Mustard Greens (Sawi Mustard)

Brassica juncea

Malay names: Sawi Mustard

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Mustard Greens (Sawi Mustard) - Hydroponic Plant

Peppery leafy green; fast in hydro with mild shade; good for continuous cuts.

๐ŸŒž Light & Temperature

Light: Bright light to partial sun

Temperature: 20โ€“32ยฐC

๐Ÿชด Container & Medium

Container: NFT/DWC; 2 inch net pots; 20โ€“25 cm spacing; shade in hottest hours.

Medium / Solution: Medium: clay pebbles/rockwool; Solution: pH 5.8โ€“6.5, EC 1.5โ€“2.2 mS/cm

๐Ÿ’ง Watering / Solution Maintenance

Schedule: Top-up daily; change 7โ€“10 days

Top-up: Keep solution oxygenated

pH 5.8โ€“6.5; EC 1.5โ€“2.2 mS/cm

๐Ÿงช Nutrients

Type: Leafy nutrient

Frequency: Check EC twice weekly; change 7โ€“10 days

Dosage/EC: EC 1.5โ€“2.2 mS/cm; pH 5.8โ€“6.5

๐Ÿ“ Harvest

Start: 4โ€“6 weeks from sowing

Seasonality: Year-round

Duration: 2โ€“4 week harvest window

Harvest Indicators: Leaves 15โ€“25 cm; tender yet peppery

Tips: Harvest outer leaves; avoid bolting in heat with shade and airflow.

๐ŸŒฑ Propagation

Seeds; thin to one per site.

๐Ÿ› Pests & Diseases

  • Caterpillars/aphids: Netting; neem 1%; harvest to keep canopy open.

๐ŸŒฆ๏ธ Seasonal Notes (Malaysia)

Provide shade and airflow during monsoon to limit disease.

๐Ÿ“ System Notes

Space 20โ€“25 cm; avoid overcrowding.

๐Ÿ’ก Extra Care Tips

  • Stagger sowing for continuous supply
  • Harvest young for milder flavor
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Note

EC and pH are guidelinesโ€”adjust to plant response and your water source. In monsoon humidity, increase airflow and reduce overcrowding to limit disease.

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