Mustard Greens, Ethiopian cabbage
Brassica integrifolia

Family: Brassicaceae

What it is like

A cabbage family herb. It is grown as an annual. It grows 1.2 m high. The leaves have lobes along the stalk. The flowers are yellow. They are in groups on long stalks at the top of the plant. The fruit is a long capsule.

There are about 30 Brassica species and many cultivated varieties.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It can tolerate frost. It grows in areas with an annual rainfall of 600-1,600 mm. It can grow in dry and salty soils. It is best in fertile soil. It can grow in arid places. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Britain, Central America, China, East Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Europe, Guatemala, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Malaysia, Mediterranean, SE Asia, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Uganda, USA, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The seeds are used in pickles and the oil in prepared foods. Mustard sauce is made from the seeds.

Edible parts

Leaves, seeds - oil, seeds - flavouring, flowers

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seeds.

Seeds can be harvested after 90-100 days. The yield can be between 200-500 kg/ha.

Its other names

Local names

Aba, Cai ngot, Chinkongonyira, India Mustard, Indian Greens, Kadugu, Kandhira, Leaf Mustard, Mustard Cabbage

Synonyms

Brassica carinata A. Braun; Sinapis abyssinica A. Braun;