Brown Mustard

Brassica juncea Brassicaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Annual

Native distribution

Russia to Centra Asia

Biocultural value

Ground seeds are used to make brown mustards and are used whole in Indian cuisine.

Location

Robison Herb Garden

Source of plant

Unknown

Description

Brassica juncea is an annual growing to 2' by 1'. It is hardy to zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September.

USDA Hardiness Zone

10

Special characteristics

food