Description:
A fast-growing mustard variety with deep red, frilly leaves and a slightly peppery taste. Suitable for salads, stir-fries, and microgreens. Easy to grow and highly productive in cooler seasons.
Plant Features:
Plant Type: Leafy Green Vegetable
Growth Habit: Upright, leafy
Leaf Colour: Reddish-purple
Flavour: Mildly spicy
Best Use: Fresh salads, steamed greens
Sowing Instructions:
Best Sowing Time: Autumn to early spring
Sowing Depth: 6 mm
Seed Spacing: 20–30 cm
Germination Time: 4–10 days at 10–25°C
Frost Sensitivity: Frost-tolerant
Growing Conditions:
Sunlight: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Container Growing: Suitable for large pots
Watering:
Keep soil moist for tender leaves. Avoid overhead watering to reduce risk of fungal disease.
Fertilisation:
Use compost-rich soil or add a nitrogen-rich fertiliser every few weeks.
Harvesting:
Harvest leaves when they are young and tender, about 30–45 days after sowing. Can also be cut as baby leaves earlier.
