Giant Red Mustard
Scientific Name: Brassica juncea
Also Known As
- Brassica juncea var. capitata
- Brassica juncea var. rugosa
- Brassica rugosa
- Broad-leaved Mustard
- Cabbage Leaf Mustard
- Heading Leaf Mustard
- Swatow Mustard
Plant type
annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 6"
planting zones
- 1-12
Giant Red Mustard plant details
Giant Red Mustard is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable with burgundy and green foliage. In spring mustard flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Giant Red Mustard
- Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable
- Plant family: brassicaceae
- Foliage: deciduous burgundy and green
- Mature size: 6 IN wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: mustard blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Giant Red Mustard
- USDA Zones: 1 - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Gardening facts about Giant Red Mustard plant
How to Grow Giant Red Mustard
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- burgundy
Flower Color
- mustard
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-4'
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 24"-28"
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Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
1-12
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun
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Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
1-12
Size
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Width: 12"-18"
- sun - shade
- regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 24"
Width: 24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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