Mustard Seeds - Mizuna, Early

Mustard Seeds - Mizuna, Early

How to Grow Early Mizuna Mustard

Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Either seed in spring after last frost, or in mid-to-late summer for a fall harvest.. Temperatures in the mid 40's are ideal for early growth, and close to 70° for later growth. Kyona mizuna grows quickly, and multiple plantings every few weeks will extend the growing season. Keep the soil moist, watering at ground level if possible. Fertilize as needed. If growing for a fall harvest, partial shade in the summer heat is best. This variety is bolt resistant.

Harvesting Early Mizuna Mustard

Mizuna mustard is fully harvestable by about 40 days, but it's fine to harvest early, even as soon as 21 to 25 days, for baby greens. At full growth, Early Mizuna Mustard is 6-8" tall. For continued growth, harvest the lower branches, but it's ok to just harvest the whole plant.

If grown for the fall, a light frost just before harvesting can add sweetness to the flavor.

Culinary Tips

Especially popular in salads because of the mild taste, early mizuna mustard greens can also be stir-fried, sautéed or used as a substitute for kale or mustard greens in any recipe. Salads thick with greens, and flavored with chopped fruit and nuts can be especially tasty. A traditional Japanese recipe is a salad with mizuna greens, fried tofu, an olive-oil and vinegar dressing, with added soy sauce and Japanese mustard!

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