Sarah Wilkins
28 July 2022
Welcome to the complete guide to growing Mustard in Perth. In this article, we will walk through how to grow Mustard in your backyard for you to enjoy.
Growing herbs at home is one of the most satisfying things to do. The best part is that it’s extremely easy as well. As beneficial as herbs are for all of us, what is many times overlooked is the joy that herb gardening can bring.
Best time to grow Mustard in Perth
The best time to grow this tasty herb in Perth, is between All Year.
If you are considering growing it elsewhere, you better check local weather and seasonal conditions.
Will Mustard grow in a pot?
Yes, it will grow perfectly in a pot in the right position. You can try using one pot per plant, or even get yourself a large pot and plant a few varieties of herbs.
How much sun is best?
Mustard thrives when it is positioned in a spot that gets Full sun/Part shade.
If you find that the leaves start to brown, try moving it in shade, or via versa. Each area can have its own peculiar conditions.
Best soil to grow Mustard
If you are growing Mustard in Perth, you’ll find that it prefers a well drained, fertile, most soil and will be very happy with it.
You can find potting mix that will do that just fine, or add some to your garden bed before planting.
How often should I water?
Mustard needs Regular watering. There are self watering pots available if you plan to grow it in a pot, or you can just get in a regular habit of checking the soil each day or two.
When can I harvest Mustard?
You can harvest Mustard at its prime, which is around Leaves are ready to harvest in 4 weeks, but may take longer in the cooler months of the year.
What to propagate
You can plant Mustard from Seeds, and place each plant around 10-20 centimetres apart.
Frequency in growing Mustard
Mustard is a Biennials or Perennials herb.
Did you know?
Here are two interesting herb facts that you may not be aware of.
Fact 1: You can distinguish between spices and herbs by what section of the plant they come from. Herbs come from the green leafy parts of plants.
Fact 2: Herbs have been used forever. They have been important to all cultures since long before we recorded history.
These make growing Mustard in your own Perth yard even more special, in my opinion.
Enjoy growing Mustard in Perth
I hope you enjoy growing Mustard in your backyard for you to enjoy.
It really is a wonderful herb to grow here in Western Australia, and you will also enjoy that it saves you money from buying dried versions or fresh (expensive) cuttings from the shops.
I hope you learned plenty from this guide. Good luck gardening!
