Mustard for Microgreens Organic

Organic Mustard Seed for Microgreens

Growing Time: 8 - 10 Days

Ideal Temperature: 20°C

Seeding Rate: 30 - 40g per microgreen tray or 7 - 10g per small seed tray

Pre Soak: No

 How To Grow:

• Mustard is a very fast grower which must not be soaked as it is mucilaginous. (Mucilage is a thick, gluey substance produces by all plants, some more than others. Basically, if you soak mustard seeds they will turn the water quite thick and you will not be able to sprinkle them onto your compost).
• Fill a tray with compost. Firm into tray and moisten the soil.
• It is advisable to use a micro biologically tested compost such as Klasmann Peat Free Seed Compost to ensure there is no pathogens present.
• Sprinkle seeds over compost and press down gently.
• Cover with a fine layer of compost.
• Cover seeds with another tray to keep in darkness for 2-5 days or until germination occurs.
• Once seeds have germinated, remove cover and place in area with light.
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• Keep the compost moist (but not soaking).
• Best kept at a steady temperature of about 20^oC
• You should see signs of germination after a couple of days.
• Cut after about ten days.

Harvesting:

Mustard Cress has a hot flavour, most would call it 'peppery' or something similar. A mashed potato with some butter and a dot of Mustard Cress gives a totally new appearance to an old product.  Preferably harvested before the leaves turn green. Ideal to spice up salads containing other sprouts or green leaves. Good source of Vitamin A and C.

Mustard and cress are worth growing together as the fiery kick of the mustard is balanced by the slightly milder flavour of the cress.