DESCRIPTION
Organic Red Giant Mustard Vegetable & Herb Garden Seeds
Organic Red Giant Mustard Vegetable & Herb Growing Habits
Non-GMO (Brassica juncea) Organic Red Giant Mustard grows as a hardy leafy vegetable reaching 12-24" tall. As a biennial, this Organic Japanese mustard variety blooms from late spring throughout the summer or again as a fall crop. Once they reach maturity, Organic Red Giant Mustard develops crimped burgundy-colored variegated green leaves that grow 10" long! Your Organic mustard crop will give off a peppery scent and spicy flavor with hints of tang. Similar to kale, Mustard continues growing leafy greens through the season. As the warm temperature rises, Organic Red Giant Mustard will bloom yellow flowers before setting seed.
The Culinary Uses of Organic Red Giant Mustard Garden Vegetable & Herb
As mustard in general, is a leafy green garden vegetable that's commonly grown for its culinary and herbal benefits, Organic Red Giant Mustard varieties are most often used in cooking. Due to the tender, spicy and savory flavor"Organic Japanese Mustard provides heirloom burgundy-colored leaves that make a bright addition to any fresh salad mix, such as sesame chicken or a medley with arugula, radicchio and endive!
The Crop Growing Benefits of Organic Red Giant Mustard Garden Vegetable
As a cold-hardy biennial, Organic Japanese Mustard varieties are able to easily overwinter in warmer regions and are often grown to let stand past their blooming season as a cover crop"revitalizing your soil with nutrients, while protecting the garden from disease, pests and weeds! As mustard contains rich biofumigant properties, these leafy greens not only boost the development of neighboring garden plants, but Organic Red Giant Mustard also helps increase the health of your garden's environment.
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Basic Info
Latin Name: |
Brassica juncea |
Color: |
Bright, crimped, burgundy-colored leaves variegated green |
Flavor: |
Peppery, spice, tangy, savory, tender |
Growing Info
Days to Maturity: |
40-45+(baby greens) 50+(seeds) Biennial |
Hardiness Zones: |
2-11 |
Row Spacing: |
8-10" |
Growth Habit: |
Upright |
Soil Preference: |
Rich, loose and well-drained |
Temp Preference: |
Cool |
Light Preference: |
Full sun |
Other
Seed Planting Depth: |
1/4 Inches |
Seed Plant Spacing: |
1-2 Inches |
Pests/Diseases: |
Flea beetles, aphids, powdery mildew |