Brassica juncea
Mustard greens
Common names: Indian mustard, Brown mustard, Mustard cabbage
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Description
The mustard cabbage is a fast‑growing leafy vegetable with a spicy‑sharp flavor reminiscent of mustard and arugula. When young it is eaten raw in salads; when older it is stir‑fried in a wok. It is a versatile filler that becomes especially aromatic in autumn when mild cool temperatures occur.
Care instructions
Plant it directly in the garden bed in spring (April, week 15) or better in late summer, because it bolts quickly under prolonged heat. Keep the soil moist for tender, mild leaves and harvest young leaves or whole rosettes. A net protects young plants in autumn from earth mites.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
loamy, humus-rich, well-drained, nutrient-rich
Feeding
Heavy feeder
Companion planting
Good neighbors
legume family (Fabaceae)
particularly well establishedLeguminous plants collect nitrogen in the soil, from which Brassicaceae benefit as heavy feeders.
For example Bush beanPole beanBroad beanMarker peaSugar peaRed bean and 30 more species in the catalogue
Source: classic companion planting (DACH-Gartenpraxis)
carrot family (Apiaceae)
You can pair celery and dill with all Brassicaceae because they repel the cabbage whitefly with their scent, a proven companion.
For example Carrotcelery rootDillParsleyCarrot fennelCoriander and 19 more species in the catalogue
Source: Bio-Gärtnerei Mixed-culture Practice
mint family (Lamiaceae)
You will notice that the intense scent of basil, thyme, and others confuses the cabbage whitefly and keeps it away from the cabbage family.
For example LavenderThymeBasilRosemarySageHyssop and 31 more species in the catalogue
Source: bio-gardening intercropping practice
nasturtium family (Tropaeolaceae)
Nasturtium serves as a trap plant for you. Aphids and cabbage whiteflies prefer it over the brassicaceae next to it.
For example Tropaeolum majusMashua
Source: Trap plant practice in organic horticulture
Rather not
Companion planting is partly traditional gardening lore. Where the reason is known, it is given.
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Diseases & pests
1 relevantFrom the knowledge base, automatically linked by affected species. How to spot and prevent them is covered in full in the lexicon.
Phyllotreta
Flea beetles are tiny, black or metallic shiny beetles that jump away when touched.
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