Red Giant Mustard

Red Giant Mustard is a culinary green with large, reddish-purple leaves that add zip to salads and sandwiches. This slow-bolting, disease-resistant variety grows to about 16 inches tall, and the seeds can be used as a spice or ground for condiments.

At a glance

• Product type: Mustard green seeds
• Vendor: MIgardener
• Heirloom and non-GMO
• Reddish-purple leaves, plants about 16 inches
• Slow bolting and disease resistant
• Seeds sprout in 3 to 4 weeks
• Packet priced at $2.00

Best for

• Fresh salads and sandwiches
• Stir-fries and braises
• Mustard seed for spice and condiments
• Cool-season gardens
• Containers and raised beds
• Continuous harvest

How to grow

Direct sow in cool weather, spring or fall, in full sun to part shade and fertile, moist soil. Thin seedlings and harvest outer leaves regularly. Being slow to bolt, it holds quality longer; let some plants flower to collect mustard seed.

Flavor profile

Peppery and zippy, with a bold mustard bite.

About MIgardener

MIgardener offers heirloom, non-GMO seed varieties for home gardeners.