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Where is Brassica rapa from?

Where is Brassica rapa from?

Central Asia
rapa was first domesticated in the West-Central Asia region and subsequently spread across Europe and East Asia as a result of migrations of farmers from the area of Central Asia and Asia Minor. Dixon (2006) suggests that the species originated in the Mediterranean region.

What is special about Brassica rapa?

This subspecies is commonly called turnip and thought to be an original type of B. rapa and is cultivated worldwide, where it has a wide genetic diversity in terms of root shape, size, and color. This crop is sometimes used as fodder in Europe. They grow best in a cool climate.

Can I eat Brassica rapa?

Uses. Many butterflies, including the small white, feed from and pollinate the B. rapa flowers. The young leaves are considered an excellent leaf vegetable and can be eaten raw; older leaves are better cooked.

How long does it take for Brassica rapa to grow?

The plants are relatively compact and need very little inputs or maintenance to complete the life cycle (seed to seed) in ~56-60 days.

Which ploidy spaces in Brassica is self incompatible?

In colchicine experiments I have observed many times that no such change occurs in Brassica Rapa, B. campestris and Raphanus sativus—in these three species the autotetraploid and the diploid branches of colchicine-produced diploid-tetraploid sectorial chimeras have always both been self-incompatible.

Can deer eat mustard?

Deer prefer plants that do not have a strong taste. Chives (Allium odorum), mustard (Brassica rapa), calamint (Calamintia sylvatica) and most herbs are also odiferous plants that the deer will avoid.

How often should you water Brassica rapa?

Keep the soil moist around young plants. 4. Protect young plants from bugs by using floating row cover (reemay). Rule of thumb: vegetables need 1 inch of water per week.

What is the life cycle of fast plants?

The fast plant life cycle can be split into four stages: germination and emergence, growth and development, flowering and reproduction, and post-pollination. One to three days after planting, the seed’s embryonic root appears and seedlings sprout from the soil.

What kind of seed does Brassica rapa have?

Brassica rapa subsp. rapa, turnip, cultivated for its tuberous taproot, sometimes escapes as a weed. Brassica rapa subsp. oleifera DC., Turnip rape, grown as a fodder crop, has larger reddishbrown seeds and non-tuberous taproot.

How big is the flower of Brassica napus?

Brassica napus: stems with a whitish bloom and petals 10-14 mm long (vs. B. rapa, with the stems green, without a bloom, and petals mostly 6-10 mm long).

What kind of plant is Brassica campestris L?

Synonyms: Brassica campestris L. Common names: field mustard; turnip. Brassica rapa (birdsrape mustard, field mustard) is a winter annual herb (family Brassicaceae) located throughout California.

How big are the petals of Brassica oleracea?

Brassica oleracea: petals mostly 18-25 mm long and indehiscent, apical beak of fruit mostly 4–10 mm long, with usually 1 seed (vs. B. rapa, with petals mostly 6-10 mm long and indehiscent, apical beak of fruit mostly 10–14 mm long, usually without seeds).

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