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Moorish mustard

Brassica maurorum, Brassicaceae

Zones
6–10
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerPest ConfuserDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Large-pod SesbaniaSesbania macrocarpa
Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent
Coffee SennaSenna occidentalis
Pest DeterrentTrap Crop
Star CloverTrifolium stellatum
Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Round-headed Bush CloverLespedeza capitata

Brassica species release allelochemicals that can suppress legume establishment and nodulation

Uses

Functions

Soil BreakingBiofumigationPest ControlBiomass ProductionNutrient Scavenging

Edible Parts

LeavesFlowersSeeds

Common Questions

What zones does Moorish mustard grow in?

Moorish mustard grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Moorish mustard?

Good companions for Moorish mustard include Large-pod Sesbania, Coffee Senna, Star Clover.

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