Chinese Mustard Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Chinese Mustard Seeds produce a fast-growing leafy vegetable known for its large, tender, and slightly pungent leaves. This cool-season annual thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained, fertile soil. Chinese Mustard is suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and container growing. It matures quickly and can be harvested continuously for fresh leaves, making it ideal for salads, stir-fries, and other culinary uses.

Features

• Fast-growing, leafy annual vegetable

• Produces large, tender, slightly pungent leaves

• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers

• Thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil

• Quick-maturing; supports continuous harvesting

• Ideal for fresh culinary use

Specifications

• Scientific name: Brassica juncea

• Common name (US): Mustard

• Seed type / variety: Leafy vegetable variety

• Growth habit: Low-growing, leafy annual

• USDA zones: 3 to 10

• Planting season: Spring and fall

• Growing season: Spring through early summer; fall

• Sowing Season: Early spring or late summer

• Sowing season months: March to May; August to September

• Germination time and conditions: 5 to 10 days at 60 to 75 F in moist soil

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Watering needs: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist

• Mature plant size: 12 to 24 inches tall; 6 to 12 inches spread

• Plant spacing: 6 to 12 inches apart