Mustard Mizuna Organic Seed Pack

Description

A graceful plant in flower beds and containers, and also a tender, mildly spicy, Japanese mustard green that is milder than other mustards, and ready to harvest in as little as 3 weeks as tender baby greens. Beautiful and prolific, and withstands heat longer than lettuce without bolting. Use fresh in salads, steam, or stir-fry. Seeds will germinate under cold and wet spring conditions.

Days to Maturity: 30–50 days

Family: Brassicaceae

Native: Probably Eurasia

Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Plant Dimensions: Will grow 12″ tall and wide, though typically harvested when smaller

Variety Info: Mustard leaves are mildly spicy and slightly peppery. Mizuna is a type of Japanese mustard. One plant can produce as many as 200 stems with thin, serrated leaves. It is prized as much for its ornamental value as its culinary value.

Attributes: Good for Containers, Frost Tolerant, Heat Tolerant