MUSTARD ‘Lime Streaks’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Brassica juncea
- A unique mustard variety featuring vibrant green leaves with striking lime-green streaks.
- Offers a mild, zesty flavor that enhances salads, stir-fries, and garnishes.
- Fast-growing, making it an excellent choice for quick harvests in home gardens.
- Rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as antioxidants, promoting overall health.
- Thrives in cooler weather, suitable for spring and fall planting.
- Can be harvested at any stage, from baby greens to mature leaves.
- Well-suited for container gardening and garden beds.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Annual leafy green, reaching up to 30 cm in height
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: February – April, August – October
- Subtropical: March – September
- Tropical: March – August
- Cool: September – November
- Arid: March – September
- Germination: 7 – 10 days
- Depth: 0.5 – 1 cm deep
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Sow Where: Direct into garden beds or containers
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6 – 7; enrich with compost
- Spacing: 15 – 20 cm between plants
Details:
- Water regularly to keep soil consistently moist, particularly during warmer months.
- Can be grown as a microgreen for an earlier harvest and unique flavor.
Harvest:
30 – 50 days after sowing, depending on the desired leaf size.
