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Small Mustard Leaves
芥菜
(Brassica juncea)
Growing Facts
Hong Kong Cool Growing Season (September-April)
At least 6 hours daily under full sun
Mustard Greens will grow pretty well in shade as well
Moderate amount of water
Keep the soil moist at all times if you want tasty, mild-flavored mustard greens
If the soil is dry, it will develop a bitter and pungent flavor
Plant in a container
Broadcast seedlings over the soil surface and cover lightly with soil
Plant the mustard seeds 1/2 deep; when the seedlings are large enough to handle thin them 4-8 inches apart
Space rows 12-24 inches apart
Fun Facts
It's common to use Mustard greens for making pickles because its taste gives appetite
When cooked, Mustard greens are very pungent adding a peppery flavor to the food
Mustard greens contain compounds which have cancer-preventing benefits including antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and natural detoxifying properties
There is a Chinese saying "October Mustard", mustard will have bud in October, waiting to bloom, used to describe girls that are in love
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