{"product_id":"mizuna-f1-japanese-mustard-greens-brassica-rapa-seeds","title":"Mizuna F1 | Japanese Mustard Greens | Brassica rapa | Seeds","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMizuna F1 | Japanese Mustard Greens | Brassica rapa | Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMizuna F1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a fast-growing Japanese leafy vegetable with finely cut, bright green leaves and crisp white stems. Its mild, gently peppery flavour makes it a versatile choice for fresh salads, stir-fries, soups and noodle dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF1 hybrid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines a short growing cycle with a compact habit and highly uniform growth. Suitable for garden beds, raised beds and containers, it can be harvested young for tender salad leaves or allowed to develop larger leaves for cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brassica rapa var. japonica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mizuna, Japanese mustard greens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mizuna F1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHybrid status:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e F1 hybrid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrop type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Leafy vegetable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaf colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStems:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mild, slightly peppery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compact and uniform\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baby leaves or larger leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sun or partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fertile, moisture-retentive and well drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Salads, stir-fries, soups and Japanese-inspired dishes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh Leaves for Salads \u0026amp; Cooking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung mizuna leaves add a delicate mustard flavour and a feathery texture to mixed salads. Combine them with lettuce and rocket for an attractive blend of shapes and flavours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarger leaves and crisp stems are suitable for light cooking. Add them towards the end of cooking to retain their texture in stir-fries, soups and hot pots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen to Sow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMizuna is particularly useful for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espring and late-summer sowings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, when cooler conditions encourage tender leaf growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can also be grown through other seasons with suitable protection and crop management. Year-round production requires conditions appropriate to the local climate; winter growth slows when temperatures and light levels fall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow small batches \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eapproximately every two weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for a regular supply of fresh leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Germination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Direct sow into prepared soil or containers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 0.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing for regular small-leaf picking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 10–15 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing for larger plants:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 30–40 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow into a fine seedbed, cover lightly and water gently. Keep the soil evenly moist while seeds germinate and seedlings establish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor baby-leaf production, sow more closely and harvest young. Thin plants intended for larger harvests so they have room to develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Conditions \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose fertile, well-drained soil and water regularly to maintain steady growth. 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