Varieties of Asian Greens
Komatsuna
Komatsuna is an upright plant that bears medium green leaves with white stalks. Plants are ready to harvest 35 days after seeding.
‘Green Spray’ Mibuna
‘Green spray’ features straplike leaves that add a mildy spicy flavor to salads. The plants grow 12 inches tall. Plants mature in 40 days.
‘Kyoto’ Mizuna
‘Kyoto’ bears deeply fringed leaves that are borne on thin white leaf stalks. They add a decorative touch to the garden and mildly spicy flavor to salads. Plants mature in 45 days.
‘Red Giant’ Red Mustard
‘Red giant’ grows 1-2 feet tall and has broad purplish-red leaves. Young leaves add zing to salads; older leaves should be cooked for best flavor. Plants mature in 43 days.
‘Florida Broadleaf’ Mustard Greens
‘Florida Broadleaf’ resembles spinach but has a snappier flavor. The plant, which matures in 45 days, is used as steamed greens.
Mustard
Mustard is a multipurpose plant. The greens are used for salads and in cooking, and the seeds are used for spices and in condiments. The seeds of different varieties yield various colors of mustard, ranging from yellow to brown. Mustard grows best in cool weather in a sunny, well-drained location.
Tatsoi
Tatsoi features deep green, crinkled leaves and forms a compact rosette. The spoon-shape leaves have a mild mustard flavor. Plants mature in 45 to 50 days.
