Mustard is an annual herb that is grown for its seeds, leaves, and oil:
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Appearance
Mustard plants are thin herbs with yellow flowers that grow in clusters of 2–12 flowers. The leaves are toothed and lobed, and the plants can grow up to 6.6 ft in height. The seeds are red to brown in color and are about 0.1 in in diameter.
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Uses
Mustard seeds are used as a spice, and can be ground and mixed with water, vinegar, or other liquids to make prepared mustard. The seeds can also be pressed to make mustard oil, and the leaves can be eaten as mustard greens.
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SpeciesThere are three main species of mustard:
- Yellow/white mustard: Indigenous to Southern Europe
- Brown mustard: From China and introduced to Northern India .
- Black mustard: Endemic in the Southern Mediterranean region .
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Growing conditions
Mustard is a cool-season crop with a short growing season. It is often grown in rotation with small grains.
Mustard is believed to have originated in the temperate regions of Europe, and domestication may have begun 6,000 years ago.
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