Isle Of Man Cabbage
Rhynchosinapis monensis

Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae

What it is like

Rhynchosinapis monensis is a BIENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). 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 can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Height (m): 0.3

Where it is found

West coast of Britain from N. Devon to Kintyre.

Britain.

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Countries/locations it is found in

How it is used

Food

Rating: 2

Leaves - raw or cooked. A flavour somewhere between a cabbage and a radish.

Medicine

Rating: 0

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How it is grown

This species is endemic to Britain. See the plants native habitat for ideas on its cultural needs.

Propagating it: Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. Germination usually takes place within 2 weeks. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. If you have sufficient seed then it would be worthwhile sowing it outdoors in situ in mid to late spring.

Best place to grow: Cultivated Beds;

Habit: Biennial

Hardiness:

Growth:

Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)

Shade: Semi-shade, no shade

Moisture: Moist

Things to keep in mind

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Synonyms

Brassicella monensis. Sisymbrium monense.