Brassicacées • Brassica rapa

Red Mizuna - Organic

"A jagged silhouette in deep red, a subtle taste that awakens the moment — the perfect balance between intensity and delicacy."

$4.49

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Native to Japan, Red Mizuna is a brassica that captivates with its finely cut leaves, tinged with dark purple. Born from a refined agricultural tradition, it has long been cultivated in the pure waters of Kyoto, where its name "mizuna" — meaning "water-vegetable" — testifies to its connection with humid and nurturing gardens.

In the garden, it thrives from the first cool days of spring and returns vigorously at the end of summer, thus avoiding the intense heat that would trigger it to go to seed. With its bushy habit, rapid growth, and high cold tolerance (down to -12°C), it stands out as a reliable, simple, and generous plant. It allows for staggered harvests, perfect for extending the green season in harmony with the garden's gentle rhythm.

  • Growing climate: Cool to warm temperate climate
  • Sowing difficulty level: Easy
  • Care required: Occasional
    Note: Tolerant of early cool weather, prefer well-drained soil to avoid stagnant moisture.

With its slightly peppery flavor, reminiscent of arugula with hints of mustard, Red Mizuna offers an aromatic complexity that evolves as it grows. The young leaves are tender and delicate in salads, while the more mature ones add depth to soups, stir-fries, pestos, and marinades. Raw or cooked, it retains its vibrant color and pleasant texture.

Rich in antioxidants, folic acid, vitamins A and C, and calcium, it is as much a plant of pleasure as of vitality. Heir to a Japanese tradition of cultivation in clear water, it embodies today a living link between health, terroir, and refinement.

Red Mizuna - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Outdoor seeding

Germination time

4-8 jours

Germination temperature

15° to 24° Celsius

Sowing depth

Sowing at a depth of 5 mm

Transplantation

Transplantation not recommended

Technical

Seeding in clusters

Growing conditions

Number of days to maturity

Harvest at ± 40 days

Hardiness zone

Zone-3a

Distance between rows

30 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant that tolerates light shade

Soil texture

Loose (silty) soil

Soil moisture

Cool, well-drained soil

Soil fertility

Plant demanding in bacteria-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

Low acidic pH

Average plant height

30 cm

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