Is White Mustard safe for pets?

Yes, White Mustard (Sinapis Alba) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is White Mustard easy to care for?

White Mustard has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun light.

Can White Mustard grow indoors?

White Mustard is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

White Mustard (Sinapis Alba) is a annual herb in the Brassicaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 6-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Sinapis alba, commonly known as white mustard, is an annual herbaceous plant of the Brassicaceae family, cultivated for its seeds used in mustard condiment and as a cover crop.

Last updated: February 2026

White Mustard

Sinapis Alba

Sinapis alba, commonly known as white mustard, is an annual herbaceous plant of the Brassicaceae family, cultivated for its seeds used in mustard condiment and as a cover crop.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

6-9

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:green manure, nitrogen fixer, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for White Mustard

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Brassicaceae

Genus:Sinapis