Seed: How To Plant Mustard

Harvest the outer leaves when they reach full size (about 45–50 days), leaving the center to continue growing.

Mustard prefers even moisture. Water deeply once a week if there’s no rain. Dry soil leads to tough, spicy-hot leaves and early bolting. how to plant mustard seed

Mustard is one of the most rewarding crops for gardeners of all skill levels. Whether you crave spicy mustard greens for salads and stir-fries or want to harvest your own seeds for homemade condiments, the process begins with a seed so tiny it looks like a speck of dust. In less than two months, that speck can become a plant several feet tall. Harvest the outer leaves when they reach full