Oriental Greens

48 days. Brassica juncea. Open Pollinated. Crimson Tide Mustard. The plant produces good yields of flavorful dark red mustard leaves. Excellent greens are used in salads or cooked. Also used as a garnish. It retains an intense leaf color even in the summer months. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

42 days. Brassica juncea. Open Pollinated. Old Fashioned Mustard. This early maturing plant produces good yields of flavorful, bright green mustard leaves. Used in mixed green salads or cooked, either steamed or sauteed. High in Vitamin A, B, and C. Also known as Old Fashion Mustard, Hen Pecked Mustard, and Ragged Edged Mustard. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 6136. An heirloom variety from the USA.

55 days. Brassica juncea. Open Pollinated. Tatsoi Improved Mustard. The plant produces good yields of flavorful, dark green spoon-shaped mustard leaves. This oriental vegetable forms dense leaves that can also be harvested as a whole plant and bunched. Used in mixed salads, soups, cooked, or stir-fries. Also known as Tah Tsai Mustard. Cold Tolerant. Suitable for hydroponic gardening. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 662690. A variety from Japan.

45 days. Brassica juncea. Open Pollinated. Tendergreen Mustard. This early-maturing plant produces good yields of shiny green mustard leaves. It is a popular heirloom variety of mustard greens that stands out for its mild flavor, as it is less pungent or bitter than many other mustard varieties, with tender, smooth, dark green, glossy leaves that resemble spinach. It is very delicious and one of the mildest mustards on the market. High in vitamins A, C, and K, plus fiber, antioxidants, calcium, and iron. Used in stir fry, soups, and salads. Also known as Tendergreen Mustard Spinach. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 6142. An heirloom variety originating from the Himalayan region of northern India. 

50 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Big Stem Chinese Broccoli. This early maturing plant produces high yields of dark green broccoli. It is a popular Asian vegetable prized for its thick, crisp, juicy stems, dark green leaves, and mild broccoli-like flavor. The leaves are big and dark green with thick stems, have a deep green color, good flavor, and large stalks that are crisp and excellent for slicing. It is related to European cabbage. This Oriental green vegetable is grown for its stalks and leaves. Slow to bolt. Cold Tolerant. Suitable for spring, summer, and fall planting. An excellent choice for home, market, and commercial growers. A variety from the USA.

50 days. Brassica oleracea. (F1) Early Jade Chinese Broccoli. This early-maturing plant produces good yields of dark green broccoli. The leaves are big and dark green with thick stems. It is a popular Oriental green vegetable that is grown for its stalks and leaves. Slow to bolt. Suitable for spring and fall planting. An excellent choice for home, market, and commercial growers. A variety from the USA.

70 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Kailaan Chinese Broccoli. This early-maturing plant produces good yields of deep-green broccoli. It is a popular Oriental green vegetable that is grown for its stalks and leaves. It’s nutritious, high in vitamins A and C, calcium, iron, and fiber. Suitable for spring and fall planting. An excellent choice for home, market, and commercial growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 662714. A variety from Japan.

70 days. Brassica oleracea. (F1) Late Jade Chinese Broccoli. The plant produces high yields of dark green broccoli. The leaves are big and dark green with thick stems. It is a popular Oriental green vegetable that is grown for its stalks and leaves. Slow to bolt and late maturing. Suitable for spring and fall planting. An excellent choice for home, market, and commercial growers. A variety from the USA.

55 days. Brassica oleracea. (F1) Suiho Chinese Broccoli. This early maturing plant produces high yields of dark green broccoli. It is a popular Asian vegetable variety prized for its thick, crisp, tender stems, rounded/slightly wrinkled, and mild, sweet, broccoli-like flavor with a bit of kale character. It has 3/4” thick stems with rounded and slightly wrinkled, medium-sized green leaves. An Oriental green vegetable that is grown for its stalks and leaves. Suitable for spring and fall planting. Also known as Noble Jade Broccoli and Emerald Green Broccoli. An excellent choice for home, market, and commercial growers. A variety from the USA.

1933 All-America Selections Winner! 43 days. Spinacia oleracea. Open Pollinated. Giant Nobel Spinach. The plant produces extremely large and flavorful dark green spinach leaves. It is a popular spinach variety, prized for being relatively slow to bolt compared with many other spinach varieties, supporting an extended harvest window in cool weather. This is the giant spinach variety spreading 25" across. Usually steamed or boiled for nutritious greens and used to make an exciting salad. Also great for canning and freezing. Slow to bolt. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 156724. A 1926 heirloom variety from Japan.