Black Mustard

Brassicanigra

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Brassica (BRAS-ee-ka)
Species
nigra (NY-gruh)
Synonym
Sinapis nigra
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Agoura Hills, California

Warren, Indiana

Marshall, Michigan

Burgaw, North Carolina

Millersburg, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Marshall, MI | September 2008 | neutral

I have discovered that I have this plant, though I thought I had purchased lovage. It flowers profusely from June until August, and is a...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | January 2007 | neutral

Black Mustard Brassica nigra is Naturalized in Texas and other States.

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Maben, MS (Zone 7b) | March 2005 | positive

Black mustard is cultivated for its seeds, the source of commercial table-mustard, used as a condiment and medicine.

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