It’s time for another Evogro Explains and this time we’re covering a beautiful crop that’s grown by many of our customers.
Vibrant, frilly, and full of flavour — mustard red lace is one of the most visually striking and versatile microgreens in a chef’s repertoire. With its deep burgundy leaves and delicate serrated edges, it adds both drama and dimension to any dish.
At Scott’s Richmond, Head Chef Tom Fraser showcases it beautifully in his Beetroot & gin cured salmon — finished with citrus crème fraîche, pickled cucumber, trout roe, and freshly cut mustard red lace grown in his Evogro cabinet.
Flavour and Benefits
With a mild peppery heat and subtle tang, mustard red lace delivers a refined bite without overpowering other flavours — ideal for balancing richer ingredients like oily fish or game. Beyond its taste, it’s packed with vitamins A, C, E, and K, along with essential minerals such as calcium, iron, and magnesium.
In the Evogro Cabinet
When we visited Tom for a cabinet tour at Scott’s Richmond, he talked us through why Evogro has become central to the way his team uses micro herbs — including mustard red lace.
“First of all it’s quality — it’s second to none. The freshness, the flavour, it’s so strong you don’t need a lot of it. They’re never wilted, they’re always absolutely perfect.”
He also highlighted the practical benefits:
“When we were buying cress in punnets… nine times out of ten, a quarter of the punnet we were throwing away. A chef that’s buying punnets and throwing 20% in the bin — I’d say cut out that wastage. Get one of these Evogros and you’ve got zero wastage.”
With Active Spectrum Management™, Tom can dial in the exact conditions required for mustard red lace to develop rich pigmentation and consistent flavour — giving him predictable results across every service.
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Aesthetics That Elevate the Plate
Mustard red lace’s colour gradient — from deep red to green undertones — makes it an instant focal point on the plate. Its texture and hue bring balance and contrast, elevating both flavour and presentation.
Did You Know?
Mustard red lace is part of the Brassica juncea family, like mizuna and mustard frills.
Its anthocyanin pigments deepen with precise blue-light exposure.
Its tender leaves are at their flavour peak just before full maturity.
Add Mustard Red Lace to Your Harvests
If you’d like to bring mustard red lace into your kitchen with the same consistency and colour you’ve seen from Scott’s Richmond, we can help you get started. Want to add it to your next harvest? Get in touch with your support team today.
