Description
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.