MUSTARD ‘Purple’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Brassica juncea var. rugosa
- Mustard variety with distinctive purple-tinged leaves.
- Produces tender microgreens or baby leaves with a mild, spicy flavour.
- Reliable germination and rapid growth for quick harvests.
- Perfect for home gardeners, chefs, and commercial microgreen production.
- Non-GMO, open-pollinated, untreated seed suitable for organic growing.
Plant Details
- Plant Type: Annual leafy brassica grown as microgreens or baby leaf
Microgreen Sowing Information
- Germination: 2–4 days
- Depth: Surface sow; do not cover with soil
- Position: Indirect light after germination
- Sow Where: Indoors in trays with soil, coir peat, or hydroponic mats
- Growing Medium: 2–3 cm layer of fine potting mix or coir peat
- Seeding Rate: Use approximately 2–3 teaspoons per 30 × 35 cm tray
Growing Tips
- Do not pre-soak seeds before sowing.
- After sowing, mist lightly to settle seeds.
- Cover with an empty tray and keep in a dark, ventilated spot for 2 days to encourage even germination.
- Remove cover after 2 days and move to indirect light.
- Water 1–2 times daily to maintain even moisture.
- Harvest microgreens when 5–7 cm tall.
Harvest
8–12 days after sowing for microgreens. Cut just above the medium with sharp scissors.
When to Sow for Baby Leaf Mustard in Your Climate
| Climate Zone | Best Planting Time | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Temperate | March–May, August–October | Sow in cooler months. Regular harvesting encourages regrowth. |
| Subtropical | March–September | Grow during cooler seasons. Use shade if temperatures rise. |
| Tropical | April–August | Sow in the coolest part of the year. Water frequently. |
| Cool | September–March | Tolerates light frost. Protect young seedlings from heavy frost. |
| Arid | March–May, August–September | Sow in cooler months. Keep soil moist and mulch well. |