Brassica juncea Chinese mustard (Cruciferae)

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Brassica juncea
Chinese mustard
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The Brassica juncea plant species is found in N. Europe to C. Asia. Rarely naturalized in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chinese mustard. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. japonica. B. juncea japonica. Sinapis juncea.

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Latin Name:  Brassica juncea
Common Name:  Chinese mustard
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  (L.)Czern.&Cosson.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.75   Mature Width:  0.25

Habitat:  Cornfields in Britain[17].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow in situ from early spring to early autumn in order to obtain a succession of edible leaves. Most varieties of Oriental vegetables belonging to this species are best sown from late June to early September otherwise they may bolt[206].

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