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

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Growing SeasonZone 7b

Last frost ~Apr 5First frost ~Nov 1Today

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Sow Mar 8 · First harvest Apr 2 · Wrap by Apr 30

Last spring frostApr 5

Direct sowMar 8

First harvestApr 2

Last harvestApr 30

Fall succession sowSep 20

First fall frostNov 1

Why these dates work in zone 7b

Zone 7b's last spring frost averages Apr 5 and first fall frost Nov 1 — about 210 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 20 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

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

Mustard Greens matures in about 25–40 days from sowing. In zone 7b that means sowing around Mar 8 and first picking around Apr 2.

Will mustard greens survive frost in zone 7b?

Yes — mustard greens tolerates light frost. In zone 7b you can sow a little before the last frost (around Apr 5) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Nov 1).

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

Yes — in zone 7b there's time for a fall sowing around Sep 20 for a second harvest before frost.

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