When to plant mustard greens in zone 8a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 8a

Last frost ~Mar 25First frost ~Nov 10Today

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Sow Feb 25 · First harvest Mar 22 · Wrap by Apr 19

Last spring frostMar 25

Direct sowFeb 25

First harvestMar 22

Last harvestApr 19

Fall succession sowSep 29

First fall frostNov 10

Why these dates work in zone 8a

Zone 8a's last spring frost averages Mar 25 and first fall frost Nov 10 — about 230 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 29 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

How long does mustard greens take to grow in zone 8a?

Mustard Greens matures in about 25–40 days from sowing. In zone 8a that means sowing around Feb 25 and first picking around Mar 22.

Will mustard greens survive frost in zone 8a?

Yes — mustard greens tolerates light frost. In zone 8a you can sow a little before the last frost (around Mar 25) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Nov 10).

Can I plant a second crop of mustard greens in zone 8a?

Yes — in zone 8a there's time for a fall sowing around Sep 29 for a second harvest before frost.

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