Head Mustard (Brassica juncea integrifolia rugosa)

Family: Brassicaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Head mustard, Brassica juncea, is an annual plant that reaches up to 60 cm tall when fully matured. It is characterized by its large edible leaves. It can tolerate high rainfall and it is not tolerant to drought. The leaves, at any stage from seedling to maturity, stems, flowers, and young flowering stems are eaten raw or cooked. The seed is used as a mustard flavouring and can produce an edible semi-drying oil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves, Shoots, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour that can range from mild to hot, this is one of the most highly prized cooked vegetables in the Orient. — Leaves and stems - raw or cooked.; A peppery flavour that can range from mild to hot, this is one of the most highly prized cooked vegetables in the Orient.; The leaves are more peppery than the stems.; The leaves can also be finely shredded and added to mixed salads.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in the wild. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)