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Mustard
Brassica
Image Source: 1
Image Source: 2
Estimated Cost
$2.31
($/lb)
Planting Window
Spring seeded
Best for
, and undefined
Alternate Species
Rapeseed, Purple Top Turnip, Radish
1. Steve Hurst, ARS Systematic Botany and Mycology Laboratory, hosted by the USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
2. Steve Dewey, Utah State University, Bugwood.org
Seeding Detail
Mustard
7.0
10.0
8.0
Additional Information
Why We Recommend This
Mustard produces chemicals toxic to pathogens and pests as it decomposes, especially when incorporated into the soil. It produces more biomass than yellow mustard and it's long tuberous root fights soil compaction and erosion.
Things to Watch Out For
Mustard can become weedy if allowed to go to seed. The weed-fighting toxins can also stunt cash crops, especially when biomass is incorporated, and planting should be delayed until three weeks post termination. Consuming large quantities of oriental mustard can be harmful to livestock and it is not recommended as forage.
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