{"product_id":"mustard-osaka-purple","title":"Mustard Seeds - Osaka Purple","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOsaka Purple adds dark green and purple leaves, pale veins and a sharp mustard bite to the garden. Young foliage gives salads and sandwiches color and warmth, while larger leaves mellow with cooking in soups or a quick saute. This fast-growing Japanese mustard is useful for successive cool-season sowings. Gather the leaves while tender, or let a few plants grow larger when a generous pot of cooking greens is the goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePurple foliage and a lively bite for cool-season meals.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brassica juncea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity or display:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21-45 days by harvest stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose leafy rosette; size varies with harvest stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 in between plants; rows 18 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the variety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOsaka Purple is a Japanese leaf mustard with richly colored foliage and a peppery bite. Young leaves add color to salads, while larger leaves can be cooked as greens. It belongs to the mustard group rather than the wasabi plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarting seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow 1\/2 in. deep in spring or late summer for a cool-weather harvest. Keep moist at 55-70 F; allow about 4-10 days to sprout. Thin to 12 in. apart, rows 18 in. apart. Choose sun and fertile, well-drained soil; water steadily and protect seedlings from flea beetles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare through the season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain even moisture and remove weeds while small. Rotate brassica beds and use insect netting before flea beetles or caterpillars arrive. Grow for a cool harvest; heat and drought promote bitter leaves and premature flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGather tender leaves at 4-6 in. for salads; allow up to about 45 days for larger cooking greens. Leave the center intact for another picking, then harvest before bolting. Refrigerate promptly. Save seed from isolated healthy plants, collecting dry pods before they shatter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese open-pollinated brassicas are insect-pollinated. Keep several healthy, typical plants for seed and prevent crossing with other flowering varieties of the same species. Some plants need a cold period before flowering. Let pods mature, then cut and dry them under cover before they shatter; clean, label and store seed cool and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck young leaves for flea beetle holes, aphids and caterpillars. Use row covers early, inspect regularly, and remove badly diseased plants. Crop rotation, drainage and steady watering help limit root disease and stress. A flowering stem means the leafy harvest is ending; use the leaves promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it form a tight head?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOsaka Purple adds dark green and purple leaves, pale veins and a sharp mustard bite to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I harvest?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGather tender leaves at 4-6 in. for salads; allow up to about 45 days for larger cooking greens. Leave the center intact for another picking, then harvest before bolting. Refrigerate promptly. Save seed from isolated healthy plants, collecting dry pods before they shatter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it flowering early?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain even moisture and remove weeds while small. Rotate brassica beds and use insect netting before flea beetles or caterpillars arrive. Grow for a cool harvest; heat and drought promote bitter leaves and premature flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52508652732718,"sku":"OR26","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.allianceofnativeseedkeepers.com\/products\/mustard-osaka-purple","provider":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}