Green Wave Mustard Green, Japanese Mustard Seeds
Green Wave Mustard is a popular variety known for its upright growth, dark green, heavily curled leaves, and mildly spicy flavor. It's often used for baby greens in salads or as a cooked vegetable, where the flavor mellows. Green Wave is also slow to bolt, making it a reliable choice for summer harvests.
Here's a more detailed look at Green Wave Mustard:
Appearance:
Leaves: Dark green, heavily curled, and frilly.
Plant Height: Up to 2 feet.
Flavor:
Raw: Mildly spicy and peppery, similar to arugula.
Cooked: Mellows and becomes more palatable.
Growth Habits:
Upright: Grows upright, making it easy to space out in a garden.
Bolting: Slow to bolt, meaning it will produce leaves even in warmer weather.
Maturity: Reaches full size in 45 days from seeding.
Uses:
Salads: Young leaves are perfect for salads, adding a peppery kick.
Cooked: Mature leaves can be steamed, stir-fried, or added to soups and stews.
Microgreens: Also suitable for growing as microgreens.
