Red Baron Plus Asian Green
Red Baron Plus Asian Green Seeds Non-GMO | High-Yield | Bolt-Resistant & Vibrant · The Culinary Edge 🥢 Stop settling for greens that wilt under pressure or bolt at the first sign of summer heat. While many purple mustards struggle w...
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- 2026
Red Baron Plus Asian Green Seeds
Non-GMO | High-Yield | Bolt-Resistant & Vibrant
The Culinary Edge 🥢
Stop settling for greens that wilt under pressure or bolt at the first sign of summer heat. While many purple mustards struggle with temperature swings, Red Baron Plus is engineered for resilience. It produces broad, rounded leaves with a deep, wine-red pigment that penetrates the entire leaf, not just the veins. It’s the essential ingredient for adding a "peppery-sweet" complexity to high-heat stir-frys or a splash of royal purple to a premium salad mix.
At A Glance:
| Feature | Specification |
| 👅 Flavor Profile | Mildly Spicy / Peppery Sweetness |
| 🎨 Visual Contrast | Saturated Deep Burgundy / Dark Maroon |
| ⏱️ Maturity | 20 Days (Baby) / 40 Days (Full Growth) |
| 🔢 Quantity | 150+ Premium Seeds per Packet |
✨ Flavor Profile
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Mellow Heat: Unlike the aggressive "nose-hit" of some mustards, Red Baron Plus offers a refined, lingering pepperiness.
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Succulent Texture: The leaves are tender and less fibrous than traditional greens, making them enjoyable even when harvested at full size.
🍴 Culinary Versatility
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Stir-Fry Specialist: The thick, juicy leaves hold their structural integrity and deep color even after a quick toss in a screaming-hot wok.
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The "Pop" Factor: Pair with bright green Bok Choy or Tatsoi for a professional, bi-color presentation that demands attention on the plate.
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Micro-Garnish: Excellent when grown as a microgreen; the stems stay sturdy while the first true leaves show an immediate, dark pigment.
🌱 Growing Notes
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Bolt Resistance: Specially selected for its ability to stay sweet and tender longer into the Montreal summer than standard heirloom mustards.
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Season Extension: Thrives in the cool shoulders of spring and autumn but stands up remarkably well to mid-summer light.
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High-Density Planting: Perfectly suited for "cut-and-come-again" harvesting. Sow densely in rows or containers for a continuous supply of baby greens.
Start indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost. Germinate at 26–30 °C on a heat mat; peppers stall below 22 °C. Pot up to 10–15 cm before hardening off outside after nights stay above 12 °C.
Feed balanced through bloom, then bump potassium for fruiting. Stake taller varieties. More detail in our full Canadian growing guide.
Match the pepper to the technique: thin-walled varieties blister fast in a hot pan; thick-walled ones roast or stuff beautifully; fruit-forward ones make balanced sauces and pickles. The variety's flavour profile is your shortcut — see Choosing the right pepper for a use-case guide.




