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| Identification |
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Genus
Brassica
Species
juncea
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
India mustard
Family
CRUCIFERAE
Specimen number
S12022
Data source
UnVeg p245
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual,Perennial
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 07
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
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 juncea 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
Attracts butterflies
no
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
Hay fever season
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 pungent and zesty. Brassica juncea is a good low calorie food. Some of the vitamins and minerals found in India mustard include: vitamin A, vitamin B complex, vitamin C and iron. For even more, see the full list of nutritional values. This plant is most commonly used cooked or fresh.
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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
Cutting
Pollination method
Planting style
Crowns and leaves
Crop spacing
1" - 2"
Row spacing
1'
Cold frame
Planting period
Apr 01 - Nov 30
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Very hardy
Heat requirement
Cool
Fertilizer
No fertilizer
Time to harvest
25 to 30 days
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Cooked
Nutritional value
Low calorie
Vitamin A
Vitamin B complex
Vitamin C
Iron
Phosphorus
Edible parts
Leaves
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
pungent and zesty
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
This plant's 8 month extended planting season continues from April through November. When planted agriculturally, space the plants 1" apart. Separate each row by approximately 1'. It does not necessarily require warm days for good production. Estimated time to harvest is 25 to 30 days. Brassica juncea is typically propagated using a cutting.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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