Latin Name: Brassica juncea Days to Maturity: 30-45 days Hardiness Zone: 3-7 Planting Depth: 1/4? Plant Spacing: 6? Row Spacing: 2? Soil Preference: Slightly acidic to neutral Temp Preference: Cooler Light Preference: Full sun to partial shade Pests/diseases: Aphids, flea beetle, Alternaria leaf spot, powdery mildew, downy mildew Color: Bright green leaves Flavor: Mild About Southern Giant Curled Mustard Garden Seeds Growing Southern Giant Curled Mustard: Plants from non-GMO, heirloom Southern Giant Curled Mustard seeds like cooler weather. You can grow them in the summer in cooler climates and during the spring or fall in hotter climates. Plants don't tolerate well temperatures over 85 degrees. Sow the seeds directly in the ground, about 1/4? deep, and later thin to about 12? apart. The plants can also be started indoors for a longer growing season. Succession planting is recommended for a continual harvest. Mustard prefers a well-amended soil. Various Culinary Uses for Southern Giant Curled Mustard: Greens grown from Southern Giant Curled Mustard seeds make a great addition to your fresh summer salad. They can also be added to soups for added flavor and texture. You can substitute it for spinach in a quiche. They can be blended into mashed potatoes. The greens can also be eaten alone boiled, steamed, or stir-fried. Note that they shouldn't be cooked in aluminum or iron pots, because they will turn black when touching these metals. Health Benefits of Southern Giant Curled Mustard: Mustard greens are high in vitamins A, C, and K. These vitamins help support the immune system, protect cells from free radical damage, and absorb iron. Greens grown from Southern Giant Curled Mustard seeds also contain glucosinolates. Preliminary studies show that glucosinolates may help fight cancer cells and inhibit the formation of tumors. Buy Seeds Online ,Organic Seeds ,Heirloom Seeds ,Non-GMO Seeds ,Vegetable Seeds ,Flower Seeds ,Herb Seeds ,Fruit Seeds ,Garden Seeds ,Seed Starter Kits ,Rare Seeds ,Bulk Seeds ,Indoor Gardening Seeds ,Seed Catalog ,Seed Packs for Sale ,Sustainable Seeds ,Greenhouse Seeds ,Seed Suppliers ,Planting Seeds ,Home Garden Seeds