How to Germinate Mustard Seeds

Mustard sprouts have a spicy and somewhat sweet flavor. They go great with salads, sandwiches and even some desserts. Mustard sprouts can be hard to find in stores, but they are easy to grow in your own home. The best part is that they require little to no experience in gardening and the germination process of mustard seeds only takes a few short days.

Things You'll Need

• Cotton wool
• Container
• Mustard seeds
• Water
• Sheet of paper

Instructions

1. Place cotton wool in a container. The size of the container is unimportant, so long as the cotton wool can be stacked two inches thick.

2. Sprinkle water on the cotton wool until damp to the touch.

3. Spread the mustard seeds on the cotton wool. You can bury them a half-inch below the surface, but it isn't necessary.

4. Place the container near a window that gets partial sunlight. Long exposure to direct sunlight can destroy the seeds. Put a sheet of paper on top of the container to help protect it.

5. Keep the cotton wool damp. Once the sprouts reach about one and a half inches you can harvest them. Total germination process should take between three to five days.

Tips & Warnings

• Use mustard seeds that are packaged for germination, rather than seeds made for spice.

References

• Germinating Mustard Seeds
• Mustard Sprouts