Brassica juncea 'Speedy' (Chinese mustard 'Speedy')

Cultivation

Grow in warm, fertile, well-drained soil in alkaline or neutral soil in full sun.

Suggested uses

Flavouring food and drinks, Add to salads, Indoor

UK hardiness

H3

USDA zones

Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

A1, A2, A3, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Erect flower stem, Rosette

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

The leaves are strongly pungent and are frequently mixed with these milder greens in a dish of "mixed greens".

Toxicity

Not toxic