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Mustard Red Giant Seeds

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Mustard Red Giant Seeds: Bold Colour and Flavour for Your Garden

Enhance your garden with the striking beauty and flavour of Mustard Red Giant. This variety is known for its large, green leaves with a distinctive red fringe, bringing both visual interest and a bold, peppery taste to your dishes. With a height of up to 40 cm, itā€™s perfect for gardeners looking to add texture, colour, and flavour to their vegetable patches or edible landscapes.

Why Grow Mustard Red Giant Seeds?

  • šŸŒæ Vibrant Green Leaves with Red Fringe: The eye-catching red-edged leaves make this mustard variety a standout feature in any garden, adding both visual appeal and nutritional value to your greens.

  • šŸ„— Bold, Spicy Flavour: Known for its sharp, peppery taste, Red Giant is ideal for salads, stir-fries, and garnishes, adding a burst of flavour to your culinary creations.

  • ā˜€ļø Sun-Loving Plant: Thrives in full sun, ensuring strong, healthy growth and richly coloured leaves.

Optimal Growing Conditions:

  • Sowing Time: Sow in early spring or autumn to take advantage of cooler growing conditions that enhance the flavour and colour of the leaves.

  • Sow Depth: Plant seeds at a depth of 1.5 cm for optimal germination and protection.

  • Spacing: Space plants 15 cm apart to allow for ample airflow and room for growth, resulting in healthier plants.

Garden Uses and Culinary Ideas:

  • Edible Landscaping: The striking foliage of Mustard Red Giant makes it a beautiful addition to edible landscapes or ornamental vegetable gardens.

  • Salads and Cooking: Harvest young leaves for a mild, tender addition to salads, or use mature leaves in cooking to add a robust, spicy kick to soups, stews, and stir-fries.

  • Container Gardening: Ideal for pots and containers, allowing gardeners with limited space to enjoy fresh, home-grown greens.

Care Tips:

  • Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but well-drained, particularly during warm weather, to maintain healthy growth and crisp leaves.

  • Feeding: A light application of balanced fertilizer every few weeks will encourage vigorous growth and vibrant leaf colour.

  • Harvesting: Pick the young leaves when tender for salads, or allow the plant to grow to full size for cooking. Harvest regularly to encourage continued leaf production.

Add a Splash of Colour and Flavour with Mustard Red Giant Seeds:

Mustard Red Giant is more than just a garden plant ā€“ itā€™s a culinary asset that brings bold flavour and a touch of elegance to your dishes. Easy to grow and packed with nutrients, this variety is perfect for gardeners who love both beauty and practicality in their crops.

Ready to spice up your garden and kitchen? Plant Mustard Red Giant Seeds today and enjoy a harvest of vibrant, peppery greens!

Plant Information

Plant Type:Ā Annual

Scientific Name: Brassica juncea

Growing Information

General Sowing Time:Ā Early Spring/Autumn

Position:Ā Full sun

Sow Depth:Ā 1.5cm

Spacing:Ā 15cm

Germination:Ā 7-14 days

Days to Harvest:Ā 90-100 days

Seed Quantity

5g raw seed:Ā Approx 3 125 seeds

100g raw seed:Ā Approx 62 500 seeds

1kg raw seed:Ā Approx 625 000 seeds

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