Brassica nigra aka Black Mustard

Black Mustard should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Black Mustard loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

To ensure optimal growth, the Black Mustard prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

Black Mustard is poisonous if ingested. We suggest keeping this plant out of reach if you have children, cats, or dogs in the home.

No extra humidity is necessary for the Black Mustard. Absorption of water by plants is primarily done through their roots, and soil watering is the most effective method to provide humidity to your plants.

The Black Mustard is characterized by its slow growth and doesn't need fertilization in addition to its potting soil. By renewing the soil in its pot once a year, it should have enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not from any fertilizers.

New growth will sprout from the top of the Black Mustard as it grows vertically.

Black Mustard’s native range is Western Europe, the Mediterranean, and temperate Asia.