MUSTARD- RED GIANT, organic seeds
Brassica rapa var. chinensis
A beautiful brilliant reddish maroon mustard from Japan, 'Red Giant' has well-savoyed thick leaves and a strong mustard flavor. The leaves are slightly textured for a better bite and good holding power. The flavor is zesty and full, with a good bite that you can't find in store-bought greens. Has good cold tolerance and can be harvested well into winter. Attractive enough for flower borders as well as the allotment.Botanical name: Brassica juncea
Type: Leaf mustard / salad green
Growth speed: Fast-growing, suitable for spring and autumn sowing
Leaves: Large, reddish-purple with crinkled texture
Flavor: Spicy, mustardy, with a horseradish or wasabi-like kick
Use: Great in salads, stir-fries, sandwiches; young leaves are milder
Growing conditions:
Prefers rich, moist soil and full sun
Tolerates light frost – ideal for cool-season growing
Suitable for containers or garden beds
Sowing:
Sow directly outdoors or in a greenhouse
Depth: about 0.5–1 cm
Germination in 5–10 days
Harvest: Baby leaves can be harvested in 3–4 weeks
Sow from early spring through to autumn. Cover seed with 1/4 inch fine soil.
Sow at 2-4 week intervals for continued harvest.
Keep soil moderately moist during germination.
Space rows about 18 inches apart or closer if limited in space.
Thin plants gradually to 6 inches apart in rows. Enjoy thinned greens in a salad.
Harvest outer leaves when young for best flavour, leaving inner leaves to grow out.
Packet 200 seeds
