Harvesting Mustard Seeds -

For the space they take up, mustard plants are prolific producers. A small 4x4 foot patch yielded enough seeds to fill a standard spice jar, which is a lifetime supply for the average home cook. The satisfaction level is incredibly high. Seeing a mound of bright yellow or dark brown seeds that you grew yourself provides a "hunter-gatherer" thrill that is hard to beat.

A packet of mustard seeds costs pennies (or is free if you let a few plants bolt). Compared to buying organic mustard powder or seeds at the grocery store, the savings are massive. It is one of the most economical crops you can grow. harvesting mustard seeds

: Harvest when the seed pods (siliques) turn from green to tan or light brown and the leaves begin to yellow or die back. For the space they take up, mustard plants

There’s a quiet magic in growing your own spices. While most of us are used to buying a little yellow or brown jar from the store, harvesting your own mustard seeds is surprisingly easy—and deeply satisfying. Seeing a mound of bright yellow or dark