Mustard produces a leafy green that can be used for fresh eating, or as a cooked vegetable. It produces pretty yellow flowers that are attractive to pollinators.
Latin Name
Brassica juncea
Family
Brassicaceae
Also Known As
Brown Mustard Chinese Mustard
Type of Plant
Vegetables
Seasons
Fall
Spring
Specifications
Max Height: 2'
Max Spread: 1.5'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Colors
Native Range
Russia to central Asia
History
Washington received an invoice from Robert Cary & Company in March of 1760 regarding an order for 12 lb. of best mustard seed.
Other Details
Pollinator
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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