Southern Giant Curled Mustard Seeds

Southern Giant Curled Mustard Seeds grow a classic open-pollinated mustard green with large, upright plants, broad curled leaves, and a mild, pleasant flavor. One of the cold-hardiest cooking greens available, it thrives in early spring and fall conditions that stop most other greens, making it a traditional Southern staple and a reliable cool-season crop.

At a glance

• Variety: Southern Giant Curled mustard
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, Non-GMO
• Leaves: Broad, curled, mild-flavored on large upright plants
• Cold hardiness: Among the hardiest cooking greens
• Sun: Full sun
• Seasons: Early spring and fall
• Harvest: Outer leaves or whole plant
• Minimum seed count: 2000 seeds per packet

Best for

• Southern-style braised greens
• Wilted salads
• Soups and stir-fries
• Early spring and fall gardens
• Cut-and-come-again rows

How to grow

Direct sow in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked, or again in late summer for a fall crop. Grow in full sun with adequate moisture. Harvest outer leaves for a continuous supply, or cut the whole plant at once.

Flavor profile

Mild and pleasantly peppery, mellowing further when cooked into rich, tender greens.

About Papaws Garden Supply

Papaws Garden Supply is a family-minded seed and garden company helping the next generation to grow with nature, offering heirloom and certified seed stock for home growers.