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Brassica rapa var. nipposinica 'Red Knight'

Brassica rapa var. nipposinica 'Red Knight'

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MizunaVegetableFamily: Brassicaceae

Height: 27cmSpread: 30cm
Half hardy

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Mizuna, Brassica rapa var. nipposinica, is a Japanese brassica that is becoming increasingly popular for stir-fries. It is also called Kyona or potherb mustard. Not only is it good to eat, it's also quite decorative, with glossy, serrated, dark green leaves and narrow white stalks, looking good in flower beds and as edging.

Mizuna is vigorous, adaptable and easy to grow in most soils. Leaves have a mild mustard flavour. The usual sowing time, outside, is from early to late summer, but it can be sown in late spring or early summer, when it may have a tendency to bolt. Another alternative is to sow in early autumn, for transplanting under cover.

Mizuna 'Red Knight' is a hybrid variety with dark red leaves, perfect for using in summer salads. Plants are vigorous, growing as a large rosette of finely serrated, feathery leaves. Mizuna is tolerant of both heat and cold, and grows best in moist conditions.

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Brassica ‘Red knight’ and wildlife

Brassica ‘Red knight’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Brassica ‘Red knight’ poisonous?

Brassica ‘Red knight’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

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Is not known to attract Dogs

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Is not known to attract Horses

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Is not known to attract Livestock

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Is not known to attract People

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