Mustard Greens

Mustard greens grow quickly in fertile, well-drained soil around pH 6.0-7.5. Add compost and a modest nitrogen side-dressing if growth slows; cool temperatures and steady moisture produce milder, more tender leaves.

Sun

Full sun to part shade

Water

Even moisture; about 1 in/week including rain

Spacing

6 in

First harvest

25–45 days

Tips

• Sow 1/4 inch deep in cool weather and thin to 4-6 inches for small leaves or 10-12 inches for large plants.
• Keep soil evenly moist with about 1 inch of water weekly.
• Use insect mesh immediately after sowing to protect seedlings from flea beetles.
• Remove plants that bolt rather than allowing unwanted seed to spread.
• Pick young outer leaves or cut whole plants before flower stalks lengthen and leaves toughen.