Spice up your garden with bold, leafy flavor!
Oriental Mustard is a powerhouse green with smooth, deep green leaves and a fiery kick that wakes up any dish. It grows fast, thrives in cool weather, and brings a wasabi-like zing that’s perfect for adventurous cooks and gardeners who love a little heat with their harvest.
Variety: Oriental Mustard (Brassica juncea)
Growth Habit: Cool-season annual
Height: 12–18 inches
Flavor Profile: Spicy, pungent, and bold, like horseradish with attitude
Color: Deep green, smooth leaves
Planting Conditions: Direct sow in full sun with fertile soil
Harvest Timeline: Ready in 30–40 days
Uses: Stir-fries, pickling, spicy greens, and bold salad mixes
Benefits: Fast-growing and easy to harvest
Fun Fact: Often used as a natural soil cleanser (biofumigant) and a staple in Asian cuisine!
If you love bold flavors and quick harvests, Oriental Mustard is your new garden go-to. Its large, tender leaves bring a spicy punch to stir-fries and are perfect for pickling or adding heat to wraps and bowls. Picture a steaming bowl of noodles topped with freshly wilted mustard greens or a jar of homemade spicy pickles, this green brings the flavor and the flair.
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Full sun and rich, well-drained soil will bring out the best flavor.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Plant ¼ inch deep, spacing seeds about 6 inches apart.
💧 Water Regularly: Keep the soil moist, especially during germination.
🌾 Thin and Maintain: Thin seedlings to 10–12 inches apart for big, healthy leaves.
✂️ Harvest: Snip young leaves for a milder taste or harvest mature plants before they bolt for full heat.
