Mustard Red Giant 248K (RFS) Seeds - 1 Pound Bulk Pack | Non-GMO Heirloom Seeds for Home Gardening, Canning & Pickling

Product Description

Red mustard greens AKA Osaka Purple mustard is a member of the Brassica family, collectively known as cruciferous vegetables, along with turnips, broccoli and cabbage. Red mustard greens are grown for fresh eating, as a cover crop with pesticide qualities, for feedstock and as dual purpose ornamental greens in edible gardens. Red mustard greens have broad savoyed leaves with a violet purple overlay and purple-green variegation. The leaves grow to 12 inches in length and up to six inches in width. Red mustard's leaves are succulent and tender, the stems, crisp and crunchy. Red mustard greens elicit a savory,spicy and nuanced peppery flavor. Red mustard is a common salad green, pot herb, braising and pickling green in a diversity of cuisines from Asia to Europe to South America. Red mustard pairs well with poultry, legumes, sausages, pork, grilled fish, garlic, creamy sauces and fresh cheeses, nutty oils, light vinegars, citruses such as grapefruit and lemon, mushrooms, fennel, cucumbers, tomatoes, avocados, cumin, basil, mint, pomegranates and stone fruits such as peaches and cherries.