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Seed Germination Kit
Mustard Greens Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMEBrassica juncea
USD 10.99
100 in stock
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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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
Start growing
Sow 1/2 inch deep in early spring or fall. Prefers nitrogen-rich soil.
Growing with your kit
Mustard is incredibly fast; perfect for a 2-week classroom demonstration in a Seeds In A Cup® kit.
Propagation
By seed.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Edible baby leaves in 20 days; mature heads in 45 days.
Growing conditions
Cool fields, meadows, and garden beds.
Weather & tolerances
High frost tolerance; bolts quickly in summer heat.
Pests & plant health
Flea beetles and cabbage worms.
Plant safety
Safe; high nutritional density.
Botanical features
Fast-growing annual with spicy, pungent leaves and bright yellow flowers.
Varieties
‘Giant Red’, ‘Mizuna’, ‘Tendergreen’.
Garden & everyday uses
Spicy culinary greens. seeds crushed for condiments. oil used for cooking
Native range & distribution
Native to the Himalayan region and Central Asia.
Conservation
Secure.
Name origins
Latin ‘mustum ardens’ (burning must), from the spicy seeds mixed with grape must.
History
Cultivated for over 5,000 years; mentioned in the New Testament and Sanskrit texts.
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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.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup® product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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