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Features
Family
Brassicaceae
Native
Widespread, probably Asia
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Further Information
Growing Conditions
Frost Tolerant
About Mustard
Brassica juncea subsp. integrifolia
Head-forming traditional Chinese mustard with crinkled, medium green leaf tips and light green to white, broad, crisp midribs.
Planting Mustard
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 6" –10"
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Planting Depth
1/4"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 19 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 12" –18" |
| Seed Depth | 1/4" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 6" –10" |
| Thinning | When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 6" –10" |
| Germination | 5–10 Days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended; transplant stress can cause plants to bolt (prematurely flower). |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 60°F; ideally 75°–85°F. Sow again in late summer for fall crop. Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 10 to 12 weeks before your average first fall frost date for continuous harvest. Mild Climates: Sow in late fall through winter for cool-season harvest. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Harvest in the morning if possible. You may start harvesting leaves when they are 2" tall, as needed; remove no more than 1/3 of the plant if regrowth is desired, or let plant grow to maturity and harvest entire plant. Late summer crops will last until the first hard freeze. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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