How to Grow Mustard Greens From Seed

[@LifeIsMessyImLearningAsIGrow]

Thank you for sharing your garden and knowledge with us. I’m a gardener learning as I grow. This year I’m trying to add companion plants to my garden. This is very helpful and I am so happy I found your channel because it has so much to offer. I hope we can learn more from each other as we grow our gardens and our garden channels!

[@RovingPunster]

Last year I juryrigged a trellis and grew chinese bitter melons for the first time, which like full sun. They also provide decent shade underneath, so I did sugar snap peas as a companion plant on its own vertical underneath the larger arch of the bitter melons. Worked great. Will redesign some improvements and repeat again this year.

[@lordvonmanor6915]

I would love to see more of your garden area and how you built it.

[@godsseed8584]

Glad I found your channel, Floridan native as well. I know nothing about planting but you explained so well.

[@PlantLifeYT]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@leesebee7902]

Finally, I found someone in Florida. Thanks

[@phoenixr6811]

Your Mustard Greens looks awesome

[@freddieivory625]

Great looking greens. Thank you for sharing

[@eddavanleemputten9232]

Mustard greens are so tasty! Thank you for this video!

[@PlantLifeYT]

We are glad you enjoyed it!

[@AJ-lo5kf]

Thank you so much for this succinct and informative video!!! I hope I can get my mustard greens to grow that well!

[@426superbee4]

Those are the most Gorgeous Mustard Greens, I EVER SEEN 👀👍👍

[@PlantLifeYT]

Thank you!

[@426superbee4]

@@PlantLifeYT Your truly got a green thumb 👍

[@jeffscott8323]

Someone gave me a small amount of mustard seeds once. Had a small section. In garden just threw them in spot. Hardly any effort. Grew well and were mighty tasty.

[@ShG2022]

We grew up eating mustard greens in South Asia. Mustard greens taste the best with pork. Just stir fry pork with mustard leaves and it enhances the taste

[@thevelvetfeather]

@@ShG2022 gahori aru laai xak ☺️

[@SweetChicagoGator]

Nice !! Looking forward to making my own mustard without excess sodium and excessive prices at Market. TFS ! I just joined your channel. 🥰

[@AdamFranklin500]

I never knew mustard greens grew that big until i saw yours 🤯

[@PlantLifeYT]

Yeah, ours get crazy big. This season we have mustards to share. I think I will grow less next season so I have more room to plant other things. Our freezers are filling up with processed mustard greens. FYI, mustard greens work really well sauteed and added to an omelette.

[@pegsol3834]

Looks like Florida broadleaf mustard greens. I let some plants go to seed the first year I planted them. They produce a ton of seeds! I now have mustard greens growing out of cracks in the sidewalk, in the middle, side, back lawn. They show up in my potted plants etc. I live in Houston which is a hot humid climate. This plant is the most prolific veg I've ever seen here, well, this and okra. The joke here is you can throw okra seeds on your concrete driveway and they'll grow. Ha ha.

[@PlantLifeYT]

And be th are delicious and highlt nutritious!

[@johnathanbishop3038]

Down here in Mississippi we burn our yard to get that good soil then we plant, I just got through picking mustard and turnip greens (bottoms) a couple hours ago

[@Writer777-wanna_be.]

@Johnathanbishop3038 What does burning do for the soil? I’m interested

[@PlantLifeYT]

@Writer777-wanna_be. My guess is they are burning the vegetation to clear the area. Some plants enjoy that burnt material as food and it can be an easy way to clear a space if you are careful.

[@johnathanbishop3038]

@@Writer777-wanna_be. It helps whatever grow stronger and better and make the soil more softer

[@bpcribb]

Agreed with Adam - We grow mustard every year and never seen any that big. I did not know what micro greens were and after looking them up that is what we always did; harvest them when they were 8-9 inches tall and keep harvesting all year. Gonna try it your way this year and see how it goes! Thank you for sharing!

[@PlantLifeYT]

You can do it either way really. If you have the space, letting them go this big creates huge (ha ha, see what I did there?) yields, but the smaller plants are more manageable.

[@baneverything5580]

@@PlantLifeYT Here in central Louisiana my mustard greens survived temperatures in the teens. I don`t know how though. It was great having fresh greens in Winter and no bugs bothered them. It got into the 50s enough for them to continue growing. Have you tried kohlrabi? I bought a bunch of Fall/Winter type seeds because I`m moving in June/July and won`t be able to grow much in that kind of heat. I may try okra and see how it fares and may try some Fall planting experiments with Summer squash and pole beans. I love lettuce and recently tried growing romaine and buttercrunch indoors with some little tabletop hydroponic gardens. It did so well I bought seven of them and nearly 30 pounds of nutrients. It`s enough (if I can space out plantings) to have one lettuce plant to eat daily for about ten years.

[@PlantLifeYT]

Haven’t worked with kohlrabi yet, but it’s on the list. That is awesome about your indoor lettuce! I would do that if we didn’t have such curious cats.

[@kevinmencer3782]

Mint is a good companion to just about everything... bloody delicious weed.

[@PlantLifeYT]

I agree.

[@RedsReptiles02]

i wish i had looked this up earlier! I remembered how small the sprouts looked so i just planted a whole row with the entire packet, looks like il be getting quite a bit of micro greens lol

[@PlantLifeYT]

You can thin the rows as they grow. Eat the sproutlings as micro greens as you stated while giving the others room to grow to full maturity. You will get a more diverse selection of edibles that way. So see? Maybe you did that unintentionally on purpose, lol. Happy gardening!

[@terancegault2558]

Very nice thank you for helping everybody

[@PlantLifeYT]

My pleasure!

[@lesterduncan2914]

Those are the largest mustard greens that I have ever seen!😱 I bet they taste great!

[@PlantLifeYT]

Thanks! They are pretty yummy! ☺️

[@mlauntube]

Great video

[@philkvasnica7384]

brown or yellow seeds...what's the leaf difference? our store has the curly leaf variety. nice flavor. i also have a 1' x 3' container. thanks for this video! 😊

[@PlantLifeYT]

I have been seed saving for years now so unfortunately I don’t recall the original variety. I’m sure there was some cross pollination as well. My seeds now are a dark brown and the leaves are massive and mostly flat with the typical ragged edge. They have a bit of a bitter, peppery bite raw, but mellow nicely when cooked. The leaves are large enough that we can remove the stems and use them as a spinach replacement.

[@ajit1000]

2:53 they are larger than your both hands and the 2 hemispheres put together. Beautiful crop! Plz treat the earlier portion of comment in good spirit. Just the Man thing! Kudos!

[@juju25619]

Thank you for the video.

[@PlantLifeYT]

You are very welcome!

[@benitathomas3325]

What type mustard are these and where can I purchase the seed. Here in California there are so many varieties of mustard but none like the ones I grew up eating from my Mothers garden in Louisiana. Your mustard look like the ones in the south. As a young child I helped plant every vegetable and helped harvest them. The soil here in California isn”t that great in a lot of areas, but I’m reading on composting and cultivating soil in a more natural way. I’m relearning a lot about homesteading and I love it. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@PlantLifeYT]

Unfortunately I don't know what specific variety my mustard greens are due to the fact that I have seed harvested from each year's crop. I think I'm on the fourth year of seed saving for the Mustards. That said, I still have some commercial packets of Mustard Greens Green Wave, so it is possible that is what I am growing. I now California has some strict laws in regards to plants. If that weren't the case I would gladly send you some of my Mustard seeds to try out.

[@JamesWood-z1m]

Florida Blossom the best any where !!! promise

[@cassandracapobianco6867]

i have little mustard greens and alot of roots broke will it survive

[@cassandracapobianco6867]

please respond

[@PlantLifeYT]

Hi Cassandra. Sorry I didn't get to you sooner but you posted originally after we were taking a break for the day. As far as your mustard greens, even broken roots shouldn't be an issue. As the mustards are still small they should be fine once you replant them given that they have quality soil and receive the proper amount of watering. Make sure the soil is nutrient rich. Adding mature compost is my recommended method. If you had a more mature plant and broke it's roots then I would be more concerned.

[@cassandracapobianco6867]

@@PlantLifeYT thank you so much you are the best youtuber

[@sowchemicals8413]

Mm good explain mam very nice video mam thank you mam .

[@orkhonamarsain6537]

Hello from Mongolia!!! I have a few question though. I know the mustard in jars in grocery stores... However, I happened to get mustard seeds and just recently found out that leaves are also good to eat? How do you eat them? Like lettuce? Or use like onions in cooking and salads? Might be idiotic questions, but really need to know. I will grow them on my window... Thank you in advance.

[@PlantLifeYT]

Hello! You can eat Mustard Greens raw, boiled, steamed or stir-fried. They have lots of nutrients so they are super good for you and easy to grow. Some people don't like them raw as they do have a rather strong peppery note. I love freshly ground black pepper so I have no problem enjoying that flavor in raw mustard greens. Thanks for watching!

[@ajit1000]

Early as micro green or just after that, you can eat them raw or as a salad(just like kale). Out here we have various ways to cook them when they grow up. The crop is so famous that even the stems are not left. Ofcourse, the seeds go for oil extraction and resowing the crop once done. *Spinach goes well with it if you are planning to cook mustard leaves. Mustard alone is quite rough, spinach adds smoothness and texture. Also, fenugreek goes well with it. They are same season crops. Ginger and garlic, you will have the basic dish ready. Traditionally it is slow cooked in large pots in bulk and is store able in freezer for 6-8 months. By that time it will be the season again to cook a fresh batch. Use a free hand on butter when eating it.

[@Writer777-wanna_be.]

@orkhonsmarsain6537 My mom always boiled them… then put them in a skillet & fry them in lard….I just boiled them with oil and eat them that way they are delicious that way

[@val8029]

How do you keep the green varmint worms from eating them up before you get some

[@PlantLifeYT]

They're not all that common on ours, but when we see them or anything eating them we remove them :)

[@chamberneezee86]

Hello. How much daily watering is enough?

[@PlantLifeYT]

The amount of water is determined heavily by your environment and soil type. If your soil retains moisture then you won't have to water as frequently as if your soil is sandy and unable to retain moisture. Also, if you live in a humid area that receives lots of dew and rain then you won't have to water as frequently as an arid area with low humidity. That said, 1 to 2 inches per week of water is recommended. To check your system to see how much water is being put out do this: Get a bucket or container to catch water under just one emitter. Run the drip system for 10 minutes. Measure the amount of water in the container then multiply by 6. This will give you how much water is being put out per hour. You could also run it for 15 minutes (multiply by 4) or 30 minutes (then multiply by 2) or an entire hour and just measure the water. Then to convert that to inches, .62 gallons of water makes up 1 inch in a square foot. Math, I know, but this is the best and most thorough answer I can give you. If you have the time you can also simply check soil moisture regularly and water when the top inch of soil becomes dry.

[@chamberneezee86]

@@PlantLifeYT thanks a bunch. Your last option is the one I've been using so far.

[@moneyminded832]

Which is the variety of this hugh mustard greens? I really love those

[@PlantLifeYT]

Unfortunately I am not sure. I’ve been growing them for so many years and simply saving the seeds that I can’t recall. Perhaps I’ll buy a bunch of different varieties and share my results with the store bought seeds soon.

[@RovingPunster]

I like to grow mustard indoors to between petite and mature size. Do you have any varieties to recommend that are upright, compact, and late bolting ? I prefer stir fry & pickling varieties (higher rib to leaf ratio) over salad varieties.

[@PlantLifeYT]

Unfortunately I haven’t explored the different varieties available as the ones I have do so well for my purposes. I’m sorry I don’t have a recommendation based on what you are looking for.

[@RovingPunster]

@@PlantLifeYT Thx, and no worries ... we all learn as we go, which is half the fun. In the spirit of sharing tips, heres some of my experience to date with indoor mustard. As for indoors, so far ive had some luck with Tatsoi and Komatsuna in 1/2 gal fabric bags, using a cut & come again to harvest outer ribs as they spread out and down. I also like shuidong mustard, but unfortunately they're one of the top faves of aphids who go nuts for it, so its a struggle to protect the inner growth nodes from getting damaged ... but shuidong tends to bolt early and the main stalk becomes inedibly tough. Other failures: > Serifon Mustard - too frilly and delicate and salad oriented. Couldnt survive any aphid pressure. > Savanna Mustard - not compact enough for my needs, and less hardy than komatsuna or tatsoi.

[@theshushshushman8496]

How often do you water them?

[@PlantLifeYT]

We have an automatic drip system, so pretty much every day.

[@mark1952able]

Great video! Wish you showed the embryo stages of the mustard greens growth. When i grew mine the stems were very long at about 3 inches of growth. I thought .? I should add more soil aroung the stems. Is that a thing to do?

[@PlantLifeYT]

Seedlings tend to get leggy because the aren't getting enough light, are too hot, have inconsistent moisture, or are too crowded. Young leggy seedlings are usually too tender to bury deeper in soil without the stems potentially rotting. If you have the ability, you can strengthen your seedlings with air movement such as from a fan. The additional airflow will not only encourage your plant to grow more stronger (to support itself against the wind) but will aid in limiting fungal growth. You can also try to mimic this my gently stroking the plant.

[@mark1952able]

@@PlantLifeYT Thank you for the information.

[@michaelpeel9347]

How do you know when the seeds have matured enough? Do you wait till the plant dies and turns brown to collect the seeds or cut and dry them? I had a few left overs plants from last year that went to seed recently and I want to collect the seeds to replant but don't want to cut them down to soon.

[@PlantLifeYT]

You let the pods dry on the plant. If you cut them before they turn brown then the seeds won't have all the nutrients to germinate.

[@michaelpeel9347]

@@PlantLifeYT Well that explains why I am not seeing any sprouts from the seeds I got last year, really ashame as I have thousands of them. I will allow these to dry on the stalk. Thanks for the info.

[@bok2bok333]

What type of mustard green are they. The leaves are way bigger than mine. I have some red mustard and some Chinese mustard....has much smaller leaves that are curly.

[@PlantLifeYT]

I don’t know what particular variety they are as I collect seeds at the end of each season to replant for the next. With that in mind, I may have accidentally “made” a new variety through cross pollination.

[@gaishingmeigolmei6888]

I hve planted some mustard plant its already a month its still small size and become hardening..what should i do?

[@PlantLifeYT]

It is possible that it is too hot where you are at. They like cooler temperatures. Some varieties can withstand warmer temperatures so if you live in a warm climate, look for those varieties. Also stress can cause the plants to bolt that will hinder their growth.

[@sarahsanyasi3972]

How many could you put in a 7 gallon planter? I'm going to keep searching around. I live in an apartment and am trying to start a garden. I have like 30 seedlings 4 inches tall yet.

[@PlantLifeYT]

It is more of an issue of horizontal space than root depth as far as how many plants could comfortably fit in your space. Ideally you want some airflow between each plant to avoid problems, but with regular harvesting you can plant them a bit closer. Keeping them roughly a hand width apart is a good reference.

[@polylife101]

Ty!

[@PlantLifeYT]

You are welcome!

[@handerson316]

How did you get them so big.

[@PlantLifeYT]

Mustard greens seem to really enjoy my environment. The combination of compost enriched soil, an automatic irrigation drip system and plenty of airflow seems to do the trick.

[@user-in1yw9ty5t]

Difference between mustard and colewart collards?

[@PlantLifeYT]

They are both part of the brassica family but have some differences. The leaves of collards tend to be smooth while mustards often have frilly edges. Collards are bitter when eaten raw but mellow with cooking while mustards taste peppery and slightly bitter, similar to mustard. Their nutritional content is similar but varies slightly as well.

[@johnsonbar5022]

Do you use wood stove ash (pot ash) as a fertilizer or part of your fertilizer?

[@PlantLifeYT]

I do add ash to my garden on occasion. Mostly I add in to my large compost bin and mix it in thoroughly. Ash can add lime and potassium to your soil. DO NOT spread ashes around acid-loving plants like blueberries, strawberries, azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias, holly, potatoes or parsley. Plants that thrive with a dressing of wood ash include garlic, chives, leeks, lettuces, asparagus and stone-fruit trees. However, use sparingly as a little goes a long way and you don't want to stress your plants by drastically changing the soil's pH.

[@johnsonbar5022]

@@PlantLifeYT Wow.. what a response. I had a feeling that this is the website to subscribe to and read and re-read. You are so helpful and informative. Thank you so much. You are such a nice person to help us just starting or wanting to know more about this.

[@neispej8284]

Please show how to grow mustard in hydroponic farming...

[@1ntuthukozwane]

I was sold Bok Choy seeds but the plants that are growing look more like this Mustard Green plant here. It is also quite big. Is that normal?

[@PlantLifeYT]

Not that I know of but there are so many different varieties of Bok Choy that I can’t say with certainty. Hopefully they taste good either way!

[@1ntuthukozwane]

@@PlantLifeYT It is Chichilli Chinese Cabbage. It is massive. I checked pictures online and they look like Chichilli. Thanks for the reply.

[@hopemorrison2367]

What is the name of that variety

[@PlantLifeYT]

I don’t know what variety these were as this is several generations in of seed saving.

[@denisechavis4820]

Why did mine go to seed early

[@PlantLifeYT]

Could be temperature. If it gets hot they bolt.

[@kpopedits1439]

Can you make a video how to get mustard seeds from mustard leaves please!!

[@PlantLifeYT]

Yes I can! :D

[@FrederickBowdler]

Mustard. Mustard ❤🎉🎉🎉

[@HamzaMatthewsNtambalika]

Where are you located?

[@PlantLifeYT]

St. Petersburg Florida zone 10a

[@shubhraroy9738]

DEAR MADAME, I HAVE SUBSCRIBED AN TICK THE LIKE TOO...! :) I'M FROM UK....! THANK U VERY MUCH FOR SUCH AN WELL-EXPLAINED ABOUT MUSTARD GREENS. I REALLY SURPRISED TO SEE THAT, HOW HUGE N GIANT SIZE OF LEAFY MUSTARD GREENS , U'VE GROWN IN YOUR GARDEN...IT LOOKS REALLY REALLY VERY EYE-CATCHING, VERY BEAUTIFUL... :) I VERY VERY CURIOUS AND WANTED TO KNOW FROM YOU THAT IS THERE ANY DIFFERENCES WITH "FLORIDA GIANT LEAF MUSTARD GREENS SEEDS" & " NORMAL MUSTARD GREEN'S SEEDS...? HOW COME SOME MUSTARD GREENS LEAF R SMALL TINY AND, SOME MUSTARD PLANTS ARE GET GIANT BIGGER LEAFS ? PLEASE. PLEASE LET ME KNOW PLEASE ! THANK U MADME IN ADVANCE FOR YOU KIND EXPECTED REPLY FOR.

[@PlantLifeYT]

I honestly don't know why mine grew so big. It could be that I allowed them to? Many choose to harvest the leaves while they are still small as they say they are sweeter. I haven't noticed much of a taste difference myself and I enjoy the peppery notes that mustard greens naturally have. A little search shows that Mustard grows fast, so you can begin picking leaves in about 4 weeks, when the leaves are 6 to 8 inches long. Left alone, leaves reach their full size of 15 to 18 inches long in about 6 weeks. Thanks for watching!

[@jeffkimble8857]

What variety are your mustard greens? Been growing mustard for years, never seen leaves as large as those!

[@PlantLifeYT]

Unfortunately I no longer recall. I bought the original seeds many years back and simply let them bolt and seed collect for next season. My best guess would be Florida Broadleaf.

[@jeffkimble8857]

@@PlantLifeYT I plant FL Broadleaf and that looks a lot different. That almost looks like some of the Chinese giant. But who knows 😃Thanks!!

[@brigittefavron3362]

Those look like India Florida broadleaf

[@sherylhokianga3]

4 Our Maori Culture!…We Love Our Boilups With Meat!…Mustard Greens R The Next Best Boilup Vegetable Living Outside My Home Country Of NZ!……When Watercress Is UnAvailable!..Mustard Greens Takes The Place Of Watercress 4 Me!

[@ataurusqueenofzion916]

Thats just how big mustard seeds in African Countries because you gave them plenty of sun.

[@PlantLifeYT]

I suppose that just goes to prove my suggestion of planting what works best in your area. So, if you have lots of sun, Mustard Greens might be the crop for you!

[@jeffscott8323]

Raw

[@PlantLifeYT]

Raw?

[@feliciaward6589]

Trying to grow mustard greens....the second time. The storm destroyed my seeds ....now I am trying them in a cardboard box.

[@john0094]

My mustard plant was small 😅

[@PlantLifeYT]

I’m sorry to hear that. Different plants thrive in different environments. I’m sure something grows better for you than it does me. I just won the monster mustard greens lotto. 😂

[@infinite375]

BLAST AWAY!!!!! -Inumaki Toge

[@lindashankle9645]

Thank you for this video. My Georgia Broadleaf Mustard Seeds have been in the soil for over 3 weeks now and they are still very tiny leaves. They look like tiny clovers. I don't know what I did wrong. They are in my 4 by 2' elevated garden bed. Also I am in this Houston area so the temperature has been great. PLEASE HELP! I need rescuing badly! 😣⛑🤕🚑

[@PlantLifeYT]

I am sorry to hear that. Did you enrich your soil with a good amount of compost or other rich organic matter? Are you keeping the soil moist? They should be fast growers, so your situation is a little confusing. Is it possible you have mislabeled seeds?

[@lindashankle9645]

@@PlantLifeYTI really appreciate your prompt response. I purchased these seeds last year and they grew very well. I shared sone with my neighbor a 2 months ago for her raised bed, and her greens are 4 weeks planted and are already 6 inches tall. I'm new to elevated garden beds this fall and I used Organic Plus Kellog All Natural Raised Bed & Potting Mix (yellow bag). I added Organic Humus & Manure and coffee grounds from Starbucks. I waited a week before sowing my seeds. My neighbor is using the same potting mix but she said she didn't add anything to her potting mix. Last year I grew them in containers and used Miracle Grow Moisture Control Potting Mix For Container Gardens (blue bag) and added some of my homemade compost and they grew very well, so I built some 4x2 ft elevated boxes so I could get more and bigger greens. Could it be that I over fertilized my soil this year? I'm about to plant more in my window boxes again like I did last year because I've been using that type of soil for years.

[@PlantLifeYT]

I suppose over fertilization could be the issue as you are working with seeds, not plants. Try just the soil mix for further plantings and see if that works better for you. Seeds have their own nutrients so they don’t need much to get going. I’m sorry I couldn’t be more helpful.

[@lindashankle9645]

@@PlantLifeYT thank you. You've been very helpful.

[@lindashankle9645]

@@PlantLifeYT do you think that if I added another bag of potting mix over the entire bed and not mixing it will work for the over compensation of my fertilizer? The main purpose of the elevated garden boxes was to eliminate containers and to get more greens. I appreciate your thoughts and advice.