Unusual Vegetable of the Week #3

Mizuna Greens.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mizuna

Grew this from the BBCs Mixed salad packet last year. Didn't know what it was at the time, tasted very nice and had good slug resistance.

My interest grew however, when the snow melted to reveal one that was quite happy (still is) and looked like it hadn't even noticed the temperature going down to -20c

I see it is a crucifer as opposed to a compositae. Will be growing this along side my slug resistant Lollo Rosso lettuces.

 

We too tried the bbc seeds, however, my partner managed to kill something that -20 was unable to do :th_scifD36:

so... we never actually got to the eating part.

 

Spits wine all over keyboard:D