Mustard
Common Name: Brown Mustard / Leaf Mustard / Indian
Mustard
Scientific Name: Brassica juncea
USDA Hardiness Zones: N/A (grown as an
annual)
Approximate number of seeds per gram (ounce) : 360
(10,000)
Sun: full sun
Water: keep soil moderately moist during germination, avoid soggy
conditions
Soil: sow at 1/2 to 1 inch in fertile, well-drained loamy
soil, should should not be sandy
Temperature: 19 to 23 degrees Celsius (66 to 73 degrees
Fahrenheit)
Spacing: 6 inch spacing in rows 12 to 18 inches apart
to grow to maturity
Germination Time: 10 to 14 days
As the name implies, Leaf Mustard is grown for its
greens. It can be sown as early as 3 weeks before the last spring frost. It typically takes about
55 days to reach maturity.
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