Grow Purple Kosaitai Mustard Seeds, a striking Japanese leafy vegetable known for its rich purple stems, green-purple leaves, and mild mustard flavor. This unique Asian variety adds both beauty and nutrition to home gardens while delivering vibrant greens ideal for salads, stir-fries, steaming, and fresh garnish.
These Non-GMO Purple Kosaitai Seeds produce tender leaves with crisp stems and fast growth in cool weather. Highly productive in raised beds, garden rows, or containers, this colorful mustard variety is perfect for beginner gardeners seeking both ornamental appeal and flavorful harvests.
Features
- Striking purple stems with tender edible leaves.
- Mild mustard flavor suitable for fresh or cooked dishes.
- Non-GMO Asian leafy vegetable variety.
- Fast-growing, high-yield, cool-season crop.
- Suitable for containers, raised beds, and garden soil.
- Great for salads, stir-fries, steaming, and sautéing.
- Cut-and-come-again harvesting for continuous yield.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Purple Kosaitai Mustard
- Scientific Name: Brassica juncea
- Plant Type: Cool-season leafy vegetable
- Growth Habit: Upright rosette with purple stems and leaves
- Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Non-GMO
- Heirloom: Yes
- USDA Zones: Best in Zones 3–11
- Growing Season: Spring and fall
- Sun Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
- Days to Maturity: 35–55 days (Baby leaves in 25 days)
- Plant Height: 6–14 inches
- Plant Spacing: 6–12 inches apart
- Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained fertile soil
- Water Requirement: Even moisture; avoid drying out
- Support Needed: None
- Flavor Profile: Mild mustard taste, tender texture
- Growth Advantage: Ornamental appeal + edible harvests
Planting Guide
- Sow seeds directly in cool soil or start indoors.
- Plant ¼ inch deep and keep soil consistently moist.
- Space plants 6–12 inches apart for proper leaf growth.
- Grow in full sun to partial shade for best coloration.
- Harvest baby leaves early for delicate texture.
- Cut mature leaves regularly to encourage more growth.
- Avoid planting in hot midsummer climates to prevent bolting.
- Suitable for year-round indoor container growing under light.
- Use immediately in salads, stir-fries, or steamed dishes.
