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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Mizuna |
| Scientific name | Brassica rapa var. nipposinica |
| Family / Genus | Brassicaceae / — |
| Produce category | Leafy Green |
| Produce subcategory | Asian Green |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| AGROVOC URI | c_4874 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 25.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mizuna Green | 30% | The classic mizuna variety with bright green, deeply serrated, feathery leaves. Offers a mildly pungent, slightly peppery flavor. Known for fast growth, cold tolerance, and versatility for baby leaf o |
| Ruby Streaks | 25% | Distinctive variety with vibrant red-purple stems and leaf veins, contrasting with green leaves. Provides a slightly milder, peppery flavor and adds significant visual appeal to salad mixes. Color int |
| Lime Streaks | 15% | A unique variety featuring bright lime-green, deeply cut leaves with a slightly thicker texture than standard mizuna. Offers a mild, slightly sweet flavor with a subtle mustard hint, excellent for fre |
| Kyoto Red | 10% | Known for its deep red-purple coloration, especially pronounced in cool growing conditions. Similar to other red mizunas but often with a more intense, uniform red hue. Delivers a mild mustard flavor |
| Mizuna Tokyo | 8% | A traditional Japanese green mizuna cultivar. Produces abundant, finely cut, dark green leaves with a crisp texture and a mild, slightly pungent flavor. Well-suited for both fresh salads and stir-frie |
| Mizuna Purple | 5% | Features attractive purple-tinged leaves, particularly when young or grown in cooler temperatures. Offers a slightly milder flavor than green mizuna, with a delicate texture, making it ideal for baby |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: 31.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 uL/kg/h typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Store separately from ethylene-producing fruits and vegetables (e.g., apples, bananas, tomatoes).
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene-sensitive, non-ethylene producing
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? Yes
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Growing, driven by interest in diverse greens, Asian cuisine, and specialty salad mixes.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.4 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.5 |
Pack sizes
- 4 oz
- 5 oz
- 1 lb
- 5 lb
- 10 lb
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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