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Can You Grow Mustard Greens in Louisiana?

US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 8a, 8b, 9a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–10b

Louisiana last frost

late January

Louisiana first frost

mid-December

Days to harvest

30–40 days

When to plant Mustard Greenses in Louisiana

Direct sow

Jan 30

Harvest

Mar 1 – Mar 11

Dates are approximate, based on Louisiana'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 Louisiana

Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate with very mild winters and long hot summers. Year-round cool-season growing is possible; the summer is the only limiting factor.