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Mustard Greens

Written by the GrowByCity Editorial Team · Updated April 2026
2 min read

Spicy, peppery greens that grow fast in cool weather. Hardy enough to withstand light frosts down to 0°C, mustard greens performs best when daytime temperatures stay between 10°C and 20°C. Give it full sun to partial shade and regular watering to keep soil consistently moist, and expect to harvest in roughly 30-45 days. Whether grown in raised beds, containers, or traditional plots, it produces well across a range of climates.

Harvest 30-45 days
Temp Range 0°C — 26°C
Frost Tolerant ❄

Quick Answer: How to Grow Mustard Greens

Mustard Greens takes 30-45 days to harvest. It grows best in 10–20°C with full sun to partial shade and regular watering. Mustard Greens is frost tolerant and can handle temperatures down to 0°C. It can be grown in 350 cities worldwide.

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Growing Requirements

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Full Sun to Partial Shade
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Water
Regular
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Frost
Tolerant
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Harvest
30-45 days

Temperature Range

10-20°C
-10°C 45°C
Optimal: 10–20°C Tolerates: 0–26°C
Tropical suitable: No
Cities growing: 350 of 350

Growing Tips

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Expert Tips

Harvest young leaves for salads, mature leaves for cooking. Bolts in heat. Can be planted 2-3 weeks before the last expected frost, giving it a head start on the growing season. Aim for about 2.5 cm of water per week, adjusting for rainfall. Organic mulch around the base helps maintain even moisture.

Quick Facts

  • Grows in 350 of 350 cities
  • Available in 7 regions worldwide
  • Temperature range: 0°C to 26°C
  • Optimal growing: 10°C to 20°C
  • Harvest in 30-45 days

Did You Know?

  • 🌱 Mustard Greens is frost-tolerant, meaning it can survive light frosts and even thrive in cooler temperatures.

Step-by-Step Growing Guide

Mustard greens are fast-maturing cool-season crops that bolt and turn unpleasantly bitter in heat — grow them as a spring or fall crop. Direct sow seeds 6mm deep, 5cm apart, thinning to 20–30cm spacing once seedlings emerge, in rows 40cm apart. They tolerate a wide pH range (5.5–7.5) but perform best at 6.0–7.0 in fertile, moisture-retentive soil enriched with compost. Mustard greens are rapid growers and light feeders — a single application of balanced fertilizer or fish emulsion at planting is usually sufficient, though plants cut repeatedly for baby leaves benefit from a nitrogen top-dress after each harvest. Water consistently at 2.5–4cm per week. Succession-plant every 2–3 weeks from early spring through mid-April, then again in late summer from August. Slight frosts actually sweeten the flavor.

Common Pests & Problems

Harlequin bugs (Murgantia histrionica) are the most destructive pest specific to mustard and other brassicas in southern regions — the bright red-and-black shield bugs suck sap and inject toxins causing white or yellow blotches; hand-pick egg masses from leaf undersides and use insecticidal soap. Downy mildew (Hyaloperonospora parasitica) produces yellow patches on upper leaf surfaces with corresponding gray-purple fuzzy growth beneath — plant in well-ventilated locations and water at the base only. White rust (Albugo candida) causes chalky white pustules on leaves and distorted growth; rotate crops annually and remove affected material immediately.

Harvest & Storage

For salad use, harvest outer leaves when 10–15cm long — typically 30 days from sowing. For cooking greens, cut the whole plant at 5cm above the soil at 45 days; it will regrow 2–3 times. Flavor intensifies and sharpens as leaves mature. Harvest in the cool of morning for best texture. Store unwashed in a damp paper towel inside a sealed bag in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Blanched and frozen mustard greens keep for 12 months.

Popular Varieties

"Southern Giant Curled" is the classic Southern US heirloom — large, frilly, bright green leaves with strong peppery kick and excellent cold tolerance. "Red Giant" (also called "Osaka Purple") has stunning purple-tinged leaves with a milder, slightly sweet flavor, making it beautiful in salads. "Mizuna" is a Japanese mustard with feathery, deeply serrated leaves and a gentler, peppery bite — very bolt-resistant and prolific for cut-and-come-again harvesting. "Florida Broadleaf" produces wide, smooth, dark green leaves with a robust spicy flavor — the preferred variety for Southern braised greens.

Where to Grow Mustard Greens

Mustard Greens can be grown in 350 cities across 7 regions worldwide

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Europe

80 cities
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Asia

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North America

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Africa

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South America

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Oceania

19 cities
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Middle East

16 cities

🌍 Europe (80 cities)

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🌏 Asia (79 cities)

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Islamabad, PK medium
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🌎 North America (78 cities)

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Albuquerque, US medium
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Anchorage, US medium
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Calgary, CA medium
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Cancun, MX medium
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Charleston, US medium
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Charlotte, US medium
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Chicago, US medium
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Denver, US medium
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Detroit, US medium
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Edmonton, CA medium
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El Paso, US medium
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Fargo, US medium
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Hartford, US medium
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Houston, US medium
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Kingston, JM medium
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Las Vegas, US medium
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Memphis, US medium
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🌍 Africa (39 cities)

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Kigali, RW medium
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Lagos, NG medium
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Libreville, GA medium
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Lome, TG medium
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Luanda, AO medium
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Maputo, MZ medium
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Marrakech, MA medium
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Mombasa, KE medium
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Nairobi, KE medium
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Zanzibar, TZ medium
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🌎 South America (39 cities)

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Arequipa, PE medium
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Asuncion, PY medium
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Barranquilla, CO medium
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Belem, BR medium
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Bogota, CO medium
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Brasilia, BR medium
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Buenos Aires, AR medium
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Cali, CO medium
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Campinas, BR medium
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Caracas, VE medium
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mustard Greens

When should I plant mustard greens?

The best time to plant mustard greens depends on your local climate. Mustard Greens grows best in temperatures between 10°C and 20°C (can tolerate 0°C to 26°C). Mustard Greens is frost tolerant, so it can be planted earlier in spring or later in fall. Check your city's planting calendar on GrowByCity for exact planting months.

Can mustard greens grow in tropical climates?

Mustard Greens is not well-suited for tropical climates. It prefers cooler conditions with temperatures between 10°C and 20°C. In tropical areas, it may bolt, fail to fruit, or suffer from heat stress. Consider growing it in cooler seasons or at higher elevations.

How long does mustard greens take to grow?

Mustard Greens typically takes 30-45 days from planting to harvest. It requires full sun to partial shade and regular watering. Harvest young leaves for salads, mature leaves for cooking. Bolts in heat. Can be planted 2-3 weeks before the last expected frost, giving it a head start on the growing season. Aim for about 2.5 cm of water per week, adjusting for rainfall. Organic mulch around the base helps maintain even moisture.

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