Non-GMO, Heirloom Southern Giant Curled Mustard Seeds from True Leaf Market. Southern Giant Curled Mustard is a staple in Southern gardens. It has large, bright green fringed & curled leaves with a mild flavor. Originating in the Himalayan region of India over 5,000 years ago, mustard greens spread throughout China & then the rest of the world. Plants from non-GMO, heirloom Southern Giant Curled Mustard seeds like cooler weather. You can grow them in the summer in cooler climates & during the spring or fall in hotter climates. Plants don’t tolerate well temperatures over 85 degrees. Sow the seeds directly in the ground, about 1/4 deep, & later thin to about 12 apart. The plants can also be started indoors for a longer growing season. Succession planting is recommended for a continual harvest. Greens grown from Southern Giant Curled Mustard seeds make a great addition to your fresh summer salad. They can also be added to soups for added flavor & texture. You can substitute it for spinach in a quiche. They can be blended into mashed potatoes. The greens can also be eaten alone boiled, steamed, or stir-fried. Note that they shouldn’t be cooked in aluminum or iron pots, because they will turn black when touching these metals. Mustard greens are high in vitamins A, C, & K. These vitamins help support the immune system, protect cells from free radical damage, & absorb iron. Greens grown from Southern Giant Curled Mustard seeds also contain glucosinolates. Preliminary studies show that glucosinolates may help fight cancer cells & inhibit the formation of tumors. Latin Name: Brassica juncea Days to Maturity: 30-45 days Hardiness Zone: 3-7 Planting Depth: 1/4 Plant Spacing: 6 Row Spacing: 2’ Soil Preference: Slightly acidic to neutral Temp Preference: Cooler Light Preference: Full sun to partial shade Pests/diseases: Aphids, flea beetle, Alternaria leaf spot, powdery mildew, downy mildew Color: Bright green leaves Flavor: Mild For more check us out here!! https://www.etsy.com/shop/UnderTheSunSeeds Mustard Southern Giant Curled Vegetable Seeds | Brassica Juncea 30+Seeds
