MIZUNA ‘Purple’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Brassica rapa var. nipposinica
- Vibrant red to purple-tinted leaves with deeply serrated edges.
- Mild, peppery flavour, excellent in salads, stir-fries, and garnishes.
- Highly productive cut-and-come-again crop for continuous harvests.
- Performs well in garden beds, containers, and hydroponic systems.
- Frost tolerant and suited to cool-season growing.
- Leaf colour intensity varies with climate; best grown in temperate and cool conditions during cooler months.
- Fast-growing, typically ready to harvest in 21–40 days.
Plant Details
- Plant Type: Cool season annual, frost tolerant
- Plant Height: 20–30 cm
Sowing Information
- Germination: 5–10 days
- Depth: 5 mm deep
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or containers; thin seedlings for proper spacing
- Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil with pH 6.0–7.0
- Spacing: 10–15 cm between plants, rows 20–30 cm apart
Growing Tips
- Keep soil consistently moist and mulch to help retain moisture.
- Regular harvesting encourages fresh growth and delays bolting in warm weather.
- Ideal for successive sowings to ensure a steady supply of tender leaves.
- Very cold hardy and tolerates light frosts.
Harvest
21–40 days after sowing. Cut young leaves for baby greens or allow to mature for larger, more robust foliage.
When to Sow Mizuna in Your Climate
| Climate Zone | Best Planting Time | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Temperate | March–November | Sow in cool months for best colour and flavour. Water regularly to prevent bolting. |
| Subtropical | March–October | Plant during cooler months. Provide shade if temperatures rise unexpectedly. |
| Tropical | March–October | Grow in the coolest season. Use shade cloth to reduce heat stress. |
| Cool | January–December | Sow most of the year. Protect seedlings from hard frost if necessary. |
| Arid | March–October | Sow in cooler periods. Mulch and water frequently to maintain soil moisture. |