Mizuna, Cut-leaf mustard
Brassica juncea var. japonica

Family: Brassicaceae

What it is like

A cabbage family herb. It has attractive feather like leaves.

There are about 30 Brassica species and many cultivated varieties.

Where it is found

It is a warm temperate to subtropical plant. It suits reasonably moist conditions. It responds to fertiliser. It suits hardiness zones 9-11.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, China, Japan, Tasmania

How it is used for food

The leaves have a sweet flavour with a taste of mustard.

Edible parts

Leaves, vegetable

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed. Plants should be placed 35 cm apart. The plants can be cut off at ground level and with appropriate fertiliser will regrow.

The leaves can be harvested year round.

Its other names

Local names

Dissected-leaf mustard, Irana, Japanese mustard

Synonyms

Brassica rapa var. nipposinica; Sinapis japonica Thunb.;