Mizuna, Rapini

Brassicarapa var. nipposinica

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Brassica (BRAS-ee-ka)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Little Rock, Arkansas

Larkfield-Wikiup, California

Westbrook, Connecticut

Dunnellon, Florida

Arlington, Virginia

Madison, Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
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J
Toronto, ON (Zone 6a) | December 2020 | positive

Very cold hardy! If you can cover the plants/planting area with clear tarp protection, after -10C they are still green and alive! Only ...Read More

D
Westbrook, CT (Zone 6a) | July 2012 | positive

Yes, it adds a nice crunch to salads. Don't plant too much, since as the previous post says, like the song about the cat, it keeps comin...Read More

R
Madison, WI (Zone 5a) | October 2006 | positive

Mizuna is a great Asian green. Taste-wise it's so mild it's barely there, but it makes a nice addition to salads. I don't bother stir-fry...Read More

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