Edible – Herb – Giant Red Mustard

Giant red mustard 

 Botanical name: brassica juncea 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: up to 1.5 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone:  zones 2-11 

Foliage color:  green, purple 

Growth rate:  reaches fully mature size in first growing season 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed 

Propagation methods:  propagate by seed sowing 

Landscape use: fall flower beds, borders, edging, container plant, herbal garden interest

Light needs:  6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: ornamental and edible, fast growing, cold hardy 

Watering instructions: allow the top inch of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions :  feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the time of planting 

Best time to plant:  spring or fall 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: lettuce, onions, mint, thyme, violas 

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for pets if ingested but non-toxic for humans 

Invasive species: no