page 1 of 5
Harvesting white mustard (at Crown Point) by sail reaper
in the late 1920's or early 30's.
| Mustard has been grown in the fields of England since Roman
times. Two types of plant are now grown - brown mustard (Brassica juncea)
and whit mustard (Sinapis alba). Seed is sown in March and April, the plants
flower in June and harvesting takes place in September.
Colman's originated the concept of contract farming in this country. This agreement assures the farmer of an outlet for his crop and the firm their neccessary supplies for the coming year. The first contract was issued in 1878 and this well tried procedure is still followed today. |
 The old style mustard crop which often grew to a height of 10 feet. |
Return to the Unofficial Colman's Mustard Website
Reproduced with permission of Unilever Historical Archives.
For further details about the history of Colman's
of Norwich, please contact:
Unilever Historical Archives, The Lyceum, Bridge Street,
Wirral, Merseyside, L62 4UJ or phone 01516458942