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Mustard Greens

Aavalu Kura / Sarson

Peppery winter green for Andhra-style curries. Very fast from seed.

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Planting calendar

Month-by-month sowing suitability (northern-hemisphere reference — the app shifts calendars for your latitude). Best months to sow: Oct–Dec.

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Mustard Greens monthly sowing suitability
MonthSuitability
JanuaryGood
FebruaryGood
MarchPossible
AprilNot recommended
MayNot recommended
JunePossible
JulyGood
AugustGood
SeptemberGood
OctoberBest
NovemberBest
DecemberBest
Growing requirements
Sun
5–7 hours direct light
Water
Medium
Shade tolerance
Medium
Container
15L (15 inch grow bag)
Soil depth
20 cm
Support
None
First harvest
25 days from sowing
Lifecycle
45 days
Timeline

Germination: about 8 days.

Flowering begins: around day 35.

First harvest: around day 25.

Harvest window: roughly 45 days.

Terrace notes for Mustard Greens

Suitable for Hyderabad terraces with regular watering and good drainage.

Care tips

  • Water when the top inch of soil dries.
  • Harvest regularly to encourage new growth.
Common pests
  • Aphids
  • Whitefly
Common diseases
  • Leaf spot
  • Powdery mildew

Traits

  • Fast harvest
  • Beginner safe
  • Low effort
  • Terrace star

Questions about growing Mustard Greens

Can I grow Mustard Greens or Aavalu Kura / Sarson in a balcony or terrace?

Yes, Mustard Greens can be grown in a balcony or terrace if you can provide 5-7 hours of direct light and a container around 15L.

Which month is best to sow Mustard Greens?

The best sowing months for Mustard Greens are Oct–Dec. Check the monthly calendar on this page before sowing outside that window.

What size pot or grow bag does Mustard Greens need?

Mustard Greens works best in a container around 15L with at least 20 cm of soil depth and reliable drainage.

How many days does Mustard Greens take to harvest?

Mustard Greens usually reaches first harvest in about 25 days from sowing, with a harvest window of roughly 45 days.

What are common pests and diseases for Mustard Greens?

Watch for Aphids, Whitefly and Leaf spot, Powdery mildew. Start checks early and improve airflow if leaves stay wet.

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Track Mustard Greens in Grow for location-aware sowing windows, care tasks and inventory tracking.

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