Mustard

Organic Byrd Mustard Heirloom Open Pollinated Seeds

Byrd Mustard, 1839 Heirloom, Organic $3.45 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - This heirloom variety’s leaves have the classic spice and sharpness of good mustard green and are more substantial in texture than other leafy greens. The glossy highly toothed leaves gently cascade downward, making them an attractive addition to the vegetable garden. Jim Tjepkema received the variety from fellow Seed Savers Exchange member Dorothy Jones in 1990 and later donated it to our collection. The variety’s lineage can be traced to Georgia in 1839, through Dorothy’s husband’s ancestors. Characteristics: Organic From the Collection Spicy and sharp Substantial texture 250 seeds per packet Instructions - You can directly seed your mustards into the ground, placing 3 seeds every 8 inches. Plant them 3 months before your first frost in rows 18-30 inches apart. The seeds should be planted 1/4-1/2 inches deep. As they grow, thin them to 1 plant every 8-10 inches. Mustards may bolt early if planted in the spring. Start Indoors: 6 weeks before the last frost Direct Seed: 1/2" Deep Thin: 1-6" Apart Plant Outdoors: 6-8” Apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Carolina Broadleaf Mustard Greens, Organic, 2015 $3.50 $3.95

Southern Exposure Seed Company - Carolina Broadleaf Mustard Greens, 2015 42 days. Old favorite "Florida Broadleaf" mustard is now having big problems with a new bacterial blight, so Carolina breeders have come to the rescue and added needed resistance! 16-24 in. tall plants, green leaves, pick 'em small for salads, or larger for cooking. Bred by Mark Farnham & Pat Wechter, ARS/USDA in 2015. Botanical Name - B. juncea Characteristics: Mild flavor 42 days to harvest Plants reach 16-24" tall 2 grams or ~1000 seeds per packet Instructions: You can directly seed your mustards into the ground, placing 3 seeds every 8 inches. Plant them 3 months before your first frost in rows 18-30 inches apart. The seeds should be planted 1/4-1/2 inches deep. As they grow, thin them to 1 plant every 8-10 inches. Mustards may bolt early if planted in the spring. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Feaster Family Heirloom Mustard Open Pollinated Seeds

Feaster Family Heirloom Mustard $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - This heirloom variety has been stewarded and preserved by members of the Feaster family of rural Shiloh, Florida (Marion County), since the Civil War. This green-leaved mustard is mild and slightly sweet when cooked and was donated to Seed Savers Exchange by Jerome Feaster in 2014. Bearing long, broad, smooth, upright leaves with a toothed margin, these plants reach 20-25" tall and 16-18" wide. Characteristics: Mild flavor Plants reach 20-25" tall and 16-18" wide A family favorite since the Civil War 250 seeds per packet Instructions - You can directly seed your mustards into the ground, placing 3 seeds every 8 inches. Plant them 3 months before your first frost in rows 18-30 inches apart. The seeds should be planted 1/4-1/2 inches deep. As they grow, thin them to 1 plant every 8-10 inches. Mustards may bolt early if planted in the spring. Start Indoors: 6 weeks before the last frost Direct Seed: 1/2" Deep Thin: 1-6" Apart Plant Outdoors: 6-8” Apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Garnet Giant Mustard Greens, Organic $3.50 $3.55

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Stunning, vibrant maroon leaves with bright lime green stems. A must-have for any baby mustard mix. Color fades under row cover (or any low-light condition), but returns within a few days of plants being uncovered. Flowers are tender and sweet in stir-fries! An ancient variety was first cultivated for seed in northwest Asia and brought to us by the Kitazawa Seed Company in California. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Essential salad leaf Spicy mustard flavor Instructions - Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked. Sow every 3 weeks into fall for a continuous harvest. Harvest leaves as desired. Use floating row cover when planting to protect from flea beetles. For baby leaf: plant 1/4" deep For baby leaf: row spacing: 2/3" between bands For full size: thin to 6" For full size: row spacing: 18" Harvest & Storage - Harvest when leaves are ~3” tall by cutting 1” from the ground or pick individual leaves for cut and come again. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Green Wave Mustard Greens, Organic $3.50

This one is amazing! It wasn’t available to us this year in a packet so we brought it in bulk. Its very bright green leaves are amazing mixed into fresh dishes. It is still High Mowing and is organic seed but we are working on our organic handling license so it cannot be labeled organic. High Mowing Organic Seeds - Bright lime green, ruffled leaves add great contrast to salad mixes. A reliable workhorse mustard, with beautiful color and spicy flavor that mellows when cooked. At the baby stage, leaves are flat with softly serrated edges. At full size, leaf margins become heavily serrated and frilly. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated High yielding Extremely slow to bolt Medium spicy flavor 1/32 of an ounce Instructions - Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked. Sow every 3 weeks into fall for a continuous harvest. Harvest leaves as desired. Use floating row cover when planting to protect from flea beetles. For baby leaf: plant 1/4" deep For baby leaf: row spacing: 2/3" between bands For full size: thin to 6" For full size: row spacing: 18" Harvest & Storage - Harvest when leaves are ~3” tall by cutting 1” from the ground or pick individual leaves for cut and come again. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Organic Hotshot Spicy Mustard Blend Seeds

Hotshot Spicy Mustard Blend, Organic $3.50

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Spice up your greens with this flavorful mix! A variety of spicy mustard flavors, colors, and shapes. Includes our favorite spicy mustards and some secret ingredients for a signature mix with extreme diversity. Can be marketed and used as a braising mix if grown to full size. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated A spicy blend of mustards and other favorites HMOs Exclusive Instructions - Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked. Sow every 3 weeks into fall for a continuous harvest. Harvest leaves as desired. Use floating row cover when planting to protect from flea beetles. For baby leaf: plant 1/4" deep For baby leaf: row spacing: 2/3" between bands For full size: thin to 6" For full size: row spacing: 18" Harvest & Storage - Harvest when leaves are ~3” tall by cutting 1” from the ground or pick individual leaves for cut and come again. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Mesclun Mix, Organic $3.50

Our best-selling item for the home garden! High Mowing Organic Seeds - Our own HMOS blend of lettuce and mustard greens. The diversity of this mix will give you a great medley of flavor and color. Mustards grow quickly, shading the soil for lettuces, creating a bountiful mix of greens suitable for cut-and-come-again harvest. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated High Mowing Organic Seeds Exclusive A complementary mix of lettuces and mustards 28 days 1/32 oz approx. Instructions - Lettuce is cool-season annual in the Compositae family. Choose cool, well-drained, loose soil. Lettuce is sensitive to low pH. Lettuce can be seeded in the spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Plant 1/8" deep Plant 8-12" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Organic Mild Mustard Blend Open Pollinated Seeds

Mild Mustard Blend, Organic $3.50

One of our most popular mixes, with a variety of mild mustards and other greens. High Mowing Organic Seeds - Includes some of our favorite kales, mild-flavored mustards, and Asian greens for a tasty, diverse assortment. An attractive mix with contrasting leaf shapes, colors, and textures. Can be marketed and used as a braising mix if grown to full size. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated High Mowing Organic Seeds Exclusive Our favorite mild brassicas, mustards, and Asian greens 21 days 1/32 oz approx. Instructions - Most Brassica greens are moderately hardy annuals that can be sown from early spring through midsummer. Commonly grown as a baby leaf for salad mixes in the US, and also traditionally grown for full-size leaves in ethnic cuisine or stir-fry and pickled. Light cooking dispels mustard heat to reveal a very sweet and full flavor. Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked. Sow every 3 weeks into fall for a continuous harvest. Harvest leaves as desired. Use floating row cover when planting to protect from flea beetles. Plant 1/4" deep Plant rows apart 18" Plant thin to 6" Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

Red Giant Mustard Greens, Organic $3.50 $3.75

Red Giant Mustard Greens - After tasting there wonderful greens, I just had to keep adding them to our gardens for early spring and fall. The purple jeweled colors are always so amazing. We stock these throughout the year from High Mowing Seeds and Southern Exposure - both are organic. Full-size plants are incredibly beautiful with a full whorl of burgundy leaves. Mild when baby; spicy flavor increases with maturity. Use full-sized leaves for stir-frying, soups, and pickling. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Adds color to salads Spicy flavor Versatile for growing as a baby green or a full leaf. Instructions: Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked. Sow every 3 weeks into fall for a continuous harvest. Harvest leaves as desired. Use floating row cover when planting to protect from flea beetles. For baby leaf: plant 1/4" deep For baby leaf: row spacing: 2/3" between bands For full size: thin to 6" For full size: row spacing: 18" Harvest & Storage: Harvest when leaves are ~3” tall by cutting 1” from the ground or pick individual leaves for cut and come again. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

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Ruby Streaks Mustard Greens, Organic $3.50

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Deeply-lobed, lacy baby leaves with deep purple highlights. Green leaves with purple veining add loft, spice, and rosy elegance to any salad plate or stir-fry. Color is darkest when sown from summer through fall. Mix with Golden Frill for a gorgeous display. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Essential salad leaf Spicy flavor Instructions - Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked. Sow every 3 weeks into fall for a continuous harvest. Harvest leaves as desired. Use floating row cover when planting to protect from flea beetles. For baby leaf: plant 1/4" deep For baby leaf: row spacing: 2/3" between bands For full size: thin to 6" For full size: row spacing: 18" Harvest & Storage - Harvest when leaves are ~3” tall by cutting 1” from the ground or pick individual leaves for cut and come again. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Southern Giant Curled Mustard Greens, Heirloom, pre-1880 origin $3.45 $3.95

Southern Giant Curled Mustard Greens This mustard is a workhorse - it grows fast, has a full hot flavor mustard is known for without being overbearing. It puts out tall fronds that reach 2.5’ high. You can harvest small or large. Either way it will be tasting. Mustard also makes a great covercrop as it helps to keep the soil covered during interim times of your garden. Southern Exposure Seed Company - Southern Giant Curled Mustard Greens - 45 days. Pre-1880, An old Southern favorite. Leaves are large, bright green, with attractively curled leaf edges. This variety is used for late sowings, has cold tolerance, and good bolting resistance. Characteristics: Mild flavor Plants reach 20-25" tall and 16-18" wide 2 grams or ~1000 seeds per packet Instructions - You can directly seed your mustards into the ground, placing 3 seeds every 8 inches. Plant them 3 months before your first frost in rows 18-30 inches apart. The seeds should be planted 1/4-1/2 inches deep. As they grow, thin them to 1 plant every 8-10 inches. Mustards may bolt early if planted in the spring. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Wasabina Mustard Greens, Organic $3.25 $3.75

Beautiful light green frills with sweet and spicy, wasabi flavor. High Mowing Organic Seeds - At maturity, the leaves have an enjoyable texture and remain tender, complementing their dynamic and unique flavor. Extremely cold tolerant, the plants are also slow to bolt and the serrated leaves remain upright and beautifully green throughout the growing season. 18,500 seeds/oz. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Spicy wasabi flavor Slow to bolt Cold tolerant 45 days full size 1/32 oz approx. Instructions - Most Brassica greens are moderately hardy annuals that can be sown from early spring through midsummer. Commonly grown as a baby leaf for salad mixes in the US, and also traditionally grown for full-size leaves in ethnic cuisine or stir-fry and pickled. Light cooking dispels mustard heat to reveal a very sweet and full flavor. Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked. Sow every 3 weeks into fall for a continuous harvest. Harvest leaves as desired. Use floating row cover when planting to protect from flea beetles. Direct Seed 1" apart Planting Depth 1/4" Rows 18" Apart Thin 6" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

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