Mustard Greens

Mustard Greens — variety description

Mustard Greens is an annual vegetable of the cabbage family (Brassicaceae). A fast-growing leafy vegetable with a mildly spicy flavour similar to mustard.

The leaves are rich in vitamins and are used fresh in salads, soups and various dishes.

Suitable for growing both in the garden and in pots.

Leaf mustard grows quickly and gives peppery leaves for salads and stir-fries; the seeds are used as a spice.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 85%
• Seeds per packet: 1062–1438 pcs (2.5 g)
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: February – September; direct
• Harvest: March – November
• Position: sun to partial shade

When to sow Mustard Greens

Mustard Greens seeds are sown in February – September. Harvest takes place from March to November. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Mustard Greens

• Sowing method: direct
• Depth: 1 cm
• Spacing: 15–25 cm
• Germination: 3–7 days at 10–20 °C
• Position: sun to partial shade

Sow the seeds directly in the garden or in pots, in a sunny to lightly shaded spot in loose, well-drained soil. Make shallow drills and sow at a depth of about 1–2 cm. Leave a gap of about 20–30 cm between rows for better plant development. Keep the soil evenly moist until germination. After germination, thin the plants if necessary so they have enough room to grow.

Sow in early spring or late summer — in hot weather it bolts. Keep the soil moist.

Harvest and use

Pick the young leaves 30–45 days after sowing.

Frequently asked questions

When should Mustard Greens be sown?

The recommended months for sowing are February – September. Sowing method: direct.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 1062–1438 seeds, pack size 2.5 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 85%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.