Organic ‘Mustard’ Mustard

Organic ‘Mustard’ mustard (Brassica juncea) from the seed company Gaia, a pungent and nutritious southern mustard, quick to grow

‘Mustard’ mustard is a heritage variety from the Southern United States, prized for its pungent flavor , strong aroma , and rapid growth, even in northern climates. Its tender green leaves are excellent steamed , sauted, in soups, or tossed into salads for a spicy kick. Easy to grow and rich in calcium and iron , it provides successive harvests throughout the cool season and is well-suited to both beginner and intensive vegetable gardens.

Companion plants : Dill, Fennel, Yarrow, Mint, Corn, Peas, Rosemary, Thyme, Beetroot, Celery, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Cucumber
Nefarious plants : Sunflower, Bean, Strawberry, Turnip, Knotweed

Spread/Habit : Spreading leafy rosette
Plant height : 25 to 35 cm
Quantity per packet : 90 seeds
Certification : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada
Special features : Pungent flavor, very fast-growing, nutritious leaves, excellent cooked or raw

Leaf color : Medium green
Texture/flavor : Tender, pungent, aromatic leaves
Cold tolerance : Down to -7C

Farming method

Sow directly outdoors as soon as the soil is workable . Soak the seeds for up to 12 hours in lukewarm water to improve germination. Sow at a depth of 1.252.5 cm . Provide partial sun/partial shade (level 2) and moderate watering (level 2). Space plants 510 cm apart, with 3060 cm between rows. Germination occurs in 510 days at temperatures between 223C (optimum 1521C).

Harvesting and preservation

Harvest when the leaves reach about 7 cm , cutting 2.5 cm from the ground. The plant will regrow for several harvests. Store in sand in a root cellar at 12 C to prolong freshness.

Usage ideas

Sauted with garlic and oil for a spicy vegetable
In soups or broths for a tangy flavor
Steamed as a traditional Southern leafy vegetable
In salads , thinly sliced for a tangy bite
Added to stews or curries

‘Mustard’ mustard is a simple, fast and tasty heirloom variety, perfect for enriching the vegetable garden with pungent and nutritious leaves throughout the season.