Mystery Veggie Plant from UBC Sale - Help!

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  1. kitsfarmer2010

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    We lost the tag. Anyone recognize this veggie?
     

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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Mustard.
     
  3. kitsfarmer2010

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    Re: MUSTARD Veggie Plant from UBC Sale - Thanks!

    Thanks for your response. Honestly I've been searching the web ever since you answered and I cant find any good reason to keep the plants. In fact they sound rather invasive. Anyone with previous experience growing mustard?
     
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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Used as mustard greens and the like, assuming it is Brassica juncea (if not, it is likely one of the other culinary Brassica).

    I don't think our volunteers would be selling one of the undesirable weedy mustards (e.g., Brassica nigra, though it has its good qualities as well).
     
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    Thanks for your response. I've gone through the links that you suggested. I don't have any experience growing anything like mustard and didn't mean to imply that the Volunteers sold me a weed.

    The closest variety is Yu Tsai Sum Jade Spring. It looks like such a young plant but it's flowering already. I'll take any guidance anyone can throw at me pls.
     

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