Mustard - Red Giant Mustard (Brassica juncea) Non-GMO - Organically Grown - Vegetable
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Mustard - Red Giant Mustard (Brassica juncea) Non-GMO - Organically Grown - Vegetable
Annual
Full Sun
Full Description:
Red Giant Mustard is a fast-growing, vibrant leafy green with deep red-purple leaves and a mild, peppery flavor. Perfect for salads, stir-fries, and garnishes, it adds both color and nutrition to your meals. This mustard variety is known for its high vitamin A, C, and K content, as well as antioxidant properties. Red Giant Mustard also has traditional medicinal uses, including supporting digestion and acting as a mild anti-inflammatory.
Full Growing Information from Seed:
- Seed Sowing: Direct sow outdoors or start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost.
- Depth: Sow seeds ¼ inch deep.
- Spacing: Thin seedlings to 6–12 inches apart.
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
- Soil: Prefers fertile, well-draining soil with pH 6.0–7.5.
- Temperature: Best germination at 50–75°F.
- Germination Time: 4–10 days.
- Harvest: Pick outer leaves when young for tenderness, or harvest entire plant when mature (30–40 days).
- Care: Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds; regular watering promotes tender leaves.
Stratification: Not required
Seed Count: 1 gram