{"product_id":"mizuna-greens","title":"Mizuna Greens Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eMizuna is an attractive and easy-to-grow leafy green from the Brassica family, prized for its slightly pungent, mustard-like flavour and its fine, elegant foliage. Its green leaves with purplish hues add an original visual touch to salad mixes, and their distinctive taste pairs well with vinaigrettes or vinegar-based dressings. Fast-growing and cold-hardy, mizuna is an excellent choice for cool-season crops or \"cut-and-come-again\" harvesting. When it bolts, it produces small, edible yellow flowers that are sweet and much loved by pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can you grow mizuna?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMizuna grows well in zones 3 to 9 and prefers cool temperatures. It adapts to gardens, containers, raised beds, and cold frames. Partial shade helps limit bolting in hot weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory and historical uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginating in Japan, mizuna is an ancient variety cultivated for centuries for its culinary and ornamental uses. Its rapid growth and hardiness have made it a staple in Asian gardens and kitchens. More recently, it has become popular in Western cuisine for its slightly pungent flavour and decorative appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanadian zone information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZones 8–9: Direct sow in early spring or fall for best flavour.\u003cbr\u003eZones 5–7: Sow from early spring until early fall; protection recommended during intense summer heat.\u003cbr\u003eZones 3–4: Start indoors in spring or grow in a cold frame to extend the harvest season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1931\" data-start=\"1675\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to grow and harvest mizuna\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds directly 5 mm (¼ in) deep, spaced 2.5 cm (1 in) apart. Thin to 10–15 cm (4–6 in).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil moist, especially in dry periods, to promote steady growth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick outer leaves as needed or cut whole plants 2.5 cm (1 in) above the soil to encourage regrowth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch to retain moisture and reduce weeds. Provide shade in summer to delay bolting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed saving tips for future supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow a few plants to bolt and fully mature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed harvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e When pods turn brown and dry, cut stems and hang them in paper bags.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying and cleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow to dry completely before separating seeds from pods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dry place in labelled envelopes or jars. Viability for 3 to 4 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53644642353520,"sku":"MF-GREENS-017","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0801\/8032\/files\/Mizuna_0d44ef7b-6d5c-416f-8525-4be0b357af5e.jpg?v=1776549106","url":"https:\/\/www.biocos.ca\/en-southamerica\/products\/mizuna-greens","provider":"Biocos Canada ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}