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Mustard Seeds - Gai Choi - Heirloom

How to Grow Gai Choi Mustard

Gai Choi Mustard is a cool weather plant. Start Gai Choi Mustard seeds directly in your garden two weeks before the last frost, or start them indoors and transplant them a few weeks after sprouting. Plant about 6 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart. It’s good to plant one row at a time, followed by additional rows two weeks apart for a longer harvest. You can also plant late in the summer for a fall harvest.

Harvesting Gai Choi Mustard

The fully mature plant can be harvested around 8 weeks, sometimes a bit earlier or later depending on local conditions.The outer leaves can be cut starting at about 3 weeks when 6 inches tall. "Baby greens” will be less bitter, and may be better tasting. Full-sized plants are harvested by cutting at the base.

The mustard will bolt and flower when the temperature gets warm enough. It’s best to harvest the greens before this happens. Seeds can be harvested once flowers start to droop and turn brown. Cut them and keep in a container. Let them dry in the dark for a few weeks. Separate the seeds and save them for planting or eating.

Culinary Tips

Gai Choi Mustard is a delicious, though strong, traditional Asian side dish. It can be pickled, stir-fried, used in soups, or steamed. This is delicious with garlic and some sliced fresh ginger. The seeds can be dried and ground, then mixed with a liquid to make homemade condiment mustard! Cold water, vinegar, warm liquids, or even wine will make spicy mustard more mellow in flavor.

Seeds Per Package:

• 3 g packet - Approximately 1,005 Seeds