Mustard Seeds - Serifon (Suehlihung) - Heirloom

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Other Common Names: Green in Snow Mustard, aba kola, cai xanh, Chinese mustard, gat, hsueh li hung, moster, mustasa, phakkaat khieo, rai, sawi, sawi hijau, sawi pahit, sawi sawi, sesawi, setsu ri kon, sher li hon, shuerifong, suae li hong, xue li hong

How to Grow Serifon Chinese Mustard

Serifon mustard should be started indoors a few weeks before planting. Plant 0.5 inches deep in a small pot. Keep well watered and with plenty of light. Transplant in late summer or early fall, about 10 weeks before the first frost of the year for a fall harvest or as late as four weeks before the first frost for a winter harvest. Plant new seedlings every 2 weeks for a continuous harvest. Soil temperature should be 45-60°F for best results. Plant the seedlings about 12 inches apart, with rows spaced about 18 inches apart. This mustard will bolt in warmer temperatures, doing much better in cool-to-cold weather.

Harvesting Serifon (Suehlihung) Chinese Mustard

It is more resistant to the cold before it reaches full maturity, and the leaves will be sweeter. Harvest the entire full-sized plant when it is between 12 and 18 inches tall by cutting at ground level. It can be harvested early with baby greens ready at about 3 weeks after sprouting. Cut the mustard plant at the base when the leaves are up to 6 inches tall.

Culinary Tips

Serifon Chinese Mustard is really great in salads, but it’s especially good when stir-fried in oil with a healthy amount of onions and garlic. It can be served as a side or mixed with pork (a Chinese cuisine favorite), chicken, beef, or even tofu crumbles!

Stories From Our Gardeners

"I really love dark greens and usually grow a variety of mustards throughout the year. In southwestern Ohio, where I live, I grow a lot of mustard greens in the spring and a few heat-resistant types in the summer months. Usually, I pick summer plants as baby greens to avoid the inevitable bolting. Every year I really look forward to growing the Serifon “Green in Snow” variety in my fall garden. It’s great to have fresh greens in the winter, and I have really enjoyed growing this variety for a long time!"

- David Wiley, True Leaf Market Writer

Seeds Per Package:

• 3 g packet - Approximately 1,000 Seeds
• 1 oz - Approximately 9,500 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 38,000 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 152,000 Seeds
• 5 lb - Approximately 760,000 Seeds