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Brassica rapa var. nipposinica 'Waido'

Brassica rapa var. nipposinica 'Waido'

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MizunaVegetableFamily: Brassicaceae

Height: 27cmSpread: 30cm
Half hardy

Foliage colour:

Green

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.

'Waido' is a relatively new mizuna, bearing flavoursome, broad green leaves and white stems. The flavour of 'Waido' leaves is slightly stronger than other mizuna varieties.

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Brassica ‘Waido’ and wildlife

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

Is Brassica ‘Waido’ poisonous?

Brassica ‘Waido’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People