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When 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

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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🤝 Good Companions

CarrotOnionBeetSpinach

⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

StrawberryTomato
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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

🟢 Easy
✅ Open-pollinated — seeds grow true to parent

When 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.

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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.

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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.