A short-season crop we wait all year for.
As mizuna reaches maturity, it sends up tender stems and small, almost-broccoli-like florets. Most growers see this stage as the end of the plant—but this is exactly when we harvest it.
We call it Mizuna ‘Rabe’.
Similar to broccoli rabe—but smaller, more delicate, and only available for a brief moment:
Mild, slightly peppery
Tender stems and fine florets
Can be cooked gently or enjoyed raw
Quick sauté with garlic and lemon
Add to pasta or grain bowls
Toss into eggs or stir-fries
Dress lightly for a fresh spring salad
Simple, fast, and deeply flavorful.
This is a rare crop—available only during a narrow window as the plant transitions to flowering. Once that moment passes, it’s gone.
Most farms never harvest at this stage.
At Shadow Birch, we intentionally explore these in-between moments—where a crop changes form and becomes something entirely new. Mizuna ‘Rabe’ is one of those discoveries.
Harvested at the exact point where flavor, texture, and tenderness align.
Limited availability. Harvested fresh weekly. sold by the bagged bunch.
A short-season crop we wait all year for.
As mizuna reaches maturity, it sends up tender stems and small, almost-broccoli-like florets. Most growers see this stage as the end of the plant—but this is exactly when we harvest it.
We call it Mizuna ‘Rabe’.
Similar to broccoli rabe—but smaller, more delicate, and only available for a brief moment:
Mild, slightly peppery
Tender stems and fine florets
Can be cooked gently or enjoyed raw
Quick sauté with garlic and lemon
Add to pasta or grain bowls
Toss into eggs or stir-fries
Dress lightly for a fresh spring salad
Simple, fast, and deeply flavorful.
This is a rare crop—available only during a narrow window as the plant transitions to flowering. Once that moment passes, it’s gone.
Most farms never harvest at this stage.
At Shadow Birch, we intentionally explore these in-between moments—where a crop changes form and becomes something entirely new. Mizuna ‘Rabe’ is one of those discoveries.
Harvested at the exact point where flavor, texture, and tenderness align.
Limited availability. Harvested fresh weekly. sold by the bagged bunch.
