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When to Plant Mustard in Marion Heights, Pennsylvania (17832)

Location

Marion Heights, Pennsylvania

ZIP Code

17832

USDA Zone

6b

Last Frost

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Pro Tip: Mustard can be directly sown outdoors. Plant 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 6b

Mustard (Brassica juncea) is a popular garden vegetable. In Marion Heights, Pennsylvania, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b, you should direct sow seeds around Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Mustard grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.