Growing Mustard greens, also gai choy

Brassica sp. : Brassicaceae / the mustard or cabbage family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
P P P P P P P P P P P P

(Best months for growing Mustard greens in New Zealand - cool/mountain regions)

  • P = Sow seed
  • Easy to grow. Sow in garden. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 50°F and 95°F. (Show °C/cm)
  • Space plants: 14 - 24 inches apart
  • Harvest in 5-8 weeks.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Dwarf (bush) beans, beets, celery, cucumber, onions, marigold, nasturtium, rhubarb, aromatic herbs (sage, dill, camomile)
  • Avoid growing close to: Climbing (pole) beans, tomato, peppers (chilli, capsicum), eggplant (aubergine), strawberry

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12 Aug 19, Liz (Australia - temperate climate)
Eat them very which way! Young in salads, stir fries, soups, stock, and fermented in Kimchi. And here they are so easy to grow and save seed.
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28 Aug 13, Cecilia (Australia - temperate climate)
I use bok choy a lot, which may be cooked in similar ways. Usually: wash the leaves, shake or pat dry, shred leaves, lightly sauté in olive oil with some chopped garlic and/or ginger, add a small splash of liquid (something acidic like lemon juice, ver juice or left-over wine, a dash of mirin and tamari or fish sauce), cover and steam over moderate heat for a few minutes.
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12 Jul 13, Wayne (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
where can I buy Mustard lettuce seeds or seedlings in Durban or the closest place to Durban?
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28 Apr 16, Doné (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Just got hold of mustard greens seed, packaged by Kirchhoffs (a popular seed supplier, stocked at most nurseries and co-ops, alongside other brands like Mayford and Starke Ayres). The package unfortunately doesn't say what type of mustard greens it is, but gauging by the image on the pack, I'd say it looks like Southern Giant Curled.
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19 Jun 13, Dianne Barnard (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Where will I find Mustard Greens, either seedlings or seeds in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. Many thanks Dianne Barnard 0836550562
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09 Apr 22, Thmbinkosi Mkhize (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Try Shoprite. I am in Benoni though.
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30 May 13, Ally (Australia - temperate climate)
Do these guys need full sun or will they grow ok in shaded areas?
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06 Aug 12, Frank Ryan (Australia - temperate climate)
Am growing mustard to dig bach into the soil. My question is at what stage of plants should I pull and dig in. They have not yet flowered.
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22 Aug 16, Rosemaria (Australia - temperate climate)
A friend just told me you dig them in just before they flower, If that helps, Frank.
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07 Aug 12, Daryl Walter (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
dig in before they flower
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I have been growing mustard greens as a salad vegetable for a couple of years and simply love them. I have been starting them off from seedlings from the nursery however this year I've had trouble finding healthy seedlings and would prefer the convenience of growing them from seed. However I haven't had any luck in finding seeds. Can anyone tell me where I may be able to purchase them from?

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