How to Grow Mizuna Microgreens
Brassica rapa var. japonica
Your complete guide to growing Mizuna Microgreens.
When to Plant Mizuna Microgreens
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 2 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 3 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 4 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 5 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 6 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 7 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 8 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 9 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 10 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 11 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 12 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 13 | January – December | — | January – December |
Companion Plants for Mizuna Microgreens
✓ Good companions
Both are brassicas with similar growing needs and complementary flavors
Repels aphids and flea beetles that commonly attack brassicas
Similar light and moisture requirements, compatible for mixed microgreen trays
Attracts beneficial insects and can improve flavor of nearby greens
Compatible growing conditions and similar harvest timing for microgreens
Acts as trap crop for flea beetles and aphids that target brassicas
Compatible growth rates and can add nitrogen to growing medium
Fast-growing companion that can be harvested alongside mizuna microgreens
✗ Keep away from
Produces allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of brassicas
May compete for nutrients and has different moisture requirements
Can stunt growth of brassica family plants through root competition
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
