Indian mustard, Leaf mustard, Chinese mustard

Where does Indian mustard grow?

Found in: Afghanistan, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Botswana, Brazil, Britain, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Caucasus, Central Africa, Central America, Central Asia, China, Congo DR, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Denmark, East Africa, East Timor, Egypt, Ethiopia, Europe, Fiji, Finland, Germany, Guiana, Guinea, Guinée, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Hawaii, Himalayas, Hungary, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Ivory Coast, Japan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, Kuwait, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Marquesas, Mongolia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norfolk Island, North Africa, North America, Northeastern India, Oman, Pacific, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Paraguay, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Reunion, Romania, Russia, Sao Tome and Principe, Scandinavia, SE Asia, Siberia, Sierra Leone, Sikkim, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Taiwan, Tanzania, Tasmania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Trinidad-Tobago, Turkey, Tuvalu, United States, Vanuatu, Vietnam, West Africa, West Indies, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Notes: There are about 30 Brassica species and many cultivated varieties.

Status: Only grown occasionally in Papua New Guinea.

Growing Indian mustard, Leaf mustard, Chinese mustard

Cultivation: The seed is broadcast. They can be put in a nursery and transplanted. A spacing of 25 cm x 25 cm is suitable. Seed germinate in 5 days at 20-25°C.

Edible Uses: The leaves are cooked and eaten. They have a bitter taste, so the cooking water needs changing. They can be stir-fried, or added to soups and stews. They can be eaten crystallised in vinegar or salt. They can be used in salads. The seeds can be fried then used as a spice. They also yield an edible oil. They can be sprouted. The leaves are also pickled.

Production: Plants grow rapidly. Leaves can be harvested one month after planting. Leaves can be harvested several times. Whole plants can be harvested in about 45 days from transplanting.

Nutrition Info

Indian mustard, Leaf mustard, Chinese mustard Photos

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