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An All-America winner in 1935, this heirloom Is a long-time Southern favorite. With crumpled, frilled edges, the bright green leaves impart a mild, mustardy flavor. Served raw, the young leaves are tasty in salads—they're also delicious lightly stir-fried or sautéed. Superb candidate for freezing or canning. Cold-resistant and slow to bolt, the large, upright and vigorous plants spread to 18-24". Harvest young leaves in about 50 days, more mature leaves in about 70.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Brassica juncea |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 5 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 7 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/2 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 1-2 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past, Early Spring |
| Growing Height | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 3-6 in. (7-15 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest | 50-60 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
| Seeds Per Pack | 200 |
