Sowing, care, harvesting and processing

What does mustard need to be happy?

Mustard actually only needs two things in order to germinate and grow: light and water. So as long as you water it regularly and it gets a little sunlight, your mustard cultivation is sure to be a success. Since mustard is one of the cruciferous vegetables, it is Crop rotation Please note: Cruciferous vegetables may only be planted at a location every four years. In addition to mustard, it also includes cabbage, radish, radish, cress and others.

When is mustard planted?

Mustard can be used all year round sown will. If you want to harvest the seeds, you should sow it in May. If no more frost is to be expected, you can sow it directly in the field, otherwise it is advisable to pre-grow it on the windowsill.

The most important thing about growing mustard

• Location: moist and light, pay attention to crop rotation!
• Sowing time: all year round, for seed harvest in May
• Seed depth: 2cm
• Plant spacing: 20 to 25cm
• Care: water, do not fertilize
• Harvest date: leaves all year round, seeds in early autumn
• Use: leaves for salads and hot dishes, seeds for seasoning dishes and for making mustard, whole plants for Green manure

Harvest mustard seeds

Mustard seeds can usually be harvested in October when the pods are yellow and dry. Knock out the seeds by putting the pods in a sack and hitting the sack on the floor or against a wall. The mustard seeds obtained in this way can be used as a spice, for the production of mustard or other mustard plants. Since one mustard plant gives up to 25,000 mustard seeds, you can do several things with it.

Make mustard yourself

If you've made the effort to grow mustard yourself, it is just a tiny step away from making your own mustard. In addition, making mustard is just as easy as growing mustard. All you need is:

• Mustard seeds
• water
• Wine vinegar
• salt
• sugar
• a mustard mill or something similar

Grind the mustard in a mustard grinder. If you don't have one, you can also pound it with a mortar, but this will make a less fine mustard. Mix the mustard with salt and sugar. Heat the water with the wine vinegar and let the solution cool down. Then mix everything together. Your own mustard is ready.