Mustard is a fast-growing plant famous for its seeds, leaves, and oil.
🌱 Appearance
Height: Usually 1 to 3 feet tall (some types grow taller).
Stem: Green, soft when young, becomes slightly hard later.
Leaves:
Broad, green, and slightly rough
Lower leaves are bigger, upper ones are smaller
Leaves are also eaten as saag (mustard greens 🥬)
🌼 Flowers
Bright yellow flowers
Small but grow in clusters
Fields of mustard look fully yellow during flowering 🌼
🌾 Seeds
Found inside thin pods
Small, round seeds
Colors: yellow, brown, or black
Used to make:
Mustard oil
Spices
Mustard sauce
☀️ Growing Conditions
Likes cool weather
Needs sunlight
Grows well in normal soil (not too watery)
🕒 Growth Time
Very fast crop
Ready in about 3–4 months
🍽 Uses
✔ Leaves used as vegetable (Sarson ka Saag)
✔ Seeds used as spice
✔ Oil used for cooking & hair/skin
✔ Used in traditional remedies
