Wild Turnip-Rape (Brassica tournefortii)

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

Brassica tournefortii is a ANNUAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves and young shoots - cooked. An edible oil is obtained from the seed. — Leaves and young shoots - cooked.; An edible oil is obtained from the seed.

Habitat & North American Range

Dunes, roadsides and fields in the maritime belt. (Zone 8)