Red mustard - Seeds
Brassica juncea
Mustard variety with dark red leaves. The leaves are harvested young and eaten fresh as a leafy green.
Brassica juncea, known as red mustard, is a loose-leaf annual plant with green leaves showing reddish tones and a slightly pungent flavor. Its tender leaves can be eaten in salads, sautés, or soups, providing a flavorful and nutritious addition.
It is a fast-growing plant that adapts to different soil types, prefers full sun, and regular watering without waterlogging. Besides culinary use, it can also be grown as a cover crop to enrich the soil and attract beneficial insects.
How to sow Brassica juncea seeds
Sow seeds directly in trays or in the ground from late winter to early summer. Lightly cover the seeds with fine substrate and keep moist without waterlogging. Germination usually occurs within 5-10 days. Once seedlings have several true leaves, transplant them leaving 20-30 cm between plants for proper rosette development.
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ReferenceBrassica juncea
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In stock3 Items
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FamilyBrassicaceae o Cruciferae
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Solar expositionSemisombra
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WateringMedium
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Frost resistanceMedium
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Planting timeApril
August
July
June
March
May
October
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Hardiness (USDA)6
7
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LifecycleAnnual
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Flower colorYellow
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FoliageDeciduous
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Spice production SeedsYes
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BiodiversityYes
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Special treatmentDirect sowing
Planting time
Data sheet
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FamilyBrassicaceae o Cruciferae
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Solar expositionSemisombra, Sol
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WateringMedium
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Frost resistanceMedium
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Hardiness (USDA)6, 7, 8, 9
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LifecycleAnnual
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Flower colorYellow
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FoliageDeciduous
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Spice production SeedsYes
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BiodiversityYes
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Special treatmentDirect sowing
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