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 , sautéed, 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 -7°C
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 1.25–2.5 cm . Provide partial sun/partial shade (level 2) and moderate watering (level 2). Space plants 5–10 cm apart, with 30–60 cm between rows. Germination occurs in 5–10 days at temperatures between 2–23°C (optimum 15–21°C).
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 1–2 °C to prolong freshness.
Usage ideas
• Sautéed 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.
