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Is it okay to use cactus soil for my mustard greens?

Lauren Kurtz
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Lauren Kurtz is a Naturalist and Horticultural Specialist. Lauren has worked for Aurora, Colorado managing the Water-Wise Garden at Aurora Municipal Center for the Water Conservation Department. She earned a BA in Environmental and Sustainability Studies from Western Michigan University in 2014.

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Using a soil that holds moisture will be better for growing mustard greens. Cactus soil is usually very sandy and drains too quickly for growing greens.

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How many days do mustard plants take to sprout?

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Mustard greens take approximately 4-7 days to sprout, provided that you take proper care of them. Make sure that the soil is kept moist during this period.

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My mustard greens are being destroyed by bugs. What can I do?

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Melt some butter and mix it with some chili powder; use a paint brush and essentially paint the entire plant. This will create a clear, greasy layer that bugs will find poisonous. When it comes to harvesting them, simply put them in some hot water and shake them around to get the grease off.

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What can I do if my mustard leaves have holes in them?

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Usually the damage is from very small caterpillar-like creatures. They are the color of the leaves and difficult to see. Neem will help.

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Will it still grow if the container is small and hard?

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The root system is very small and does not stretch around. Even a small planting pot will do the job. Though if it is small, you should only plant one plant per pot.

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Can I grow mustard in red soil?

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Of course you can grow in red soil, but make sure you add some river sand and compost to it in order to make more airy and fertile. Otherwise, red soil gets hard easily after few weeks.

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