Florida Broadleaf Mustard (Brassica juncea) is an old favorite mustard prized for its large, fleshy, dark green leaves and mildly pungent flavor. Plants are 12-18 inches tall with an 8-12 inch leaf spread. Leaves may be harvested early as baby leaf mustard or allowed to reach full size for a larger harvest.
Florida Broadleaf Mustard Culinary Uses
It is a “cut and come again” type crop that may be harvested many times throughout the spring or autumn growing season.
- When harvested small, these mustard greens may be used to add a bite to your favorite salad.
- The larger leaves are great when boiled or sauteed with bacon grease, hog jowl or ham hock.
Growing Florida Broadleaf Mustard
- Florida Mustard Seeds can be sown in the early spring for a summer crop and in mid-summer for a autumn-winter crop.
- In the spring, plant as soon as the ground can be worked.
- Rows should be 18 inches apart.
- When seedlings are 2 inches high, thin, leaving 12 inches between plants.
- Can be successfully grown in containers as well.
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