Grow Black Mustard (Brassica nigra), an heirloom spice plant with dark brown to black seeds used in cooking, pickling, and traditional remedies. A fast-growing annual, perfect for home gardens, spice blends, and homemade mustards. Non-GMO, easy to grow, and rich in flavor! Variety: 1,000 Black Mustard Seeds - Brassica nigra Growth Habit: Fast-growing annual, ideal for culinary and medicinal use Culinary Use: Adds bold, spicy flavor to mustard, pickles, spice blends Indian cuisine Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used for digestion, circulation, and respiratory health Days to Maturity: 80-90 days for seed production Sunlight: Full sun for best growth Soil Requirements: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged Planting Instructions: Direct sow after the last frost in early spring or late summer Spacing: Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep, 4-6 inches apart Pollinator Friendly: Produces yellow flowers that attract bees and beneficial insects Historical Significance: Used for over 2,000 years as a culinary and medicinal herb Harvesting Tip: Collect seed pods when brown and dry, then thresh to remove seeds Common Name: Black Mustard USDA Zone: 4-9 Plant Type: Annual herb Soil pH: 5.5-7.0 Growth Speed: Fast-growing Special Features: Drought-tolerant, rich in antioxidants, self-seeding, great for spice blends Companion Plants: Grows well with cabbage, kale, and other Brassicas black mustard seeds, Brassica nigra, heirloom mustard, non-GMO spices, culinary mustard seeds, organic gardening, homemade mustard, Indian cooking, spice garden, pollinator-friendly plants, medicinal herbs, seed-to-table