Brown Mustard

Brassica juncea, Brassicaceae

Zones

2a–11b

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Dynamic AccumulatorProducerPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

ModerateModerate

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Japanese PersimmonDiospyros kaki

Pest DeterrentTrap Crop

Fuyu PersimmonDiospyros kaki

Pest DeterrentTrap Crop

Hachiya PersimmonDiospyros kaki

Pest DeterrentTrap Crop

Hachiya PersimmonDiospyros kaki Hachiya

Pest DeterrentTrap Crop

AppleMalus domestica

Pest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

English WalnutJuglans regia

Brown mustard is severely inhibited by juglone compounds from walnut trees

RapeseedBrassica napus

Closely related brassicas that compete intensely for resources and can cross-pollinate undesirably

Uses

Functions

Soil BuildingFood

Edible Parts

LeavesSeeds

Common Questions

What zones does Brown Mustard grow in?

Brown Mustard grows in USDA hardiness zones 2a through 11b.

What are good companion plants for Brown Mustard?

Good companions for Brown Mustard include Japanese Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Hachiya Persimmon, Hachiya Persimmon, Apple.

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