Brassica carinata Abyssinian cabbage (Cruciferae)

Browse Plants Articles

Power Search!

Browse Botanic Names

Sponsored By KhorWills

Brassica carinata
Abyssinian cabbage
(1 Page of 5)

The Brassica carinata plant species is found in N. Africa - Ethiopia. Occasional in Britain. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Abyssinian cabbage.

Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses

Latin Name:  Brassica carinata
Common Name:  Abyssinian cabbage
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  A.Braun.

Known Hazards:  The oil contained in the seed of this species is rich in erucic acid which is toxic. However, modern cultivars have been selected which are almost free of erucic acid.

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  An occasional bird-sown alien on waste ground in Britain.

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in full sun in a well-drained fertile preferably alkaline soil[200]. Succeeds in any reasonable soil[52]. This species is very tolerant of a wide range of climatic conditions but it prefers a range of 15 - 20°c in the day with a diurnal range of 5 - 6°c and moderate rainfall[200]. Cultivated for its edible leaves in some areas, plants that are given some protection from the cold can supply edible leaves all through the winter[52]. There are some named varieties. 'Texsel' is especially good for temperate climates, it is fast growing even at relatively low temperatures[141, 200].

For further Brassica carinata gardening information
click on one of the blue links below

Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses

The information above has been supplied solely via the hard work and dedication of the team at 'Plants for a Future'.
View their bibliography
Useful Edible Plants Future