Tendergreen mustard, also known as Brassica juncea, is a highly productive heirloom mustard green prized for its tender leaves, mild flavor, and exceptional versatility in the kitchen. Unlike stronger mustard varieties, Tendergreen produces smooth flavorful greens with a milder taste that makes them excellent for both fresh and cooked dishes.
The plants develop lush upright growth with abundant dark green leaves that are perfect for salads, soups, stir-fries, steaming, and sautéing. Their tender texture and pleasant flavor make them especially popular for fresh greens while still holding up beautifully when cooked.
Tendergreen mustard thrives during cool weather and grows best in fertile well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Regular watering encourages rapid healthy growth and helps maintain tender flavorful leaves. While the plants tolerate full sun and partial shade, cooler growing conditions help prevent bolting and preserve the mild flavor gardeners prefer.
Easy to grow, fast maturing, and highly nutritious, Tendergreen mustard remains a dependable heirloom green for gardeners seeking flavorful harvests during the cooler growing seasons.
Tendergreen Mustard Seed Details
- Quantity: 500 Seeds
- Plant Type: Heirloom Mustard Green
- Botanical Name: Brassica juncea
- Leaf Color: Deep Green
- Flavor: Mild, Tender, Slightly Peppery
- Best Uses: Salads, Soups, Stir-Fries, Sautéing, Fresh Greens
- Seed Planting Depth: 1/4-1/2 Inch
- Germination Temperature: 45-65°F
- Days to Germination: 5-13 Days
- Row Spacing: 18 Inches
- Plant Spacing: 6 Inches
- 100' Row Yield: 70 Pounds
- Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Harvest Time: Approximately 56 Days
- Special Features: Cold Tolerant, Mild Flavor, Fast Growing
How to Save Seeds
Mustard greens will cross-pollinate with other mustard varieties within the same species, so proper isolation is important for maintaining seed purity.
Before planting multiple mustard varieties nearby, verify the species carefully. If necessary, separate varieties by approximately one mile to prevent crossing.
Allow seed pods to fully mature and dry on the plants before harvesting. Mature dry pods will contain viable seeds ready for storage.
Once harvested, finish drying the pods thoroughly, then shell and clean the seeds before storing in a cool dry location for future planting.