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Mizuna

Lettuce

Brassica rapa var. japonica

Overview
Mizuna is a delicate Japanese mustard green with feathery, finely dissected fronds that create an elegant, frilly appearance. It matures quickly in just 18 days, making it ideal for fast-growing spring and fall crops. Unlike heavier lettuce varieties, mizuna's defining characteristic is its mild, slightly peppery bite paired with a tender, refined texture. The wispy leaves add visual interest and sophisticated flavor complexity to salads, stir-fries, and Asian dishes. Its heirloom status reflects generations of cultivation for its unique aesthetic and palate appeal.
Planting
Direct sow after last frost or in late summer for fall harvest
Growing
Sun: shade. Water: high. Soil: Well-draining loam, neutral to slightly acidic pH 6.0-7.0. Space plants 4" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cabbage moths, flea beetles, slugs, aphids. Common diseases: Downy mildew, clubroot, white rust.