Kekkyu Takana Mustard Heirloom Seeds

Kekkyu Takana Mustard Seeds — Heirloom | Taiwanese Heading Mustard, Tightly Wrapped Core, Prized for Pickling & Stir-Fry

Brassica juncea var. rugosa — Kekkyu Takana is a wrapped heart mustard — also called heading mustard — a popular variety in Taiwan and southern China prized for its tightly wrapped core that forms in cool weather. High-yielding, vigorous, and easy to grow. The flavor is best when grown briskly in fertile soil with consistent moisture. Excellent for pickling, stir-fry, and soup. 55 days to maturity. 500+ seeds per packet.

Why Grow Kekkyu Takana?

• Unique heading form — forms a small head with a tightly wrapped core in cool weather — unlike loose-leaf mustard types
• Prized for pickling — the tightly wrapped core holds its structure beautifully in brine; a traditional pickling mustard in Taiwan and southern China
• High-yielding — vigorous, productive plants; easy to grow in cool-season conditions
• Versatile kitchen green — excellent in stir-fry, soup, and pickled preparations
• Cool-season crop — sow in late summer or early fall; cool temperatures are required for head formation
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year; 500+ seeds per packet

In the Kitchen

Pickle whole or quartered heads in brine with garlic, ginger, and chili — the classic Taiwanese preparation. Stir-fry with garlic, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Add to soups and hot pots in the final minutes of cooking. Use young leaves raw in salads for a peppery bite.

Growing Notes

• Season: Cool-season crop; sow in late summer or early fall for fall/winter harvest
• Head formation: Requires cool temperatures to form heads; warm conditions produce loose-leaf plants
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained; consistent moisture for best flavor
• Spacing: 6 plants per square foot
• Days to maturity: 55 days (mature heads)

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