Sementeira
Can be done in the final location with subsequent thinning or in a tray with transplanting 4 to 6 weeks later.
A visually striking Asian green, with broad, serrated leaves of intense bright green and red veins that stand out in the bed.
About the variety. Red Giant is a leaf mustard with a characteristic peppery flavour that mellows in cooler temperatures — while the red colouring of the veins deepens. Cold-tolerant, it grows to around 30 cm.
Itinerário técnico
Um guia de cultivo passo a passo, da sementeira à colheita.
Can be done in the final location with subsequent thinning or in a tray with transplanting 4 to 6 weeks later.
Prefers well-drained soils rich in organic matter, with a pH between 6.5 and 7.0.
Prefers locations with a temperate climate, with a cold and rainy season and dry summers.
Not a demanding crop, though it responds well to the application of compost as a base fertilizer.
Care must be taken with watering, as the crop frequently requires moisture and tolerates drought poorly. Drip irrigation is therefore a good option for this crop.
Mechanical weeding with a star cultivator and multi-blade tiller in the early stages of the crop, along with organic mulching, are options that help prevent competition between weeds and the crop.