Grow your own Mizuna, the delicate Japanese mustard green, celebrated for its tender, feathery leaves and mild, peppery flavour.
Mizuna adds a subtle bite to salads, stir-fries, soups and pickles. This fast-growing, versatile green is perfect for home gardens, allotments, and containers.
Why Grow Mizuna?
- Tender, feathery leaves with a mild, peppery taste
- Fast-growing and highly productive
- Ideal for salads, stir-fries, soups and pickling
- Can be grown in the garden, allotment, or containers
- Packed with vitamins A, C, and K, plus antioxidants
Mizuna’s delicate leaves are perfect for adding freshness to dishes, either raw or lightly cooked, and their subtle spice makes them a favourite in Japanese cuisine.
How to Grow Mizuna Japanese Mustard in the UK
Sowing Time:
Sow outdoors from March to September, or indoors for an earlier harvest.
Position:
Full sun to partial shade.
Soil Type:
Well-draining, fertile soil; amend with compost for best results.
Sowing Instructions:
- Sow seeds thinly and cover lightly with soil
- Keep soil moist until germination (usually 7–14 days)
- Thin seedlings to 10–15cm apart once established
- Water regularly to encourage tender growth
Harvest:
Leaves can be harvested 25–40 days after sowing. Cut outer leaves as needed to allow continuous growth, or harvest the entire plant for cooking.
Approximately 700 seeds per pack
