Red Mizuna Greens
Inventory, bunch : 0
Description/Taste
Red mizuna have crimson-tinged, elongated leaves with serrated edges. The stems are thin and delicate and have a pinkish-red color. The flavor of Red mizuna is spicy with tart undertones.
Seasons/Availability
Red Mizuna is available in the winter and spring months.
Current Facts
Red mizuna, scientific name, Brassica rapa nipponosica, is a cool season Japanese leafy type mustard green. It is often sold in seed catalogs under the name "mesclun mix", a spicy blend including European greens such as arugula, orach and radicchio. Red mizuna can also be found in Western supermarkets within pre-packaged and cut lettuce mixes, its uniquely textured and bright flavored leaves mingling with lesser flavored greens such as iceberg, romaine, spinach and mache. In farmers markets throughout the world it is sold in bunches, stems attached.
