How to Grow Mizuna, Red Kingdom
Brassica rapa
Your complete guide to growing Mizuna, Red Kingdom.
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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, Red Kingdom
✓ Good companions
Fellow brassica with compatible growing conditions and harvest timing
Root depth doesn't compete with shallow microgreen roots
Natural pest deterrent against aphids and flea beetles that target brassicas
Attracts beneficial insects and has similar cool-weather preferences
Similar growing requirements and harvest timing, efficient use of growing space
Nitrogen fixation enriches soil for leafy greens, compatible growth habits
Fast-growing companion that helps break up soil and doesn't compete for space
Compatible cool-season crop with similar water and light needs
✗ Keep away from
Competes for nutrients as fellow brassica and attracts same pests like cabbage worms
Same family (Brassicaceae) leading to increased pest attraction and disease susceptibility
Different water and temperature requirements, tomatoes prefer warmer conditions
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
