BLACK MUSTARD
DESCRIPTION
Mustard Green (Sarson ka saag) is a popular leafy vegetable
of the winter season. Mustard leaves and leaf stalks are eaten which have a
tangy taste. Mustard green seeds are easy to grow and germinate, requiring
only cool weather to thrive but they begin to produce seeds in warmer climates.
Mustard greens are a worldwide
popular vegetable and are related to nutrient-rich vegetables such as broccoli,
cabbage, and Brussels sprouts. Mustard green contains a lot of minerals and
proteins and each stage has a different taste. While the mustard seeds can be
ground and used as a spice. Growing mustard greens in pots is very easy and
interesting; you can also enjoy looking at mustard seeds growth stages. Buy the
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About
this item
- Number of Mustard Green Seeds (Sarson ke beej): 1000
Seeds
- Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
- Sowing season: Spring, winter, and Fall
- Sowing method: Direct
- Germination temperature: 10-18°C
- Germination Time: 5 to 10 days
- Harvesting: 30-40 days from sowing seeds
What
size grow bag is best for Mustard Green?
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Mustard
Greens Growing Season In India
Green Mustard prefers cool weather
and the best mustard sowing time is spring (February to March) and fall to
early winter (September to December). Mustard greens seeds should not be sown
on a summer day because it starts to bolt.
How
To Grow Mustard Greens From Seeds
Like other leafy greens, mustard
greens seeds are also sown directly in final pots or grow bags. Mustard is a cool-weather vegetable so make sure to plant
it at a temperature between 10-18°C. If the temperature is 23°C or higher, then
mustard will bolt and the taste becomes hot and bitter.
Mustard
Greens Seeds Sowing Methods
Take a pot or grow bag,
fill it with potting mix
and organic manure then sprinkle the mustard greens seeds above the soil. Give
light water to the soil by using a watering can.
Keep the seedling in a sunny area, mustard seeds will be germinated within 5-10
days but sometimes seeds can take more or less time to germinate. Keep the
seedling moist and avoid overwatering.
Best
Fertilize For Mustard Greens
If you add organic fertilizer such
as cow manure, vermicompost,
or neem cake to the soil at the time of planting and use
well-draining nutrient-rich soil, then the mustard plant does not need any
feed.
Mustard
Green Plant Care Tips
Soil – Use well-drained, moist, and nutrient-rich soil to
plant mustard greens.
Water – Give 1-2 inches of water per week and make sure that the
soil stays moist at all times.
Sunlight – Mustard greens need 6-8 hours of full sunlight but they can
also grow well in 4-6 hours of partial shade.
Temperature – The optimum mustard green growing temperature is 10-22°C.
Common pests and diseases – Flea beetles, mustard aphids, slugs, and whiteflies damage
the mustard green leaves. Powdery mildew and bacterial leaf spot are the main
diseases that infected the mustard greens plant. To get rid of this problem, it
would be right to spray neem oil
on the mustard greens plant from time to time.
Mustard
Greens Harvesting Time
- Within 30-40 days, you can harvest mustard plant leaves
when they are still young, tender, and about 3-4 inches long.
- Complete the harvesting before summer days, hot weather
will cause the leaves to become tough and strong flavor.
- If your mustard bolts and start flowering, pull it
immediately. Bolted greens have a bitter flavor.
Harvesting
Mustard Seeds
When the climate becomes very hot,
mustard plants begin to produce seeds and grow a flower stalk, and then new
leaves stop growing. At that time, you can remove the entire plant or leave it
there to produce seeds. Collect the seeds before opening the seeds pods.
Mustard
Green Special Features
- Common name – Indian mustard, and Sarson ka saag (सरसों साग)
- Scientific name – Brassica juncea
- Plant height – Above 2 feet
- Level of growing – Easy
