📍 Mobile, AL · Zone 9a · Last frost Friday, February 20, 2026
✏️ ChangeWhen to Plant Mizuna in Mobile, Alabama (36607)
Location
Mobile, Alabama
ZIP Code
36607
USDA Zone
9a
Last Frost
Friday, February 20, 2026
📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates
Direct Sow Outdoors
Friday, January 23, 2026
Based on last frost Friday, February 20, 2026 · Zone 9a
Pro tip: Sow Mizuna directly outdoors 4 weeks before your last frost date.
🌿 Plant Details
☀️ 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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Get your seeds now so they're ready by Friday, January 23, 2026.
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🤝 Good Companions
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Full Companion Planting Guide for Mizuna
See which plants help Mizuna thrive, which to keep away, and raised bed layout tips →
🛠️ Supplies You'll Need
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🌾 Seed Saving Guide
🟢 EasyWhen to Harvest Seed
Let plants bolt fully. Harvest seed pods when tan and dry before they shatter.
Processing
Thresh dried stalks to release seeds, winnow to separate from chaff.
Seed Viability
Up to 4 years when stored cool, dark, and dry.
Pro Tip
Mizuna is a Brassica rapa and will cross with other mustard-family plants — isolate by 300 feet for purity.
Raised Bed Planting Guides
A 4×8 bed fits 4 per sq ft of Mizuna. See plant counts, spacing grids, and companion pairings for every bed size →
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Mizuna in Mobile, Alabama? +
In Mobile (Zone 9a), direct sow Mizuna outdoors around Friday, January 23, 2026.
What is the last frost date for Mobile, Alabama? +
The average last spring frost date for Mobile, Alabama (ZIP 36607) is around Friday, February 20, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 9a.
How long does Mizuna take to grow? +
Mizuna typically matures in about 40 days from direct sowing. In Mobile, that means you can expect harvest around Friday, January 23, 2026 plus 40 days.
Should I start Mizuna indoors or direct sow in Alabama? +
Mizuna does best when direct sown outdoors. In Mobile, sow directly around Friday, January 23, 2026.
Other Plants for Mobile
Growing Mizuna in Zone 9a
Mizuna (Brassica rapa var. nipposinica) is a popular garden vegetable. In Mobile, Alabama, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, January 23, 2026.
Your average last frost date is Friday, February 20, 2026. Mizuna grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.