leaf mustardBrassica juncea

leaf mustard

leaf mustards

1. mustard greens
2. brown mustard
3. Chinese mustard
4. Indian mustard

1. mustard greens
2. brown mustard
3. Chinese mustard
4. Indian mustard

1. leaf mustard
2. mustard greens

1. Tracheophyta
2. Angiosperms
3. Eudicots
4. Rosids

Mustard family

sun to partial shade

shelter as needed

Cool conditions produce milder leaves.

loose, humus-rich, evenly moist

Good nitrogen supply supports quick leaf growth.

evenly

at the root zone

Drought stress increases pungency and bolting.

compost plus light follow-up feeding

as needed

Feed moderately to well as a leafy crop.

Grow in successions and pause during heat.

1. bolting
2. pungent old leaves
3. shot holes

Check water, site, nutrition, and pest pressure first.

1. flea beetles
2. caterpillars
3. aphids

1. downy mildew
2. clubroot

1. choose a suitable site
2. keep growth airy
3. use rotation and hygiene
4. inspect plants regularly

Assess symptoms together with site, weather, and growth stage.

1. Slugdowny-mildew

   Name

   downy mildew

   Severitymedium

   Conditions

   1. humid canopy
   2. site or weather stress

   Prevention

   1. space plants for airflow
   2. remove diseased plant material
2. Slugclubroot

   Name

   clubroot

   Severitymedium

   Conditions

   1. humid canopy
   2. site or weather stress

   Prevention

   1. space plants for airflow
   2. remove diseased plant material

early as baby leaf, otherwise leaf by leaf

1. young, tender leaves

harvest gently and cleanly

1-3 days refrigerated

cool, clean, and dry or slightly humid depending on crop

1. use fresh
2. lightly cook
3. ferment

1. salads
2. stir-fries
3. soups
4. fermentation

mustardy and pungent

Wash thoroughly before use and use only sound plant parts.

1. leaves
2. young stems

1. with thyroid concerns, avoid very large one-sided raw brassica intake

Do not consume if identification is uncertain; do not infer medicinal claims.

Young leaves are commonly raw; older leaves are better cooked.