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Can You Grow Mustard Greens in Alberta?

Canada · Canadian Zone 4 · zones 2, 3, 4, 5

Grows well here

Mustard greens grow fast and easy in your zone — two crops per year in spring and fall.

Plant zones

4a–10b

Alberta last frost

early May

Alberta first frost

early October

Days to harvest

30–40 days

When to plant Mustard Greenses in Alberta

Direct sow

May 1

Harvest

May 31 – Jun 10

Dates are approximate, based on Alberta's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Mustard Greens

Mustard greens are one of the fastest crops in the garden — ready in 4-6 weeks with a spicy, peppery kick. Huge in Southern US, Indian, and Asian cuisines.

Direct sow in early spring or fall — hot weather triggers bolting and extreme bitterness. Harvest outer leaves continuously. Baby leaves at 3 weeks are excellent for salads. Grows well indoors under lights.

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Gardening in Alberta

Alberta has a dry continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Calgary and Edmonton are Zone 4-5. Intense sunshine compensates for the short season. Chinook winds bring warm spells in winter.