Mizuna Red Streaks Mustard

Mizuna Red Streaks is a fast-growing mustard green with deeply cut, dandelion-like leaves marked by red streaks. Plants grow up to 36 inches tall, and the nutrient-packed leaves are excellent in salads. The seeds can also be used as a spice or ground into condiments.

At a glance

• Variety: Mizuna Red Streaks mustard (Brassica rapa var. nipposinica)
• Type: Heirloom green, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Leaves: Deeply cut with red streaks, up to 36 inches tall
• Sun: Full sun to partial shade
• Season: Cool season, fast growing
• Use: Salads, garnishes, seed spice

Best for

• Colorful salad mixes and garnishes
• Cool-season spring and fall gardens
• Cut-and-come-again or whole-plant harvest
• Grinding seeds into mustard condiments
• Adding color to the bed and the plate

How to grow

Direct sow in cool weather in full sun to partial shade with moist, fertile soil. The variety grows quickly. Harvest leaves gradually or cut the whole plant at once, and let some plants flower and set seed if you want to use the seed as a spice.

Flavor profile

Mild and lightly peppery with the fresh mustard bite that adds zest to salads.

About MIgardener

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