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AA01-002
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Basic Collection Information and Status
Mustard (Brassica campestris, Brassicaceae)
Cultural Affiliation TarahumaraCollection Site n/a
Collection Year n/a
Accession Status Active
Catalog Information and Instructions
Tarahumara Mostaza/MocoasaliGR005
Old World introduction; this wild mustard is often found in Rarámuri fields. Slightly spicy leaves are harvested when young to be used in a salad or cooked. The flowers also have a wonderful light spiciness. Plant in the fall in the low desert.
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Current availability of this variety is summarized below. We encourage the use of these seeds to benefit humanity and strive to facilitate access through a number of channels.
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Collection Site
Collection locality information is not available for this accession.
Climate information is not available for this accession.
Photographs
The Native Seeds/SEARCH digital photo collection for this accession is provided below.
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There are currently no observational data available for this accession. If you have made observations of this accession and are willing to share them, please contact us.
Mustard Introduction | Cultivation Instructions | Seed Saving Instructions |
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Greens are excellent sources of vitamins, calcium and iron. | The small seeds should be broadcast or raked in. | These annuals are insect pollinated; do not grow different varieties of the same species if saving seed. Seed pods form along the flower stalk. Allow to mature and dry before harvesting. Place dried seed heads in a paper or cloth sack, strip off seeds, and winnow out chaff. |
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