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Mizuna Microgreens — Microgreens

7-14days to harvest

2-3days to germinate

Z5–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Soak seeds 4-8 hours, then broadcast on growing medium. Cover lightly and mist regularly until germination.

Cultivation

Sun: Indirect light or grow lights
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Soilless growing medium or hydroponic setup
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: Broadcast seeding, dense planting
Height: 3 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright green with delicate serrated leaves
Size: 1-2 inch cotyledons with first true leaves
Shape: Feathery, deeply lobed leaves
Flavour: Mild peppery taste with subtle mustard and slightly sweet undertones

In the kitchen

Salads, sandwiches, sushi garnish, stir-fries, soup garnish

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Minimal pest issues indoors, occasional aphids
Diseases: Damping-off if overwatered, mold in poor ventilation
Resistance: Generally disease-free when grown as microgreens

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	January – December	—	—	January – December
2	January – December	—	—	January – December
3	January – December	—	—	January – December
4	January – December	—	—	January – December
5	January – December	—	—	January – December
6	January – December	—	—	January – December
7	January – December	—	—	January – December
8	January – December	—	—	January – December
9	January – December	—	—	January – December
10	January – December	—	—	January – December
11	January – December	—	—	January – December
12	January – December	—	—	January – December
13	January – December	—	—	January – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

ChivesRepels aphids and flea beetles that commonly attack brassicas

DillAttracts beneficial insects and can improve flavor of nearby greens

LettuceCompatible growing conditions and similar harvest timing for microgreens

RadishFast-growing companion that can be harvested alongside mizuna microgreens

CilantroSimilar light and moisture requirements, compatible for mixed microgreen trays

ArugulaBoth are brassicas with similar growing needs and complementary flavors

Pea ShootsCompatible growth rates and can add nitrogen to growing medium

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for flea beetles and aphids that target brassicas

Avoid

FennelProduces allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of brassicas

StrawberryMay compete for nutrients and has different moisture requirements

TomatoCan stunt growth of brassica family plants through root competition

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 69
Protein (g): 1.5
Fat (g): 0.1
Carbohydrate (g): 17.6
Fibre (g): 5.3
Sugars (g): 8.55
Vitamin A (µg): 5
Vitamin C (mg): 54.1
Calcium (mg): 8
Iron (mg): 1.61
Magnesium (mg): 24
Phosphorus (mg): 47
Potassium (mg): 304
Zinc (mg): 0.31

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the microgreens growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Mizuna Microgreens?

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