MUSTARD (BLACK) Brassica nigra. Cruciferaae.

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	So easy to grow, why dont you try it yourself. Mustard baths and plasters are no longer used, but will they make a comeback?

Annual/biennial/Perennial	Hardy Annual
Appearance	Bright yellow flowers with cress-form leaves.
Height	1-8ft/2.4m
Growing Position	The back of the herb bed.
Disease
Fertiliser
Propagation & soil	Sow seed in spring at intervals. Any type of soil as it is found growing wild everywhere.
General Information	There are two other well known types of mustard, White (Sinapis alba ) and Indian (Brassica juncea.
Spring	Seeds can be sown in any spot in the garden with sun or partial shade. Sow at three week intervals for a constant supply.
Summer	Keep well watered.
Autumn	Collect the seeds.
Winter
Use	The whole plant above ground.
Aromatic, Medicinal or Culinary	Medicinal and Culinary
Areas of help	Bad breath, poor appetite, colds, arthritic pain and to relieve internal and external inflammations.
Storage	Use fresh.
Specific Use	Add a few leaves or flowers to salads Add the seeds to curries Grind the seeds for powder to add to dressings or to liquid to accompany meats.
Recipe Large doses can be harmful. Basic recipes and how to make, CLICK.

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