Harvest guide
When to harvest mustard spinach 'savanna'
How to harvest mustard spinach 'savanna'
Harvest gently with clean scissors or a knife rather than tearing, and take a little at first to see how the plant responds.
Storing your harvest
Keep it cool and use it fresh where possible; most home-grown crops lose flavour quickly once picked.
The mistake to avoid
Assuming every part of mustard spinach 'savanna' is edible. For a number of food plants, one part is the crop and another is not safe to eat — confirm which before you harvest.
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Harvesting mustard spinach 'savanna' — FAQ
When is mustard spinach 'savanna' ready to harvest?
Depends on the crop — confirm which part is eaten before you harvest. Which part of mustard spinach 'savanna' you harvest, and when, depends on the variety and on what you grow it for — and it is not something we assert from a name alone. Check a source that describes mustard spinach 'savanna' specifically before you pick, and if any part of the plant is known to need cooking or preparation to be safe, follow that guidance.
How do you harvest mustard spinach 'savanna'?
Harvest gently with clean scissors or a knife rather than tearing, and take a little at first to see how the plant responds.
How do you store mustard spinach 'savanna' after harvesting?
Keep it cool and use it fresh where possible; most home-grown crops lose flavour quickly once picked.
What is the most common mustard spinach 'savanna' harvesting mistake?
Assuming every part of mustard spinach 'savanna' is edible. For a number of food plants, one part is the crop and another is not safe to eat — confirm which before you harvest.