ASIAN GREENS:  MIZUNA – RED

(BRASSICA RAPA NIPPONOSICA)

Attractive serrated edged feathery salad leaf also called spider mustard.  Red Mizuna differentiates from Green Mizuna in colour only, producing it’s signature leaves in an inviting deep claret hue. It has a mild flavour when picked young, ideal for salads, as it matures it develops a peppery flavour and can be used in stir-fries, pesto, or soups. High in vitamin c, iron,

Folate and antioxidants

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: Year Round

Temperate: Year Round

Sub – Tropical: Year Round

Tropical: Year Round

Arid: Year Round

 

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 6-7.5

Rich, well-drained soil

GROWING TIPS

Harvest by cutting the entire head about 2 cm above the base which Will allow 3 -4  harvests before winter.

 

DAYS TO HARVEST

20 days to baby leaf harvest.

40 days for head.

APPROX 300 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY