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Can You Grow Mustard Greens in Alabama?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–10b

Alabama last frost

mid-February

Alabama first frost

early December

Days to harvest

30–40 days

When to plant Mustard Greenses in Alabama

Direct sow

Feb 15

Harvest

Mar 17 – Mar 27

Dates are approximate, based on Alabama'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 Alabama

Alabama has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Most of the state supports year-round cool-season growing and a long warm season for vegetables.