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Red Giant Mustard
Brassica
BrassicaBrassica juncea 'Red Giant'
- Partial sun
- Zones 8–11
- 45 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 8" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–7
Overview
A stunning Asian green with large, bronze-red leaves that add dramatic color to both the garden and the dinner plate. This vigorous heirloom variety provides continuous harvests of spicy, peppery leaves that mellow when cooked. Red Giant's bold appearance and robust flavor make it a favorite among adventurous gardeners and chefs.
Planting
Direct sow in early spring or late summer. Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep. Succession plant every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvest.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 8" apart. Germination: 3-7.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Flea beetles, aphids, cabbage worms, harlequin bugs. Common diseases: Downy mildew, white rust, black rot, clubroot.