Go big on flavor and color this season!
Red Giant Mustard lives up to its name with massive, reddish-purple leaves and a bold, spicy flavor that brings warmth to any dish. It’s a cool-weather champion that adds drama to your garden and a horseradish-like kick to your kitchen. If you love hearty greens with personality, this one’s for you.
Variety: Red Giant Mustard (Brassica juncea)
Growth Habit: Cool-season annual
Height: 18–24 inches
Flavor Profile: Spicy, horseradish-like heat
Color: Deep red-purple leaves with green veins
Planting Conditions: Direct sow in full sun with fertile soil
Harvest Timeline: Ready in 45–55 days
Uses: Braising, pickling, spicy salads, and fall garden color
Benefits: Cold-tolerant and fast-growing
Fun Fact: Red Giant can shrug off light frosts, making it a favorite for late-season harvests.
This mustard green is a fall garden favorite, thriving in cooler temps and bringing a fiery bite to your meals. Its large, crinkled leaves are perfect for braising with garlic and olive oil or adding to hearty soups and stews. Picture a steaming bowl of greens on a chilly evening, Red Giant delivers comfort and spice in every bite.
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Full sun and rich soil will help those giant leaves thrive.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Plant ¼ inch deep, spacing seeds 6 inches apart.
💧 Water Regularly: Keep soil moist, especially during early growth.
🌾 Thin and Maintain: Thin to 12 inches apart to give each plant room to stretch.
✂️ Harvest: Pick outer leaves as needed or harvest the whole plant before it bolts.
