Greek Mustard (Hirschfeldia incana)

Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Hirschfeldia incana is a ANNUAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from June to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The young plant is eaten with oil and lemon juice in parts of Greece. The leaves of young plants are eaten raw. Seeds - raw or cooked. They can be ground into powder then mixed with water and eaten. — The young plant is eaten with oil and lemon juice in parts of Greece.; The leaves of young plants are eaten raw.; Seeds - raw or cooked.; They can be ground into powder then mixed with water and eaten.

Habitat & North American Range

Naturalized in sandy places in the Channel Islands, it is also a casual in southern England. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)