The exact number of mustard green seeds to plant depends on how you plan to use them. You can plant densely for microgreens and thin later, or space them out for mature leaves.
Planting for Microgreens
If you're growing mustard greens as microgreens, you can plant the seeds very densely. According to the YouTube video "How to Grow Mustard Greens From Seed", you can thin out the microgreens later, eating the thinned plants and leaving the remaining ones spaced for maturity.
- Plant seeds close together.
- Harvest young as microgreens.
- Thin by removing some seedlings to create space for the rest to grow into mature leaves.
Planting for Mature Leaves
If you plan on growing mature mustard green leaves, it is crucial to provide enough space between plants. The reference does not specify an exact number of seeds, however, this could be interpreted as a way to plant seeds for mature greens:
- Plant seeds allowing space between plants to avoid overcrowding.
- The thinned out seedlings will be used to harvest and eat, and allow space for remaining seedlings to reach maturity.
- Spacing ensures that each plant has room to grow to its full size.
Considerations:
- Germination Rate: Not every seed will germinate. Planting a few extra seeds ensures you have enough plants.
- Desired Harvest: If you want a continuous harvest, plant seeds in staggered intervals.
- Space Available: Adjust the number of seeds to fit your planting space.
- Thinning: Always be prepared to thin out seedlings. This is crucial to allow plants to grow without competition.
By understanding these methods, you can decide on the appropriate number of mustard green seeds for your needs.
