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Brassica juncea Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in full sun in most well-drained moisture-retentive fertile soils[16, 200, 206]. Prefers a heavy soil and some shade[16]. Dislikes very hot weather[33]. Plants tolerate high rainfall and, although fairly deep rooted, are not very drought resistant[206]. Tolerates a pH in the range 4.3 to 8.3. This species is widely cultivated for its edible seed which is used to make the condiment 'brown mustard' and is also sprouted as the mustard ot mustard and cress[50, 200]. It has only 70% of the pungency of black mustard (B. nigra) but can be harvested mechanically so is more viable commercially[238]. This species has also been cultivated in the Orient for many hundreds of years and a wide diversity of forms has evolved, this includes the cultivated Chinese Mustard, Mustard Greens, Leaf mustard, Indian mustard and Kai-choi[200, 206]. Many of these forms have been given separate entries in the database[K]. Plants take from 2 - 5 months from sowing to maturity, depending on the season and the cultivar[206]. They prefer a fairly high stable temperature and are well adapted to short day length[200]. Many are best grown in warmer climates than Britain but there are several cultivars that grow well in this country[206]. A good bee plant[74]. For further Brassica juncea gardening information |
