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| Identification |
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Genus
Brassica
Species
nigra
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
black mustard
Family
CRUCIFERAE
Specimen number
S13778
Data source
Allergy p284;BtrflyCa p15;UnVeg p245
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Decumbent
Overall height
2' - 6'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to full shade
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 07
Acceptable soil pH
Slightly acidic
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Brassica nigra is a host plant for the cabbage white butterfly. Full sun to full shade is ideal for Black mustard.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Pieris rapae (cabbage white butterfly)
Attracts butterflies
yes
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Light
Hay fever season
Apr 01 - Jul 31
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The seeds of this plant and the leaves are both edible. There are many nutritional properties of merit in Brassica nigra; for example vitamin A, vitamin B complex, vitamin C and calcium can all be found. See the full list of nutritional values for more. Black mustard is typically used as a flavoring. This plant is most frequently used fresh. This anemophilous species has only a light pollen count during hay fever season. April to July is the usual season for causing hay-fever problems.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Tall stalks
Crop spacing
1" - 2"
Row spacing
1'
Cold frame
Planting period
Aug 01 - Aug 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Very hardy
Heat requirement
Cool
Fertilizer
No fertilizer
Time to harvest
40 to 50 days
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Flavoring
Nutritional value
Vitamin A
Vitamin B complex
Vitamin C
Calcium
Iron
Edible parts
Seeds
Leaves
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
has pungent flavored leaves and classic flavored seeds
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
August is normally the best time to begin planting. When planted agriculturally, space the plants 1" apart. Space rows about 1' apart. It does not necessarily require warm days for good production. Estimated time to harvest is 40 to 50 days. Brassica nigra is typically propagated by seed. Black mustard is a wildflower that occurs throughout US.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Brassica nigra is a perennial.
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