Overview
Brassica juncea 'Ruby Streaks' is a upright, bushy, columnar annual biennial in the genus Brassica, part of the Brassicaceae family, with evergreen, glaucous leaves foliage. Brassica juncea 'Ruby Streaks' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include vegetable gardens and ornamental plantings.
About
Brassica juncea 'Ruby Streaks' (Chinese mustard 'Ruby Streaks') is an annual or biennial cultivar within the Brassica genus, known for its upright, bushy, and columnar habit. This plant features evergreen, glaucous leaves and thrives best in fertile, firm, well-drained alkaline soil under full sun, ideally in sheltered, south- or west-facing positions. Suitable for vegetable gardens and ornamental plantings, it is hardy to UK zone H5 and is of interest throughout spring, summer, and autumn. Propagation is by seed, and it prefers moist but well-drained loam, sand, or chalk soils with neutral to alkaline pH.
About the genus
Brassica is a genus of plants in the cabbage and mustard family (Brassicaceae). The members of the genus are informally known as cruciferous vegetables, cabbages, mustard plants, or simply brassicas. Crops from this genus are sometimes called cole crops—derived from the Latin caulis, denoting the stem or stalk of a plant.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Brassica
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand, Chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Brassica juncea 'Ruby Streaks' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Upright, Bushy, Columnar
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Glaucous leaves
- Suggested uses
- Vegetable gardens, Ornamental plantings
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Brassica juncea 'Ruby Streaks'
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Flea beetle, Cabbage root fly, Cabbage white butterfly, Aphids, Snails, Pigeons
- Disease resistance
- Club root, Downy mildew, White rust, Black leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Damping off, White mold, Root knot nematodes
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Brassica juncea 'Ruby Streaks'?
Brassica juncea 'Ruby Streaks' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Brassica juncea 'Ruby Streaks' need?
Brassica juncea 'Ruby Streaks' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including loam, sand and chalk. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Brassica juncea 'Ruby Streaks' hardy in the UK?
Brassica juncea 'Ruby Streaks' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Brassica juncea 'Ruby Streaks'?
Seed.
More in the Brassica genus
- Brassica napus 'Rnx5321'PBRRapeseed
- Brassica oleracea (Botrytis Group) 'Andes'cauliflower 'Andes'
- Brassica oleracea (Botrytis Group) 'Walcheren Winter 3 - Thanet'
- Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group) 'Myatt's Early Offenham'Wild Cabbage
