How Do You Grow Senvy For Dijon Mustard?
“Senvy” is the old term for the black mustard seed used in Dijon mustard. The type of plant used for this is Brassica nigra, commonly shortened to B. nigra. Dijon mustard is traditionally made in France, but you can grow your own mustard plant to get the seeds for making your own Dijon. Amend the soil by mixing in 5-10-10 fertilizer 2 to 3 inches down with the native dirt. Use the hoe for the job. The recipe is 10 to 15 pounds of fertilizer for every 500 square feet of garden space. While mustard can sprout in just about any type of soil, it prefers a pH of 6, which this fertilizer will give the soil. There’s no need to do this far ahead of time; simply mix the fertilizer right before you’re ready to plant the seeds. Plant the mustard seeds an eighth of an inch beneath the soil surface, spacing the seeds at 15 inches apart. In most areas, it’s best to plant the seeds in the spring. The plants will be ready in 30 to 60 days, depending on how warm it is; the hotter and drier the weather,
