Mizuna Red Streaks Mustard
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Mizuna Red Streaks mustard. |
Mizuna Red Streaks mustard is a peculiar fall plant that can light up a
container or add an amazing splash of red color to any landscape. This
light, airy mustard is popular among gardeners in our part of Texas and
is both ornamental and edible! Red Streaks is a rarity for this time of
year -- a plant that not only is beautiful, but tastes as good as it
looks.
Prime harvesting for a nice sweet taste of Asian zing should occur
within 20 days of germination. This timing will yield a sweet, light
peppery addition to any salad or stir-fry. After 40 days’ maturity, you
can expect a slightly bittersweet taste, which still can add flavor to
any salad or Asian cuisine.
Ornamentally, this mustard has the ability to withstand all types of
weather. I have seen Mizuna Red Streaks mustard at top performance for
the last three fall and winter seasons, and in our unique climate, that
is an impressive feat. I enjoy displaying Mizuna Red Streaks in a
container with stock, pansy, viola, snapdragons, or kale. Red Streaks
can be an amazing welcome beside the front steps leading into your home
after a long day’s work.
With its rays of burgundy, red airy color, and
streaks of pure lime-green, this plant offers many possibilities. When
you start to make dinner, go outside and pluck some Mizuna Red Streaks
to add that perfect Asian twist to your dinner salad. You’ll enjoy
taking a “two-dimensional” approach to fall and winter gardening with
this uniquely flavorful and ornamental complement to any salad or
stir-fry.
Mizuna Red Streaks seed can be purchased at Harris
Seed (http://www.harrisseeds.com/).
Gardeners of any level can find success growing this mustard. Not only
is it easy to cultivate from seed, it is as close to instant
gratification as one can get! Go out on a limb and try something new.
Mizuza Red Streaks mustard will be a standout for you this winter.
About the author: Jenny Wegley is
the research and greenhouse manager at the Dallas Arboretum. Visit
http://www.dallasplanttrials.org/ for more information on plant
trials at the Arboretum.
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