Ruby Streaks Mustard Greens
Brassica juncea
BRASS-ih-kuh JOON-see-uh
Edibles: Leafy Green
Mustard Greens
Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°
Fine, deeply incised leaves. The color ranges from dark green with red veins to dark maroon, with the maroon color darker when grown without row cover and in cooler weather. The flavor is mild and slightly pungent.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Dark Green
Fall Foliage
Red
Flower Color
Yellow
Blooming Time
Early Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Trailing
Height
6–12 in
Spread
24–36 in
Form
Panicle
Characteristics
Type
Seed Strain
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Fast
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Beneficial Insects
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Boron (B)
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Non-Spreading
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Ruby Streaks Mustard Greens
Fruit and Pollination
Days to Harvest
40 Days
Fruit Size
Medium
Fruit Characteristics
Spicy
Ploidy
Diploid