Mustard Seeds - Mibuna Green Spray Hybrid
41 days to maturity. Brassica rapa var. japonica Mibuna Green Spray Mustard Seeds. Non-GMO, warm or cool-season, annual, hybrid. Similar to mizuna greens, mibuna mustard is a flavorful Japanese green strap leaf mustard with a mild mustard flavor. Although it is very similar to mizuna, differentiate mibuna by its smooth, pointed leaves and distinct flavor. Although not as tenacious as mizuna, mibuna produces a slightly stronger and more complex culinary mustard profile and an attractive display of foliage. Mibuna greens are a cold and heat tolerant crop suitable for all gardens. Approx. 7,500 seeds per oz.
Mustard Seeds - Mibuna Green Spray Hybrid
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Other Common Names: Mibu greens, ren sheng cai, mibu-na.
How to Grow Mibuna Green Spray Mustard
Sow seeds 4-6 weeks before the final frost date, or start indoors for transplanting. Sow 5-6 seeds half-inch deep and 4 inches apart in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Sow every two weeks for a continuous harvest. Start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting outside for an early harvest. The flavor is best when grown in fertile soil and watered well. Work compost or mature manure into the earth to increase fertility and moisture retention. Mibuna is outstanding for undercropping and intercropping.
Thin the seedlings to 1 plant every 12 inches once the true leaves establish. Do not worry about bolting unless high temperatures persist. Mibuna does very well when grown in containers and unheated greenhouses throughout the year. Some gardeners have begun using this plant as a cover crop with success. With this crop, your imagination is your limit!
Harvesting Mibuna Green Spray Mustard
Like lettuce, harvest large outer leaves while allowing smaller leaves to mature. Sharp scissors or a knife are the only tools needed.
Culinary Tips
Excellent for salads, pickling, steaming, and stir-fry. Mibuna is characteristic of fresh Japanese vegetables. Prepare this green as you would any mustard green; take care not to overcook them, and a little seasoning goes a long way.
Tips From Our Gardeners
“I would recommend this green to anyone who wants to start gardening early in the season or who lives in a climate with a short growing season. Mibuna greens are a terrific addition to any cold-hardy kitchen garden.”
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- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer |
Seeds Per Package
- 1 g packet - Approximately 270 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 7,500 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 30,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 120,000 Seeds
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Brassica rapa var. japonica |
| Mibuna Green Spray Color: | Dandelion green. |
| Mibuna Green Spray Flavor: | Mild and distinct, growing in intensity as it ages. |
Growing Info
| Days to Maturity: | 41 |
| Days to Germination: | 4-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 - 0.5 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 6-8 inches |
| Plant Height: | 4-6 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Small, low growing rosettes of leafy greens. |
| Soil Preference: | Mustard plants adapt happily to numerous soil types, as long as they are fertile and retain water well. |
| Temperature Preference: | 25-85 F |
Other
| Plant Width: | 4-8 inches |
| Pests and Disease: | Pests and diseases tend to stay away from Mibuna. Flea beetles, slugs, and occasionally caterpillars can be found. |