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Brown Mustard Seeds for Microgreens.

Brown Mustard (Brassica juncea) microgreens are a flavourful and easy to grow crop. It has a strong mustard flavour and is a unique addition to any dish.

Difficulty level: Easy

Germination: 2-3 days

Total grow: 12-14 days

Sow weight: 11 grams per standard 52 x 27 x 3 cm grow tray

Lay a thin layer of moist coco peat and perlite mixture in a tray, about half the depth of the tray. Mist the surface of the grow medium
Cover the surface area with seeds. Roughly 11 grams for a standard 27x53x3cm grow tray.
Press down firmly and mist with water.
Ad another tray (preferably without holes) on top of the seeds. Ad some weight in the form of a small tile or stone. This helps to form strong roots and get rid of unwanted seed hulls.
Keep wet with a spray bottle until all seeds have germinated and start to lift the top tray. Remove top tray and flip over to place greens into blackout. This helps the stems to lengthen.
After about 2 days, move the tray into light. This could be into artificial light, sunlight. An exposed windowsill will work just fine.
Make sure they have enough water each day. They should be ready between 12 and 14 days

Growing Tip:

Keep seeds moist with a mister to ensure even germination.

Harvest the mustard microgreens early for the a more spicy kick.

Uses:

Mustard contains minerals such as copper, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc, manganese, and selenium. As well as vitamins C and K, B6, thiamin, riboflavin and bioactive compounds such as folic acid, antioxidants and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Mustard microgreens can be used much in the same way as you would use the condiment, on sandwiches, in salads or wraps or just as a added garnish to give an extra kick to any dish.

Origin:

Mustards are one of many plants from the genera Brassica and Sinapis in the family Brassicaceae. It is said that Mustards originated from West Asia and Europe. Mustards can be found growing wild among there relatives Radishes and Turnips. And brown mustard is said to come from the Himalayan mountainous regions.