Parsley Seeds - Japanese Mitsuba
50-60 Days to maturity. Cryptotaenia japonica. Japanese Mitsuba Parsley Seeds. Non-GMO, annual/perennial, open-pollinated, heirloom. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, and raised beds. The long stalks of this woodland plant have delightfully aromatic trefoil leaves. The refreshing flavor of Mitsuba, a Japanese parsley with delicate trefoil leaves that taste like a blend of celery and parsley, makes it perfect for soups, salads, and garnishes. Although perennial by nature, this plant is grown as an annual food crop. It is also excellent grown as microgreens. This cool‑weather lover thrives in moist, shaded spots and rewards you with quick harvests and elegant culinary flair. ~12,500 seeds/oz.
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Growing Japanese Mitsuba Parsley in the Herb Garden
Sow Japanese Parsley either directly outdoors .25 inch deep after the last frost, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting. Space plants about 6-8 inches apart, in rows or groups, in moist, rich, well-drained soil in partial to full shade.
Keep soil evenly moist and mulch to conserve moisture. Thin seedlings when they reach 3 inches tall; use thinnings as microgreens. Plant in succession every 4-6 weeks for continuous harvest. Watch for slugs and snails and avoid hot, sunny spots that cause bolting and bitterness.
Harvesting and use of Japanese Mitsuba Parsley
Harvest by snipping stems at the soil level once they reach 6-8 inches tall. For continuous harvest, use the cut-and-come-again method; for annual use, harvest fully at maturity (about 50-60 days). If growing as a perennial, allow a few to go to seed or divide the roots to propagate.
About Japanese Mitsuba Parsley Garden Seeds
Mitsuba is a traditional “dento yasai” (heritage vegetable) of Japan, cherished for its trio of aromatic leaves and celery-parsley flavor.
Two regional varieties exist in Japan—the Kansai (green, disease-resistant, often grown as microgreens) and the Kanto (white stems blanched for delicate flavor).
All parts of the plant—leaves, stems, roots, seeds—are edible, with culinary uses ranging from garnishes to soups and salads.
Stories From Our Gardeners
"Mitsuba means “three leaves” in Japanese, and those fresh stems and leaves are often tucked into miso soup or chawan‑mushi just before serving for a subtle, bright pop of flavor!"
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- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer |
Japanese Mitsuba Parsley Seeds Per Package:
- 2 g packet - Approximately 875 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 12,500 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 50,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 200,000 Seeds
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=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Cryptotaenia japonica |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | Perennial often grown as annual 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Days to Maturity: | 50-60 |
| Days to Germination: | 7-14 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 6-8 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 12-24 inches per foot (12-24 seeds per foot, thin to 6-8 inches) |
| Plant Height: | 12-24 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Soil Preference: | Moist, rich, well-drained soil |
| Temperature Preference: | Cooler 60-78 F |
| Light Preference: | Partial Shade to Shade |
Other
| Direct Sow: | Yes |
| Start Indoors: | Yes, 4-6 weeks before transplanting. |
| Plant Width: | 8-12 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | No data |
| Germination Temperature: | 70-75 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Susceptible to slugs and snails; otherwise low-maintenance |
| Garden Size: | Woodlands, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container |
| Climate Tolerance: | Cold-tolerant (USDA zone 4), dislikes extreme heat (bolts above 85-90 F) |