Mizuna Lime Green Streaks

Brassica juncea

Easy and tangy!

A wonderful Asian green that can be harvested from day 25 for a baby leaf, and day 45 for mature leaves. Their leaves are bright green, flat, wide & serrated. They are a low maintenance crop and very easy to grow and like the cooler weather to grow in. A wonderful tangy addition to any salad.

Seed count: Approximately 100 seeds
Best planting: February – August
Ease of growth: Very easy
Heirloom: Typically a variety that is older than 60 years.

General Information

• Height/width of the plant: 150+ cm
• This plant has a bush or compact growth habit.
• Ideal germination temperature: 15°C
• Average germination in days: 7-10 days
• Sow method: The seed is best suited to starting off in seed trays and then transplanted once they are past the two true leaf stage.
• Plant type: Hardy, Annual
• Plant use: This is a well-known cooking variety, suited for both home and professional chefs.
• Plant/row spacing: 15 cm/25 cm
• Days to harvest: 45 days
• Seed treatment: No special treatment.