Mustard 'Southern Giant Curled'

Brassicajuncea

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Brassica (BRAS-ee-ka)
Species
juncea (JUN-kee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Haleyville, Alabama

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Sunol, California

Winters, California

Panama City, Florida

Augusta, Georgia

Flemington, New Jersey

Vinton, Ohio

Collinwood, Tennessee

Radford, Virginia

Troy, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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Panhandle Gulf Coast, FL (Zone 8b) | April 2013 | positive

I pick the delicious leaves before they get huge. Southern Giant Curled Mustard adds a wonderful flavor and spice to stir fries, Asian s...Read More

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

This has been my favorite mustard cultivar for nigh on to 70 years. It has large curled/frilly leaves which are very tender and moderatel...Read More

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