Giant Red Mustard

Giant Red Mustard (적갓, 高菜 )

It has broad, reddish-green leaves with crisp stems and a bold mustard flavour balanced by slightly spicy and peppery notes.
Use it when you want fresh leafy greens that add colour and flavour to everyday meals.

Why you’ll love it

– Freshness: Harvested with the roots attached when you place an order
– Hyperlocal: Grown in Scarborough for pickup or local delivery
– Clean: Hydroponic, soil-free, and grown in a controlled indoor system
– Flavour: Bold mustard flavour with peppery and spicy notes
– Color: Broad, reddish-green leaves with crisp, juicy stems
– Best for: Stir-fries, soups, salads, wraps, sandwiches, and pickling

Best ways to use Giant Red Mustard

Enjoy Giant Red Mustard fresh in salads for a bold, peppery bite, or lightly sauté it to mellow its sharpness.
Add it to stir-fries, noodle dishes, fried rice, or hot pots for extra flavour and texture.
Use the leaves in sandwiches, wraps, grain bowls, or pickle them for a traditional tangy accompaniment.

Giant Red Mustard pairs well with garlic, ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce, miso, rice vinegar, chili, pork, beef, chicken, tofu, mushrooms, noodles, rice, eggs, and roasted root vegetables.
Giant Red Mustard is often used in stir-fries, soups, hot pots, fried rice, noodle dishes, grain bowls, salads, sandwiches, and pickled dishes.

Why hydroponic Giant Red Mustard?

Hydroponic growing uses a water-based nutrient system instead of soil. This helps keep the crop clean, controlled, and close to the community.
Since we grow locally in Scarborough, travel time from harvest to pickup or delivery is reduced.

Indoor hydroponic growing can also support careful water use because water and nutrients are managed in a controlled system.
For customers, that means fresh local herbs grown with care, consistency, and less dependence on long-distance supply chains.

Freshness Tips

– Rinse before use
– Snip only what you need to maintain freshness
– Keep refrigerated with the roots lightly hydrated and leaves dry
– Store in a loose bag or container to help reduce moisture loss
– Use within 5 to 7 days for the best flavour and aroma

Browse all hydroponic herbs from 5N2
Learn more about hydroponic vertical farming from Farm Credit Canada (FCC).