Mustard
Mustard
Common Name: Mustard
Genus: Mustard
Category: Fruit & Vegetables
Growth Rate: Fast growing
| Hardiness: Tender | Height: 0.25 m (25 cm) |
| Sun/Shade: Full sun | Spread: 0.10 m (10 cm) |
Soil Type: Normal/Loam
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained
Harvest: May to December
Months to Sow Ouside: March to October
Mustard as a green manure is particularly useful in the fight against roundworm. It also fixes nitrogen in the soil and adds organic matter to helps get your plants off to a great start. 100g of seed will cover approximately 70m2. Once the plant has grown cut back when it starts flowering (about 40-50 days after germination) and after a couple of days dig in to 20cm depth with a hoe. The ground is then prepared for seeding your flowers and vegetables.
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