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Mustard Greens

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Quick grow facts

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Sun

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Soil

High Organic Matter

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Pot size

Window boxes/containers OK

AgriLife EHT-061
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Water

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Fertilizer

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Pollination

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Propagation

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Pests & diseases

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Houston planting window

Feb–Mar or Sept–Oct · Seed Mar or Oct

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Look out for (Houston)

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What it is

Brown Mustard is an annual herb in the mustard family (Brassicaceae). (Species-level info; not specific to this variety.)

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Why grow/eat it

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How to use it

The leaves, seeds, flowers, and stems of this mustard variety are edible raw or cooked. Harvested leaves can be stored in the fridge for 3-5 days.

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Harvest in Houston

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Container tips

Likes full sun to partial shade. Wants well-drained soil, kept moist.

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Cautions

Considered a noxious weed in some Midwestern states. Insects affecting this plant include flea beetles, caterpillars, aphids, slugs, and snails.

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Sources

  1. https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/brassica-juncea/
  2. https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2013/09/EHT-061.pdf
  3. https://harris.agrilife.org/files/2019/03/Vegetable-Planting-Chart-2019.pdf