Planting and Growing Chinese mustard 'Red Giant'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Keep soil consistently moist for steady leafy growth without drought stress |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
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| Soil type | Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Nitrogen-rich vegetable feed every two to three weeks in active growth |
| Toxicity | Skin irritant/allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water Chinese mustard 'Red Giant'?
Keep soil consistently moist for steady leafy growth without drought stress
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Chinese mustard 'Red Giant'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Chinese mustard 'Red Giant'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Chinese mustard 'Red Giant'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Chinese mustard 'Red Giant'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Chinese mustard 'Red Giant'?
Nitrogen-rich vegetable feed every two to three weeks in active growth
Learn more →How to Prune Chinese mustard 'Red Giant'?
No pruning required
Learn more →How to Propagate Chinese mustard 'Red Giant'?
Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds
Learn more →How to Transplant Chinese mustard 'Red Giant'?
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Learn more →How to Care for Chinese mustard 'Red Giant' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Chinese mustard 'Red Giant'?
Sow seed outdoors in deep, fertile but firm, soil that isn't too acidic. If space is limited, start the seeds in modules or seedtrays and plant outside when big enough to handle easily (about 5 or 6 leaves). Watering through the summer months is very important. For more advice see vegetable cultivation
Learn more →How to Repot Chinese mustard 'Red Giant'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Chinese mustard 'Red Giant'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to brassica downy mildew and brassica white blister. In areas where brassicas have been grown before, clubroot can build up in the soil
Pests
May be susceptible to flea beetle which can prevent seedlings from thriving and attacked by caterpillars when eggs laid by butterflies, hatch and feed. It is very popular food for pigeons which only netting can prevent. It is also eaten by snails, although once plants are established, this damage isn't usually severe. The cabbage root fly can cause failure to thrive and a heavy infestation of mealy cabbage aphid can spoil the harvest
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Chinese mustard 'Red Giant'
Skin irritant/allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling