Mustard Red Giant Seed
Best quick-growing choice for home gardeners seeking vibrant, flavorful salad greens.
Cultivate the striking Mustard Red Giant Seed, a variety known for its large, savoyed leaves displaying a deep purple-red hue contrasted by crisp white mid-ribs. These leaves are notably thick and tender, offering a moderate mustard pungency that becomes more pronounced when grown in cooler weather. This annual vegetable seed is untreated and available in various sizes, making it an excellent choice for home gardeners looking to add color and flavor to their harvest. It matures relatively quickly, bringing visual appeal and taste to your garden.
$10.02
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Category Rank
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#78 in Seeds
Price vs Category Average
-47%
Below average
Soil Temperature
6065
/ -°F
Who it's for
- Growers in regions with short or limited growing seasons
- Culinary enthusiasts who enjoy bold, peppery flavors
- Gardeners seeking ornamental beauty and high-volume harvests
Who should skip it
- Gardeners unable to commit to frequent pest monitoring
- Farmers in climates with intense, prolonged summer heat
- Cooks who prefer subtle or mild-tasting leafy greens
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Deep purple-red foliage creates a stunning focal point in any garden.
Growth Speed
Rapid forty-day maturation cycle ensures a quick turnaround for home harvests.
Flavor Complexity
Moderate pungency offers a balanced kick that intensifies in cooler temperatures.
Ease of Cultivation
Direct sow requirements make this an accessible choice for novice gardeners.
Seed Integrity
Untreated, raw seeds provide a natural option for organic-focused growers.
Texture Quality
Thick, savoyed leaves maintain a tender mouthfeel even at full maturity.
Key Specs
Soil Temperature
60-65°F
Germination Time
5-10 Days
Seeding Depth
0.25-0.5 inches
Maturation Days
40 Days
Spacing in Row
3-5 inches
Spacing Between Rows
1-2 feet
Planting Method
Direct Sow
Format
RAW / UNTREATED
Features
- Deep purple-red foliage color
- Thick and tender leaf texture
- Moderate, intensifying mustard pungency
- Large, savoyed leaf structure
- White mid-rib contrast
- Matures in 40 days
- Annual life cycle vegetable
- RAW / UNTREATED format
What customers say
Gardeners highly value the Mustard Red Giant Seed for its exceptional reliability and striking appearance. The seeds demonstrate excellent viability, yielding vigorous plants with deep red purple leaves that offer significant aesthetic appeal. A major highlight is the robust, spicy flavor, making these greens perfect for culinary use. Users consistently report high yields and ease of cultivation, benefiting both new and experienced gardeners. The plant's cold tolerance extends the harvest season, providing great value. While rapid bolting in intense summer heat is a noted consideration, the overall consensus praises this seed for delivering a beautiful, productive, and consistently flavorful mustard green.
Know before you buy
These mustard greens mature quickly, typically reaching harvest size in about 40 days after planting.
Yes, the mustard pungency is moderate in warmer conditions but becomes significantly more pronounced and spicy when grown in cooler weather.
No, these are raw, untreated seeds, making them a suitable choice for organic gardening practices.
These should be direct sown into the garden at a depth of 0.25 to 0.5 inches. Ensure your soil temperature is between 60-65°F for the best germination results.
For optimal growth, space your plants 3 to 5 inches apart within the row, with 1 to 2 feet of space between each row.
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