Mizuna (Standardsorte)

Variety

Mizuna (Standardsorte)

created by Alex&Sempi at 23.11.2025

Features

Location

planting: greenhouse

planting: bed

planting: outdoor

planting: raised bed

sheltered from the wind

light: sunny to semi-shady

Soil: permeable soil

soil moisture: no waterlogging

Planting: windowsill / indoor space

Soil moisture: water-retentive

Fertilization: single dose of compost

fertilization: humus-enriched

Soil: Well fertilized

Soil: regular garden soil

soil moisture: moist

planting: polytunnel / under protective covers

Fertilization: moderately nutrient-rich

soil moisture: well-drained

Water: regularly

planting: heat protected

Soil: light to medium-heavy

planting: open balcony or terrace

Soil: sandy to loamy

pH value: acidic to neutral (5,5-7)

planting: covered balcony or terrace

Pflanzung: Kräutergarten

Soil: loosened

Water: Adequate

Planting: pots, tubs, or boxes

Planting: frost-free

Fertilization: moderate

fertilization: sufficient

Water: moderately

Fertilization: organic

Heat requirement: cool

Planting: vertical bed

Düngemittel: Pflanzenjauche

Pflanzung: vor Mittagssonne geschützt

Biotop: Feld

Pflanzung: Bauerngarten

Düngung: flüssig

Düngemittel: Hornspäne

Good companions: moisture-loving

Nachbarn schlecht: trockenheitsliebend

Nachbarn schlechte: Schattenpflanzen

Nachbarn schlechte: kalkliebend

Good companions: sun-loving

Nachbarn schlechte: stark wuchernd

Nachbarn schlechte: hoher nährstoffbedarf

Nachbarn gute: mit niedrigen Nährstoffbedarf

Nachbarn gute: hochwachsend

Nachbarn gute: niedrigwachsend

Herkunft: Neophyt

Boden: flachgründig (0-30)

Pflanzung: Gewächshaus

Düngung: NPK 10/5/8

Growth habit

lifespan: annual

Autumn variety

growth habit: compact

Spring variety

harvest: profitable

harvest: continuously pickable

growth habit: herbaceous

root type: shallow-rooted

fast growth

harvest: early-ripening

growth habit: broad

growth habit: rosette-shaped

cross-pollination

seed-fixed: yes

serrated leaves

wide: 30 - 40 cm

leaves: leafy

wide: 20 - 30 cm

height: 30 - 40 cm

hermaphroditic

feathered leaves

growth habit: upright overhanging

growth habit: upright flower stems

simple flower

small flowers

large leaves

strong growth

weak lateral shoot development

no lateral shoot development

propagation by seeds

leaves slim

perennial

insect pollination

Nutzungsart: Mischkultur

Blütenstand: traubenförmig

Geschlechtertyp: einhäusig

Keimung: Dunkelkeimer

Blätter: gesägt

Blätter: weich/zart

Blüte: duftend schwach

Wuchsform: krautig

Wuchs: nicht invasiv

Blätter: länglich

Ernte: vor Blüte

Blütenform: kreuzförmig

Schnitt: bei Ernte

Taste

mild

aromatic

mustard aroma

Slightly spicy

peppery

crunchy

fresh

Slightly savory

raw edible

Edible

tender

Essbarkeit: Blätter

Essbarkeit: Stiel

Toxizität: ungiftig

Fruit shape

elongated

small

pod

Resistances

cold tolerant

none

hardy down to -5°C

Color

light green / pale green

light brown

glossy

medium green

Blattrippen: weiß

Frucht: gelb

Frucht: grün

Blüte: hellgelb

Farbe: einfarbig

Stamm, Stiel: grün

Wurzel: weiß

Blattrippen: grün

Samen: braun

Wurzel: beige

Herbstfärbung: keine

Oberfläche: glatt

Cultivation Break

4 Years

Season Overview

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Description

Mizuna, whose scientific name is Brassica rapa subsp. Nipposinica or Brassica rapa var. japonica, belongs to the cruciferous family, just like cabbage, broccoli or rocket. It originates from Japan and other Asian regions. It is becoming increasingly popular due to its adaptability and its excellent culinary and nutritional properties. Mizuna is also known as spider mustard, water green, kyona, Japanese leaf mustard or Japanese mustard green. - Taste and texture: Mizuna leaves have a delicate, fresh flavor with just the right amount of spice, similar to arugula but less intense. It offers a crunchy and tender texture, ideal both raw and in cooked dishes. - Shape and growth: its leaves are toothed, fine, with a feathery appearance and can vary in width and thickness of cut depending on the variety: Some varieties grow wider and smoother, others finer and more toothed. - Height and development: At maturity, Mizuna can grow between 30 and 40 cm tall. During flowering, the stems elongate further and produce delicate yellow flowers. - Varieties presented: There are various Mizuna varieties. The thin-leaved, tender varieties are preferred for salads, while the broad-leaved varieties are more suitable for stews and stir-fries. - Nutrients: It is characterized by its content of vitamins C and K, folic acid, calcium, iron and potassium. It is also a source of antioxidants, such as carotenoids and flavonoids, which are very beneficial to health. In the kitchen, it is used in salads, stir-fries, soups, stews and as a side dish with meat or fish. It can be combined with other leafy vegetables, rice, noodles, tofu, chicken or fish, or simply prepared with lemon, olive oil and various seeds. Due to its ease of cultivation, hardiness and versatile flavor, mizuna has become an important crop in the home organic garden.

Non hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

Mizuna is characterized by its ease of cultivation, fast growth and cold tolerance, making it ideal for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. In fact, with careful planting, you can enjoy several harvests in a single year.