Mustard green is a popular choice of microgreens that has many different varieties.
Mustard
Description
Thanks to its sweet and slightly spicy taste, Mustard microgreen one of the best options for salad and sandwiches. Different varieties may taste a little different though, some are milder, for example, the garnet giant mustard. Mustard seeds are tiny but germinate and grow very fast, and do not require pre-soaking.
Studies showed mustard microgreens are high in healthy nutrients, including various vitamins, minerals, and anti-cancer compounds. You can check out the research paper link (table below) to learn more.
| Common name | Mustard, mustard greens, black mustard seeds, yellow/white/brown mustard |
| Pre soak | No |
| Flavor | Sweet, mild spicy |
| Color | Green leaves and stems with hints of pink/red |
| Nutrition | Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, phenolic compounds [12], β-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin, violaxanthin and more. |
| Health Benefits | Good for vision, heart health, cancer prevention and more. |
| Seeding rate (10″x20″ Tray) | 1 oz |
| Germination time | 3 days |
| Blackout time | 3-4 days |
| Harvest time | 7-10 days |
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