How to Grow Mizuna in New Zealand

A Japanese mustard green with ferny, mild-peppery leaves. Crops cut-and-come-again for weeks and is an easy salad workhorse through the cooler months.

When to plant mizuna in New Zealand

Timing is everything in New Zealand, where the warm north and the cooler south are weeks apart. Sow or plant in these months for your region:

Region	When to sow or plant
Northland	January, February, March, April, August, September, October
Auckland	January, February, March, April, August, September, October
Waikato & BoP	January, February, March, April, August, September, October
Wellington	January, February, March, April, August, September, October
Nelson & Marlborough	January, February, March, April, August, September, October
Canterbury	January, February, March, April, August, September, October
Otago & Southland	January, February, March, April, August, September, October
Central Otago	January, February, March, April, August, September, October

Best mizuna varieties for NZ

Green Mizuna — Ferny mild-peppery mustard leaves, fast and good cut-and-come-again. (Kings Seeds, Egmont Seeds)
Red Mizuna — Purple-tinged form with the same mild bite, adds salad colour. (Kings Seeds, Egmont Seeds)

How to grow mizuna

Space plants about 20cm apart.
Sow seed around 0.3cm deep.
Position: part shade.
Ready to harvest in roughly 40 days.
Seeds germinate in about 7 days.

Companion planting

Grow mizuna near: Carrot, Lettuce.

Pests and problems

Watch for: White butterfly, Slugs, Aphids. See our NZ pest and disease guide for organic control.

For a calendar tuned to your exact region, see the New Zealand planting guides or the Mizuna plant page.

FAQ

When is the best time to plant mizuna in New Zealand?

In the warm north (Auckland, Northland) sow in January, February, March, April, August, September, October. Cooler regions plant a little later. Check the table above for your region.

Where can I buy mizuna seeds or plants in NZ?

Try Kings Seeds, Egmont Seeds.