Garlic Mustard Seeds (Alliaria petiolata)

Garlic Mustard Seeds

Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata) is a biennial herb native to Europe and Asia that has naturalized in North America. It is known for its garlic-like odor when leaves are crushed. It also has edible parts including leaves and flowers, which can be used in various culinary applications.

Botanical Information: Garlic Mustard Seeds

• Latin Name: Alliaria petiolata
• Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard family)
• Life Cycle: Biennial
• Leaves: First year leaves are kidney-shaped and form a rosette, while second-year leaves are more triangular and heart-shaped.
• Height: 30–80 cm
• Flowers: Small white flowers with four petals, blooming in spring (April to June).
• Other Names: Jack-by-the-hedge, Garlic Root, Hedge Garlic, Sauce-alone, Jack-in-the-bush, Penny Hedge, Poor Man’s Mustard

Growing Garlic Mustard

• Sowing time: Sowing in the fall is ideal, low temperatures is required to germinate
• Sowing depth: Lightly cover with soil
• Watering: Keep evenly moist