Product Overview
Black Mustard (Brassica nigra) seeds are an heirloom variety prized for their culinary and medicinal uses. These fast-growing annual seeds produce dark brown to black seeds that add a bold, spicy flavor to mustards, pickles, and spice blends. Ideal for home gardens, they are non-GMO and easy to cultivate.
Key Features
- Variety: Heirloom Black Mustard Seeds (Brassica nigra)
- Growth Habit: Fast-growing annual herb
- Culinary Use: Enhances flavor in mustard, pickling, Indian cuisine, and spice blends
- Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally supports digestion, circulation, and respiratory health
- Pollinator Friendly: Produces yellow flowers that attract bees and beneficial insects
- Drought-tolerant and rich in antioxidants
- Self-seeding and compatible with cabbage, kale, and other Brassicas
Growing Information
- Days to Maturity: 80-90 days for seed production
- Sunlight: Requires full sun for optimal growth
- Soil: Prefers well-draining, moderately fertile soil with pH 5.5-7.0
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging
- Planting: Direct sow seeds 1/4 inch deep, spaced 4-6 inches apart after the last frost in early spring or late summer
- Harvesting: Collect seed pods when brown and dry, then thresh to extract seeds