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
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