Mustard

mustard growing in a field

Mustard greens are a cool-season crop. They mature quickly and are easy to grow. Although cooking greens are popular in the South, many people recognize their high nutritional value, and greens are becoming more popular for use in light cooking and stir frying. Newer varieties of mustards have been developed for harvest as baby leaf salad greens rather than larger cooking greens. Most mustard varieties will perform well in Kansas if planted during the spring or fall. Look for varieties that are slow to bolt, especially when planting in the spring. Be sure to pay attention to whether a variety is intended for cooking or for fresh use, as many fresh use types do not grow larger leaves. A 10 foot row at recommended spacing will product 4 to 6 pounds of mustard greens. Para información en español, visite este sitio web.