White Mustard.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Annual herb

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

2 to 3 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 2 a 11

Floración

Late spring to early summer

Cuidados

Keep the soil consistently moist while the seeds germinate and the plant establishes itself. Watch for wilting during hot spells, as this plant prefers cooler temperatures. Ensure the soil drains well to prevent root issues.

Riego

Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.

Abonado

Apply a balanced fertilizer once a month if the soil is poor.

Poda

Trim back spent flower stalks to encourage seed development or tidy the plant.

Trasplante

As an annual, this plant completes its life cycle in one season and does not require repotting.

Suelo

Well draining loamy soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatura

0 a 25°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Annual, typically 3 to 5 months.

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is generally safe, but the seeds contain compounds that can be irritating if consumed in excessive amounts.

Niños

The seeds are small and pose a minor choking hazard if left unattended.

Alérgenos por contacto

Handling the foliage may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

Pollen can trigger allergic reactions in those sensitive to Brassicaceae.

Comestibilidad

While the seeds are used for mustard, raw consumption of large quantities of foliage may cause digestive upset.

Cómo identificarla

• Bright yellow four petaled flowers
• Deeply lobed or pinnate leaves
• Hairy stems and foliage
• Small round pale yellow seeds
• Distinctive long slender seed pods

Altura

0,3 a 1m

Anchura

0,15 a 0,45m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

yellow, 1 a 2cm

Frutos

brown, Late summer

Problemas frecuentes

• Flea beetles — Small jumping beetles that chew tiny holes in the leaves.
• Downy mildew — Fungal growth appearing as yellow patches on leaf surfaces.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, early autumn

Cuidados en invierno

It is an annual and will die back with the first hard frost.

En maceta

It grows well in pots at least 15 cm deep.

Use it as a quick growing cover crop between vegetable rotations to improve soil health.

Buenas compañeras

• Guisante — They share similar growing conditions and benefit from the mustard's soil conditioning.
• Lettuce — Mustard can act as a trap crop for pests that might otherwise bother the lettuce.

Mantenla lejos de

• Col rizada — They share the same pests and diseases, increasing the risk of spread.

Especies parecidas

• Brassica nigra — Similar appearance but with darker seeds and a more pungent flavor.

Ciencia

Familia

Brassicaceae

Género

Sinapis

Orden

Brassicales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Mediterranean region and parts of Western Asia.

Conservación

Not of conservation concern as it is widely cultivated and naturalized.

It thrives in disturbed soils and open fields, acting as a fast growing pioneer species.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, early season forage

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

culinary condiment, cover crop, green manure, pollinator attractant

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Can I grow this in a pot?

Yes, it grows well in containers if given enough light and consistent moisture.

When should I harvest the seeds?

Harvest when the pods turn brown and dry but before they shatter.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Sinapis is the Latin word for mustard, while alba refers to the pale color of the seeds.

Bueno saberlo

• It is the primary source of yellow mustard condiment.
• The seeds germinate very quickly, often within a few days.
• It belongs to the same family as broccoli and cabbage.