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Ethiopian Mustard
Ethiopian Mustard
Brassica carinata
Also known as
Abyssinian mustard (EN)
A variety of Brassica
The plant has a mild flavor, and is eaten as a leaf vegetable. It is known as (Oromo: Raafuu); habesha gomen, (Amharic: ሐበሻ ጎመን).
Named varieties include Texsel, which is particularly adapted to temperate climates.
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Ethiopian mustard facts
Lifespan
Annual
living and reproducing in a single year or less
Optimal temperature
10–25 °C
Absolute temperature
5–35 °C
FAO EcoCrop
Optimal rainfall
1000–1500 mm/year
Absolute rainfall
800–1700 mm/year
FAO EcoCrop
Optimal soil pH
5.5–8
Absolute soil pH
5–8.5
FAO EcoCrop
Crop cycle
0–0 days
FAO EcoCrop
Max altitude
2600 m
FAO EcoCrop
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Ecological requirements
Data from the FAO EcoCrop database for Brassica carinata A. Braun
| Family / Taxonomy | Magnoliopsida Dilleniidae Capparales Cruciferae |
|---|---|
| Life form | herb |
| Life span | annual |
| Habit | erect |
| Optimal soil depth | medium (50-150 cm) |
| Optimal soil texture | medium, organic |
| Optimal soil fertility | high |
| Optimal soil drainage | well (dry spells) |
| Photoperiod | short day (<12 hours) |
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