How to Grow Mustard Greens 'Southern Giant Curled'
Brassica juncea 'Southern Giant Curled'
Your complete guide to growing Mustard Greens 'Southern Giant Curled'.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Mustard Greens 'Southern Giant Curled'
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | April – May | June – July | July – September |
| Zone 2 | April – May | May – July | July – September |
| Zone 3 | March – April | May – June | June – October |
| Zone 4 | March – April | April – June | June – October |
| Zone 5 | February – March | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 6 | February – March | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 7 | February – March | March – May | May – November |
| Zone 8 | January – February | March – April | April – December |
| Zone 9 | January | February – March | March – December |
| Zone 10 | January | January – March | March – December |
| Zone 11 | January | January – February | February – December |
| Zone 12 | January | January – February | February – December |
| Zone 13 | January | January – February | February – December |
Companion Plants for Mustard Greens 'Southern Giant Curled'
✓ Good companions
Loosens soil with deep taproot and doesn't compete for surface nutrients
Attracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cabbage worms
Natural fungicide properties help prevent clubroot and other brassica diseases
Provides ground cover and utilizes different soil nutrients, maximizing space
Deters aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes with natural pest-repelling compounds
Acts as trap crop for flea beetles and aphids that commonly attack brassicas
Repels cabbage maggots and aphids with strong sulfur compounds
Compatible growth habits and helps suppress weeds around mustard greens
✗ Keep away from
Heavy nitrogen fixation can cause excessive leaf growth at expense of quality
Allelopathic interactions can inhibit mustard green growth and development
Can stunt growth of brassicas and compete for similar nutrients
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
