Chinese mustard

How to Grow and Care for Chinese mustard

Chinese mustard · Brassica juncea
Also known as: Dijon mustard; gai choi; Indian mustard; kai choy; kai tsoi; karashina; leaf mustard; mibuna; mustard cabbage; mustard greens; rai; Swatow mustard

Sow seed outdoors in deep, fertile but firm, soil that isn't too acidic. If space is limited, start the seeds in modules or seedtrays and plant outside when big enough to handle easily (about 5 or 6 leaves). Watering through the summer months is very important. For more advice see vegetable cultivation

Watering: Evenly moist well-drained soil, supply extra water during hot dry spellsSunlight: Full sunSkin irritant/allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Chinese mustard

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleEvenly moist well-drained soil, supply extra water during hot dry spells
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAlkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced vegetable leaf feed every two weeks active growth period
ToxicitySkin irritant/allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Sow seed outdoors in deep, fertile but firm, soil that isn't too acidic. If space is limited, start the seeds in modules or seedtrays and plant outside when big enough to handle easily (about 5 or 6 leaves). Watering through the summer months is very important. For more advice see vegetable cultivation

How to Water Chinese mustard?

Evenly moist well-drained soil, supply extra water during hot dry spells

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Chinese mustard?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Chinese mustard?

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What Soil Is Best for Chinese mustard?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Chinese mustard?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Chinese mustard?

Balanced vegetable leaf feed every two weeks active growth period

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How to Prune Chinese mustard?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Chinese mustard?

Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds

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How to Transplant Chinese mustard?

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How to Care for Chinese mustard in Winter?

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How to Plant Chinese mustard?

Sow seed outdoors in deep, fertile but firm, soil that isn't too acidic. If space is limited, start the seeds in modules or seedtrays and plant outside when big enough to handle easily (about 5 or 6 leaves). Watering through the summer months is very important. For more advice see vegetable cultivation

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How to Repot Chinese mustard?

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How to Harvest Chinese mustard?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to brassica downy mildew and brassica white blister. In areas where brassicas have been grown before, clubroot can build up in the soil

Pests

May be susceptible to flea beetle which can prevent seedlings from thriving and attacked by caterpillars when eggs laid by butterflies, hatch and feed. It is very popular food for pigeons which only netting can prevent. It is also eaten by snails, although once plants are established, this damage isn't usually severe. The cabbage root fly can cause failure to thrive and a heavy infestation of mealy cabbage aphid can spoil the harvest

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The Toxicity of Chinese mustard

Skin irritant/allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

More General Info About Chinese mustard

Attributes of Chinese mustard

Plant typeAnnual Biennial
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginCaucasus

Scientific Classification

Species
Brassica juncea
Genus
Brassica
Family
Brassicaceae
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