 3/4 kg per m2), by raking it to a depth of 5 cm (2in), preferably in autumn, after having loosened the soil as for any vegetable crop. It is not very tolerant of soil pH, which should be between 5.6 and 6.5. In acidic soil, it will be necessary to gradually increase this pH by adding calcium in the form of Dolomite or Lime.
Beware of pests such as the Cabbage White Butterfly or Flea Beetles and consider installing insect-proof netting.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.