Sarepska mustard(Brassica juncea), also calledmustardor rush cabbage, is a plant that exhibits valuable healing properties. Its enormous power is hidden mainly in the seeds. Find out more about theproperties of sarepska mustard , see if it is possible togrowing mustard in your garden , and if you can find any goodvarieties sarepska mustardHere are all the secrets of this spicy plant!
Mustardowiec, sarepska mustard
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Mustardowiec, sarepska mustard - properties
Sarepska mustard has strong healing propertiesknown for at least 2 thousand years. Its beans are also used in the kitchen.The mustard oils contained in the seeds are responsible forthe taste and healing properties of the mustard . However, they only arise when the grains are ground into flour and mixed with a small amount of water. It is the pomace or defatted ground seeds that are used to make Sarepa mustard.
Long-term consumption of this spicy spicehas anti-cancer effects. Mustard wraps help with cough, sciatica, and arthritis. And bathswith the addition of ground mustardwill help you deal with colds.
Thanks tooils contained in mustard seedsfatty foods become lighter and our appetite improves. A teaspoon of ground mustard paste helps to clear the upper respiratory tract. The oil is used in the food industry and in the production of medicines and cosmetics.
Alsomustard sprouts are he althyThey contain a lot of phosphorus, calcium and iron. The sprouts are characterized by a sharp, distinctive taste and aroma. They contain phytocides with bactericidal properties and supplement the deficiencies of vitamin B12. They go well with spicy meat and fish dishes.
Young mustard leaves can be added rawto salads and sandwiches. Older leaves unfortunately become bitter and hard.
Note!Although the mustard seed is an edible plant with medicinal properties, it is an excellent spice, it can also be dangerous to your he alth, especially if overdosed. Consuming excess mustard seeds can irritate the stomach, damage the liver, and damage the kidneys and urinary tract. Mustard seed is also not recommended for pregnant women due to the risk of miscarriage.
Mustardowiec, sarepska mustard - cultivation
Sarepska mustard belongs to the cabbage family and is an oil plant.In early spring, when the soil temperature is around 5 ° Cwe sow the mustard seeds straight into the groundThe mustard tree tolerates frosts well during emergence (even down to -6 ° C). Importantly, sowing seeds earlier favors the formation of more side shoots.
Mustard seeds are sown to a depth of 2 cmThe first emergence appears after about 5 days, and the flowering period begins after 5-7 weeks and lasts from 3-6 weeks.The length of the growing season for Sarepian mustardis approx. 110 days.
A sunny position should be selected for the cultivation of mustard trees.Sarepska mustard grows best in loamy and sandy loam soils, warm and humus. When growing mustard, you should ensure proper irrigation, because the water requirements of this vegetable are high both during the growth period, as well as during the flowering and ripening of the seeds. During the seed ripening period, the drought reduces the fat content in them.To grow mustard, choose a soilwith a pH close to neutral.
Mustardowiec, sarepska mustard - varieties
Currently, in the National Register of agricultural plant varietiesno Sarepian mustard variety is registeredThe only variety that was included in this list wasmustard variety 'Małopolska' however, in 2010 it was deleted from the National Register at the breeder's request.
MSc Eng. Joanna Białowąs
