Mustard, Seeds, Crimson Red - F1 Hybrid

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How to Grow Crimson Red Mustard

Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Seeds can be planted from spring to early fall. Ensure to wait until after the last spring frost to start planting, and plant in full sun. Be aware that the climate affects the flavor, warmer temperatures grow this mustard with a spicier flavor, cooler temperatures produce a sweeter tasting mustard green. Because this is a fast growing plant, reseeding in new beds every few weeks will extend the time that the greens can be harvested. Keep the soil moist, water low to avoid dampening the greens if possible. Fertilize as needed.

Harvesting Crimson Red Mustard

Crimson red mustard is fully mature at 40 to 55 days of growth, for the full rich red mustard leaves. Baby greens can be plucked at 20 to 25 days after planting.

This mustard is frost resistant, but freezing temperatures will kill the plant. If grown into the fall, a light frost just before harvest will add sweetness to the flavor.

Culinary Tips

As with any mustard greens, crimson red mustard can bue used in salads, and cooked into soups, stir-fried, sautéed, and roasted as a dark green in any recipe. This variety is adds a delicious fresh peppery highlight to dishes when chopped finely and used as a garnish, and sprinkled on anything from cole slaw to rice, soup, vegetable dishes, or meat and fish.

Seeds Per Package

• 2 g packet - Approximately 500 Seeds
• 1 oz - Approximately 7500 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 30,000 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 120,000 Seeds
• 5 lb - Approximately 600,000 Seeds
• 25 lb - Approximately 3,000,000 Seeds