When to plant mustard greens in zone 7a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 7a

Last frost ~Apr 15First frost ~Oct 25Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

MARAPRMAY

Sow Mar 18 · First harvest Apr 12 · Wrap by May 10

Last spring frostApr 15

Direct sowMar 18

First harvestApr 12

Last harvestMay 10

Fall succession sowSep 13

First fall frostOct 25

Why these dates work in zone 7a

Zone 7a's last spring frost averages Apr 15 and first fall frost Oct 25 — about 193 frost-free days. Mustard Greens tolerates light frost, so you can sow ahead of the last-frost date and keep harvesting into the cooler fall. There's also room for a fall succession sowing around Sep 13 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

How long does mustard greens take to grow in zone 7a?

Mustard Greens matures in about 25–40 days from sowing. In zone 7a that means sowing around Mar 18 and first picking around Apr 12.

Will mustard greens survive frost in zone 7a?

Yes — mustard greens tolerates light frost. In zone 7a you can sow a little before the last frost (around Apr 15) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Oct 25).

Can I plant a second crop of mustard greens in zone 7a?

Yes — in zone 7a there's time for a fall sowing around Sep 13 for a second harvest before frost.

For soil, spacing, pests and companion planting, see the full mustard greens growing guide →