DESCRIPTION
Growing Purple Wave Mustard
A cousin to kale and collards, mustard is a tenacious leafy green but it's not as cold-hardy. Grow in clumps about 12-18 inches apart. Use straw mulch to hold in soil moisture. Start 4-6 weeks before the first frost for a fall harvest. For a spring harvest, start seeds 4 weeks ahead of the last frost. You can harvest and allow to regrow over a period of a couple weeks as long as the weather permits. Cut leafy greens 3-4 inches from the ground and allow sufficient time to regrow.
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Growing Info
Latin Name: brassica juncea
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Days to Maturity: |
30-45 |
Hardiness Zone: |
3-7 |
Temp Preference: |
Cooler |
Light Preference: |
Full Sun / Tolerant to some shade |