How to Grow Mibuna

A cool-season leafy for the home garden across the warmer US.

Mibuna is a rewarding cool-season crop for backyard growers.

When to plant

Mibuna is a cool-season crop. In the South and Southwest, plant in fall through winter when the heat eases. See your region on the mibuna page for exact timing.

Varieties

• Mibuna, Mild Japanese mustard green (Kitazawa/True Leaf Market)

How to grow it

• Sun & soil: part sun to light shade, rich well-drained soil with even moisture.
• Spacing: about 15 cm (6 in) between plants.
• Sowing: barely cover the seed.
• Water: roughly 4 L per plant every 2 days in hot weather.

Pests & problems

Watch for Flea beetle. In humid regions, Few can appear, so space for airflow and water at the roots in the morning.

Harvest

Mibuna is usually ready to harvest in roughly 5 weeks. Pick regularly to keep plants productive.

When to plant in your region

Pick your region to see exactly when to plant mibuna where you garden.

See also: Mibuna in the plant library →

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