Sinapis alba 'White Mustard'

Brassicaceae: an annual to 1.5m, and superficially similar to Charlock. Found on arable and waste ground. The flowers are 15-20mm across, with 4 yellow petals, blooming from April-October. The seed pods are cylindrical, short-stalked, with a flattened beak. The leaves are pinnately divided. Sometimes cultivated but also found growing as a casual in Britain, especially in South East England. Native to the Mediterranean.

USES:

The leaves can be eaten raw or cooked, they have a hot pungent flavour, especially if eaten raw. The young leaves are used as a flavouring in mixed salads, whilst older leaves are used as a potherb. The seed can be sprouted and eaten raw like water cress.

The seed has antibacterial, antifungal, appetizer, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emetic, expectorant, rubefacient and stimulant properties.

GROWING INFORMATION:

Sow seeds in situ from early spring to late summer. Germination can take less than a week, but could take longer if it is cold. The earlier sowings are for a seed crop, the later sowings are for edible leaves and green manure. Succeeds on most soils when growing in a sunny position.

HARVESTED: 2022

 
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