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| Identification |
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Genus
Brassica
Species
campestris
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
field mustard
broccoli raab
turnip broccoli
Family
CRUCIFERAE
Specimen number
S13739
Data source
Allergy p284;BtrflyCa p19;UnVeg p65
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Decumbent
Overall height
1' - 1' 6"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
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 campestris is a host plant for the sara orangetip butterfly. Broccoli raab (also known as turnip broccoli and field mustard) does best in full sun.
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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
Anthocharis sara (sara orangetip 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
Jan 01 - May 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
It is juicy in spring (this is the wintered-over turnip). Brassica campestris is most frequently used cooked. This anemophilous species has only a light pollen count during hay fever season. January to May 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
Crowns and leaves
Crop spacing
2" - 5"
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
May 01 - May 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Very hardy
Heat requirement
Cool
Fertilizer
Low nitrogen
Time to harvest
early spring
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Cooked
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Leaves
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
juicy in spring (this is the wintered-over turnip)
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
May is normally the best time to begin planting. Provide 2" spacing when grown in quantity. It does not necessarily require warm days for good production. Low nitrogen is required for optimal growth. The best harvesting period is early spring. Brassica campestris is typically propagated by seed. Broccoli raab (in some places called turnip broccoli and field mustard) is a wildflower that occurs throughout California.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Brassica campestris has an annual life cycle.
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