Mustard Red Giant

Mustard Red Giant Seeds: Addition to Salads & Cooking

Add a vibrant splash of color and a tasty zest to your meals with Red Giant Mustard (*Brassica juncea*)!

This popular variety produces tender, attractive maroon leaves with contrasting light green midribs and narrow stems. Known for its excellent winter hardiness and slow-to-bolt nature, Red Giant is a reliable choice for extended harvests in cooler seasons.

You can begin harvesting full-size leaves in approximately 45 days from planting. Enjoy its mild mustard flavor fresh in salads for a bit of zing or cooked like other greens for a nutritious and colorful side dish.

Key Features of Red Giant Mustard

• Colorful Maroon Leaves: Adds visual appeal to salads and dishes.
• Tender Texture: Enjoyable both raw and cooked.
• Zesty Flavor: Provides a pleasant mustardy kick.
• Winter Hardy: Tolerates cooler temperatures well.
• Slow to Bolt: Offers a longer harvest window.
• Fast to Mature: Full-size leaf harvest in about 45 days.

Growing Your Red Giant Mustard

Mustard greens like Red Giant thrive in the cooler temperatures of spring and fall. Choose a location with full sun and rich soil. Direct sow seeds 1/4 inch deep and space rows 10-12 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 5-6 inches apart once they emerge.

Keep the soil consistently moist. For a continuous harvest, consider planting seeds every 10-14 days during the cooler months. Harvest baby greens when they reach 4-5 inches tall for salads or harvest mature leaves for cooking. Avoid leaves that have started to yellow.

Mulching can help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.