Smooth, mild, and made for warm gardens!
Tendergreen Mustard is a delightful cross between mustard and spinach, offering smooth, tender leaves with a gentle peppery flavor. It’s one of the easiest greens to grow, especially in warmer climates, and brings a fresh, mellow bite to salads, stir-fries, and garden-to-table meals.
Variety: Tendergreen Mustard (Brassica rapa)
Growth Habit: Cool-season annual
Height: 10–14 inches
Flavor Profile: Mild, slightly peppery, and tender
Color: Smooth, bright green leaves
Planting Conditions: Direct sow in full sun with fertile soil
Harvest Timeline: Ready in 30–40 days
Uses: Salads, stir-fries, baby greens, and warm-climate gardens
Benefits: Heat-tolerant and fast-growing
Fun Fact: Also known as “mustard spinach,” Tendergreen is prized for its quick growth and gentle flavor.
Tendergreen is the go-to green for gardeners in warmer regions or anyone looking for a quick, easy harvest. Its soft, spinach-like leaves are perfect for fresh salads or lightly sautéed with garlic and olive oil. Imagine stepping outside, snipping a handful of greens, and tossing them into your lunch, this variety makes it that simple and satisfying.
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Full sun and rich, well-drained soil will keep your greens happy.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Plant ¼ inch deep, spacing seeds 4–6 inches apart.
💧 Water Consistently: Keep the soil moist for tender, flavorful leaves.
🌾 Thin and Maintain: Thin to 6–8 inches apart once seedlings are up.
✂️ Harvest: Snip young leaves for baby greens or harvest the whole plant when mature.
