MUSTARD ‘Crimson Tide’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Brassica juncea
Quantity: 100 grams
- A fast-growing mustard green with vibrant red and purple-tinted leaves.
- Produces tender, mildly spicy leaves, perfect for salads, stir-fries, and pickling.
- Rich in antioxidants and vitamins A, C, and K.
- Cold-tolerant and can withstand light frost.
- Ideal for cool-season growing, but can be grown year-round in mild climates.
- Grows up to 30 cm in height; compact and easy to manage.
- Harvestable as baby greens or full-size leaves.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Annual leafy green, up to 30 cm tall
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: March – September
- Subtropical: April – August
- Tropical: April – July
- Cool: March – October
- Arid: April – August
- Germination: 7 – 10 days
- Depth: 0.5 cm deep
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Sow Where: Direct into garden beds or containers
- Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil, pH 6 – 7; prepare with compost
- Spacing: 10 cm between plants
Details:
- Water consistently to keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Harvest:
30 – 45 days for baby greens, 45 – 60 days for full-size leaves
Growing instructions (microgreens)
- Grow in soil or coir peat. Hydroponic method is optional.
- Soak seeds in cold water for 2 – 4 hours before sowing.
- Sprout seeds in a sprouting jar or tray for 1 – 2 days, until tails form.
- Spread seeds evenly over prepared soil in a growing tray and lightly cover with a thin layer of soil.
- Water once daily. Keep covered in a cool, dark spot for 3 – 4 days, then expose to light.
- Harvest in 7 – 12 days for fresh, nutritious microgreens.
