Green Wave Mustard

Brassica juncea

Hot and spicy!

A very high-yielding mustard. Leaves are heavily curled, frilled and bright green. They have a hot mustardy taste but mellows down when cooked. The leaves are spicy and hot when freshly picked. Baby leaves are ready from 21 days and soft serrated edges while a full-size leaf has heavily serrated edges.

Seed count: Approximately 100 seeds
Best planting: February – August
Ease of growth: Very easy
Heirloom: Typically a variety that is older than 60 years.

General Information

• Height/width of the plant: 45+ cm
• This plant has a bush or compact growth habit.
• Ideal germination temperature: 15°C
• Average germination in days: 7-10 days
• Sow method: The seed is best suited to starting off in seed trays and then transplanted once they are past the two true leaf stage.
• Plant type: Hardy, Annual
• Plant use: This is a well-known cooking variety, suited for both home and professional chefs.
• Plant/row spacing: 15 cm/25 cm
• Days to harvest: 45 days
• Seed treatment: No special treatment.