Mitsuba Seeds
Estimated delivery between Mars 27 and Mars 30.
- Mitsuba, also known as Japanese wild parsley or Japanese honewort, is a flavorful, herbaceous perennial native to Japan and Korea. It is prized for its bright green leaves, which resemble parsley and have a slightly peppery, sweet flavor. Mitsuba is commonly used in Asian cuisine, particularly in Japanese dishes, where it adds a refreshing taste to soups, salads, and garnishes.
- Features:
- Flavor: Mitsuba has a unique taste, often described as a combination of parsley, celery, and anise. It is known for its bright, fresh flavor and crisp texture.
- Culinary Uses: It is commonly used in soups, stews, sushi, salads, and as a garnish for a variety of dishes in Japanese and other Asian cuisines.
- Appearance: Mitsuba has delicate, lobed green leaves with a distinct veining pattern and attractive, fern-like growth. Its stems are edible, and the plant produces tiny white flowers in late spring or summer.
- Planting Instructions:
- Planting Time: Mitsuba can be grown from seed indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date or sown directly in the garden in the spring, once the soil has warmed up.
- Soil Requirements: Prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic, fertile soil. Enrich soil with compost or organic matter for better growth.
- Spacing: Space seeds or plants 6-8 inches apart to allow for healthy growth and air circulation.
- Sunlight: Thrives in partial shade to full sun, though it does best in environments that mimic its native forest understory habitat (morning sun or filtered light is optimal).
- Watering: Mitsuba prefers consistently moist soil but does not like soggy conditions. Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially in dry weather.
Dhara Seeds
Mitsuba Seeds
Estimated delivery between Mars 27 and Mars 30.
- Mitsuba, also known as Japanese wild parsley or Japanese honewort, is a flavorful, herbaceous perennial native to Japan and Korea. It is prized for its bright green leaves, which resemble parsley and have a slightly peppery, sweet flavor. Mitsuba is commonly used in Asian cuisine, particularly in Japanese dishes, where it adds a refreshing taste to soups, salads, and garnishes.
- Features:
- Flavor: Mitsuba has a unique taste, often described as a combination of parsley, celery, and anise. It is known for its bright, fresh flavor and crisp texture.
- Culinary Uses: It is commonly used in soups, stews, sushi, salads, and as a garnish for a variety of dishes in Japanese and other Asian cuisines.
- Appearance: Mitsuba has delicate, lobed green leaves with a distinct veining pattern and attractive, fern-like growth. Its stems are edible, and the plant produces tiny white flowers in late spring or summer.
- Planting Instructions:
- Planting Time: Mitsuba can be grown from seed indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date or sown directly in the garden in the spring, once the soil has warmed up.
- Soil Requirements: Prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic, fertile soil. Enrich soil with compost or organic matter for better growth.
- Spacing: Space seeds or plants 6-8 inches apart to allow for healthy growth and air circulation.
- Sunlight: Thrives in partial shade to full sun, though it does best in environments that mimic its native forest understory habitat (morning sun or filtered light is optimal).
- Watering: Mitsuba prefers consistently moist soil but does not like soggy conditions. Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially in dry weather.
Non-GMO
Dharaseeds are Non-GMO and free from genetically modified organisms.
High Germination Rate
Tested for high viability to ensure successful sprouting.
Heirloom Variety
Open-pollinated seeds preserved for quality and authenticity.
Chemical-Free
Free from synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and additives.