Mustard greens

Start
Sow seed outdoors
Light
Sun; afternoon shade in heat
Space
4–6 inches

Mustard and similar cooking greens grow quickly in cool weather and can be harvested young or left to size up.

Hot conditions can make leaves more pungent. Use the local city calendar to choose a suitable sowing period.

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