Organic Green Wave Mustard Seeds - Brassica juncea
Organic Non-GMO Open Pollinated Green Wave Mustard Seeds
Green Wave was introduced in the 1950s and earned the All-America Selections award in 1957. Since then, this open-pollinated brassica has been reliably maintained and cherished by growers for generations.
This tried-and-true variety produces an abundance of deep green, spineless, fringed leaves with a pleasantly mild, spicy flavor. Excellent fresh in salads, added to stir-fries, or simply steamed, Green Wave brings both beauty and versatility to the garden and kitchen.
Slow to bolt, this mustard thrives year-round in mild climates. A hardy annual, it performs exceptionally well and rewards growers with consistent harvests.
Mustard greens are an excellent source of calcium, vitamin A, and riboflavin, adding nutritional value to every meal.
- Organic
- Open-Pollinated
- Non-GMO
- Annual
- Sun: Full-Partial
- Direct Sow: When soil is workable
- Seed Count: 100
- Days to Maturity: 40-50
- Plant Size: 3"-6"
Gardener Tips
Maintains sweet flavor when weather is cool, a bitterness will emerge as temperatures start to heat up. Remove flower-heads, as they emerge. Mulch at the base.
Note : Mustard gets sweeter after a light frost, cold temperatures cause sugars to concentrate in the leaves.
Each packet of seeds contains a generous amount of seeds, so you can plant in succession! Plant every 2 - 4 weeks for a continual harvest.
Plant in spring and late summer for a late fall/winter harvest.
Broadcast densely and harvest young; no thinning required
Read our blog post on How to Always Have Greens Coming out of the Garden!
Read our blog post on The Power of Mulching.
Harvesting Tips
Best to harvest outer leaves and work inward. Older leaves will have a more bitter taste, while younger leaves will have a tangy bright flavor.
Harvest in the morning or evening.
Preserving Tips
The entire plant can be cut at the base and frozen or canned for longer term storage.
Companion Plants
Interplant with dill, cilantro, or nasturtium to support beneficial insects.
