Black mustard

SpeciesBrassica nigra

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Black mustard
Photo: Walther Otto Müller · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Fact sheet

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Typeannual

“Black Mustard is a fast growing annual herb” — Black Mustard Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom

Lightfull sun

“Part Sun” — Black Mustard Growing Guide — SproutSmart

Waterdeeply once or twice a week

“Water deeply once or twice a week, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged” — Black Mustard Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom

Hardiness zones7b

“Zone 7b” — Black Mustard Growing Guide — SproutSmart

Height96 in

“can reach up to 8 feet tall” — Black Mustard Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom

Propagationseed

“seed” — Black Mustard Growing Guide — SproutSmart

TransplantWait until soil reaches 45°F and nights stay above 32°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 6 days first.

“Wait until soil reaches 45°F and nights stay above 32°F before moving outdoors” — Black Mustard Growing Guide — SproutSmart

Edible partsseeds

“Its seeds are famously ground into the pungent spice that adds heat to mustards and pickles” — Black Mustard Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom

Toxicitynot toxic

“Black Mustard is non-toxic and considered safe for cats and dogs” — Black Mustard Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom

Diseasesdowny mildew, leaf spots

“Downy mildew or leaf spots” — Black Mustard Growing Guide — SproutSmart

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