Mustard : Giant Red

Mustard : Giant Red

1 packet (800 seeds) @ $2.55

Catalog Code: 180

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Mustard : Giant Red

Hardy Annual Herb

  • Days to Harvest: 40 days
  • Height: 24 inches
  • Ideal for: Children

Description

Extra large, highly decorative leaves of deepest red with a medium mustard flavor. Sow from spring onwards to use as 'cut and come again' or in summer/autumn to overwinter. Great for salads and stir-fries.

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:Sow outdoors every 3 weeks in spring until weather warms and again late summer to fall
Sowing depth:2cm (¾in)

Sow outdoors in drills 30-45cm (12-18in) apart, in soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. After sowing, keep well watered until seedlings appear.

Growing Instructions

When large enough to handle, thin seedlings to 23-30cm (9-12in) apart.

Aftercare Instructions

Harvest young leaves as required, picking a few only from each plant. Sowings made in late summer will carry on cropping into winter if given protection by cloches.