When to Plant Mustard Seeds
For a Spring harvest, sow mustard green seeds outdoors about 3 weeks before the last frost date. To extend your harvest, plant successive batches every 3 weeks throughout Spring. For a Fall harvest, plant in mid to late Summer. As a cool-season crop, mustard greens struggle in hot summer temperatures.
Where to Plant Mustard Seeds
For best results, sow mustard green seeds in full sun or partial shade.
How to Plant Mustard Seeds
Space seeds 6 inches apart and plant ¼ to ½ inch deep. Mustard greens require consistent moisture, so monitor rainfall and water as needed to prevent wilting.
How to Harvest Mustard Greens
Harvest mustard greens when the leaves are young and tender. For a milder flavor, pick individual leaves; for a full harvest, cut the entire plant. Letting the leaves mature longer results in a stronger, more bitter taste.
