Mustard Seeds

Mustard Seeds
Mustard  are winter crops. The plant reaches about 4-5 feet in height and bears golden yellow colored flowers. Its tiny, round seeds measuring about one mm in diameter is encased inside a fruit pod in a similar fashion like green pea pod.
In general, two main varieties of mustard are grown in our Region for use.
1. Black mustards (Brassica nigra): The seeds are commonly seen in South Asia. The seeds are sharp and more     pungent than other two varieties.
2. Brown mustards (Brassica juncea): The seeds are native to sub-Himalayan plains of Northern India.
The seeds are an excellent source of vitamin E . Vitamin E is a powerful lipid soluble antioxidant, required for maintaining the integrity of cell membrane of mucus membranes and skin by protecting it from harmful oxygen-free