Growing Mustard Greens: A Cool-Season Garden Favorite

Quick Start

Start seeds indoors 2–3 weeks before last frost. Use a humidity dome for germination in <6 days.

Soil & Sun

pH 5.5–7.0. Full sun, especially morning. Moderate water—avoid soggy roots and leaf mildew.

Harvest

• 3–4 inch leaves: clip individually, plant regrows.
• 6–8 inches: harvest whole plant.

Companions & Rotation

Good with bush beans, carrots, celery, cucumber, onions, potatoes. Avoid after cabbage. Bad with pole beans, strawberries.

Timing

Plant early-mid spring or early-late autumn for cool weather.