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When to Plant Mizuna in Hampden Sydney, Virginia (23943)

Location

Hampden Sydney, Virginia

ZIP Code

23943

USDA Zone

7b

Last Frost

Sunday, April 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, March 8, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Mizuna directly outdoors 4 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Brassica rapa var. nipposinica
Days to Maturity 40 days
Mature Height 8-18"
Spread 8"

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Partial to Full Sun (4-6 hours)

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Water

Regular (1-2 inches/week)

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Spacing

6" apart

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Planting Depth

0.25" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 4-7 days

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Growing Mizuna in Zone 7b

Mizuna (Brassica rapa var. nipposinica) is a popular garden vegetable. In Hampden Sydney, Virginia, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, April 5, 2026. Mizuna grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.