Chinese Mustard Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Chinese Mustard is a cool-season leafy vegetable valued for its vigorous growth habit and broad green leaves. It is commonly grown in vegetable gardens, raised beds, containers, and home garden plots. The plant performs best in full sun to partial shade with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Suitable for cool growing conditions, Chinese Mustard produces abundant foliage throughout the growing season and is well suited for successive plantings.

Features

• Cool-season leafy vegetable with an upright growth habit
• Produces broad green leaves throughout the growing season
• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers
• Adaptable to cool growing conditions
• Performs well in full sun to partial shade
• Suitable for home vegetable gardens

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Brassica juncea
• Common Name (US): Chinese Mustard
• Seed Type / Variety: Vegetable Seed
• Growth Habit: Upright annual
• USDA Zones: 2–11 (grown as an annual)
• Planting Season: Spring and Fall
• Growing Season: Spring, Fall, and Winter in mild climates
• Sowing Season: Early Spring and Late Summer to Fall
• Sowing Season Months: March–May, August–October
• Germination: 5–10 days at 50–75°F (10–24°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; maintain consistent soil moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 12–24 in tall, 12–18 in spread
• Plant Spacing: 8–12 in apart