Garlic Mustard Seeds Herb: Alliaria petiolata

Product Description Hedge Garlic

Garlic Mustard Seeds: This charming and versatile medium-sized perennial boasts delicate white flowers with vibrant yellow centers, blooming from April to June. Following the blooms, striking green seed pods take the stage. The heart-shaped leaves of this plant release a distinctive garlic aroma when crushed, making it effortlessly recognizable. As it blooms, the stems elegantly elongate into a spike-like form. Often found along hedge margins, this plant is also affectionately known as Jack-by-the-hedge, Garlic Root, or Penny Hedge.

The plant’s thin, white taproots carry a horseradish-like scent, while its young leaves, flowers, and fruits bring a mild garlic-mustard flavor to salads, pestos, and sauces. It’s an ideal choice for culinary enthusiasts and gardeners alike.

Key Facts Garlic Mustard Seeds

• Latin Name: Alliaria petiolata
• Family: Brassicaceae
• Common Names: Garlic Root, Hedge Garlic, Sauce-alone, Poor Man’s Mustard
• Classification: Hardy perennial/biennial
• Height: 50–70 cm
• Packet Content: Approx. 150 seeds

Sowing Advice Garlic Root

For optimal growth, sow seeds directly in the ground in spring. Alternatively, plant in gentle warmth (15–20°C) during late winter or early spring. Transfer seedlings to small pots (3-inch or 7 cm) and plant in their final location once established.