Southern Giant Curled Mustard Greens

60 days — As its name implies, the leaves of ‘Southern Giant Curled’ mustard are large, oval-shaped, and have fringing on the edges. It is slow to bolt (go to seed) and is long standing in the field. Over the decades it has also been sold as, “Southern Giant Curled” and “Ostrich Plume.” It won the All-America Selections Gold Medal in 1935.

A popular Southern variety that was introduced commercially in the later part of the 19th century, it has remained popular among gardeners ever since. It makes an interesting and excellent addition to salad mixes but adding texture and a slightly pungent, not bitter, flavor. It is also a nice choice for “baby greens.” Here is what H. G. Hastings said about it in their 1919 catalog:

Each packet contains one gram, which is approximately 350 seeds.