Mustard Red Giant - Cool Climate Crop, organic seeds

Brassica rapa var. chinensis

A brilliant reddish-maroon Japanese mustard with thick, well-savoyed leaves and a bold mustard flavour. Great texture, strong bite, and excellent cold tolerance for late-season harvests.

If you want real colour and real flavour—not bland supermarket greens—‘Red Giant’ delivers.
Beautiful enough for borders, productive enough for beds and allotments.

Japanese mustard with striking reddish-maroon leaves
Thick, well-savoyed leaves with a textured bite
Bold, zesty mustard flavour with real heat
Excellent holding power in mixed salads (stays firm)
Great for baby leaf or larger leaves
Good cold tolerance; harvest well into late autumn and early winter
Where to grow: beds / raised beds / greenhouse

DESCRIPTION

‘Red Giant’ is a standout Japanese mustard with deep reddish-maroon, heavily savoyed leaves and a strong, punchy mustard flavour. The leaves have a lightly textured surface that gives a better bite and helps them hold up well after picking—perfect for salad mixes that need structure and colour.

This variety also handles cold well, making it a smart choice for extending your greens season. Grow it in the vegetable patch or use it as an ornamental edible in borders—the foliage is genuinely beautiful.

GROWING GUIDE

Direct sow or start in trays and transplant
Sow from spring through late summer; it performs especially well as temperatures cool
Sow depth: 0.5–1 cm
For baby leaf: sow denser and harvest young
For larger leaves: thin to ~15–25 cm between plants
Row spacing: 20–30 cm
Keep soil evenly moist for the best leaf quality
Harvest outer leaves regularly, or cut above the growing point for re-growth
Cooler weather enhances flavour and colour; avoid drought stress in warm spells