GMO Mustard Greens

Hey there, fellow gardener! Have you heard about the buzz in the gardening community? There's a new trend emerging, and it's all about these "new GMO mustard greens seeds on the market. They claim to grow less bitter greens so that they can be eaten raw."

Now, I know what you're thinking—GMO? Really? As a backyard gardener, you're probably focused on getting the most flavorful and natural produce possible. That's why you're skeptical about GMO items, right?

Let's chat about what's going on here. Pairwise, in partnership with Bayer Monsanto, has developed new gene-edited seeds—specifically these GMO mustard greens.

These greens claim to be less bitter, making them more appealing for salads and other dishes. But before you grab a packet and start planting, let's dig a little deeper.

You enjoy the authenticity that comes with heirloom seeds—the same seeds passed down through generations. Their flavors are often unmatched, and they connect you with gardening history.

But now, there's this new option on the block. Proponents of these new GMO mustard greens say they offer a milder taste, which could be appealing if you've found mustard greens a bit too strong before.

However, you're understandably cautious. You're pretty devoted to keeping your garden pure, avoiding any tampered seeds.

In this seven-part article, we'll explore these new GMO mustard greens, examining what they mean for your garden, your salad bowl, and your peace of mind.

If you would like to grow Non-GMO mustard greens in your garden, you can order our Non-GMO mustard greens seeds here.

GMO Mustard Greens - 2/10-2/16/2025

Monday, February 10, 2025

Good morning from Fulfillment. This is for all of those who are angry with me because I voted for Trump. He is doing an amazing job.

Good Monday morning. It is 54° and we have just a trickle of water. Benton City Water is constantly having trouble and I just don't understand it. I am glad I showered late last night because there is no way I could do it now. This means local people either will call in for work today or they are not going to smell good. The water worked great at 11pm last night.

This week, we are talking about more bio-engineered food, this time GMO mustard greens. So far, they are not selling the seeds to the home gardener. They are selling the grown GMO mustard greens to us in the grocery stores.

I am still trying to figure out that ridiculous halftime show last night. On Facebook, most people thought it was stupid. It definitely was not entertaining. Why do they keep bringing on these rappers? Why not choose a real singer who can belt out their greatest hits? You know, like maybe George Strait?

The water finally came back on around 10:15am. We already had a family here early today.

I have 11 dozen eggs in the refrigerator today so if you like to come and get a big bunch at once, like I know that some of you do, today is the day to come and get them. A reminder-- they are now $6 a dozen. Most of my egg-selling friends are getting $7 a dozen.

My apple trees and my peach trees are blossoming. This apple tree thought winter was over. I hope we don't get anymore freezes or we probably won't get any fruit this year.

It is now 11:40am and it is 53° so the temperature is going down rather than up today. It looks like it will rain but so far we have not had a drop. When I left the house to put eggs in the store, I thought it would be warm but it was so cold. I had too much in my arms to unload again so I went to the store and unloaded the eggs. Then I went back and got a hoodie.

I had a small bit of very good news so I feel slightly better than I have in three weeks...relieved!

I spent the day filling and mailing orders. One family came by to shop for seeds in the morning. It was cold all day long. The accountant did not get the check stubs to us until 4:30pm so I had to write checks for the last little while.

We have a business meeting later on today with three other businesses.

Well, only two other business couples showed up. We had the business meeting at Triple C. Got home close to 9pm.

No rain all day long...so much for that!

GMO Mustard Greens- What Exactly Are These New GMO Mustard Greens?

These are Tendergreen Mustard Greens which are Non-GMO. We sell the seeds if you are interested in growing them.

These are Tendergreen Mustard Greens which are Non-GMO mustard greens. We sell the seeds if you are interested in growing them.

Are GMO mustard greens the right addition to your garden? And just how bioengineered are these greens anyway?

In simple terms, GMO stands for genetically modified organism. These are plants or animals altered using genetic engineering techniques.

Pairwise's mustard greens are gene-edited seeds, which means their DNA has been tweaked to achieve desired traits, like a less bitter taste.

You've probably heard about other bioengineered crops—corn, soy, last year's purple tomato, and even apples. Now, it seems the humble mustard green is joining their ranks. By the way, the Purple GMO tomato seeds are for sale again this year from their creator company, Norfolk.

Unlike traditional plant breeding, which might take years, gene editing allows scientists to make precise changes quickly.

But let's not rush into any conclusions. As a gardener, you're entitled to know exactly what these changes mean for you and your plants.

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Everything is wet and there is a lot of mist.

It is sort of wet and a bit hazy out so I guess it is misting. I have not been out there yet. Late yesterday afternoon, the bank took one check but not the other when I used mobile deposit. That is so aggravating when you get the check stubs and it is almost 5pm.

Well, this morning, I looked and they finally accepted the other check so I can pay bills.

We also have to pay property taxes this month and that is always a good time! Ha!

I spent the morning writing checks, packing eggs, working on the computer, and pricing things in the store. We now have germination kits, germination mix in small bags, and bags of bunny rabbit poo. Someone asked for all of these things on Saturday but we had none to sell because everything we had made went into online orders. Also, we still have some CowPots in sets, although most of them are gone already.

Also this morning, someone from a local town called us to ask for seeds that they can give away at some event coming up in March. Then, in the mail today, we received two requests for free seeds for libraries. Last week at the vegetable conference, we had two ladies go on about their non-profits and how they wanted us to give them seeds.

In the beginning of January, we sent out a good $6000 worth of seeds and even paid the cost of mailing them ourselves and we are done for the year, tapped out, done with giving until next year.

What people don't realize is that we have to pay for those seeds and the postage. Seeds are not cheap. We give a lot away each year but everybody and their brother wants free seeds. We are in business to earn money.

I went to the house and let the dogs out. I let them back in just a bit ago and put the gate up in between the kitchen and den so Trump doesn't trash the house. My shoe gracefully got caught on the gate while I tried to climb over it and down I went, right on my knee. I sat there for quite a while. I am up now but I am sure I will have a fun bruise and probably lots of other things...

We had one set of customers all day. They took nine dozen eggs and a few seeds. It stayed overcast and misty all day long. I got quite a few orders filled but there are many more that have come in.

Matt grilled burgers and I used a hot compress on my knee for quite a while. We watched Kitchen Nightmares. It was about a small restaurant in Spring, Texas with a mother and daughter. The mother has no clue and the daughter wants to be a nurse but her mother forced her to run this restaurant. Frankly, the mother should hire outside help and set the not very nice daughter free so she can go be a nurse. Gordon turned it around but this girl wants to be a nurse. If she talked like that to me, I'd have fired her.

GMO Mustard Greens- The Science Behind GMO Mustard Greens

This is Florida Mustard Greens and they are Non-GMO mustard greens.

Let's break down the science a bit. Gene editing involves altering specific genes while leaving others untouched.

This is different from traditional breeding, where plants are crossbred over many generations to get desired traits.

So, these new GMO mustard greens weren't naturally selected over time but engineered for quicker results.

They promise to have a milder flavor, which might be great for someone who finds mustard greens usually too punchy.

But remember, editing garden seeds alters the DNA of the seeds. We do not know what effects that can have on people long-term.

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Here it is, Wednesday already! Today, David has an appointment in town and then we have to pay our property taxes. Michelle is coming to clean.

My knee hurts. So far, the bruising has not come out. It's been raining as everything is all wet. I slept pretty good but had a weird dream that Barbara Mandrell had become a surgeon and she operated on two doctors. She also sold me Avon in the dream. I had not thought about her in a long time. She was my favorite country artist long ago and I actually got to meet her at a concert I attended back in the early 1980s. It is strange how dreams work.

We were working in Fulfillment this morning. David dropped seed packets on the floor. He called me over to pick them up. I got down and, at that moment, remembered that my knee was in pain. I picked them all up. Then I tried to get back up. I finally did but it hurt like crazy and then everything sort of went black for a few seconds. I stood still and held on to the seed wall until things looked normal again. Lesson learned--no more getting down on the floor for a while.

A customer showed up early this morning and bought a few packs of seeds.

We left the farm at 12:25pm to go to an appointment in Jourdanton. Once that was over, we went just down the road to pay our property taxes. We paid the land and the business, but not the contents of the inside of our business. We will have to go back and pay that bill in a few weeks. Today, I had to write a check for thousands of dollars. That is ridiculous. What is even more ridiculous is that because we own a business, we have to pay taxes every year on all of the equipment inside the business buildings.

In just a few months, it will be income tax time--more thousands of dollars to pay.

While we were gone, Matt had a customer.

David pulled this carrot today. There is a whole raised bed full of them.

David pulled a carrot and it is fat and happy. There are many more to be pulled.

We went back to the farm and back to work. No more customers came today. It got cooler this afternoon and windy. Tonight it will get down in the 40s.

This afternoon, we had a request from a librarian in San Antonio for free seeds. This year, we are supposed to supply seven city libraries with free seeds and eventually, according to the email, they will want us to give seeds to all 29 city libraries. We don't even live in San Antonio anymore. As we have told everyone else, we have already given more than enough in 2025. We are all tapped out.

I made dinner tonight while David stayed out working. He came in around 7pm. At 8pm, when it was good and dark, not to mention pretty cold, David got a notice on his phone that Amazon threw some boxes over the fence. He refused to go out so I got my jacket and shoes on and grabbed the flashlight.

Sure enough, two boxes, were out there, just tossed in two places. The little box said that it was lightbulbs, yet, it was tossed over the fence. The other box was big. I got them in and did not bother to open the lightbulbs to see if they are broken. I will let David take care of that if they are broken.

Amazingly, the lightbulbs are not broken. They were well packed by the manufacturer.

Tonight's full moon is the Snow Moon.

GMO Mustard Greens- Why Less Bitter Matters

Green Wave mustard greens are Non-GMO.

Let's talk taste. Mustard greens tend to be on the bitter side, which is a flavor not everyone loves.

These new GMO versions have been developed to reduce bitterness, making them more salad-friendly.

The new GMO Mustard Greens will be available for purchase in the produce department at your grocery store. They will be marked as "not bitter".

Imagine picking them fresh from your garden, adding them to your salad, and enjoying a smoother flavor.

But does this potential taste upgrade come at a cost? You've got every reason to stop and think here.

After all, your heirloom mustard greens might be bitter, but they're historically untouched and all-natural.

The gene editing process takes away the bitterness.

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Matt picked up this chicken & took a chicken selfie. He does that with a lot of them. He loves birds. This is an Easter Egger & she lays greenish-blue eggs.

Good morning! How is it Thursday already? Time seems to be flying by. It is 42° and the high for the day is supposed to be 53°. Back to winter we go.

It all started at 8:45am. I was opening the store and two men walked in. We open at 9am. They asked if it was okay to come in and I said sure. I had already fed the fish and put the money in the cash register. They were from Nigeria and have property out in the country. I helped them find a lot of seeds, over $250 worth. They were very friendly and nice and after I rang them up, they wanted to meet David. I got him and they were very proud to be our first in-store customers born in Nigeria.

Well, it has been cold and windy all day long. I thought early morning customers on a Thursday was a fluke. It wasn't. It is not even 3pm yet and we have had eight sets of customers. That is more than we get in a week when the weather is nice! I barely closed three orders before the mailman got here. I just finished pulling orders and now I have to get them mailed so they can go out tomorrow.

I had three dozen eggs at 8:45 this morning but all three went with our first customers.

It is 48° right now at 2:45pm and the wind is having a good ol' time whipping our flags around. The sky has been overcast all day but we have not had a drop of rain.

It is now 4:25pm and we have had three more sets of visitors. I believe this is a record breaker for a cold Thursday!

GMO Mustard Greens- GMO Versus Non-GMO Seeds

The Mibuna Mustard green is a Japanese mustard green. It is Non-GMO and new to us this season.

Let's get a bit comparative. Non-GMO seeds are the traditional types you're used to, natural and unmolested.

GMO seeds, as the name suggests, involve a level of genetic tinkering to achieve specific results.

As a gardener, you must be wondering if these results outweigh sticking to heirloom varieties.

When you choose non-GMO seeds, you're advocating for purity, flavor, and tradition.

With GMO seeds, you're opting for innovation and modern solutions to long-standing gardening challenges.

So far, the company will be growing the seeds and selling the mustard greens to the grocery store. They are not currently selling the seeds to consumers. Look in the produce aisle for mustard greens that are sold as not bitter or as salad greens. They will be the GMO mustard greens.

However, Pairwise has partnered with Bayer which used to be Monsanto, and Bayer wants to sell the seeds to the consumer as well as have ten GMO mustard greens products in grocery stores sometime in early 2025. I cannot find a specific date anywhere.

These GMO mustard greens were sold in some stores in May of 2023 by Pairwise but they pulled them back when they realized they needed a bigger partner to take them nationally. That is when they partnered with Bayer.

According to my research, Bayer is the biggest seed company in the world. They bought out Monsanto in 2018 which used to be the biggest seed company in the world. They have also been working on modifying other fruits and vegetables, for instance a seedless blueberry and a pitless cherry.

This grocery store has a lot of fresh produce, including GMO mustard greens.

Friday, February 14, 2025

Here are some of our beets that did not die during the freeze several weeks back.

Good morning and Happy Valentine's Day! Matt brought a big breakfast from McDonald's for us per David's request. They put way too much food in one of those. No wonder Americans are obese. You get a hash brown, a biscuit, three pancakes, two eggs, and a sausage. That is a lot of carbs. I certainly could not eat it all.

It is 39° when I woke up just a few minutes ago.

Today's Bible verse is:

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is

God’s will for you in Christ Jesus."

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Valentine donuts & Dove chocolates! What a nice surprise.

This is the donut I chose to go with my coffee.

I went out to feed the fish and open the place up. Angelica brought us Valentine donuts! Isn't that sweet?

I went in the house and found an orange box on the bed. It took a while to get the heart open but I finally managed.

Then I found another one on the bathroom counter. That one was hard to open, too.

So I got two sets of roses that have been preserved--red and pink from David for Valentine's Day! They are very pretty!

Late last night, I was stupid and put in a Walmart order to be delivered this morning. I finally got a text that my groceries will be here in ten minutes. Or will they be at my neighbor's house like two weeks ago? Anyway, I used their $15 off coupon that they gave me when that happened.

The time is getting closer...will I get my groceries? Stay tuned...

Amazingly, I got my grocery order, right on time. It was a new driver. Last time, they were two and a half hours late and delivered to my neighbors who were not at home in the dark. That was a fun time.

So far today, we have had two different families here shopping. The eggs are gone as well as some rice and coffee.

We have been pulling orders and mailing them in Production. David has told me twice that there is a third gift but he would not tell me where.

I just found the third gift at 2:55pm. On my desk in the house, I saw a red package with hearts.

Here is the third package. I found it on my desk in the house.

It took me forever to open it. This is my Valentine bear!

My snuggly bear and me. He is so soft and cute!

Late this afternoon, we had a four legged visitor--the little dog who lives next door. They say this is not their dog but she is always over there. Anyway, she made herself quite at home up on our front deck and again lying on the deck between Fulfillment and Production.

Here is the little white dog again. She comes over a lot but no one seems to know where she lives. She has a collar and tags.

GMO Mustard Greens- Pairwise and Bayer Monsanto's Partnership

Miz America Mustard Greens are red. They are new to us this year and are Non-GMO.

So, what's the big deal with Pairwise partnering with Bayer Monsanto?

Well, for starters, it means greater distribution of these GMO mustard greens, potentially making them more accessible.

As someone who treasures the backyard garden, you might have mixed feelings about these advancements.

It's important to weigh the benefits of broader seed availability against the value of your gardening principles.

After all, while convenience is enticing, you still value the complexity and authenticity of traditional methods.

Saturday, February 15, 2025

My apple trees are ready for spring but the weather wants to do winter again.

Saturday is here with thick fog at 49°. The high is supposed to be 77°. Next week, for three nights in a row, it will be down in the 20s. How I hope this is not true. I have apple and peach trees blossoming now from the 90° temperature last Sunday.

Some of my peaches have blossoms because of the pretend summer from last Sunday.

Matt is supposed to work today. I have to finish putting the new spring sets together. I put eight of them together last night but quit around 6:30pm to go make dinner. Matt and Angelica worked until after 8pm, stocking the store. I have no idea whether we will have a lot of customers today. When the weather is nice, they stay home. When it is miserable and cold, they flock to the store. I just can't figure it out.

Matt showed up early. I made French toast and sausage for all three of us and then we got down to work.

Here is today's Bible verse:

Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.

Ecclesiastes 5:2

Wow! As a writer, I have to use a lot of words. As a speaker, I blurt out many things that I should not. I find that most people do. Do you?

Tomato Plants In Texas

This week, we have had quite a few customers, especially on Thursday. Most of them bought tomato seeds. It is late in Texas to start tomatoes. If the heat would stay away until June or July, it would be okay but it usually hits in May and that means we will not have tomatoes when it gets too hot. This is why it is so important to start them indoors in December or January at the latest if you want spring tomatoes.

If you want fall tomatoes, start those indoors in July.

The time went fast today. We had several visitors and customers. Matt was here working so he gave a requested tour to our last visitors. In between customers, I stocked the store and put together some of our new spring sets. They are almost all done.

Now it is time to eat steak and enjoy Jaws IV.

GMO Mustard Greens - Growing Techniques and Considerations

Southern Giant Curled is the customers' favorite mustard green. It is Non-GMO.

If you're tempted to give these new seeds a try once they are made available to the public, let's talk about growing them.

GMO mustard greens should be grown similarly to non-GMO kinds—lots of sunlight and well-draining soil.

These greens could potentially offer disease resistance and better growth rates.

But while these advantages might seem appealing, remember: heirloom seeds give the best flavor.

Your choice ultimately depends on what you prioritize—speed and ease, or history and taste.

Probably, you won't be able to make a profit off of the seeds or the plants you grow with them. That is how it is with the GMO tomato. You can give those away but you cannot sell the plants, seeds, or fruit.

Sunday, February 16, 2025

The fish don't come up to eat when it is this chilly.

Good morning. It is 45° but at least it is sunny instead of overcast. I dread going out in the cold to feed the animals but it is just me today.

I made sausage, eggs, and biscuits for David and then I opened the front door to go feed the fish. The cold wind slapped me right in the face. Then I went out front and there was a very big box by the gate. I carried that in. I guess it was out there all night long. It was for David.

I fed the fish and then went out back to take care of everyone else.

After that, I got ready for church.

This afternoon, I took care of a few things. Before I knew it, it was time to put the animals all away. Then I heated up some leftover steak from last night for dinner.

I've been seeing a lot of advice on social media lately and most of it makes sense. Here is one saying.

Don't let others control your peace. If they don't call, rest. If they don't text, live your day. If they pull away, let them be. You don't have to chase anyone. Take care of yourself first. Everything else is extra.

GMO Mustard Greens - Final Thoughts and Personal Reflections

This is another new mustard green for us--Wasabina has a sweet, spicy flavor and is Non-GMO.

By now, you've got a clearer picture of what these new GMO mustard greens are all about.

They're not just about less bitterness but also about embracing new agricultural technologies.

However, you might still be asking if these gene-edited seeds deserve a spot in your garden.

Remember, the effects of altering seed DNA aren't fully understood long-term.

True, these greens offer innovation, but your heirloom seeds remain a testament to timeless gardening wisdom.

As you stand in your garden, considering these new options, here's a thought: gardening is as much about the journey as the harvest.

It's about the choices you make, the seeds you sow, and the results you nurture.

Whatever you decide, whether it's GMO or heirloom, it's your garden and your rules.

You have the safety now to plant pure seeds and savor their time-tested flavors, should you choose. Of course, here at David's Garden Seeds®, we will not be selling these or any other GMO seeds. We have taken the Seed Integrity Pledge and we are serious about providing safe seeds for American gardeners.

So, happy gardening, and may your choices always lead to the lush, beautiful garden you've always dreamed of!

Return from GMO Mustard Greens to Our Sixth Year

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