Grow the classic, pungent spice that is the heart of traditional Dijon mustard with our Black Mustard seeds. This easy-to-grow heirloom is prized for its small, but mighty, seeds that pack a sharp and spicy punch. The seeds can be ground to create your own potent, homemade mustards, or used whole for pickling and in Indian cuisine. Before it goes to seed, the plant produces cheerful yellow flowers and its young leaves can be eaten as a spicy green.

What you\’ll love

• The classic, sharp, and spicy seeds used to make traditional, pungent mustards.
• A dual-purpose plant: harvest young leaves as spicy greens and mature seeds as a spice.
• An incredibly easy-to-grow and fast-maturing cool-season crop.
• The cheerful yellow flowers are a favorite of bees and other pollinators.

Seed details

• Plant Name: Black Mustard (Brassica nigra)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 500 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Annual
• Height: 3-5+ feet
• Days to Maturity: 40 days for leaves, 80-90 for seeds
• USDA Zone: 2-11
• Origin: American Grown

Growing instructions

• Sowing: Direct sow outdoors in early spring or fall.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
• Spacing: Sow seeds about 1 inch apart and thin to 6-12 inches apart once established.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
• Soil: Prefers well-draining soil.
• Harvest: Harvest seed pods when they turn yellowish-brown and before they shatter.

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