Broad-leaved Mustard, Cabbage Leaf Mustard, Heading Leaf Mustard, Swatow Mustard 'Red Giant'

Brassicajuncea

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Brassica (BRAS-ee-ka)
Species
juncea (JUN-kee-uh)
Synonym
Brassica juncea var. rugosa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Provides Winter Interest
Textured
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Augusta, Georgia

Douglasville, Georgia

North Las Vegas, Nevada

Boise City, Oklahoma

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Houston, Texas(3 reports)

Radford, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Little Rock, AR (Zone 7b) | March 2011 | positive

This is my first time planting this variety of mustard for the soul purpose of eating and freezing. It's foliage is too unique for me to ...Read More

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Seattle, WA (Zone 8a) | April 2008 | positive

Gorgeous texture, breeze movement and rich deep color from this ultra fast-growing plant. The bunnies tried a few chomps but were possib...Read More

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| April 2004 | positive

I have just discovered the Giant Red Mustard and am now a huge fan. I live in Mississippi. I planted it in October and it is still beauti...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | October 2003 | positive

Red Giant is a large smooth leaf mustard. The leaves are burgandy in color rendering the plant quite ornamental. It is quite good as a ra...Read More

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