Mustard greens
Fast-growing spicy leaves for salads and stir-fries.
Mustard greens seeds
£2.49 in the shop
Calendar
Sow
March–September, best outside summer heat
Plant out
Cut leaves young for a milder taste; keep well watered to slow bolting.
Harvest
April–November
Conditions
Sun
Full sun to partial shade (shade in summer prevents bolting)
Water
Keep soil consistently moist to prevent bolting and bitterness
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, pH 6.0–7.0
Spacing
10-15cm (4-6") between plants
Containers
Excellent in pots and window boxes
Indoors
Can be grown in a cool, bright spot for a winter supply
Care and harvest
Feeding
Not usually needed if soil is good; use a balanced liquid feed if growth is poor
Pruning
None
Harvesting
Cut leaves young for a milder taste; keep well watered to slow bolting.
Storage
Store washed and dried leaves in an airtight bag in the fridge for 3-5 days
Good companions: Carrots, Spinach, Marigolds