Mizuna, Beni Houshi

Our favorite “Green” vegetable! Beni Houshi Mizuna is a new, vibrant twist on an ancient crop, and the bright purple stems set it apart from any other mizuna. The succulent stems are rich in anthocyanin, the same powerful purple antioxidant present in blueberries. This recently developed open-pollinated variety has been making a splash on the high-end culinary scene in Japan. The greens are excellent raw in salads; the purple stems and dark greens make a lovely contrast, and the delicate flavor is unparalleled. Mizuna is well adapted to both heat and cold extremes and is suitable for several harvests, in fact becoming more tasty and cool-adapted with each successive cutting. Please note, you will occasionally see a few plants with smooth off-type leaves.

• 6-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 5-8 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 55-70 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
  
• Plant Spacing: 6-12"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
  
• Brassica rapa
  

Growing Tips: Tolerant of heat and frost but best planted in cool spring or fall conditions. Sow in place. Prefers rich soil; harvest individual leaves or cut entire plant.