How to Grow Mustard Plants

Almost all of us are familiar with mustard, the yellow-colored popular condiment. This condiment called prepared mustard, is made from mustard seeds that are derived from the mustard plants which belong to the genera Brassica and Sinapis (order Brassicales). The use of this plant has been dated back to sixth century Greece, where people used mustard seeds as a remedy for scorpion stings. It is believed that in India, this plant has been used for thousands of years. The seeds, leaves and flowers of this plant are used for various culinary purposes. The leaves are very popular as mustard greens and is used in food recipes like salads, soups and stews. Mustard oil is also extracted from the seeds. So, with all these uses, mustard is a versatile plant and growing them at home may not be a bad idea. If you are interested in planting mustard plants, then go through this article which will provide you with some information about how to grow mustard plants.