Japanese Giant Red Mustard Greens

Description

A purple, crinkle leafed, mustard green (Brassica juncea), also known as either 'Chinese Mustard' (Masihlalisane in Zulu). Humans have been using mustard greens in cooking for thousands of years all over the world. Archaeological evidence shows that the Egyptians pickled them, the Greeks ate them in salads, and the Chinese added them to soups and stir fries. Very hardy to grow summer or winter.

Seeds/Packet: (min. 100 Seeds)

Please see the Mustard category page for detailed Growing Instructions or download the PDF guide from this page.

Extra Info

Like other brassicas, mustard greens are quite valuable nutritionally. They have a number of essential vitamins and minerals which are a great supplement to the diet, especially in the winter months, when other sources of greens and roughage can be hard to find.

This Asian treat has a unique, spicy flavor. Young leaves are excellent mixed in salads, used straight as its own salad, wrapped in prosciutto, steamed and tossed with sesame oil and soy sauce, or stir-fried with ginger, bok choy, snow peas, or chicken.