Sisymbrium officinale

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Sisymbrium officinale

Also known as: Hedge musterd

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Plant Properties

Layer: Herb layer, Soil

Format: Smal

Height: 0.60 m

Width: 0.30 m

Growth Rate: -

Leaf: -

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9

Soil Moisture:
Moist

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Condiment, Seed

Edibility:
(1)

Medicinal:
(2)

Features:
Bee plant

Description

The young sprouts can be eaten both raw and cooked and have a mildly bitter cabbage-like flavor. They are often used as a seasoning in salads or cooked as a leafy green. The seeds can be eaten raw or cooked and even ground into a powder to be used in porridge or as a mustard-like seasoning in soups.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/05

End of Harvest: 30/09

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Lavandula angustifolia Lavender, Lavandula	Lavender attracts beneficial insects like pollinators and predators of common pests, helping to maintain a healthy garden ecosystem.
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme	Thyme attracts pollinators and can help repel pests. It's also a culinary herb that complements the use of Sisymbrium in the kitchen.
Calendula officinalis Marigold, Pot marigold	Calendula attracts pollinators and can deter pests. Its petals are edible and can be used in dishes alongside Sisymbrium.
Rosa rugosa Ramanas Rose, Rugosa rose	Rosa rugosa attracts beneficial insects and improves soil with its deep roots. Its flowers can also provide additional beauty and are edible.
Satureja montana Winter Savory	Savory enhances the flavor of dishes made with Sisymbrium and can repel some insect pests while attracting others.
Allium sativum Garlic	Garlic is known to repel pests and improves the taste of neighbouring plants, making a good companion for Sisymbrium.