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Growing Mustard Greens in Zone 10a

Zone 10a has a year-round growing season. Mustard Greens can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Last frost: Feb 20. First frost: Dec 1.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Jan 23Dec 1

Season: Feb 20 – Dec 1 (284 days) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 17x)

Zone10a
Last FrostFeb 20
First FrostDec 1
Season Length284 days
Days to Harvest45
SunPart Sun / Part Shade
Frost ToleranceModerate
Spacing4/sqft (6" apart)

When to Plant Mustard Greens in Zone 10a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Jan 23

Direct sow Mustard Greens seeds outdoors around Jan 23. Soil temperature should be at least 40°F. Space at 4/sqft (6" apart).

Harvest: Mar 9

First harvest approximately Mar 9 (~45 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 1).

Fall Planting: Oct 20

For a fall harvest, plant Mustard Greens around Oct 20 (6 weeks before first frost).

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Track Mustard Greens from seed to harvest with personalized frost dates, watering recommendations, and companion planting visualization.

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