The more coming of technology, the more coming of problems.
One of these is a growing up of world population number.
It is true that if there is not enough land, water which is the largest
area become another choice people will emigrate to.
In this time , many activities especially for agriculture would be happened on water .
Soiless culture is the latest evolution found in this day. Formerly many plants
never found in somewhere become available and provide farmers
more profits now. One of these is Mizuna.
What is Mizuna ?
Mizuna or Japanese water vegetable is also well known as Kyona
and potherb mustard . This is a Japanese native plant that very popular
and always found in many dishes. Mizuna is a narrow white stalks with
deep green and saw-toothed leafy vegetable, similar in size and
shape to rocket leaves. This is also have a characteristic
peppery, cabbage flavour.
Not only is it good to eat, it's also quite decorative, with glossy,
serrated, dark green leaves make this looking good
in flower beds and as edging.
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Uses
Leaf
- can be mixed fresh leaves with salads , stir fries and soups.
Seed
- dry-roasted and used in curries and pickles.
Sprout seed
- can be added to salads , stir fries and soups.
Seasonality
Although being a small greenery, this is also a hardy annual and can
be easy cropped during May to November. Mizuna can survive through
out the winter if grown in a sheltered spot.
Nutrition
Mizuna is an excellent sources of many essential nutrients such
as folic acid, beta-carotene and vitamin C. This is also a rich home
to antioxidants help to protect the body from heart disease. In
common with the other brassicas like lettuce, cabbage and
broccoli , this contains glucosinolates, which give them
an intense flavour. Glucosinolates are broken down in the
body to form substances that may help to halt the
development or progression of some cancers.
Preparation & storage
Wash in clean water for several times and dry thoroughly before cooking.
It would be best to preferably pick and use fresh leaves. These will
provide more nutrients. Mizuna leaves can be stored for up to
five days in a polythene bag in the veggies compartment of a fridge.
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