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When to Plant Mustard in Uncle Sam, Louisiana (70792)

Location

Uncle Sam, Louisiana

ZIP Code

70792

USDA Zone

9a

Last Frost

Friday, February 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, January 9, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Mustard directly outdoors 6 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Brassica juncea
Days to Maturity 56 days

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun

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Water

Regular

Seeds typically germinate in 1-7 days

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Growing Mustard in Zone 9a

Mustard (Brassica juncea) is a popular garden vegetable. In Uncle Sam, Louisiana, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, January 9, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, February 20, 2026. Mustard grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.