Southern Giant Curled Mustard Green is a frost-tolerant open-pollinated mustard that delivers tender, harvestable leaves in just 21 days. This Brassica juncea cultivar grows in a compact form, making it efficient in the garden or high tunnel, and thrives in cool-season conditions when many other greens slow down. Its curled foliage and quick maturity have made it a reliable choice for gardeners seeking repeated harvests throughout the season, particularly during spring and fall when flavor peaks.
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At 21 days to harvest, Southern Giant Curled produces edible leaves faster than most mustard greens, while its frost tolerance extends the growing season into winter months when few other crops thrive. The tightly curled leaves are a signature trait, offering visual appeal and an intriguing texture. Spaced just 6 inches apart with 15-inch row spacing, it fits efficiently into small plots and containers, rewarding compact gardens with prolific, tender growth.
Southern Giant Curled is harvested fresh for salads and cooked greens. The tender young leaves are mild enough for raw consumption, while mature leaves develop a more pronounced mustard heat that mellows when sautéed or braised. Cut-and-come-again harvesting extends productivity, allowing gardeners to remove outer leaves at 3 to 6 inches and return to the plant for successive pickings every 5 to 14 days.
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Direct sow seeds when soil temperatures are between 50 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Southern Giant Curled germinates reliably in cool soil, making it excellent for early spring and late summer plantings.
Harvest leaves with a knife when they reach 3 to 6 inches in size. Cut above the basal plate to enable cut-and-come-again harvests; the plant will regenerate and produce a second flush of leaves within 5 to 14 days depending on season and growing conditions. Continue harvesting at your desired leaf size throughout the season for maximum productivity.
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