White Mustard
Sinapis alba
Annual plant of the Brassicaceae family, grown as a green manure crop and fodder plant. White mustard enriches soil with nitrogen and organic matter, suppresses pathogenic microflora. Leaves can be used in cooking, seeds for oil production and spices.
Stages of growth
Planting calendar
How to care
Keep soil moist at sowing depth; gentle watering without overhead irrigation.
- •Soil temperature should be at least 10°C
- •Avoid soil compaction before sowing
- •Sow in early morning hours
Difficulty growing
Suitable for beginners. Minimal maintenance, error-resistant.
Growing conditions
Nice neighbors.
Soil preparation
Planting parameters
💡Preparation Tips
- •Dig the bed to a depth of 25-30 cm
- •Add compost or humus (5-10 kg per m²)
- •If necessary, adjust pH with lime or peat
Frequently asked questions(5)
Spring — April to May when soil warms to 10°C. Fall — August to September for autumn green manure. Mustard is a fast-growing, undemanding crop.
Sow mustard in off-season (after main crop harvest or before planting). In 3-4 months you'll see significant increase in soil organic matter. Cut at flowering stage (when it suppresses pathogens), chop and work into soil 10-15 cm deep 2-3 weeks before next crop planting.
For leaf varieties use nitrogen fertilizers (ammonium nitrate, urea) once every 2-3 weeks. For seed crops add phosphorus and potassium during flowering. Mustard is undemanding and grows without fertilizer, but produces better with feeding.
Main pest is cruciferous flea beetle. Control with wormwood infusion, ash spray or biopreparations. Diseases are rare; fungal infections may occur with excess moisture. Prevention: good drainage, crop rotation.
Yes, mustard neighbors well with tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage and other vegetables. It repels pests and enriches soil. Don't plant next to other brassicas (cabbage, radish) to avoid shared pests.
Benefits and nutrition
Benefit information coming soon
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