MUSTARD ‘RED FRILLS’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Brassica juncea
Quantity: 50 grams
- Ornamental and edible variety with vibrant, frilled red leaves.
- Distinctive peppery flavor makes it ideal for salads, garnishes, and stir-fries.
- Fast-growing and hardy, thriving in cooler temperatures.
- Excellent choice for home gardens, providing both color and nutrition.
- Can be harvested young for baby greens or allowed to mature for larger leaves.
- Cold-tolerant and suitable for spring and autumn planting.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Annual leafy green
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: March – May, September – October
- Subtropical: March – August
- Tropical: Year-round
- Cool: March – April, August – September
- Arid: March – May
- Germination: 7 – 14 days
- Depth: 0.5 – 1 cm deep
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or containers
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6 – 7
- Spacing: 20 – 30 cm between plants
Details:
- Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells.
- Harvest young leaves for the best flavor and tenderness.
Harvest:
30 – 45 days after sowing
Growing instructions (microgreens)
- Mustard ‘Red Frills’ can be grown as microgreens, offering a spicy flavor in small, tender leaves.
- Sow seeds in a shallow tray with moist soil and water daily.
- Ready for harvest in 7 – 14 days for use in salads or as garnishes.
