Giant Red mustard, scientifically known as Brassica juncea, is a striking heirloom mustard green prized for its large reddish-purple leaves, bold peppery flavor, and impressive nutritional value. Closely related to other brassicas such as cabbage, kale, and broccoli, this beautiful leafy green adds both vibrant color and robust flavor to the garden and kitchen alike.
The large colorful leaves feature deep shades of red, burgundy, and purple blended with green tones, creating an eye-catching ornamental display while also providing abundant harvests of flavorful greens. The leaves have a pleasant peppery bite that becomes especially delicious in salads, stir-fries, soups, sautés, and fresh garden dishes.
Giant Red mustard thrives during cool weather and performs especially well in spring and fall gardens. Plants prefer fertile well-drained soil with regular moisture and benefit from full sun to partial shade. Cooler temperatures help maintain tender flavorful leaves and reduce premature bolting during the growing season.
Beautiful, flavorful, and highly nutritious, Giant Red mustard remains an outstanding heirloom green for gardeners seeking colorful foliage and abundant cool-season harvests.
Giant Red Mustard Seed Details
- Quantity: 500 Seeds
- Plant Type: Heirloom Mustard Green
- Botanical Name: Brassica juncea
- Leaf Color: Reddish Purple and Green
- Flavor: Bold, Peppery, Slightly Spicy
- Best Uses: Salads, Stir-Fries, Soups, Sautéing, Fresh Greens
- Seed Planting Depth: 1/4-1/2 Inch
- Germination Temperature: 45-65°F
- Days to Germination: 5-13 Days
- Row Spacing: 18 Inches
- Plant Spacing: 6 Inches
- 100' Row Yield: 70 Pounds
- Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Harvest Time: Approximately 56 Days
- Special Features: Colorful Foliage, Cold Tolerant, Nutrient Rich
How to Save Seeds
Mustard greens will cross-pollinate with other mustard varieties within the same species, so proper isolation is important for maintaining seed purity.
Before planting multiple mustard varieties nearby, verify the species carefully. If necessary, separate varieties by approximately one mile to prevent crossing.
Allow seed pods to fully mature and dry on the plants before harvesting. Mature dry pods will contain viable seeds ready for storage.
Once harvested, finish drying the pods thoroughly, then shell and clean the seeds before storing in a cool dry location for future planting.