Life Span
Biennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Western Europe
Types
Brassica oleifer, Brassica napus
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
1-6
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs watering once a week
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips, Remove all suckers
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
organic fertlizers, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, pink rot, Rust
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Bugs
Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing, wheezing
Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Blackheads, Blood purifying, Perfumes
For treating wrinkles, Weightloss
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Cholesterol Free, Curing mumps and measles, Digestion problems, Diuretic, Palpitation, Piles
Anemia, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Increase fiber amount, Kidney Stones, Minerals, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa ssp. nipposinica
BRASSICA oleracea 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
Common Name
Kabuna, Mizuna, Spinach Mustard, Tendergreen
Kohlrabi
In German
Mizuna
Kohlrabi
In French
Mizuna
Chou-rave
In Spanish
Mizuna
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
In Portuguese
Mizuna
Kohlrabi
In Polish
Mizuna
Kalarepa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Capparales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mizuna and Kohlrabi
Season and care of Mizuna and Kohlrabi is important to know. While considering everything about Mizuna and Kohlrabi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mizuna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kohlrabi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mizuna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mizuna is Neutral and for Kohlrabi is Neutral.
Mizuna and Kohlrabi Physical Information
Mizuna and Kohlrabi physical information is very important for comparison. Mizuna height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Mizuna and Kohlrabi are as follows:
Mizuna flower color: Yellow
Mizuna leaf color: Blue Green
Kohlrabi flower color: Not Available
- Kohlrabi leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Mizuna and Kohlrabi
Care of Mizuna and Kohlrabi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mizuna pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Remove all suckers and Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mizuna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kohlrabi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.