Mustard Seeds - Miz America Hybrid
30-40 days maturity.Brassica juncea. Miz America Hybrid Mustard Seeds. Non-GMO, cool-season, annual, hybrid. Miz America was bred specifically to maintain a uniform purple to red color throughout its life, even into maturity. It is also noted for its visual interest and can be easily incorporated into flower beds or other ornamental growing arrangements. The deep lobes, dark coloring, and delightful taste are the perfect addition to any garden. The leaves, seeds, and stems are all edible. The seeds of Miz America are also pigmented and can be used as a natural dye. Approximately 11,900 seeds per ounce.
Mustard Seeds - Miz America Hybrid
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Other Common Names: Purple or red leaf mustard, purple or red mustard cabbage, jie cai, gai cai, kaai tsoi, goi choy, taka-na, purple tall greens, karashi-na.
How to Grow Miz America Hybrid Mustard
Sow seeds in two-week intervals starting 3 weeks before the last frost until early autumn. Provide an open space in a sunny location for growing. Keep the soil evenly moist. If the plants are allowed to dry out, their taste and attractiveness will decrease. Fertilize if the soil is infertile or if venation or paleness occurs. The flavor is best when grown briskly, so plant in fertile soil and keep well watered. Thin to 10 inches apart for mature heads. May bolt as temperatures and day lengths increase. It usually takes 3-4 weeks for 5-6 leaves to grow.
Harvesting Miz America Mustard
Harvest florets; they are tender and delicious. Start harvesting at 3 inches tall for baby mustard greens. Single leaves may be harvested at any stage into maturity. Cut them off individually and sparingly to allow the younger leaves to continue developing. Some wait until the plants reach maturity and then harvest the entire head like a cabbage.
Culinary Tips
Add Miz America’s leaves and stems to fresh salads for a pop of color and taste. Lightly cook or pickle the leaves and stems as well.
Tips From Our Gardeners
“I recommend Miz America to anyone who loves planting varieties which offer the greatest value in both taste and looks. Although Miz America isn’t the best for containers, it looks striking in flower beds and other planting arrangements.”
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- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer |
Seeds Per Package
- 2 g packet - Approximately 850 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 11,900 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 47,600 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 190,400 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 952,000 Seeds
- 25 lb - Approximately 4,760,000 Seeds
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Brassica juncea |
| Miz America Mustard Color: | Deep reddish purple. |
| Miz America Mustard Flavor: | Sweet and slightly peppery. |
Growing Info
| Days to Maturity: | 30-40 |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 - 0.5 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 10 inches |
| Plant Height: | 6-8 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Low growing leafy rosette. |
| Soil Preference: | Mustard plants adapt readily to various soil types, provided they are fertile and retain moisture well. |
| Temperature Preference: | 30-80 F |
Other
| Plant Width: | 4-8 inches |
| Pests and Disease: | Mustard greens are not heavily impacted by pests or diseases; be aware of flea beetle, cabbage root fly, aphids, slugs, and caterpillars. |