Red Giant, Mustard (Brassica juncea)
The burgundy leaves with lime veins are as tasty as they are attractive in the garden or in a container. 'Red Giant's' mustard flavour intensifies with age and hot weather, bringing notes of horseradish in pickled, wilted, or raw salads. This Asian green grows faster and has a stronger flavour than classic southern mustards. Cold tolerant and resistant to bolts.
Enhance your salad with these vibrant red mustard greens for a flavorful kick! The tender leaves are maroon with light green midribs and narrow stems. This plant is winter hardy and slow to bolt, with full-size leaves ready for harvest in 45 days. Originating near the Himalayan region of northern India, mustard greens have been cultivated for thousands of years and are used in Chinese, Japanese, and African cuisines. While not widely known across the United States, they hold a traditional place in southern cuisine.
Botanical Name : Red Giant, Mustard
Common name : Brassica juncea
Size at maturity : 12”-16”
Days to maturity : 40-45
Light requirement : Full sun
Planting time : Fall,spring
Sowing method : direct sow
Planting depth : 1/4”
Plant spacing : 10-12"
Ships : Year-round
Average seeds per ounce : Approx. 15,000