Oriental Mustard, Chinese Mustard, Gai Choy 'Shi Li Hon'

Brassicajuncea

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Brassica (BRAS-ee-ka)
Species
juncea (JUN-kee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mexico Beach, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negative
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Panhandle Gulf Coast, FL (Zone 8b) | January 2012 | positive

Shi-Li-Hon is easy-to-grow, super-fast growing and deliciously spicy. It's spicy when eaten raw and mild when cooked. This has been a v...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | February 2008 | neutral

Shi-Li-Hon is also called Snow Cabbage or Green-In-The-Snow mustard in the West. This leafy mustard is vigorous, fast-growing and very ha...Read More

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