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GROWING GUIDES
Mustard Greens
Leafy Greens
Easy
Planting Schedule
Month by month
Sow Indoors
Sow Outdoors
Plant Out
Harvest
Sow Seeds Indoors
Sow in modules indoors from February for early crops.
Outdoors
Sow direct outdoors from March to September. Later sowings (August-September) produce the best crops as they bolt less.
Harvest
Pick baby leaves from 3 weeks, or full-size leaves from 6-8 weeks. Cut-and-come-again for multiple harvests from one sowing.
Month by month
Sow Indoors
Sow Outdoors
Plant Out
Harvest
How to Sow
- Sow seeds 1cm deep in rows 15cm apart for baby leaf, 30cm for full size
- Thin as needed or grow as a cut-and-come-again crop
- Choose any spot — mustard greens are very adaptable
- Sow in late summer (August-September) for the best results with less bolting
- Can be grown in containers, window boxes, and grow bags
Plant Care
- Water regularly to keep growth fast and leaves tender
- Provide shade in summer to reduce bolting
- Flea beetle can be a problem — cover with fine mesh
- Pick outer leaves regularly to keep plants producing
- Sow successionally for a continuous supply
AllotMe’s Tips
- 'Red Giant' is the most popular variety — beautiful red-veined leaves with a spicy wasabi-like kick
- Mustard greens add fantastic flavour to salads, stir-fries, and sandwiches — baby leaves are milder, mature leaves are fiery
- Incredibly fast-growing — you can go from seed to salad in under a month. Great for impatient gardeners!
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