Japanese Giant Red Mustard

90.00

  • Bold and Beautiful: Japanese Giant Red Mustard stands out with its large, vibrant purplish-red leaves with light green veins.
  • Spicy, Savory Flavor: This heirloom mustard is known for its sharp, peppery flavor with a hint of garlic, this mustard is perfect for adding a kick to salads, stir-fries, and pickling​.
  • Nutrient-Rich: Packed with antioxidants, vitamins A, C, and K, and fiber, this mustard is not only flavorful but also a nutritious powerhouse​.
  • Cold-Hardy and Fast-Growing: Thrives in cooler weather, making it perfect for spring and fall planting, and can be harvested in as little as 40 days​.
  • Cut-and-Come-Again: Harvest outer leaves while the plant continues producing new growth, giving you multiple harvests over the season​.
  • Ornamental Appeal: With its broad, crepe-like leaves in deep red, this mustard doubles as an ornamental plant in flower beds and container gardens​.

30 seeds per packet.

Plant Information for Japanese Giant Red Mustard

  • Scientific Name: Brassica juncea var. rugosa
  • Common Name: Japanese Giant Red Mustard
  • Family: Brassicaceae
  • Plant Type: Annual
  • Native To: East Asia, particularly Japan​
  • Height: 12-18 inches (30-45 cm)
  • Spread: 12-15 inches (30-38 cm)​
  • Days to Maturity: 40-55 days for mature leaves​.
  • Foliage Color: Dark purplish-red with light green veins​.

Growing and Care Instructions for Japanese Giant Red Mustard

  • Sowing Time: Best sown in early spring or late summer; can be started indoors or directly sown outdoors​.
  • Light Requirements: Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade, especially in warmer climates​.
  • Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil is ideal; add compost for additional nutrients​.
  • Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid overwatering; plants prefer moderate watering​.
  • Spacing: Space plants 12-15 inches apart to allow good air circulation and avoid overcrowding​.
  • Temperature: Grows best in mild, cool climates. Heat can cause the plant to bolt, reducing leaf production​.
  • Harvesting: Start harvesting baby leaves as soon as 20 days for milder flavor or wait for full-sized leaves for spicier greens​.
  • Companion Planting: Plant alongside carrots, lettuce, or radishes for mutual benefits and enhanced growth​.

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