
India mustard
Brassica juncea
India mustard is a fast-growing cool-season plant that thrives in full sun to partial shade with consistently moist, fertile soil. Water regularly during dry spells and fertilize lightly in spring. Harvest leaves young for the best flavor and deadhead flowers to extend the growing season.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Thoroughly Until Soil Is Moist, Then Allow The Top Inch To Dry Before Watering Again
Soil pH
6 – 7.2
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 12″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 11, 2021 by koji tanaka (cc-by-sa)
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