Mustard
Brassica alba, B. juncea, B. nigra
Mustard is easy to grow and can be grown for mustard greens or for seed (different varieties are preferred for greens vs. seed). If the seeds are allowed to mature on the plant they will self-sow. Mustard is cold-hardly and a light frost is said to make its greens sweeter!
How to Grow Mustard
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Growing from Seed
Mustard seeds are usually direct-sown.
Planting Considerations
Although mustard plants prefer full sun, they will tolerate partial shade.
Feeding
Mustard usually does not need any additional feeding as long as soil is relatively healthy.
Harvesting
Pick fresh mustard greens for salads while they are young and tender. Older, larger leaves can be stewed or sautéed. Harvest mustard seeds once seed pods have turned brown. Yellowing leaves are another sign that the seed pods are ready for harvest.
Storage
Mustard seeds can be used fresh, or dried and stored in an airtight container.
