Mustard, Old Fashioned

Old Fashioned Mustard greens are are usually grown on spring  but are excellent grown from late summer onwards right through the winter if grown under protection. Easily grown as an annual in fertile, organically rich, consistently moist but well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates light shade.  Germination Time - 10-21 Days Days to Maturity - 35-45 Days Maximum Height - 16-24in Spread - 16-24in Leaf Color - Bright Green Heirloom, Open-pollinated Annual - Average Water Sow - 1/4" Deep  Companion Planting Guide  For spring planting, Sow mustard as early as 4 to 6 weeks before the average last frost date in spring. Sow succession crops every 4 to 6 weeks. Mustard requires 30 to 40 days to reach harvest. Plant crops so that they come to harvest before temperature average greater than 75°F. Sow mustard in autumn or early winter in mild winter regions. Seeds may be slow to germinate if the soil is too cool, 40°For less. Mustard grown in hot weather or long days will bolt and go to s