Plants should be spaced from 3 to 20cm apart, depending on whether leaves will be harvested young or when mature. Giant Red Mustard may be harvested 6-8 weeks from planting. Annual grown for its large attractive slightly savoyed leaves that are red/maroon in colour with green ribs. Hardy and easy to grow. If the soil is too dry the plants will develop a bitter and pungent flavor. SKU. 7-14 days @ 18-20°C: Hardiness / Life Cycle: Hardy Annual: Row Spacing: 50cm: Plant Spacing: 50cm: Position: Part or full sun, moist soil: Days to Maturity/Flowering: 65 days (baby leaf: 21 days) Resistant to heat and drought. Below is a list of specific crop varieties that grow to maturity the most quickly. Space the seeds about 1/2-inch apart, and once they grow into seedlings and sprout their first leaves, gently unearth them and pull them apart into clumps. Raw in the garden, spicy leaves pack heat. Harvest in about 21 days baby, 45 days full. Days to Maturity 21-45 (Spring/Summer), 21-55 (Fall/Winter) Growing Habit-Hardiness Hardy Use a fertilizer formulated for vegetables. 40-65 days. Days to Maturity 43-50 (Spring/Summer), 45-55 (Fall/Winter) Growing Habit-Hardiness Hardy (A seed will vary in weight and size within a given seed lot. If you’re impatient, grow this as a microgreen, ready just 7-10 days after sowing. Large savoy leaves are deep purplish red with green mid ribs. If necessary, entire vines can be removed down to the main stem to keep plants under control. Companion planting is a vital part of organic gardening. Washed and tossed in a salad, the peppery pungency tones down. Large tender purplish-red leaves. 1000-1500 seeds in packet. Tall rounded green leaves with thick juicy stem. Offering 30 Japanese Giant Red Mustard Greens Seeds, harvested from non-GMO, organically grown mustard greens. Mustard greens are established worldwide as a culinary delight, with different varieties featuring in Chinese, Indian, and Southern cooking (of the American variety), to name a few. 45 days to … 2505. The baby leaves are bright green with dark purple veins and have a mild mustard flavour that is perfect in salads. Mustards are in and out of the ground quickly, so are often used for intercropping between slower growing crops, rather than being given their own area of bed. Seed Count: Approx. Red Giant Mustard Greens; Brassica juncea. Mustard Greens- Red Giant Brassica juncea Standard seed packet, 150 seeds . Grow greens this way as well! 1400-1500 seeds in packet. If you want tasty, mild flavored mustard greens (and you do) you must keep the soil moist at all times. Can be used as baby greens or to make your own prepared mustard sauce as well. Check the plant label for suggested spacing and the mature height of the plant. The Red Giant variety is a slow bolting and disease resistant type. Mustards do very well in containers. Cultivation and History. Fast maturing mustard variety with savoyed, purple leaves. 'Tokyo Bekana' Chinese cabbage with light green/ruffled/curly leaves, similar to lettuce in texture, mild. Grasping the plant at the top of the root ball, use your finger to lightly rake apart the lower roots apart. They are spicier at this stage and are delicious braised or in stir fries. Popular "red" mustard from Japan. Japanese mustard, strong flavour, sow autumn to spring. I started out planting mustards, both red and green, as salad greens, spicy jolts in mixes of other milder greens. Wash fruits, vegetables and herbs thoroughly before eating. Rupp Seeds, Inc. 17919 County Road B Wauseon, OH 43567 1-800-700-1199 Also known as "Japanese Mustard Spinach". For big plants, thin to 20-30cm (8-12") apart in the row. They're in peak season January through Aprilâ making them perfect to incorporate into your New Year healthy eating plan. A beautiful brilliant reddish maroon mustard from Japan, ‘Red Giant’ has well-savoyed thick leaves and a strong mustard flavor. ... Days to Maturity: 20 to baby, 45 to full size. Maturity 30 days from direct sowing. Qty . Seed Packet Qty: 500. Cut leafy greens 3-4 inches from the ground and allow sufficient time to regrow.
This half-hardy annual grows on most soil types but particularly likes fertile ones. Has good cold tolerance and can be harvested well into winter. Seeds are non-gmo, easy to grow and hand packed by David's Garden Seeds in the United States of America. The baby leaves are bright green with dark purple veins and have a mild mustard flavour that is perfect in salads. Vegetable Mustard Red Giant. Choose the crop you want to grow then look for the following varieties. As weather becomes too hot or cold, Mustards will turn to seed and start growing again when the temperatures suit. Days To Maturity The average number of days from when the plant is actively growing in the garden to the expected time of harvest. Select Organic (certified ACO 10457) Packet (130 seeds) $4.00. Keep the soil moist at all times. Size Note: OUR QUALITY ASSURANCE: High Mowing's Quality Control team ensures all seed lots of this variety are independently tested for the diseases black rot (Xanthomonas campestris pv. 40-45 days Sun The amount of sunlight this product needs daily in order to perform well in the garden. The flavor is zesty and full, with a good bite that you can’t find in store-bought greens. Available options: Eden Seeds. If the plant is in a pot, brace the base of the plant, tip it sideways and tap the outside of the pot to loosen. Harvest as needed. Leaves are used fresh as a salad green or cooked as a leaf vegetable. Set the plant in the hole. Days to Maturity: Check the Growing Information box for details. Leaving them on the plant any longer than necessary can affect flavor and texture, and mature fruit steals energy from younger developing fruits. The plant grows to about 16″ tall with large leaves that have a reddish-purple hue. Large purple-tinted savoyed leaves make the 18" plants very decorative. Like all greens, mustard is very healthy and filled with vitamins. 45 days to maturity. Their large rich-green leaves are mild-flavored but pack a savory punch as they keep their flavor and tang when cooked. It's an online vegetablegarden planner for anyone who wants homegrown, healthy and tasty food to be part of their lifestyle...while having a busy life. The flavor is zesty and full, with a good bite that you can't find in store-bought greens.