Green In The Snow (Brassica juncea multiceps)

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

Brassica juncea multiceps is a ANNUAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. The plant is self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots, Flowers

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

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 - 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 young raw leaves are pleasantly spicy but older leaves, particularly when the plant runs to seed, can become overpoweringly hot though they are still nice cooked at this stage.; The leaves can 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)