Leafy greens and brassicas · Easy
Mustard greens
Brassica juncea
Tower or NFT, harvest leaf by leaf.
- EC (mS/cm)
- n/a
- pH
- n/a
- Cycle
- short
- Difficulty
- Easy
Sound origin
Brassica juncea
Brown mustard from Asia, born of an ancient cross between field mustard (Brassica rapa) and black mustard (Brassica nigra), two Eurasian species.
Source: Wikipedia (in English)
What it provides nutrients
Per 100 g, raw · Mustard greens, raw
- Rich in vitamin K
- Rich in vitamin C
- Rich in vitamin A
- Source of potassium
- Source of fiber
% of an adult’s reference intake (EU Regulation 1169/2011). “Source of”: at least 15 % per 100 g, “high in”: at least 30 % (thresholds of EC Regulation 1924/2006).
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy no. 169256 (not in the Ciqual table)
Key steps
- Grows very fast: young leaves in 3 to 4 weeks.
- Spicy flavor that gets stronger with heat and age.
- Bolts when days are long: sow in spring and late summer.
- Very decorative red or frilly varieties.
In which system?
| Tower | NFT | Growing medium | Kratky |
|---|---|---|---|
Approximate calendar
| Sowing | Mar., Apr., May, Aug., Sept. |
| Plants | none |
| Harvest | Apr., May, June, Sept., Oct., Nov. |
Garden, patio, balcony: Belgian and northern French climate, earlier farther south. Estimates to adjust with your own dates.
Frequently asked questions
Mustard greens in hydroponics: what pH?
No specific range is published for this crop in the Oklahoma State table: we do not force an unverified figure. Start from the common range of 5.5–7.0 and write down your results.
Mustard greens in hydroponics: what EC?
Oklahoma State has published no value for this crop. Start low, watch the growth and record your measurements in a log.
Mustard greens: which hydroponic system?
Best suited: the vertical tower, NFT and the Kratky method. Tower or NFT, harvested leaf by leaf.
Mustard greens: when to sow in Belgium?
Indicative window for a garden, patio or balcony in Belgium or northern France: March, April, May, August, and September. Adjust with your own dates.
- Mon Potager Hydroponique growing benchmarks