MUSTASA

Musta is a leafy green vegetable commonly used in Filipino cuisine. It is

often stir-fried, added to soups, or used as a side dish. Mustasa has a
slightly peppery flavor and is rich in vitamins and minerals
Sino po sa inyo ang may experience na sa pag tatanim ng mustasa?
 Materials needed for planting

• Mustasa Seeds
• Seedling Tray
• Carbonized Rice Hull
• Vermicust
• Compost
• Container
• Spray bottle
Growing mustard in containers is a great option for those with limited
space or who prefer to have more control over their growing conditions.
 Process Of Planting Mustasa

Prepare Mustasa Seeds: Prepare Soil Mix:

Use seed varieties that are Mix equal parts of carbonized rice hull,
resistant to pests and diseases. vermicast, and compost to create a
nutrient-rich soil mix.
Plant Mustasa Seeds:
Place one seed in each hole of
the seedling tray.
Transplant to Containers:
• Carefully transplant
the mustasa seedlings into the
container.
• Create drainage holes at the bottom to
prevent waterlogging.
• Fill the container with the same soil mix
used in the seedling tray.
• Plant Care: • Harvesting:
• Water the plants two to three • After about 3 to 6 weeks,
times a week if necessary. the mustasa leaves can be
• Spray fermented plant juice harvested.
(FPJ) once or twice a week to
promote healthy growth and
resistance against pests and
diseases.
 The Common Pest That Affect Mustasa

Aphids Cabbage Loopers Flea Beetles

White Flies
 The Common Diseases That Affect Mustasa

White Rust Downy Mildew Powdery Mildew

Bacteria blight/black Rot

 How can they be controlled?

• Fermented Plant Juice (FPJ): Spraying the plant with fermented plant
juice once or twice a week can help the Mustasa plants grow healthy and
develop resistance against common pests and diseases.

• Biological Control: This involves using natural enemies of the pests to

control them. For example, ladybugs and lacewings can be used to control
aphids.
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