Mustard
This plant has been used as a green and to spice up food for generations. It is an easy, fast-growing crop. The raw greens are delicious in salads and cooked. The seeds can be harvested to make the famous mustard condiment so often enjoyed on hot dogs and hamburgers.
Plant Details: There are various types of mustard plants with different leaf structures, tastes and colors. Mustard is a great plant to grow in Southern, Central and Northern United States because of the weather. Their flowers are bright yellow flowers that are insect pollinated.
Growing Conditions: Mustard seeds should be planted every 3 inches and covered by ¼ inch of soil. The rows should be about a foot apart, and the seedlings should be thinned to every 5 to 9 inches. They prefer cool weather, full sun exposure, plenty of water and fertilizer. Hot weather causes the plant to prematurely bolt. The seeds are best planted at intervals to ensure a long harvest period.
Days to Maturity: Mustard plants mature in 45 to 50 days. The seeds are ready to be harvested once the plant turns yellow. They should remain on the plant as long as possible, yet harvested before their pods burst. Mustard greens are delicious when harvested while young and still tender.
Nutrition: Mustard leaves are low in calories (11 calories per ½ cup) and high in vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and iron.
For planting tips go to:
http://gardennaturallynow.com/files/mustard.htm
For Zone Planting Charts go to:
http://gardennaturallynow.com/files/zones.htm
Plant Details: There are various types of mustard plants with different leaf structures, tastes and colors. Mustard is a great plant to grow in Southern, Central and Northern United States because of the weather. Their flowers are bright yellow flowers that are insect pollinated.
Growing Conditions: Mustard seeds should be planted every 3 inches and covered by ¼ inch of soil. The rows should be about a foot apart, and the seedlings should be thinned to every 5 to 9 inches. They prefer cool weather, full sun exposure, plenty of water and fertilizer. Hot weather causes the plant to prematurely bolt. The seeds are best planted at intervals to ensure a long harvest period.
Days to Maturity: Mustard plants mature in 45 to 50 days. The seeds are ready to be harvested once the plant turns yellow. They should remain on the plant as long as possible, yet harvested before their pods burst. Mustard greens are delicious when harvested while young and still tender.
Nutrition: Mustard leaves are low in calories (11 calories per ½ cup) and high in vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and iron.
For planting tips go to:
http://gardennaturallynow.com/files/mustard.htm
For Zone Planting Charts go to:
http://gardennaturallynow.com/files/zones.htm
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