Wasabina
Brassica juncea
  Wasabina
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Seed #354 |
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When picked young, this light green serrated leaf mustard brings a delicious, spicy, wasabi-like flavor to a salad mix of baby leaf greens. The large, tender, mature leaves are ruffled with curly edges and are best cooked. Very cold tolerant.
- Cool season annual
- Approx. 900-1000 seeds in packet. (A seed will vary in weight and size within a given seed lot. The number of seeds stated is only an estimate.)
- 253,000 seed count per pound.
- Maturity: Approx. 40-45 days (20-25 for baby leaf)
- Planting season: Spring or late summer/early fall
For quantities greater than 500 lbs, or for special requests such as seed treatment, ask us for a price quote on this variety.
Cultivation: Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after danger of all frost or late summer/early fall in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Plant every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. The flavor is best when grown briskly so plant in fertile soil and keep well watered. Start harvesting at 20-30 days for baby mustard greens.
Germination
Temperature |
Seed
Depth |
Seed
Spacing |
Thin
To |
Row
Distance |
| 45-85°F |
1/4-1/2" |
1-2" |
4-6" |
18-24" |
Please note: Maturity, adaptability and disease tolerance may differ under your specific climate and/or growing conditions.
Culinary tips: Use mature leaves for tsukemono, ohitashi, stir-frying, and pickling. Use baby leaves for salad and fresh eating.
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