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Giant Red Mustard is a large, leafy vegetable which may reach up to 16″ in height. The leaf color is striking and the rich red- purple, deeply textured leaves are contrasted by the bright green of the central vein. The leaves are tender and succulent, while the stems are crunchy. Mustard greens play an important part of Chinese and Indian cuisines and are usually harvested when fully mature when they . The Giant Red Mustard offer a bold and robust flavor, is similar to horse radish, and is tasty in sandwiches. For a milder flavor for salads, harvest younger leaves. The Mustard seeds can also be used as a spice or can be ground to make condiments.
Sow in early September for cool–season harvest in October through the winter, if protection is provided. Seeds sprout in 21 to 28 weeks and grows to maturity in about 45 days.
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