Not very often do we set out to grow something in our gardens just for seeds. For instance, when we grow chives, we only want the green stalks. However, when it comes to growing mustard, you may have to acquire the taste for the greens before you can start enjoying them, more than the seeds.
There are a few different varieties of mustard seeds. The most popular ones of course are the (white) yellow seeds which can be used for making the condiment, for pickles, chutneys, relishes, salad dressings as well as mayonnaise. Then there is also the brown and the black seeds which tend to be hotter and used in ethnic West Indian and African dishes.
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Here’s What You’ll Need:
Get a head start on the gardening season, by starting your seeds indoors 8 weeks before the last frost. Plant your seeds in seedling trays packed with nutrient rich potting soil. Water well and keep your trays either on a window sill that gets a lot of sunlight or use grow lights.
When your seedlings are ready for transplanting in the Spring, plant them in your garden. After a few weeks the flowers with bloom at which time you should get ready for the seed pods that will grow along the stems. Leave the pods on the plant, allowing the seeds to dry before harvesting them.
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