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Mustard Southern Giant Curled L.S.

1935 AAS Edible – Vegetable Winner

1935 Gold Medal Winning tasty bright green mustard.Large vigorous upright plants spread 18-24 inches. Serve raw in salads or stir-fried. It’s slow to bolt!

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Categories: 1935, Edibles/Vegetables, Gold Medal, Mustard
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AAS WINNER DETAILS

Winner Type: National, Gold Medal
Class: Mustard
Variety Name: Southern Giant Curled L.S.
Genus: Brassica
Species: juncea
Year: 1935
Common Name: Mustard greens
Type: Edible – Vegetable
Breeder: Abraham Sluis

PLANT NEEDS

Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Season Type: Warm season
Staking Required: No

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Foliage Color: Green
Plant Habit: Spreading, Upright
Plant Height: Medium: 10 – 24 inches
Fruit Color (Harvest): Green
Fruit Size: 12-18 inches full size, 3-6 inches baby leaf
Fruit Flavor Description: Mild, tender and delicious

IN THE GARDEN

Container: Yes
Garden Spacing: 
Rows 18-24 inches apart
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed): 21 baby, 45 full size
Days To Harvest (Transplant): Not recommended
Plant Spread: 18-24 inches
Disease Resistances or Tolerances: Cold tolerant

HOW TO GROW

Sow outdoors from early spring to late summer. For fall crops, 6 -8 weeks before first fall frost. Space seedlings 1-2 inches apart in rows 15 inches apart. Harvest when greens reach full size at 12-18 inches, or at 3-6 inches for baby leaf.

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