Mustard Crimson Tide Vegetable Seeds

MUSTARD ‘Crimson Tide’ Vegetable Seeds

Botanical Name: Brassica juncea

• Fast-growing mustard green with vibrant red and purple-tinted leaves.
• Produces tender, mildly spicy leaves ideal for salads, stir-fries, and pickling.
• Rich in antioxidants and vitamins A, C, and K for a healthy diet.
• Cold-tolerant and withstands light frost for extended growing seasons.
• Suitable for cool-season growing and year-round cultivation in mild climates.
• Compact plants up to 30 cm tall; easy to manage in gardens or containers.
• Harvest as baby greens or allow to mature for larger leaves.

Plant Details

• Plant Type: Annual leafy green, up to 30 cm tall

Sowing Information

• Germination: 7–10 days
• Depth: 0.5 cm deep
• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or containers
• Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil with pH 6–7; enrich with compost before sowing
• Spacing: 10 cm between plants, rows 20–30 cm apart

Growing Tips

• Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged to encourage tender leaves.
• Harvest young leaves regularly to promote continuous production.
• Mulch around plants to retain moisture and reduce weeds.
• Protect from extreme heat if growing during warmer months.

Harvest

30–45 days for baby greens and 45–60 days for mature leaves. Harvest frequently to maintain tender flavour and steady growth.

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