Description
Mitsuba (Japanese Parsley) Asian Greens Seeds 2575.
Approximately 375 seeds per packet. (300 seeds/gram.)
Add a touch of Japanese cuisine to your garden with Mitsuba, a delightful herb with a clean, fresh flavour reminiscent of celery and parsley. Both versatile and easy to grow, its leaves, stems, and roots are a gourmet addition to salads, soups, and a variety of cooked dishes.
Quick Seed Details
- Type: Perennial (Grown as an Annual Food Crop)
- Harvest Height: 15-20 cm
- Ideal for: Soups, salads, and cooking
- Features: Clean, fresh flavour; all parts of the plant are edible; thrives in partial shade.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow Mitsuba (Japanese Parsley)
When to Plant: Sow seeds in successive crops every 4 weeks from late April through to mid-July.
How to Plant: Sow seeds 1.25 cm deep and 2.5-5 cm apart in a moist, moderately shaded area. Maintain rows 45 cm apart. Thin seedlings to 5-10 cm apart in the row.
Care: Mitsuba prefers a moist growing medium and is particularly sensitive to heat. Ensure it receives some shade, especially during hot summer weather, to prevent bolting. Begin harvesting stems when they reach 15-20 cm in height.
Why Mitsuba (Japanese Parsley) belongs in Your Graden
Mitsuba is a must-have for any culinary garden. Its unique, clean flavour is a welcome alternative to standard parsley and works beautifully in a variety of dishes, both raw and cooked. This versatile herb offers incredible value as every part of the plant can be used. Plus, unlike many vegetables that demand full sun, Mitsuba performs exceptionally well in moderately shaded garden spots, making it a perfect choice for those trickier, less-sunny areas.
