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Kansai Mitsuba | Japanese Parsley Seed

$5.03—$22.65AUD gst excl.

Three-leaved Japanese herb. This Kansai type is used for its aromatic dark green leaves.

Kansai Mitsuba is grown for its verdant, aromatic leaves and stems. This Japanese herb is very easy to grow and can thrive even on a sponge in a windowsill. Mitsuba (三つ葉) literally means “three leaves” in Japanese, and the plant can be identified by its thin white stems topped with three green leaves. When grown outdoors, covering the base of the plant with soil will result in blanched white stems – which is often done to make them sweeter.

All parts of the plant are edible from roots to seed with the flavour described as celery combined with parsley, sorrel and coriander, quite a tasty combo. It is a shade loving plant preferring moist conditions. Although perennial by nature, this plant is grown as an annual food crop.

*Kansai Mitsuba seed is offered as part of the “Oishii Nippon Project”, a collaborative partnership by Tokita Seeds

Japanese hornwort or Japanese wild parsley
Popular traditional vegetable, Dento Yasai
Plants are low growing, up to 45-60cm tall by 20cm wide
Heart-shaped, lightly ruffled leaves with purple/bronze stems
The plant flowers light pink in mid-summer
40-50 Days to Maturity

This product can only be shipped to Australia.

Kansai Mitsuba | Japanese Parsley Seed

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Cryptotaenia japonica

SOWING: Transplant (recommended): Sow in 2.5 cell containers. Seeds take at least 3 weeks to germinate.
Direct seed: Sow in spring after the danger of frost has passed, about 6-12mm deep, 3 seeds per inch in single rows or 5-7.5cm wide bands 30-45cm apart. Thin plants to 25-30cm apart.

DISEASES: Prevent disease with crop rotation and good sanitation.

LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Grows well in moist, fertile soil. If planted in a well-drained location, it can normally be wintered over to produce a crop early the following spring. Mulch where temperatures go below -18C).
Water during dry spells and side-dress with compost or a balanced fertilizer once or twice during the growing period, if necessary.

PLANT HEIGHT: Varies.

PLANT SPACING: 25-30cm.

HARDINESS ZONES: Perennial

HARVEST: Clip leaves when stems are 15-18cm. To maintain the crispness and appearance of freshly harvested parsley, store at temperatures of 02.2C at 95% relative humidity. Parsley can be used either fresh or dried. To dry, wash clipped leaves and spread out shallowly on screens in a warm, airy place. When thoroughly dry, rub and store in jars.

Quick Facts

Latin Name: Chryptotaenia japonica
Germination: 7-14 days
Days To Maturity: 40-50 Days
Life Cycle: Perennial
Hybrid Status: Open Pollinated
Avg 200,000 seed count per 500g.