Mustard, Potherb—Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. var. japonica (Thunb.) Bailey

This document provides an overview of potherb mustard (Brassica juncea var. japonica), an oriental leafy green also known as mizuna or Japanese greens. It describes the plant’s appearance, cultivation practices suitable for Florida’s cool season, and its culinary uses. The plant is noted for its at...

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Main Author: James M. Stephens
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Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2003-05-01
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description This document provides an overview of potherb mustard (Brassica juncea var. japonica), an oriental leafy green also known as mizuna or Japanese greens. It describes the plant’s appearance, cultivation practices suitable for Florida’s cool season, and its culinary uses. The plant is noted for its attractive, deeply notched leaves and mild flavor. It can be consumed raw or cooked and is rich in vitamins and minerals. Original publication date May 1994. 
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spelling doaj-art-e3e17318b3224fb996e6bbab828057242025-08-20T03:50:49ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092003-05-012003510.32473/edis-mv097-1994Mustard, Potherb—Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. var. japonica (Thunb.) BaileyJames M. Stephens0University of Florida This document provides an overview of potherb mustard (Brassica juncea var. japonica), an oriental leafy green also known as mizuna or Japanese greens. It describes the plant’s appearance, cultivation practices suitable for Florida’s cool season, and its culinary uses. The plant is noted for its attractive, deeply notched leaves and mild flavor. It can be consumed raw or cooked and is rich in vitamins and minerals. Original publication date May 1994.  https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/139783Mustard
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Mustard, Potherb—Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. var. japonica (Thunb.) Bailey
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title Mustard, Potherb—Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. var. japonica (Thunb.) Bailey
title_full Mustard, Potherb—Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. var. japonica (Thunb.) Bailey
title_fullStr Mustard, Potherb—Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. var. japonica (Thunb.) Bailey
title_full_unstemmed Mustard, Potherb—Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. var. japonica (Thunb.) Bailey
title_short Mustard, Potherb—Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. var. japonica (Thunb.) Bailey
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topic Mustard
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