Southern Giant Curled Mustard

Large, frilly green leaves with bold, peppery bite. A Southern garden classic.

A bold and classic Southern favorite, this mustard green produces large, frilly leaves with a peppery kick. It thrives in cooler seasons, giving you a reliable, fast-growing green that packs both flavor and nutrition. Cook it down for that traditional Southern taste or harvest young leaves for milder salads.

• Days to Maturity: 40 baby, 50–55 full
• Leaf Size: 10–18 in.
• Type: Curled mustard
• Highlights: Cold- and heat-tolerant, vigorous grower, cut-and-come-again harvest
• Best For: braised greens, stir-fries, soups, or adding a spicy bite to fresh salads.

Spicy, frilly leaves that add kick to salads or cook down into a hearty mess of greens. Easy to grow, quick to mature, and happy in both spring and fall gardens.