Mitsuba
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1Will it grow where I live?
Mitsuba is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container. It also needs warm summers – in Central Europe that means wine-growing regions, cities or a sheltered south-facing wall.
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Profile
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Habit
- perennial
- Height
- 0.6 m
- Spread
- 0.6 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 5 years
- First yield
- after 2 years
- Hardiness
- zone 7–11
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay
- Soil moisture
- semi-dry – very moist
- pH
- 5.5 – 7
Uses
Frequently asked questions
Mitsuba: how big does it get?
Mitsuba (Cryptotaenia japonica) grows as a perennial and reaches roughly 0.6 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 0.6 m. Growth is medium.
Mitsuba: what site does it need?
Mitsuba tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 5.5 and 7.
Mitsuba: is it hardy?
Mitsuba is listed as hardy in zone 7–11 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Mitsuba: will it grow in Central Europe?
Mitsuba is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container. It also needs warm summers – in Central Europe that means wine-growing regions, cities or a sheltered south-facing wall.
Mitsuba: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Mitsuba. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Mitsuba: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 6/10, Medicinal 2/10, Other uses 1/10.
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