🌿 Mustard Greens
🍴 Overview
Crop: Mustard Greens
Common Varieties in OK: ‘Southern Giant Curled’, ‘Red Giant’, ‘Green Wave’, ‘Tendergreen’
Planting Season: Early spring and fall (thrives in cooler temps)
Days to Maturity: 35–50 days
🎨 Trait Legend
🟩 Cool-season – Fast to bolt in heat
🥬 Leafy green – Grown for foliage
⛅ Part shade OK – Especially in late spring
🌱 Replant OK – Spring and fall friendly
📏 Spacing & Soil
Row Spacing: 18–24 inches
Plant Spacing: 6–12 inches
Soil Needs: Loose, fertile soil with good drainage; pH 6.0–7.5
Fertilizer: Compost-rich base, light nitrogen boost if leaves pale
🌱 Cultivars We Recommend
‘Southern Giant Curled’ 🟩
Classic Southern staple. Tangy and reliable.
‘Red Giant’ 🟩
Purple-red leaves, spicy kick. Adds color to the garden.
‘Green Wave’ 🟩
Frilly, spicy, and slow to bolt. Good for warmer days.
‘Tendergreen’ 🟩
Milder flavor. Sometimes called “spinach mustard.”
🧠 Tips
Harvest baby leaves early for milder flavor
Mature leaves pack a peppery punch — great sautéed
Bolts quickly once days get warm — fall crop often better
Watch for flea beetles; neem or row covers work well
Cut-and-come-again harvest method works great
