Henpack Mustard Seeds (Brassica juncea) Grow this heirloom variety for its bold, peppery greens—ideal for Southern cooking, pickling, and flavorful garden harvests
Minimum: 50+ Seeds
Heirloom Flavor with a Southern Kick
Looking to add bold, peppery greens to your garden? Henpack Mustard is an old-school heirloom mustard green cherished for its vigorous growth, spicy bite, and down-home cooking potential. With frilled, tender leaves and a quick harvest window, it's a reliable staple for any kitchen garden—especially if you love Southern soul food, pickling projects, or flavor-packed greens straight from the backyard.
Grown for generations across the American South, this variety thrives in cooler months and keeps giving with every cut.
🌱 Why Grow Henpack Mustard?
✅ Bold Flavor – Leaves have a strong mustard tang with a peppery edge—perfect for cooking or eating raw if you like a little heat.
✅ Heirloom Quality – Trusted by generations of gardeners for reliable germination, flavor, and performance.
✅ Fast & Productive – Ready in just 25–45 days with vigorous regrowth for multiple harvests.
✅ Cold-Hardy Green – Grows best in spring or fall, tolerates frost, and sweetens after a light chill.
✅ Great for Pickling – Traditional favorite for “mustard green chow chow” or spicy Southern ferments.
🍴 How to Use It:
• Cooked Southern-style with smoked meat, garlic, or vinegar
• Quick-sautéed with olive oil and lemon for a bold side
• Pickled for an old-fashioned flavor burst
• Raw in mixed green salads (young leaves only)
• Chopped into soups and stir-fries for extra depth and spice
🌿 Growing Information:
• Plant Type: Annual leafy green
• Days to Germination: 4–8 days
• Days to Maturity: 25–45 days (baby to full size)
• Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
• Spacing: 6–12 inches apart
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with regular watering
• Harvest Tip: Cut young leaves for a milder bite; mature leaves for cooking
✨ Keep it growing with “cut and come again” harvesting—snip the outer leaves and let the center regrow!
🧑🌾 Perfect For:
🥬 Southern gardens and heirloom lovers
🥗 Edible landscapes and raised beds
🌿 Cold-season planting in spring or fall
🧺 Homesteaders and fermentation fans
🍴 Garden-to-table foodies who crave strong, distinct flavors
🌟 Fun Fact:
“Henpack” isn’t just a quirky name—it’s a nod to traditional homesteading, where chickens often foraged among mustard rows, adding nutrients to the soil while snacking on fallen leaves. This variety has been grown and shared for generations throughout the Southeastern U.S.
♻️ Seed Details:
• Heirloom
• Non-GMO
• Open-Pollinated
• Grown with care for flavor, vigor, and reliability