Mustard Red Giant
Winter-hardy plants can be harvested gradually without loss of flavor or texture!
These leaves are slightly textured for a better bite and good holding power. The flavor is zesty and full, with a good bite that you just can't find in store-bought mustard greens. Imagine Red Giant flanking your Pansies and cheery Mums in the fall garden, or nestling beside bold Ornamental Cabbage and Kale. Or put it in bright containers for an unforgettable patio or porch display!
And because you pick this mustard leaf by leaf for eating (instead of uprooting the entire plant, as you do for head lettuce), you can enjoy the fine display of color for many weeks! Frost just improves the flavor and color.
Sow seed outdoors in early spring or, for fall crops, 6 to 8 weeks before first fall frost. Space seedlings 1 to 2 inches apart in rows 15 inches apart. Pkt is 100 seeds.
| Genus | Brassica |
| Species | juncea |
| Variety | Red Giant |
| Days To Maturity | 40 |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Plant Height | 12 in - 16 in |
| Plant Width | 12 in - 16 in |
| Item Form | (P) Pkt |
| Additional Characteristics | Direct Sow, Edible |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Resistance | Cold Hardy |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Outdoor |
