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When to Plant Mizuna in Balsam Grove, North Carolina (28708)

Location

Balsam Grove, North Carolina

ZIP Code

28708

USDA Zone

7a

Last Frost

Friday, April 10, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, March 13, 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 7a

Mizuna (Brassica rapa var. nipposinica) is a popular garden vegetable. In Balsam Grove, North Carolina, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, March 13, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, April 10, 2026. Mizuna grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.