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Mustard greens are quick-growing, spicy leaves that add zing to salads and stir-fries.

Growing Mustard Greens

When to Sow

  • Sow Mar–Sep successionally.
  • Sow in autumn under cover for winter salads.

How to Grow

  • Broadcast sow or space 15cm apart.
  • Keep moist to prevent bolting.
  • Very fast-growing.

Harvesting

  • Harvest from 4 weeks after sowing.
  • Cut-and-come-again for repeated harvests.

Polytunnel Growing Tips

  • Perfect for winter salads in tunnels.
  • Quick turnaround for year-round cropping.

Quick Tips Recap

  • Sow: Mar–Sep (plus autumn in tunnels)
  • Spacing: 15cm
  • Harvest: From 4 weeks
  • Polytunnel advantage: Winter cropping

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