Red Giant Mustard – MIg

Description

Red Giant Mustard is a vigorous heirloom leafy green prized for its large, deeply ruffled leaves and striking reddish-purple color. It has a bold, peppery flavor that becomes milder when cooked, making it an excellent choice for fresh salads, stir-fries, soups, and steaming. This fast-growing variety is highly productive and thrives during the UAE’s cooler growing season.

When to Plant in the UAE

• Direct Sow: Sow seeds from October through February, when temperatures are cool.
• Successive Planting: Sow every 2–3 weeks throughout the season for a continuous harvest.

Planting & Care Tips

• Light & Soil: Grow in full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter.
• Depth & Germination: Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep. Germination typically occurs within 4–8 days.
• Spacing: Space plants 25–30 cm apart, with 30–45 cm between rows.
• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist to encourage tender leaves and prevent excessive bitterness.
• Feeding: Incorporate compost before planting and apply a balanced fertilizer every 3–4 weeks for vigorous leaf growth.
• Harvest: Baby leaves can be harvested in 25–30 days, while mature leaves are ready in 40–55 days.
• Harvesting Tips: Pick outer leaves regularly or harvest the entire plant when it reaches full size to encourage continued production.