Green Mustard Microgreen Seeds – Singapore
Untreated Green Mustard seed for growing fresh, spicy microgreens in Singapore. Fast-growing, easy to sow and ideal for growers looking for a microgreen with a distinctive peppery mustard flavour.
Green Mustard produces vigorous green seedlings with tender stems, fresh green cotyledons and a pronounced mustard-like bite. The stronger flavour makes it particularly useful for salads, sandwiches, wraps and garnishes where a more noticeable peppery character is wanted. Microgreens are typically ready to harvest approximately 8–12 days after sowing.
Well suited to Singapore’s urban growing environment, Green Mustard microgreens can be produced indoors throughout the year using shallow trays, suitable growing media and relatively little space.
Green Mustard Microgreen Seed Details
| Botanical name | Brassica juncea |
|---|---|
| Variety | Green Mustard |
| Common name | Mustard, Indian Mustard, Mustard Greens |
| Plant family | Brassicaceae |
| Seed treatment | Untreated / no chemical treatment |
| GMO status | Non-GMO |
| Approx. seeds per gram | Approximately 300 |
| Pre-soak | Not required |
| Approx. sowing rate | Approximately 10–15 g per 10 × 20 inch tray |
| Growing medium | Soil, coir, hemp growing mats or other suitable microgreen media |
| Germination | Approximately 3–7 days |
| Typical harvest | Approximately 8–12 days |
| Fulfilment | Stocked and dispatched in Singapore |
Why Grow Green Mustard Microgreens?
- Fast-growing crop, typically ready in approximately 8–12 days.
- Distinctive peppery mustard flavour with a fresh, spicy bite.
- Stronger flavour than mild brassica microgreens such as broccoli.
- Suitable for salads, sandwiches, wraps, bowls and fresh garnishes.
- Suitable for year-round indoor growing in Singapore.
- Ideal for balconies, apartments and other small growing spaces.
- No seed pre-soaking required.
- Untreated, non-GMO seed.
- Suitable for soil, coir and hemp growing mats.
How to Grow Green Mustard Microgreens in Singapore
Green Mustard microgreens can be grown indoors throughout the year in Singapore. For a standard 10 × 20 inch microgreen tray, approximately 10–15 grams of seed provides a useful starting sowing rate. For smaller home-growing trays, reduce the quantity proportionally and aim for even coverage without heavily overlapping the seeds.
- Prepare the tray.
Add approximately 3–4 cm of moist growing medium to a shallow tray and gently level the surface. Quality soil, coir and purpose-made hemp growing mats are suitable options. - Sow evenly.
Spread the Green Mustard seeds evenly across the growing surface. Aim for consistent coverage while avoiding heavy piles or overlapping clumps of seed. - Mist thoroughly.
Use a fine spray to moisten the seeds and growing surface evenly without washing the seeds into clusters. - Cover or stack the tray.
Cover the seeded tray with another tray or a suitable blackout cover during the initial germination period. Light, even pressure can help encourage more uniform establishment. - Maintain even moisture.
Check the crop regularly and keep the growing medium evenly moist without allowing it to become waterlogged. Mustard commonly germinates within approximately 3–7 days, depending on temperature and growing conditions. - Introduce light.
Once the seedlings have germinated and are pushing upwards, remove the cover and place the tray under suitable natural or artificial growing light. Maintain good airflow around the developing crop. - Water as the crop develops.
Bottom watering is useful once the seedlings are established because it helps keep the foliage relatively dry. Water as required rather than allowing the growing medium to remain saturated. - Harvest.
Green Mustard microgreens are commonly ready approximately 8–12 days after sowing. Cut the stems cleanly just above the growing medium when the seedlings have reached your preferred size, colour and flavour intensity.
Flavour & Uses
Green Mustard microgreens have a distinctive peppery, spicy flavour reminiscent of mature mustard greens, concentrated into tender young seedlings. They have considerably more bite than mild brassica microgreens such as broccoli, making them a good choice for growers looking for a stronger savoury flavour.
The intensity can vary according to growing conditions and the stage at which the crop is harvested. Their pronounced flavour also means a relatively small quantity can add noticeable character to a dish.
Fresh Green Mustard microgreens can be added to salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers and grain bowls. They also work well with egg dishes, noodles and roasted vegetables, or as a fresh garnish added immediately before serving.
A Spicier Alternative to Mild Microgreens
Green Mustard is particularly useful for growers who enjoy brassica microgreens but want more flavour intensity than broccoli, cabbage or other mild varieties provide.
It can be grown as a standalone crop for a distinctly mustard-like flavour or combined with milder microgreens to add a peppery component to mixed trays and salad blends.
Green Mustard Microgreen Seeds for Singapore
Growing Green Mustard microgreens at home is an easy way to produce strongly flavoured fresh greens in a small space. Green Mustard can be grown in shallow trays on a balcony or in a suitable indoor growing area with adequate light and ventilation.
Its short growing cycle, relatively low seed requirement and distinctive flavour also make Green Mustard suitable for cafés, restaurants, market gardeners and commercial microgreen growers.
This Singapore range is stocked locally, with seed dispatched within Singapore rather than individually shipped from Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Green Mustard microgreens be grown year-round in Singapore?
Yes. Green Mustard microgreens can be grown indoors throughout the year where suitable light, airflow and moisture management are provided. In Singapore’s warm and humid conditions, pay particular attention to ventilation and avoiding excessive moisture.
How long do Green Mustard microgreens take to grow?
Green Mustard microgreens are commonly ready for harvest approximately 8–12 days after sowing. Growth rate varies according to temperature, light, moisture and other growing conditions.
Do Green Mustard microgreen seeds need to be soaked?
No. Green Mustard seeds do not normally require pre-soaking. They can be sown directly onto a prepared, moist growing medium.
How much Green Mustard seed should I sow per tray?
Approximately 10–15 grams per standard 10 × 20 inch microgreen tray provides a useful starting sowing rate. For smaller trays, reduce the amount proportionally while maintaining even coverage.
How long do Green Mustard seeds take to germinate?
Green Mustard commonly germinates in approximately 3–7 days. Germination speed varies according to temperature, moisture and other growing conditions.
When should I uncover Green Mustard microgreens?
Uncover the tray once germination is well established and the seedlings are pushing upwards. The exact timing varies according to temperature, moisture and the growing method being used.
Do Green Mustard microgreens need light?
Light is not required during the initial covered germination stage. Once the seedlings are established, provide suitable natural or artificial growing light so the cotyledons can develop their normal green colour and the crop can continue growing strongly.
Can I grow Green Mustard microgreens without soil?
Yes. Green Mustard can be grown using suitable soilless media such as coir or purpose-made hemp growing mats. The growing medium should retain adequate moisture while allowing appropriate drainage and airflow.
What do Green Mustard microgreens taste like?
Green Mustard microgreens have a fresh, peppery and distinctly mustard-like flavour. They are noticeably stronger tasting than mild brassica microgreens such as broccoli.
Are Green Mustard microgreens spicy?
Yes. Green Mustard is grown partly for its characteristic peppery heat. The intensity can vary according to growing conditions and the stage at which the crop is harvested.
Can Green Mustard be used in a microgreen mix?
Yes. Its stronger flavour makes Green Mustard useful as a spicy component in mixed microgreen crops. Combining it with milder varieties can provide greater variation in flavour and texture.
Is this Green Mustard seed treated?
No. Seedmart Green Mustard Microgreen Seeds are supplied untreated with no chemical seed treatment.
Are Green Mustard Microgreen Seeds non-GMO?
Yes. Seedmart Green Mustard Microgreen Seeds are supplied as non-GMO seed.
Where are Singapore orders dispatched from?
This product is stocked and dispatched locally in Singapore.
Is this product shipped from Australia?
No. Although orders are placed through the Seedmart Australia website, this product is held in Singapore and Singapore orders are packed and dispatched locally.
Where can I buy Green Mustard Microgreen Seeds in Singapore?
Seedmart supplies Green Mustard Microgreen Seeds online for customers in Singapore, with stock held and fulfilled locally in Singapore.
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