Mizuna

Mizuna is an Asian green that is commonly found in baby lettuce mixes, but can also be enjoyed by itself, raw or cooked. It is a great source of vitamins A and K.

How to harvest: An easy way to think about harvesting greens is the ⅔ rule. Think about harvesting one third of the plant and leaving two thirds behind. For each leaf, think about harvesting one third and leaving two thirds behind. Leaving some of the plant behind allows the plant to continue using photosynthesis to grow.

Choose which leaves you harvest by working your way from the outside of the plant into the center. Harvest the big, outside leaves first. The center of the plant, or “terminal bud” should not be harvested.

How to prepare: If the stem seems thick, especially toward the bottom of the plant, it can be removed by ripping off the green leaves. It is also perfectly fine to eat that part of the plant- what’s your preference?

Mix into salad with other greens or alone, stir into soup at the end of cooking, use in pasta dishes, stir fry, or add to sandwiches.