Da Ping Pu Mustard Greens are a staple in Chinese cuisine, loved for their meaty stems, unique aromatic-bitter taste and versatility in cooking. Da Ping Pu grows thick and wide petioles and leaves that bunch together into compact 2-3-pound heads. Mustard greens are grown all-year round in China due to their ability to grow well in a wide-variety of conditions. Its tender texture and slightly spicy, mustardy flavor make it a versatile ingredient for stir-fries, soups, salads, or pickling. Try stir-fried with soy sauce and ginger, infused in noodle soups, braised with pork belly, finely chopped with pork to stuff dumplings, or pickled to create a tangy condiment! Da Ping Pu is also packed with vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber and antioxidants to support a healthy lifestyle. Perfect for urban gardeners, it can be cultivated in raised beds, pots, or traditional garden rows, adding practicality and charm to your space.
Also Known As: Head Mustard, Heart Mustard, Gai Choy, Swatow Mustard Greens, Mustard Cabbage, Big Mustard Greens, Dai Gai Choy, Haam Choy, Preserved Sour Mustard, Cantonese Salted Mustard, Indian Head Mustard, Ji Cai, Kai Choi, Cantonese Cabbage, Bao Sin Kai Tsai, Brassica Juncea Mustard, Chinese Chi Sin, Bao Sin Kai Tsai, Bau Sin, Haam Choy.
Plant Name: Mustard Green, Da Ping Pu
Latin Name: Brassica juncea
Days to Germinate: 5-10
Days to Harvest: 70
Plant Height: 18 - 24 Inches
Spread: 12 - 18 Inches
Growth Habit: Upright
USDA Zones: 2-11
Lifespan: Annual
Brand: TomorrowSeeds
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pollination: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
GMO: No
Fungicide-Treated Seeds*: No
Seeds Packed For**: 2026
*Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds.
**Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.
