![]() Sow mustard seeds about half an inch deep and an inch apart. Start by preparing the seedbed with loamy soil and plenty of organic matter. The seeds are easy to germinate but if the soil is colder than 40⁰F, it may take a while for mustard to grow. You may sow mustard seeds around six weeks before the last frost. When cultivating mustard as an edible plant, you will also get an extra reward for its ornamental value. This no-fuss plant can grow even when directly sown in the garden. It is readily available in many farm supplies and online seed stores. Propagation of mustard can be done through its seeds and re-potted seedlings. ![]() If you want to grow mustard as microgreens, scatter the seeds in the seed bed and harvest them when ready.Ĭultivating mustard ensures ample harvest since the seeds are self-sowing. The plant is easy to grow, although it is sensitive to moisture. Mustard grows in arable wastelands and requires high-nutrient soil. Black mustard (Brassica nigra) is the rarest type, with an intense flavor that gives the dishes a sweeter and nuttier taste.It is used in the preparation of Dijon mustard. Brown mustard (Brassica juncea) is quite acrid.White mustard (Brassica alba) bears the largest fruit among the three and has the mildest taste.These varieties are used for culinary and medicinal purposes. Mustard has about 40 varieties and the most common are white (yellow), black, and brown mustards. Thus, white mustard is most often referred to as yellow mustard. Turmeric powder is the spice added to white mustard that gives it its yellow color. ![]() It is an annual plant of the Brassicaceae or mustard family that produces the yellow mustard condiment. ⇒ Plant Identification Guide – 400 Wild Plants That You Can Forage For (Video)īrassica alba, or white mustard, is also known as Sinapis alba and Brassica hirta. It usually branches only in the upper part and is covered with hairs that point downward. Mustards can grow at about 2 to 3 feet tall with ribbed stems. It can grow as deep as 1 to 3 feet, or deeper in dry soil conditions, as the plant seeks water. Mustard has a taproot system with a large dominant root and a bulbous shape that tapers at the end. Mustard seeds are spherical and hard with either black, brown, or white color, depending on the variety. They form along the stalk below the flower head in round pods ½ to 1 ½ inch wide. Each plant can produce a narrow, elongated and typically many-seeded capsule known as silique. When the flower petal falls off, the pistil grows into a thin fruit pod. Each flower has four petals with six stamens and a green pistil.įruits and Seeds. Mustard blooms from June to August with tiny gold and yellow flowers. Its blade shape ranges from elliptical, oval, or obovate.įlowers. They are simple, alternate, and compound (many leaflets) in a single stem. The leaf blades are rugged and with an uneven surface. Mustard leaves are pale green, smooth, and serrated. Mustard grows yellow flowers with ribbed and bristly stems. It is deciduous, erect, and spreads rapidly because it is weedy. Mustard is a quick-growing herbaceous plant with a pungent and bitter taste. ![]() ⇒ The Complete Map of Edible Plants: Find Out What You Have in Your Area! (Video) How To Identify Mustard The cultivation of mustard for the seed and food industry is higher in Canada, Nepal, and Ukraine. It tends to get weedy and may host many insects and pests that can harm nearby plants. When grown in a garden or crop setting, mustard can be a nuisance plant. Wild ones typically grow in vacant lots, grain fields, and other waste areas. Mustard is cultivated mainly as a vegetable. Prepared mustard or Dijon began in Dijon, France around the 13th century. Romans introduced mustard to France where it was cultivated by monks. Greeks and Romans used the plant as food and medicine as a cure for many ailments, including bubonic plague. Its origin was traced back to ancient Egypt. Mustard has been around for many centuries. Many parts of the mustard plant are edible such as its young leaves, which are cooked like cabbage or added to salads. It is also a favored condiment for chutneys, salad dressings, and dry rubs. Mustard is one of the leading spices worldwide, with its paste popularly used for flavoring hotdogs and hamburgers. ![]() Mustard (Brassica alba) is a plant from the cabbage family grown for its seeds and green tops. ![]()
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