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Brassica rapa japonica Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in full sun in most well-drained fertile soils[200]. Summer crops tolerate light shade[206]. Prefers a pH of 5.5 to 7[200]. Prefers a cool moist reasonably fertile soil[52]. The plant is shallow rooted and intolerant of drought, it needs to be grown in a moist fertile soil for the best quality leaves[206]. Fairly hardy, tolerating quite hard frosts, though plants are likely to die if this is coupled with wet weather[206]. Plants are also tolerant of summer heat[206]. Mizuna is widely cultivated in China for its edible leaves, there are many named varieties[206]. This plant is one of the most resistant to bolting of the oriental brassicas and can be sown in spring. It can also be transplanted successfully[206]. A fast growing plant, it can be cropped on a cut and come again basis just 2 - 3 weeks after sowing and has been known to continue cropping for 10 months before going to seed[206]. A very ornamental plant[206]. For further Brassica rapa japonica gardening information |
