Mizuna ‘Purple’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Brassica rapa var. nipposinica
- Vibrant red colour for salad mixes.
- Also known as Japanese mustard greens.
- The depth and consistency of the purple/red colour will depend on the climate. Best grown in temperate and cool climates, during cooler months.
Mizuna ‘Purple’ is an attractive and fast-growing leafy green vegetable, popular for its deeply serrated, purple-tinted leaves and mild, peppery flavor. This hardy, cool-season crop is perfect for salads, stir-fries, and garnishes. Its vibrant purple hue adds a striking visual appeal to dishes, and it thrives in a wide range of growing conditions.
Mizuna ‘Purple’ is highly productive and can be harvested as a cut-and-come-again crop, making it an excellent choice for continuous harvesting throughout the growing season. It performs well in garden beds, containers, and hydroponic systems.
Plant Type: Cool season annual, frost tolerant
Plant Height: 20 – 30 cm
Sow When:
- Temperate: March – November.
- Subtropical: March – October.
- Tropical: March – October.
- Cool: January – December.
- Arid: March – October.
Germination: 5 – 10 days
Depth: 5 mm deep
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or containers; thin seedlings to allow proper spacing
Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil with pH 6.0 – 7.0
Rows: 20 – 30 cm apart
Spacing: 10 – 15 cm between plants
Details: Keep soil consistently moist and mulch to retain moisture. Mizuna ‘Purple’ is highly tolerant of cool weather and can withstand light frost. It is perfect for successive sowing to maintain a continuous harvest. Regular harvesting will encourage new growth and help prevent bolting in warmer conditions.
Harvest: 21 – 40 days. Cut leaves when young for baby greens, or allow to mature for larger leaves.
