Mizuna

Leafy Green


Origin

Japan.



Fun Fact

Mizuna is a "Kyo yasai," which means it's a heirloom vegetable from the Kyoto region, where the Royal family lived and acted as Japan's national capital during the Edo period.

Taste Profile

Mizuna has a mild mustard flavour.

Nutritional Highlights


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Use

Classic use example

Mizuna can be used is risotto and pasta dishes.

Mizuna's young, tender leaves can be used in salads and sandwiches.


Special use example

The dish Mizuna Ichiyazuke ("overnight soaking pickles") is made with Mizuna greens, salt, and dried red chili (Togarashi).

Pairings

Olive oil

Soy sauce

Onions

Legumes

How to harvest

Instructions:

●Remove the bigger outer leaves.

(Harvesting Style 4)

● Remove yellow and dead leaves.


Days until first harvest

Yield per Basket per Week

Storage