Grow your own authentic Japanese Mibuna, a fast-growing leafy green prized for its long, smooth leaves and mild, peppery flavour. Slightly stronger than Mizuna, Mibuna produces dense clusters of tender leaves that are perfect for fresh salads, stir-fries and other Asian-inspired dishes.
Easy to grow and highly productive, Mibuna is well suited to UK gardens, raised beds and containers, providing a continuous harvest of fresh leaves over many months.
Why Grow Japanese Mibuna?
- Fast-growing and easy to cultivate
- Mild, peppery flavour with tender leaves
- Ideal for salads, stir-fries and Japanese cooking
- Suitable for containers, raised beds and vegetable gardens
- Thrives in full sun or partial shade
- Harvest fresh leaves from summer through to December
Mibuna is a versatile Japanese leaf vegetable that can be harvested young for tender salad leaves or left to mature for cooking. Its crisp texture and delicate flavour make it a fantastic addition to a wide range of dishes.
How to Grow Japanese Mibuna in the UK
Sowing Time:
Sow from February to September for successive harvests throughout the growing season.
Position:
Grow in full sun or partial shade.
Soil Type:
Moist, fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
Sowing Instructions:
- Sow seeds approximately 1cm deep
- Keep soil evenly moist until germination
- Thin seedlings to allow good airflow
- Grow in containers, raised beds or directly in vegetable borders
- Sow little and often for a continuous supply of leaves
Watering & Care:
Water regularly, especially during dry weather, to encourage tender growth. Remove outer leaves as required or harvest whole plants when mature.
Harvest:
Begin harvesting young leaves in as little as 3–4 weeks, with regular picking continuing through to December.
Approximately 1,000 seeds per pack.
