These premium Chuanqi Four Seasons Leaf Mustard seeds are strictly cleaned and screened to filter out shrunken, broken and immature grains to ensure reliable germination. This fast-growing brassica vegetable features upright stalks and heavily serrated, frilly dark green leaves. The leaves are tender and aromatic, with a pleasant pungent taste. This variety is bred to tolerate wider temperature ranges for extended sowing seasons.
Product Advantages This four seasons leaf mustard has strong heat and cold tolerance, adaptable to multiple growing seasons. It grows vigorously and resists bolting well. The leaves can be harvested continuously for fresh eating or pickling. Pair it with brassica vegetable seeds and leafy green vegetable seeds to build your year-round vegetable garden.
Growing Method Step 1: Prepare fertile, loose and well-drained soil. Remove weeds and break up large soil clods. Step 2: Sow seeds thinly across the bed surface, cover lightly with 0.5cm fine soil, then mist water gently. Step 3: Maintain consistent soil moisture, avoid waterlogging that causes seed rot. Step 4: Once seedlings develop 3-4 true leaves, thin the plants, leaving 15-20cm spacing between each plant. Step 5: Water regularly and apply diluted nitrogen fertilizer to encourage lush leaf growth. Step 6: Keep full sunlight for best leaf development; partial shade can be provided in hot summer weather. Step 7: Harvest outer mature leaves in batches, or harvest the whole plant when it reaches full size before bolting.
Suitable Climate It grows well in temperatures ranging from 12℃ to 25℃. It can endure mild heat and light frost, supporting spring, autumn and winter sowing in suitable regions. High extreme heat may trigger early bolting.
Applications Great for home backyard gardens and commercial field planting. Fresh leaves can be stir-fried, boiled in soups, or pickled for long-term storage. It is a popular traditional Asian leafy vegetable.
FAQ Q: How long for Chuanqi Four Seasons Leaf Mustard seeds to germinate? A: With suitable moisture and temperature, seeds germinate within 5 to 8 days. High temperature may slow germination speed.
Q: Can I succession plant this leaf mustard? A: Yes, you can sow batches every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvest of fresh greens.
Q: What is this leaf mustard used for? A: The tender leaves are used fresh for cooking, or fermented and pickled to make preserved mustard greens.
Q: Does leaf mustard need full sun? A: Full sun produces the thickest leaves. It tolerates light shade, but shaded plants grow weaker with thinner foliage.
