Mustard Seeds, Wasabina Leaf

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Description

(Brassica juncea). This is a mustard green with an uncanny resemblance to wasabi; allow the pleasantly pungent flavor and unmistakable nose tingle wash over your senses! Shocking chartreuse leaves with frilled edges make this a wild addition to a salad mix. Try roasting or stir frying the greens, allowing a little oil and heat to mellow out the flavor.
  • 45 days to maturity
  • 8-12 hours of sun
  • Sprouts in 5-8 days
  • Seed Depth: Surface sow
  • Plant Spacing: 10"
  • Ideal Temperature: 72-76 F
  • Frost Hardy: Yes

Growing Tips, Tricks and FAQs

Growing Tips

Wasabina mustard prefers hot, dry site, somewhat alkaline soil. It can handle light freeze, which can even improve its flavor. Light is required for germination. Add aged compost or a balanced 10-10-10 fertilizer to the soil before planting for best results​.

When to Grow

For a spring harvest, sow seeds 4-6 weeks before the last freeze, and transplant them outdoors 4 weeks before the last freeze. For a fall harvest, plant seeds in late summer or early fall. In southern regions, September or October is ideal for a winter harvest. Wasabina mustard is cold-tolerant, making it suitable for growing in USDA zones 3-9.

How to Sow and Plant

Incorporate compost or a balanced fertilizer into the soil. Start seeds indoors, Sow seeds on top of the surface (surface sow), and space the plants 10 inches apart. Light is required for germination. Sprouts appear in 5-8 days.

How to Grow

Wasabina mustard needs full sun to partial shade, 8-12 hours of sun daily. Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize with a nitrogen-rich fertilizer when plants are 3-4 inches tall. Monitor for pests like flea beetles and aphids, and manage them by using neem oil or insecticidal soap​​. For drying, harvest when flowers just begin to bloom.

How to Save

Brassica juncea is capable of self pollinating, but insects can cross pollinate the flowers with other varieties of B. juncea if growing within a 2-mile radius. If saving seeds, isolate the plants from other B. juncea varieties by 2 miles.

To save the seeds, allow pods to brown, dry, and become crispy. Shake the dry pods into a paper bag to remove the seeds. Store seeds in a cool, dark, dry location.

FAQ

When does Wasabina mustard mature?
Around 45 days, depending on growing conditions. 

Can Wasabina mustard tolerate frost?
Yes, Wasabina mustard can tolerate light freeze; however, the ideal temperature for it is 72-76 degrees F.

How do you store Wasabina mustard greens?
Store fresh mustard greens in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 weeks. They can also be frozen or dried for longer preservation. Mustard seeds can be saved for planting or culinary use​.

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