WHAT’S INSIDE THE OCTOBER MONTHLY GROW KIT?
October brings cooler days and shorter evenings, but the garden can still be full of fresh growth. As summer crops begin to fade, autumn is the perfect time to sow hardy leafy greens that can keep your growing space productive well into the cooler months.
This month’s Monthly Grow Kit brings together Perpetual Spinach, Mustard Greens and Lamb’s Lettuce, a versatile selection chosen for autumn growing and harvesting.
Mustard Greens are a brilliant choice for October sowing. Fast-growing and full of flavour, their peppery leaves can be harvested young for salads or left to mature for cooking. They are well suited to containers, raised beds and smaller growing spaces, making them an easy way to add fresh leaves to your garden as temperatures begin to fall.
Every Monthly Grow Kit includes carefully selected seeds, plant labels and easy-to-follow growing guides to help you grow confidently from seed to harvest. You can also customise your kit with our organic compost mix, biodegradable pots and recycled plastic saucers.
Summer might be coming to an end, but the growing season isn't over. October is a great time to sow fresh, hardy crops and keep enjoying homegrown food as the garden settles into autumn.
Mustard Greens
Mustard greens are a hardy, cold tolerant crop that thrive in cooler months. They germinate quickly and can be ready to harvest in as little as four to six weeks. The leaves are packed with vitamins A, C, and K and add a zesty bite to salads, stir fries, and soups.
They’re low maintenance and incredibly forgiving. Even if you’re new to growing, mustard greens will reward you with a steady harvest. Sow them now, and you’ll be cutting your first leaves before the Winter holidays.
HOW TO SOW AND GROW MUSTARD GREENS
1. CHOOSE YOUR SPOT
Mustard greens grow well in a sunny or partially shaded position. Choose a spot with fertile, well drained soil, or sow them in pots and containers.
2. PREPARE THE SOIL
Remove any weeds and gently loosen the soil. Add a little well rotted compost if the soil needs a boost, then rake the surface level.
3. SOW YOUR SEEDS
Make shallow drills around 1cm deep. Sow the seeds thinly along the row, leaving a little space between each seed. Cover lightly with soil and gently water.
4. KEEP THEM MOIST
Water regularly, especially while the seeds are germinating. Keep the soil evenly moist but avoid allowing it to become waterlogged.
5. THIN THE SEEDLINGS
Once the seedlings are large enough to handle, thin them if they are growing too closely together. The young leaves can be added to salads or used in cooking.
6. KEEP AN EYE ON THEM
Mustard greens are quick growing, so check them regularly. Keep the area around the plants weed free and watch for signs of pests such as flea beetles and caterpillars.
7. HARVEST
You can harvest young leaves as soon as they are large enough to eat. Pick a few leaves at a time from each plant, allowing the plant to keep producing.
8. ENJOY YOUR HARVEST
Mustard greens have a delicious peppery flavour. Add young leaves to salads, stir-fries, soups or sandwiches, or cook mature leaves like other leafy greens.
TOP TIP: For a continuous supply, sow a small batch every few weeks when growing conditions allow.
Creamy Mustard Greens & Spinach Pasta
This creamy pasta is a delicious way to enjoy homegrown mustard greens without their peppery flavour becoming too strong. Mixing them with spinach gives you the distinctive flavour of mustard greens while keeping the dish mild, creamy and family-friendly.
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You can purchase the October Grow Kit as a one-off or subscribe monthly or bi-monthly to enjoy discounted prices and exclusive access to our Grow Line via WhatsApp for personalised support whenever you need it. Choose from Small, Medium, or Large to suit your space, whether you’re sowing on a sunny windowsill, nurturing seedlings in a greenhouse or planting directly into garden beds.
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