| Common Name | Black Mustard |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Brassica |
| Species | Nigra |
| Origin | Mediterranean basin, Southwest Asia |
| Blooming | Bright yellow racemes appear in late spring to summer clusters. |
| Leaf Color | Grey-green to deep green, sometimes with a purple tinge |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Kitchen garden plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-draining loamy soil rich in organic matter. pH 6.0-7.5 optimal.
Keep soil consistently moist during germination; reduce watering before harvest to prevent rotting seeds.
Full sun exposure essential for robust growth and seed yield. Tolerates partial shade but flowers reduced.
Apply balanced NPK fertilizer at planting; avoid excessive nitrogen late season which delays maturity.
Harvest young leaves as microgreens; remove bolted flowers if seed production is not the goal.
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