| Common Name | Field mustard / Wild mustard |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Brassica |
| Species | Campestris |
| Origin | China |
| Blooming | Biennial; flowers in second year or after vernalization |
| Leaf Color | Deep green to yellow-green |
| Sunlight | Half-shade / Sun |
| Category | Kitchen garden plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Rich loam with high organic matter content and good drainage
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; increase watering during bolting stage
Full sun required for optimal growth; tolerates partial shade in hot climates
Apply balanced NPK fertilizer at planting, side-dress with nitrogen mid-season
Harvest outer leaves for continuous production or entire plant when heads form
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