Bowood Farms
4605 Olive Street
Saint Louis, Missouri 63108

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Brassica juncea 'Ruby Streaks'

Brassica juncea (Ruby Streaks Mustard Greens)

Ruby Streaks Mustard Greens

Red leaves have a mildly pungent flavor. Stunning lacy leaves are sweet. Cool fall weather deepens the red color and enhances the flavor.

Growing & Maintenance Tips

Delicious in fresh salads, cooked in stir-fries or steamed. Can also be used as an edible ornamental in the flower garden or in containers. Plant in early spring, 3-4 weeks before the average last frost or in late summer in medium, well-drained soil.


Plant Type
Vegetables

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Bloom Color
Non-Flowering

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Foliage Color
Smooth Purple


Height
4-8 Inches


Spread
4-8 Inches


USDA Hardiness Zone
8/Annual

Bronze Fennel

Foeniculum vulgare

(Bronze Fennel 'Bronze')

Levisticum officinale

(Loveage )

Basil

Ocimum basilicum

(Basil 'Red Rubin')

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
Sun
Soil Moisture Preference
Medium
Bloom Color
Non-flowering
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Spring
Summer
Fall
Attributes
Patio Container Pots
Balcony Pots