How to grow Mizuna in Australia
A quick, mild mustard green for full sun to part shade in fertile, moisture-holding soil. Sow direct and thin seedlings, keeping the soil evenly moist for tender leaves.
At a glance
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Sun: Part shade
- Water: 4 litres a week, watered every 2 days
- Spacing: 20 cm
- Time to harvest: 40 days
- Time to germinate: 7 days
- Soil pH: 6 to 7
- Frost tolerance: Frost hardy
When to sow by region
| Region | When to sow | Regional note |
|---|---|---|
| South East Queensland | March to September | |
| Northern Rivers NSW | March to September | |
| Sydney & Coastal NSW | March to September | Cool-season Asian green; extended autumn-winter window. |
| Melbourne & Victoria | March to September | Sow Mar to Sep. Frost-tolerant; thrives in Melbourne cool season. Can sow Aug to Sep. |
| Adelaide & SA | March to September | Mediterranean: sow Mar to Sept. Mizuna thrives in cool conditions; avoid Dec to Feb heat. |
| Perth & WA | March to September | Mediterranean: sow Mar to Sept. Mizuna thrives in cool conditions; avoid Dec to Feb heat. |
| Tasmania | August to March | Sow Aug to Mar. Frost-hardy and fast. Late sowings stand well into winter. |
| Canberra & ACT | February to April, September and October | Sow Feb to Apr for autumn and winter picking, or Sep to Oct for spring. Very cold hardy once established. |
| North Queensland | May to September | Dry season May to Sep. Mizuna (Japanese mustard) prefers cooler months. |
| Darwin & Top End | May to September | Dry season May to Sep. Mizuna (Japanese mustard) prefers cooler months. |
Varieties
- Green Mizuna
- Red Mizuna
Companion planting
Good companions
Harvest and storage
Harvest tip
Pick outer leaves young for salads, or cut the whole plant a few centimetres above the base. Left to regrow, the cut crown gives further pickings.
Storage
Fridge in a damp cloth, up to 4 days.