Green Mizuna Mustard (Brassica juncea) is a fast-growing Japanese leafy green with tender, deeply serrated leaves and a mild, peppery flavor. This non-GMO variety is highly productive and suitable for spring and fall planting, offering home gardeners abundant cut-and-come-again harvests. Green Mizuna thrives in garden beds, raised beds, and containers, making it a versatile and dependable leafy green for salads, stir-fries, and cool-season gardening.
Features
- Japanese leafy green with mild peppery flavor
- Non-GMO, fast-growing mustard variety
- Produces tender, serrated green leaves
- Excellent for cool-season planting
- Performs well in containers, raised beds, and open garden rows
- Ideal for cut-and-come-again harvesting
- Cold-tolerant and beginner-friendly
- Quick maturity for continuous greens
Specifications
- Common Name: Green Mizuna, Japanese Mustard Greens
- Scientific Name: Brassica juncea
- Plant Type: Annual
- USDA Zones: 3–10
- Season: Spring and fall
- Height: 12–18 inches
- Leaf Type: Long, serrated, tender green leaves
- Flavor: Mild, peppery, slightly sweet
- Bloom Color: Yellow (if allowed to bolt)
- Heirloom: Yes
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Organic: Not certified organic
- Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil
- Water Needs: Moderate and consistent
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Days to Harvest: 30–50 days
- Cold Tolerance: Good
- Heat Tolerance: Low to moderate; may bolt in heat
- Plant Spacing: 6–12 inches
- Seed Longevity: 2–3 years in cool, dry storage
Planting Guide
- Sowing Method: Direct sow outdoors or start indoors.
- Seed Preparation: No pre-treatment needed.
- When to Plant:
- Early spring as soon as soil can be worked
- Late summer to fall for autumn greens
- Sowing Depth: 1/4 inch.
- Germination Time: 5–10 days.
- Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade.
- Soil Conditions: Moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
- Watering: Keep evenly moist for tender leaves.
- Maintenance:
- Harvest young leaves regularly
- Thin seedlings for stronger plants
- Provide shade in warm climates to prevent bolting
