Mustard Spinach, Spinach Mustard

Brassicarapa var. perviridis

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Brassica (BRAS-ee-ka)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Biennials
Vegetables
Water Requirements
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)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Mobile, Alabama

Brookville, Kansas

Vinton, Ohio

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Brookville, KS (Zone 5b) | February 2012 | positive

Even if you don't like mustard or spinach, try this one. Very mild flavored, it is super nutritious with as much as 3x a day's serving of...Read More

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mobile, AL (Zone 8a) | December 2009 | positive

Very nice plant, grows quickly and is very versatile, you can cook it like spinach or eat it raw in salads.

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2005 | neutral

An oriental cultivar from Genesis. Note that there are named cultivars of mustard spinach. In North America the cultivar Tendergreen is popular.

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