Tag: Mustard Greens

You can dehydrate kale, spinach, swiss chard, broccoli or cauliflower leaves, turnip and mustard greens, radish greens, lettuce, arugula and so much more. Any greens you have going to waste in your garden can be dried and used later. How do you dry mustard leaves? The racks get put on the dehydrator and set to […]

Decreasing hours of darkness trigger these long day plants to initiate flowering, or – as we gardeners call it – bolt. Now the problem is that this trigger point of bolting often happens before the plants have grown large enough to provide much of a harvest. Can you eat mustard greens after they bolt? So […]

How to Prep Mustard Greens. Wash greens just before using in a large bowl of lukewarm water in order to dislodge sand and dirt. Then cut off and discard the stems. You can remove the stems by folding the leaves in half and ripping out the stems. Are mustard green stems good to eat? You […]

Similar in appearance to other root vegetables, the taproot of the Mustard plant has a round bulbous shape that tapers to a point. The skin is a light green to pale yellow color and the flesh is a bright white. The Mustard root bulb offers an herbaceous mustard like flavor with sharp and sweet undertones. […]

Make sure the base of the lettuce or bok choy are intact and cut down the leaves, leaving 2-3 inches of the base. Place the base in a bowl or cup, making sure it stays upright, and fill with enough water to reach halfway up the base. Keep in an area where it can get […]

You can juice mustard greens by combining them with an array of fruits and veggies. Try combining mustard greens with carrots, cucumbers, celery, apple, lemon or ginger. You can cut down on the peppery taste of mustard greens by adding less intense leafy greens, like spinach or kale. Is Juicing mustard greens healthy? Mustard greens […]

Mustard seed is used as a spice. Grinding and mixing the seeds with water, vinegar, or other liquids creates the yellow condiment known as prepared mustard. The seeds can also be pressed to make mustard oil, and the edible leaves can be eaten as mustard greens. Is mustard seed the same as mustard greens? Many […]

If these peppery greens are too spicy for your taste, tame them by blanching in salted water for a minute prior to other preparations. The stems of the mustard plant are tough, so I recommend removing them prior to cooking the greens. How do you mellow mustard greens? Bring a large pot of salted water […]

Whenever sinigrin is crushed, the enzyme myrosinase is released, creating a mustard oil. This oil turns up the heat when the cells of the seeds are broken and mixed with cold water. Are mustard greens spicy? With their peppery, spicy flavor, mustard greens are a delicious addition to salads, soups, or casseroles. What makes mustard […]

Leaves: The egg- to oval-shaped leaves are alternate, with scattered stiff, bristly hairs on the upper leaf surface and sunken veins. Lower leaves of the mature plant have longer leaf-stalks (petioles), are prominently lobed, and are often broadest at the tip. Are wild mustard greens edible? All wild mustards are edible, but some are tastier […]

All wild mustards are edible, but some are tastier than others. Greens are most succulent when young and tender. Older leaves may be a bit too strong for some palates. Seeds and flowers are also edible. Are mustard greens poisonous? Mustard greens are generally very safe to eat. However, as they’re high in vitamin K […]

Descurainia pinnata is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae known by the common name western tansymustard. It is native to North America, where it is widespread and found in varied habitats. Where are mustard greens native to? Mustard greens are native to India. The first varietal differentiation of mustard greens was cultivated […]

Mustard grows best when temperatures do not exceed 75°F and temperatures down to 32°F do not seriously damage young plants. Transplants should be planted near the last frost-free date in the spring for a growing area. How cold can mustard greens stand? Mustard greens tolerate frosts and brief temperature dips into the 20’s, but succumb […]

It seems like you only have to look away for a second, or maybe a day, and your mature mustard greens will start flowering. And not long after that, they’re full of seed pods. In some circumstances you can collect the seeds and save them for replanting next season or to share with friends. Do […]

Many people don’t realize that a mustard seed plant is the same plant as a mustard greens plant (Brassica juncea). Is there another name for mustard greens? Mustard greens are also known as curly or curled mustard, mustard spinach, and Indian mustard, or leaf mustard. Do mustard greens grow from mustard seeds? Since growing mustard […]

Mustard root can be used in many applications where root vegetables are called for. The tuber can be roasted, steamed, stir-fried and sautéed. Slice Mustard root and add to soups or stews. Cook alongside braised meats or roasted chicken. What part of mustard greens are edible? Both the leaves and stalks of mustard greens can […]

Mustard greens tolerate frosts and brief temperature dips into the 20’s, but succumb to hard freezes. Like other greens, cold sweetens their flavor. Can mustard greens take a freeze? Can you freeze mustard greens? Yes, to freeze: (1) Wash greens thoroughly and cut off woody stems; (2) Blanch (plunge into boiling water) for two minutes […]

Mustards are some of the most cold-hardy greens, and within the mustards they vary in hardiness. Curly mustards are often more cold hardy than the broadleaf types, but they vary based on their breeding history. Pac choi, Chinese Thick-Stem, and New Star are some of the more cold hardy varieties. Do mustard greens come back […]

Answer: You may transplant mustard seeds when the seedlings have been raised indoors and it’s time to move them into the garden, or you may need to transplant your mustard greens later during their growth period as they get larger in size and need more space between plants. How do you transplant mustard greens from […]

What is this? The plants I grew did fairly well in soil that was about 6 inches deep. Although the roots are somewhat shallow, mustard greens aren’t small plants. They get rather large and so you want something that’s 12 inches or more in diameter. Do mustard plants have deep roots? With roots reaching depths […]