Brassicaceae
Brassica carinata
Brassica carinata
Also known as Brassica juncea var. cuneifolia, Sinapis abyssinica, Brassica timoriana, Brassica integrifolia var. carinata
Edibles & Herbs · Native Plants · Ethiopian Mustard · Brassica Carinata · Leafy Green · Edible Leaves · African Vegetable · Brassicaceae · Cool Season · Mustard Green · Food Crop · Oilseed
Ethiopian mustard (Brassica carinata) is a robust leafy brassica best grown in cool to mild weather with partial shade in hotter climates. Plant in rich, well-draining soil and water regularly to promote lush, edible foliage that can be harvested repeatedly by cutting outer leaves. Watch for common brassica pests such as aphids and cabbage worms, and rotate crops annually to maintain soil health.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 5 hours
- Watering
- Water evenly to keep soil consistently moist, especially during active growth; avoid overhead watering to reduce disease risk · Every 5-7 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Temperature
- -40°F to 85°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed
Hardiness
USDA 2a-10b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 6 in – 2 ft
- Spread
- 12 in
- Spacing
- 18 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
Sources: trefle, usda
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