Characteristics

USDA Hardiness zone ^Help 2-11
Life cycle Annual
Light requirement Full sun, partial sun/shade
Water requirement Moist
Soil type Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)
Height 0.8
Layer Herbs
Edible true
Edible parts Flowers, leaves, root, seed
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brassica_juncea
Alternate name Japanese giant red, leaf mustard, mustard greens, indian mustard, chinese mustard, jie cai (in mandarin) or kai choi (in cantonese), [1] or leaf mustard cuba: mostaza; mostaza china; mostaza de la tierra
Family Brassicaceae or cruciferae
Edible uses Oil
Warning Weed potential
Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Brassica juncea

Giant red mustard

Brassica juncea

Water requirement

Moist

Light requirement Full sun, partial sun/shade

USDA Hardiness zone

2-11

Layer

Herbs

Life cycle

Annual

Description

Giant Red is a robust mustard green selection that features purple-red leaves with a sharp, almost garlic-like, delicious mustard flavor. Mature plants will reach up to 1.5’ tall with an equal spread.