Japanese Red Mustard
Asian Greens · Mizuna
Open Pollinated
Brassica juncea
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Brassicaceae (Mustard family) · Genus: Brassica
Characteristics
Color
PurpleRed
Flavor
Spicy / Pungent
Leaf Type
Curly / FrillySerrated
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Biennial
Harvest year 1, seeds year 2
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun, Tolerates Partial Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Germination
4–10 days
at 40–95 °F
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Days to Maturity
40 days
Plant Height
3 ft
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
Not Recommended / Direct Sow Only
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
6-8 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
1/4–1/2 in
Seed Spacing
1–2 in
Row Spacing
12–18 in
Thin To
6–12 in
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Container Friendly
Yes
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Optimal Soil Temp
55–75 °F
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Soil Temp
40–95 °F
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Air Temp
28–75 °F
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