2 inch deep. Spacing: Scatter seeds about 1 inch apart. Once they are a few inches tall, thin them to 6–12 inches apart if you want large, bushy plants. Containers: Mustard does great in pots! Use a container at least 8–12 inches deep with good drainage. YouTube +4 3. Care and Maintenance Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist. If the soil gets too dry, the leaves will turn unpleasantly bitter and the plant may bolt early. Feeding: If your soil is rich in compost, you might not need extra fertilizer. Otherwise, a high-nitrogen liquid feed every few weeks supports rapid leaf growth. Pests: Watch out for slugs, snails, and flea beetles (which leave tiny "shot holes" in leaves). Neem oil is an effective organic remedy for most soft-bodied pests. YouTube +5 4. Two Ways to Harvest Harvest Type Timing How to Do It Greens 4–6 weeks after planting Snip outer leaves as needed or cut the whole plant. Baby leaves are milder; large leaves are spicier. Seeds 80–125 days after planting Let the plant flower and form pods. Harvest when pods turn brownish-tan but before they split open. 5. Pro-Tip: Making Your Own Mustard Once you harvest and dry your seeds, you can make homemade mustard by soaking them in a liquid (water, vinegar, or even beer) for 1–2 days, then blending them into a paste with a pinch of salt. GrowVeg.com +1 Would you like a specific
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★★★★☆ (4/5 Stars) Deducting one star only because of the narrow window of harvestability in hot climates. 2 inch deep