Mustard Lime Streaks Vegetable Seeds

MUSTARD ‘Lime Streaks’ Vegetable Seeds

Botanical Name: Brassica juncea

‘Lime Streaks’ is a visually stunning mustard variety, featuring vibrant green leaves streaked with lime-yellow veins. With a mild, zesty flavour, it’s a versatile addition to salads, stir-fries, sandwiches, and microgreen mixes. This fast-growing leafy green thrives in cooler weather and is perfect for spring and autumn gardens across New Zealand.

• Bright, lime-streaked leaves with eye-catching colour
• Mild, tangy mustard flavour ideal for fresh or cooked dishes
• Fast and easy to grow—harvest as baby leaf or full size
• Rich in vitamins A, C, and K for immune and skin health
• Suitable for garden beds, raised planters, or containers

Plant Details

• Plant Type: Annual leafy green
• Plant Height: Up to 30 cm

Sowing Information

• Germination: 7–10 days
• Depth: Sow 0.5–1 cm deep
• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Sow Where: Direct sow into beds or containers
• Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil with compost; pH 6.0–7.0
• Spacing: 15–20 cm between plants; 25–30 cm between rows

Growing Tips for New Zealand Gardeners

• Water regularly to promote tender growth and prevent bolting
• Harvest baby leaves for a milder flavour and repeat harvests
• Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
• Great for growing as microgreens—harvest in 10–14 days
• Use fine mesh if aphids or whitefly appear in warmer months

Harvest

Ready to harvest in 30–50 days. Pick young leaves for baby greens or allow to mature for larger, more robust foliage. Harvest often to encourage fresh growth.

When to Sow Mustard ‘Lime Streaks’ in New Zealand