Mustard Greens

Brassicajuncea

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Brassica (BRAS-ee-ka)
Species
juncea (JUN-kee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
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Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

San Anselmo, California

Danville, Kentucky

Aurora, Missouri

Hulbert, Oklahoma

Houston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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negative
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Bloomsburg, PA (Zone 6b) | April 2017 | negative

These spread everywhere, but apparently edible.

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

Mustard Greens Brassica juncea is Naturalized in Texas and other States.

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