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Mustard Greens
Brassica juncea
Also known as: Indian mustard, leaf mustard
Spicy-flavored cool-season green that grows fast. Milder when harvested young. Bolts in heat but tolerates light frost.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing6–12″
Row Spacing12–18″
Planting Depth0.25–0.5″
Height12–18″
Spread8–12″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Direct Sow (Spring)
3–4 weeks before last frost
Fall Sow
4–6 weeks before first frost
Germination
3–7 days
Days to Harvest
30–45 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
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5
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13
Zones 2–11
Cannot overwinter outdoors
Fast grower—baby leaves ready in 3 weeks. Succession sow every 2-3 weeks.
Companion Plants
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