Organic White Mustard Seeds

Organic and Reproducible Seeds

Honey plant, green manure, and seasoning: the versatility of mustard in the organic garden

Organic White Mustard Seeds from Kokopelli seeds

These white mustard seeds (Sinapis alba) represent a treasure trove of biodiversity and functionality for the organic garden. In addition to its traditional culinary use, mustard is an excellent, easy-to-grow green manure: its deep root system loosens compact, heavy soils while binding phosphorus and potassium to the soil, making them available and absorbable by subsequent crops. Rapid growth allows for even late sowing, offering flexibility in crop rotation. A valuable honey plant for bees, it can be cut or laid down and buried under mulch before it goes to seed, thus preventing unwanted spontaneous reseeding. These organic, reproducible seeds guarantee genetic purity and the ability to preserve seeds year after year, fully respecting food sovereignty and agricultural biodiversity.
 
 
 

The roots of this mustard are deep in European agricultural history.

White mustard is one of the oldest cruciferous vegetables cultivated by man, present in European fields since Roman times. Its name derives from the Latin "sinapis," while the French term "moutarde" comes from "moût ardent" (burning must), because in ancient times the seeds were crushed and mixed with grape must to make the famous spicy sauce. Beyond its culinary uses, mustard was already known in traditional agriculture as a green manure crop: farmers sowed it during fallow periods to enrich the soil and prepare it for subsequent crops. Its ability to grow rapidly even in difficult conditions and to improve soil structure has made it a key plant in sustainable agriculture and modern permaculture.
 
 
 

Choosing Organic White Mustard Seeds means taking care of your garden.

Growing white mustard brings multiple benefits to the garden ecosystem. As a green manure, it improves soil structure thanks to its deep roots that aerate and make it more friable, making it easier for subsequent crops to grow. It locks in essential nutrients like phosphorus and potassium, reducing the need for external fertilizers. Its abundant flowering attracts bees and pollinating insects, contributing to the garden's biodiversity and balance. Culinary uses include the young leaves, which are edible in salads, while the mature seeds are used to make grain or ground mustard, rich in antioxidants, B vitamins, and minerals. Resistant to temperatures as low as -10°C, it is perfect for fall and winter planting. Mustard is also a natural ally against certain soil-borne pests, thanks to its biofumigant properties.
 
 
 

Technical Characteristics

• Latin name: Sinapis alba
• Seed Type: Biological and reproducible
• Package Contents: 40 grams
• Precocity: Precocious
• Plant height: 50 to 80 cm
• Flower color: Yellow
• Foliage: Serrated
• use: Culinary, green manure (green manure), honey plant

Growing Tips

Sowing and Earthing Up

• Sowing period: From March to October (spring, summer, autumn)
• Sowing method: Directly in the open ground, broadcast or in rows
• Dosage: 2 grams per square meter
• Technique: Scatter the seeds evenly over the prepared soil, then rake lightly to cover them with a thin layer of soil (about 1-2 cm).
• Seasonal tip: It grows best in winter, as it doesn't like excessive sun. Avoid planting in midsummer in very hot regions.
• Spontaneous pre-sowing management: Allow plants to flower to feed the bees, then mow before they fully go to seed to avoid uncontrolled reseeding.

Supports and Exhibition

• Exposure: Partial shade or sunny (prefers not too sunny positions)
• Type of cultivation: Open ground
• Nature of the soil: Suitable for all types of soil, even heavy and clayey ones
• Soil quality: Moist and well drained
• Water requirements: Medium (mustard is very sensitive to drought, keep the soil moist)
• Cold resistance: It easily resists negative temperatures from -5°C to -10°C
• Supports: Not necessary, the plants are self-supporting

Harvest Period

• Collecting young leaves: All year round, depending on the sowing period
• Seed collection: When the siliques (pods) turn brown and dry out
• Use as green manure: Cut or lay down the plants and bury them under mulch before the complete set of seed

In the kitchen

• Young leaves: Use the tender leaves in mixed salads for a slightly spicy touch, or sautéed with garlic e olive oil as a side dish.
• Mustard seeds in grains: Collect the ripe seeds, dry them and use them whole to flavour pickles, brines and marinades.
• Homemade mustard: Grind the dry seeds and mix them with wine vinegar, water, salt and honey to prepare homemade sweet or spicy mustard, perfect to accompany cold cuts, roast meats and aged cheeses.
• Mustard sprouts: Sprouting seeds in a sprouter for crunchy, spicy sprouts to add to panini, bowl and wrap.

The Producer: Kokopelli seeds

Kokopelli is an international association that has been fighting for over twenty years to protect food biodiversity and the freedom to reproduce seeds. It produces and distributes thousands of varieties of organic, heirloom, and reproducible seeds, free from patents and sterile hybrids. Every Kokopelli seed is a gesture of resistance against agricultural standardization and an investment in the food sovereignty of future generations.
 
 
 

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