2000 Southern Giant Curled Mustard Seeds for Planting - 1935 AAS Winner, Cut-and-Come-Again Heirloom, Non-GMO, USA Grown by RDR Seeds

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2000 Southern Giant Curled Mustard Seeds for Planting - 1935 AAS Winner, Cut-and-Come-Again Heirloom, Non-GMO, USA Grown by RDR Seeds2000 Southern Giant Curled Mustard Seeds for Planting - 1935 AAS Winner, Cut-and-Come-Again Heirloom, Non-GMO, USA Grown by RDR Seeds2000 Southern Giant Curled Mustard Seeds for Planting - 1935 AAS Winner, Cut-and-Come-Again Heirloom, Non-GMO, USA Grown by RDR Seeds

1935 Aas Award Winner: Southern Giant Curled (Brassica juncea) is a bold, ruffled heirloom mustard green with a peppery, spicy flavor; 18-25 in tall frilly leaves; prized for Southern braised greens and fresh salads since pre-war gardens. Generous Cut-And-Come-Again Harvest: 2000 seeds can produce 200-700 LBS under good conditions; harvest outer leaves repeatedly over 4-6 weeks; great for salads, braised greens, slaws, and microgreens. Based on 2000 seeds x 20-70% survival x 0.5 lbs avg each. Easy To Direct Sow Or Transplant: Sow 14 in deep when air temps are 40-75F; start indoors 3-4 weeks before transplant date and move out when soil is above 40F; keep soil evenly moist through germination; sprouts in 4-14 days. Full-Sun Cool-Season Performer: Needs full sun; space 6-12 in apart; grows 18-25 in tall; thrives at 55-75F, active 35-85F; thin seedlings for best leaves; light frost sweetens flavor; suited to USDA Zones 3-10 in spring and fall. Waterproof Packet, Non-Gmo, Packed In Usa: Seeds arrive in a waterproof packet that protects from humidity; Non-GMO; packed with care in the USA; includes seeds only (not live plants). Southern Giant Curled mustard brings bold, peppery flavor to the table when most gardens are still waking up. The broad, ruffled leaves grow fast in cool weather - tender enough for fresh salads, sturdy enough for slow-braised Southern classics. It earned the All-American Selections award in 1935 and has been a spring and fall garden staple ever since. This variety is a cut-and-come-again producer: harvest the outer leaves and the plant keeps growing, giving you multiple harvests from a single sowing over 4-6 weeks. Sow in early spring or late summer for a fall flush, and let a light frost hit the leaves before your final harvest - cold temps convert starches to sugars for noticeably sweeter flavor. Consistent moisture is the single most important factor for Southern Giant Curled. When soil stays evenly moist, plants grow steadily and leaves stay tender. Dry spells push the plant to bolt early, which makes leaves tough and overly sharp-tasting. A simple finger-check - if the top inch of soil feels dry, water - keeps plants on track through the whole season. Indoor/Outdoor Usage: Indoor, Outdoor Brand: RDR Seeds Material Feature: GMO Free, Heirloom Color: Green Special Feature: Low Maintenance Sunlight Exposure: Full Sun Unit Count: 2000 Count Expected Planting Period: Spring Product Care Instructions: Direct sow 1/4 in deep when air temps are 40-75 F or start indoors 3-4 weeks early. Full sun. Space 6-12 in. Harvest outer leaves repeatedly for continuous production.See more USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-10 Indoor Outdoor Usage: Indoor, Outdoor Other Special Features of the Product: Low Maintenance Sunlight Exposure: Full Sun Expected Planting Period: Spring USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-10 Expected Plant Height: 25 inches Soil Type: Loam Soil Moisture Needs: Regular Watering Material Features: GMO Free, Heirloom Product Care Instructions: Direct sow 1/4 in deep when air temps are 40-75 F or start indoors 3-4 weeks early. Full sun. Space 6-12 in. Harvest outer leaves repeatedly for continuous production. Unit Count: 2000 Count Number of Items: 2000 Brand Name: RDR Seeds Manufacturer: RDR Seeds Color: Green