The time and place of the domestication of Brassica rapa is not definitely known but its use as oilseed crop was mentioned in Sanskrit writings as early as B.
The field mustard was used both as oil for lamps and steam engines but later , with improved oil quality , as an edible oil. Field mustard is commonly cultivated in the Nordic countries to produce canola oil. T he cultivation of the vegetable turnip in Europe has been already mentioned in Hellenistic and Roman texts. Brassica rapa gradually spread from Southern Europe to the Nordic region and was taken into cultivation there.
T urnip became a staple crop before its replacement by potato in the 18th century. It was one of the most important vegetables in the North-Nordic diet, in areas where only a few vegetable species could be grown. In Norway and Sweden cultivation of turnip is documented already from the 13 th century. Turnip is still grown in the Nordic region , but in lesser quantity than before.
It has a high content of vitamin C, fiber , vitamin B and calcium. The turnip root s can be cooked as a root vegetable and the greens can be fried or steamed.
Both roots and leaves are also used as fodder for cattle and sheep. A large number of turnip landraces were used by local farmers. Many of these are lost, however a significant number are conserved in the NordGen seed collections. In total accessions of B. Another 66 accessions of B. However, these are mostly newer material from breeding and cultivation of turnip rape in the Nordic countries during the 20 th century.
In Finland, turnip was one of the first crop species cultivated along with barley. A distinct turnip landrace, called K askinauris, developed hand in hand with slash-and-burn agriculture in Finland and Karelia n region.
Vegetable crop: Brassica rapa has been cultivated in Europe as a vegetable for human consumption for more than 4, years Duke, It looks very much like the Wisconsin Fast Plants. It is a tall, leafy plant found almost exclusively in Ethiopia. The leaves are stripped off and eaten and the seed is pressed as a source of edible oil. Reviewing Brassica oleracea is a bit like taking a trip through the produce section of your supermarket. Growing cima di rapa to maturity: plant them all at the same time then harvest for months.
Grow it that way if you live in an area with Mediterranean climate or with mild winters. In zones 6 through 4, they do very well if planted in summer or late summer. Getti a Napoli to the right.
Most people ignore them, but a few of us know that you are looking at wild mustard. This plant is good to eat, and you can make mustard from them. Some people eat the flowering tops just before they open. They are cooked like broccoli. Fast plants reach a height of about 15 cm, flower after about 14 days and have a standard seed to seed growth cycle of about 35 to 40 days, with no seed dormancy period.
Fast plants are very easy to grow in a standard potting mix under uninterrupted fluorescent lighting. Blueberry plants can even be grown in containers. The berries from these fast -growing fruit plants are ready to pick two to four months after flowering and will produce fruit a year or two after being planted. The Development of Wisconsin Fast Plants Wisconsin Fast Plants are a rapid cycling variety of Brassica rapa that was initially developed as a research tool to improve the disease resistance of economically-valuable cruciferous crops.
Wild mustard Sinapis arvensis is a non-native annual in the mustard family Brassicaceae. The plant has simple to freely branched stems 10 inches to 3 feet tall, and is very leafy. Brassica rapa - widely cultivated plant having a large fleshy edible white or yellow root. Origin and Expansion. Garlic mustard is a non- native species originating from Europe and parts of Asia.
It is believed that garlic mustard was introduced into North America for medicinal purposes and food. Some plants go though their complete cycle in a few weeks — others take many years. Cultivated in the Orient mainly for its oil-rich seeds. Chinese savoy is another Oriental form. It is grown for its edible leaves. Mizuna is a fast-growing cold-hardy form with tender edible leaves that can be produced all year round.
The stubble turnip has a swollen edible root, though it is considered too coarse for human consumption and is grown mainly for fodder and as a green manure. It is also cultivated for its oil-rich seeds.
False pak choi is very similar to B. Chinese cabbages are widely grown in the Orient. The large tender leaves often form a cabbage-like head. Spinach mustard is grown for its edible leaves. A very cold-hardy plant, and also able to withstand summer heat, it can provide a crop all year round. Indian colza is mainly grown for its oil-rich seeds.
Grows well with peas but dislikes growing with hedge mustard and knotweed[18, 20]. A good bee plant[]. Celsius Fahrenheit:. Plants For A Future have a number of books available in paperback and digital form. Our new book to be released soon is Edible Shrubs. Seed - sow in situ from early spring to late summer.
The first sowing can be made under cloches in late winter and will be ready for use in early summer. The latest sowings for winter use can be made in mid to late summer. Various widely cultivated subspecies including the turnip a root vegetable ; the mizuna, napa cabbage, bok choy, and cime di rapa leaf vegetables ; and Brassica rapa subsp.
Right plant wrong place. We are currently updating this section. Author L. For a list of references used on this page please go here. More comprehensive details, medicinal properties, uses, botanical data, plant description and photogallery of high resolutions photos of this plant can be seen on an interesting website about the wild plants of Malta: www.
We are growing Brassica Rapa seeds in our Biology Lab. Any thoughts or input would be greatly appreciated? Thank you Becky Bush. Becky, Gatorade contains potassium and might well aid growth, but also contains chlorides which may be directly linked to salt toxicity, Perhaps it might be interesting to add the gatorade and the red bull to seeds treated with salt, as the sugar in the drinks may well act as a compatible solute and negate the toxic uptake of sodium chloride.
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