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Mustard Greens Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMEBrassica juncea

USD 10.99

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Mustard greens grow fast and bring a peppery, zesty kick to salads and Southern-style cooking.

GERMINATION5-10 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily)

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Germination01

5-10 days

Light02

Full Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily)

Temperature03

55-75F

Hardiness04

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Mustard care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Brassica juncea
Common names
Mustard Greens, Indian Mustard
Family
Brassicaceae
Genus
Brassica
Species
B. juncea
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Start growing

Sow 1/2 inch deep in early spring or fall. Prefers nitrogen-rich soil.

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Growing with your kit

Mustard is incredibly fast; perfect for a 2-week classroom demonstration in a Seeds In A Cup® kit.

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Propagation

By seed.

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Seasonal growth & harvest

Edible baby leaves in 20 days; mature heads in 45 days.

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Growing conditions

Cool fields, meadows, and garden beds.

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Weather & tolerances

High frost tolerance; bolts quickly in summer heat.

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Pests & plant health

Flea beetles and cabbage worms.

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Plant safety

Safe; high nutritional density.

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Botanical features

Fast-growing annual with spicy, pungent leaves and bright yellow flowers.

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Varieties

‘Giant Red’, ‘Mizuna’, ‘Tendergreen’.

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Garden & everyday uses

Spicy culinary greens. seeds crushed for condiments. oil used for cooking

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Native range & distribution

Native to the Himalayan region and Central Asia.

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Conservation

Secure.

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Name origins

Latin ‘mustum ardens’ (burning must), from the spicy seeds mixed with grape must.

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History

Cultivated for over 5,000 years; mentioned in the New Testament and Sanskrit texts.

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Mustard greens grow fast and bring a peppery, zesty kick to salads and Southern-style cooking. How to grow Mustard Greens from seed Sow your seeds at the depth listed on the included instruction card and cover lightly. Then set the clear humidity lid on top to hold warmth and moisture. Keep the planter warm and in bright light, and mist the surface whenever it begins to dry. When your Mustard Greens sprouts appear, remove the lid and move it to your brightest window or under a grow light. Once seedlings have their second set of true leaves, pot them up or move them outdoors after your last frost. Mustard Greens at a glance Botanical name: Brassica juncea Germination: 5-10 days at 55-75F USDA zones: Any Zone If grown indoors Mature size: 12-18 inches Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily) Seeds included: 2-7+ Seeds Frequently asked questions What's included in the Mustard Greens Seed Starter Grow Kit? How do I grow Mustard Greens from seed? Moisten the included soil, sow your Mustard Greens seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit. How long do Mustard Greens seeds take to germinate? Mustard Greens seeds typically sprout in 5-10 days at 55-75F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions. Does this kit use real potting soil? What if my seeds don't sprout?
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How do I grow Mustard Greens from seed?

Moisten the included soil, sow your Mustard Greens seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.

How long do Mustard Greens seeds take to germinate?

Mustard Greens seeds typically sprout in 5-10 days at 55-75F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.

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