Caliente Rojo Mustard

Enhance your soil's health with Caliente Mustard Rojo, a powerful biofumigant mustard designed to improve soil conditions while naturally suppressing harmful pests and diseases. Its deep red leaves not only add vibrant color but also bring potent benefits to your garden. This mustard variety is known for its high glucosinolate content, which, when incorporated into the soil, releases natural compounds that help control soil-borne pathogens and nematodes. 

Seeding Rate:

8-10 lbs per acre

.5 lbs per 2500 sq. ft

Key Features:

• Biofumigant Properties: Acts as a natural soil treatment to reduce harmful nematodes and diseases.
• Vibrant Growth: Produces striking red leaves that are not only beneficial to your soil but also add beauty to your garden.
• Improves Soil Health: Boosts organic matter and promotes healthier, more fertile soils.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for cover cropping, improving soil conditions in vegetable gardens, and boosting crop health for the next growing season.

Caliente Rojo Mustard may be direct-seeded or transplanted, depending on the desired harvest. If smaller leaves are desired, direct seed with a walk-behind seeder and plant densely in a 2-3′ bed. Harvest with a sharp knife once leaves have grown to the desired size. New leaves will continue to emerge for repeat harvests throughout the growing season. If larger bunches and leaves are desired, transplanting might be the best option. We recommend starting transplants 3-4 weeks before the desired outdoor planting date. Mustard transplants grow great in our heavy-duty seed starting trays, where they develop a solid root ball with roots that are trained to grow downward. Plants are ready to go in the ground when they can be easily pulled from the cells in the seed starting tray.