Description
Southern Giant Curled Mustard Seeds 1795. Heirloom Vegetable.
Approximately 500 seeds per packet (450 seeds per gram)
This heirloom Indian mustard, an All-America Selections winner from 1935, produces large, upright plants with deeply frilled, finely cut leaves of a medium green colour. Growing to 50-100 cm in height, it’s a versatile choice for both early spring and late summer plantings. Use the thinnings as spicy baby salad greens or let the plants mature for a high-yield, flavourful harvest.
Quick Seed Details
- Type: Heirloom Vegetable
- Fruit: Large, frilled, medium green leaves
- Height: 50-100 cm
- Features: All-America Selections winner; can be used as baby greens or mature plants.
Nutritional Information
Mustard greens are an incredible source of nutrients. They are an excellent source of Vitamins A, C, and K, providing a significant amount of your daily recommended intake. They also contain Folate, manganese, calcium, and other minerals, along with antioxidants that contribute to their unique, spicy flavour.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
- Sowing: Sow seeds in early spring or in mid-August, about 8-15 mm deep and 3 cm apart in rows 60 cm apart. For a continuous supply, try successive plantings about every other week.
- Care: This mustard thrives in cool weather. Avoid sowing during prolonged periods of hot weather and provide irrigation for best growth. Thin plants to about a hand’s width apart.
- Harvesting: Use the thinnings as baby salad greens. For mature plants, harvest the large, upright leaves as needed.
- Germination: Germination occurs in approximately 10 days.
Why Southern Giant Curled Mustard Seeds belong in Your Garden
For a leafy green that offers both beauty and a bold flavour, this mustard is an exceptional choice. Its “All-America Selections” award is a testament to its reliability and performance. Whether you’re using the tender thinnings for a zesty salad or growing the full-size plants for a hearty addition to your meals, this heirloom mustard provides a satisfying and rewarding harvest.
