Description
- Hardiness zone.3-9
- Grow.Mustards grow very quickly. Sow under protection 6-8 weeks before frost. Sow successively directly at 2-4 week intervals for continual harvest. Thin at the baby stage for salad greens, and allow the remainder to grow to maturity.
- Healthy.Mustard greens contain many health-boosting antioxidants like beta carotene, which can protect your skin and lower risk factors of diabetes .
- Tall.This plant can grow up to 2 to 3 feet tall.
- Self-seeding.Grow from seed and enjoy growing with your family.
Mustard greens, also known as gai choy, swatow mustard greens, and mustard cabbage, is a true member of the mustard family. Gai choy has a deep and robust flavor that is savory and aromatic with a pleasant lingering bitterness. This traditional vegetable has deep cultural history due to their ease of growing during harsh conditions. Young mustard greens are often used raw in salads while mature mustard, such as these, are best eaten cooked. Mustard is fragrant and works well as a potherb, aromatic, and vegetable. It pairs very well with rich fatty meats, other vegetables, acid, and herbs. Uses:Braise gai choy with rich meats such as pork belly and with the addition of other aromatics such as leeks, garlic, star anise, and ginger. Add gai choy to your stir-fry dishes as you would any other vegetable.