Early mizuna

"Brassica rapa Japonica## HOW TO GROW MIZUNA Start indoors 4 weeks before last frost, plant out 2–3 weeks before frost. For fall harvest, transplant 10 weeks before first frost, without additional protection. In a hoophouse, you can plant 2-3 weeks later. Direct seed after last frost. Tender Asian greens prefer cool early summer and fall temperatures between 60-77˚F and night time temps above 40˚F. Harvest leaves from the bottom up, cool quickly, dunk in cold water to wash, store at 32˚F. Soil pH 5.6-7.5. Hardiness zones 4-9. Annual.Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 14,500 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard for mustard seeds: 75%. Usual seed life: 5 years.Planting Depth 1/4-1/2”Soil Temp. Germ. 68-77˚FDays to Germ. 4-10Plant Spacing 6-15”Row Spacing 24-30”Days To Maturity 40-50Full Sun, Moist Well Drained   Early Seed Count 1 Ounce ≈ 12,326 seeds##This early maturing Japanese mustard, also known as kyona, has long slender stems and dark g