Swollen-Stem Mustard
Brassica juncea tsatsai tumida
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IOverview
Overview
Swollen-Stem Mustard (Brassica juncea tsatsai tumida) is an annual herb native to the North Caucasus and Transcaucasus regions. Known for its edible parts including flowers, leaves, seeds, shoots, and stem, this plant thrives in moist conditions with a light to heavy soil preference. It grows up to 0.8 meters tall and can be propagated by direct seeding outdoors, with seedlings thinned to about 15 cm apart. The plant is adaptable to a pH range of 6 to 7.2 and has a hardiness level between zones 6-10. One distinctive feature is its swollen stem, which sets it apart from other Brassica species.
Quick answers
What is Swollen-Stem Mustard?
Swollen-Stem Mustard (Brassica juncea tsatsai tumida) is an annual herb native to the North Caucasus and Transcaucasus regions. Known for its edible parts including flowers, leaves, seeds, shoots, and stem, this plant thrives in moist conditions with a light to heavy soil preference.
What is Swollen-Stem Mustard used for?
Traditionally used for digestion. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.
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Clinicaluses · safety · chemistry · dosagemedicinal profile
IIBenefits & evidence
1 claim · 0 sources
Benefits & evidence
1 claim · 0 sources- Traditional-use note: Swollen-Stem Mustard appears in herbal sources around after-meal comfort traditions, often as a decoction. PlantSage presents this as ethnobotanical context, not as medical advice.
Traditional context only. This reviewed claim keeps the original low confidence level, but avoids treatment, disease, dosage, or guaranteed-effect language.
IV·bMixology suggestions
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Mixology suggestions
1 draftEditorial drafts. These pairings are AI-suggested from traditional herbal lore. Always verify with a qualified herbalist before brewing.
Swollen-Stem Mustard support blend
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Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivation
Cultivation
Swollen-Stem Mustard (Brassica juncea tsatsai tumida) thrives in light to moderate sunlight and prefers moist, well-drained soils of medium texture, such as loam or clay. It is hardy in temperate regions with a range from USDA zones 6-10. For propagation, direct sow seeds outdoors and thin seedlings to about 15 cm apart. The plant grows up to 0.8 meters tall and can be enjoyed for its edible flowers, leaves, shoots, and stems. Maintain soil pH between 6 and 7.2 for optimal growth.
Light
8/10
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
6-10
Life cycle
Annual
Habit
Forb/herb
Mature size
0.8 m tall
Soil pH
6–7.2
- Propagation
- Direct seed outdoors, thin seedings to 15cm apart
- Row spacing
- 3 cm
- Seed viability
- 3 to 7 years
For first-time growers
How to grow Swollen-Stem Mustard for the first time
8steps
Start with Swollen-Stem Mustard for a simple and rewarding gardening experience.
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What you'll need
Seeds, a garden plot or large container, soil, water.
- 2
Best time to plant
Plant in spring after the last frost, or in late summer for fall harvest.
- 3
Soil and container prep
Prepare well-draining soil with a pH between 6 and 7.2; ensure containers are at least 30 cm deep.
- 4
Sowing or transplanting
Direct seed outdoors, spacing seeds about 15 cm apart; thin to the same distance once seedlings emerge.
- 5
First two weeks
Water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged; monitor for pests and diseases.
- 6
Ongoing care
Continue regular watering, especially during dry spells; fertilize lightly every 4-6 weeks with compost.
- 7
Harvest or pruning
Prune stems to encourage bushy growth and prevent legginess; harvest leaves when they are young and tender.
- 8
Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting too close together, neglecting regular fertilization, not providing enough sunlight.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:FlowersLeavesSeedShootsStem
Edible uses: Oil, Condiment
Other uses:Cover cropoilSoil reclamation
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribution
2 native · 28 introduced
Distribution
2 native · 28 introducedDistribution across4 continents· 2 native· 28 introduced
Europe4 regions
native (1)Russia
introduced (3)AustriaBelarusBelgium
Asia2 regions
introduced (2)BangladeshIndia
Americas4 regions
introduced (4)BahamasBelizeBoliviaUnited States
Africa2 regions
introduced (2)AlgeriaAngola
Broader regions
native:Transcaucasus
introduced:Alabama, Alberta, Aleutian Is., Amur, Andaman Is., Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Arizona, Arkansas, Altay, Baltic States, Bermuda, Borneo, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, British Columbia
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