MU4-1000
40 days. Brassica juncea. Open Pollinated. Red Giant Mustard. This early-maturing plant produces good yields of purplish-red mustard leaves. The plant has large, thick, and tender leaves. They are very flavorful and spicy. They have purple-red leaves on top and light green underneath. Used in salads or cooked. Great in salads, steamed, or stir-fried. Makes fine pickled mustard greens. Slow to bolt. Color intensifies in cooler temperatures. Very winter hardy. Also known as Japanese Red Giant Mustard and Red Giant Mustard Greens. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, G 30827. A variety from Japan.