Frizzy Lizzy Mustard Seed
Best quick-growing green for salad lovers and hydroponic gardeners.
Frizzy Lizzy Mustard Seed offers a unique twist on a garden favorite. These seeds produce deeply toothed, wavy greens with a pleasant, mild mustard flavor, perfect for adding spice and texture to salads or for cooking. This open-pollinated variety matures quickly, providing baby leaves in about 21 days and offering good bolt resistance for an extended harvest. It's a cold-hardy, annual vegetable suitable for hydroponic systems and continuous harvesting of outer leaves.
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Botanical Name
Brassica juncea
/ Brassica juncea
Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking visual flair and satisfying crunch in salads
- Gardeners in fluctuating climates needing a longer harvest window
- Culinary enthusiasts who enjoy bold, peppery flavors in dishes
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners wanting low-maintenance crops without pest management
- Cooks who prefer mild greens that won't overpower delicate ingredients
- Gardeners in regions with intense, early-onset summer heat
Performance breakdown
Harvest Speed
Rapid twenty-one day maturity cycle delivers quick results for impatient gardeners.
Versatility
Thrives equally well in traditional soil beds or modern hydroponic setups.
Bolt Resistance
Maintains leaf quality longer than standard varieties during temperature fluctuations.
Flavor Profile
Mild mustard notes provide a balanced kick without overwhelming delicate salads.
Yield Consistency
Cut-and-come-again habit ensures a steady supply of fresh greens throughout season.
Germination Reliability
High eighty percent minimum rate ensures predictable and uniform crop density.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Brassica juncea
Days to Baby Leaf Maturity
21 days
Minimum Germination Rate
80%
Seeds per Gram
450
Seed Depth
0.635 cm
Seed Spacing
2.54 cm
Row Spacing
22.86 cm
Seed Life
3 years
Features
- Deeply toothed, wavy leaf texture
- Mild and pleasant mustard flavor
- Good bolt resistance for extended harvest
- Suitable for continuous harvesting
- Cold-hardy variety
- Hydroponic growing compatible
- Open-pollinated seeds
What customers say
Customers are highly satisfied with the Frizzy Lizzy Mustard Seed, consistently highlighting its superior quality and impressive reliability. Gardeners note the seeds boast an excellent germination rate and produce vigorous plants quickly, delivering the promised unique, frilly texture. This ease of use makes it a standout choice for both experienced growers and those new to specialty greens, ensuring a dependable and abundant harvest.
Know before you buy
You can begin harvesting baby leaves as early as 21 days after planting. Because this variety is suitable for continuous harvesting, you can pick the outer leaves as needed to extend your harvest period.
Yes, Frizzy Lizzy is fully compatible with hydroponic growing systems. Its quick maturity and manageable size make it an excellent choice for indoor or soil-less setups.
It is a very approachable variety for home gardeners. It is cold-hardy and offers good bolt resistance, meaning it is less likely to prematurely flower and turn bitter during slight temperature fluctuations.
These greens offer a mild, pleasant mustard flavor. They are not overly spicy, making them a great addition to salads or cooked dishes where you want a bit of texture and a subtle, peppery kick.
Frizzy Lizzy thrives in full to partial sun and prefers to be planted in the spring or fall. Space your seeds about an inch apart at a depth of roughly a quarter-inch to ensure proper growth.
When stored in a cool, dry place, these seeds have a viable life of approximately three years. Ensure the packet is sealed tightly to maintain the minimum 80% germination rate.
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