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When to Plant Mustard Greens in New Brunswick

Mustard greens are fast-growing brassicas with a spicy, peppery kick. They come in green, red, and purple varieties and are excellent cooked or in salads.

New Brunswick spans USDA hardiness zones 5a, 5b, 6a (with planting data available), so planting dates vary by your location within the state. Click your zone below for the most accurate dates.

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Click your county for exact Mustard Greens planting dates based on your local frost dates.

Mustard Greens Planting Calendar for New Brunswick

โ–ธ Zone 5a ~166 day growing season ยท Full guide โ†’

Last frost: April 25 ยท First frost: October 8 ยท 166 day season

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 21 Mar 21 โ€“ Apr 4
Transplant Outdoors April 25 Apr 25 โ€“ May 9
Direct Sow April 11 Apr 11 โ€“ May 2
Fall Sowing July 30 Jul 30 โ€“ Aug 13
Harvest May 30 May 30 โ€“ Aug 1
โ–ธ Zone 5b ~178 day growing season ยท Full guide โ†’

Last frost: April 18 ยท First frost: October 13 ยท 178 day season

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 14 Mar 14 โ€“ Mar 28
Transplant Outdoors April 18 Apr 18 โ€“ May 2
Direct Sow April 4 Apr 4 โ€“ Apr 25
Fall Sowing August 4 Aug 4 โ€“ Aug 18
Harvest May 23 May 23 โ€“ Jul 25
โ–ธ Zone 6a ~193 day growing season ยท Full guide โ†’

Last frost: April 10 ยท First frost: October 20 ยท 193 day season

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 6 Mar 6 โ€“ Mar 20
Transplant Outdoors April 10 Apr 10 โ€“ Apr 24
Direct Sow March 27 Mar 27 โ€“ Apr 17
Fall Sowing August 11 Aug 11 โ€“ Aug 25
Harvest May 15 May 15 โ€“ Jul 17

Growing Tips for New Brunswick

Direct sow in early spring or fall. Harvest young leaves for milder flavor. Plants bolt quickly in heat so grow as a cool-season crop or provide shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Mustard Greens in New Brunswick?

Planting dates for Mustard Greens in New Brunswick depend on your USDA zone. New Brunswick spans zones 5a, 5b, 6a. Check the planting calendar above for your specific zone's frost dates and planting windows.

What zone is New Brunswick for planting?

New Brunswick contains USDA hardiness zones 5a, 5b, 6a. Your specific zone depends on your location within the state โ€” northern and higher-elevation areas are in colder zones, while southern and coastal areas are warmer.

Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals, University Cooperative Extension planting guides. Last updated: April 2026.