Brassica integrifolia (Vahl) O.E.Schulz, non Rupr.

Scientific Name: Brassica integrifolia (Vahl) O.E.Schulz, non Rupr.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Capparales / Brassicaceae / Cruciferae / Brassica L./ Brassica integrifolia (Vahl) O.E.Schulz, non Rupr.

<i>Brassica integrifolia</i> (Vahl) O.E.Schulz, non Rupr.
General Information
Usda SymbolBRIN16
GroupDicot
Life CycleAnnualPerennial,
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsBRIN16

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Brassica integrifolia (Vahl) O.E.Schulz, non Rupr..

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)17
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceNone
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum130
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.2
pH, Minimum6.0
Precipitation, Maximum80
Precipitation, Minimum30
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)6
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
ToxicityNone
Shape and OrientationErect
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Active Growth PeriodFall, Winter and Spring
BloatNone
C:N RatioLow
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorDark Green
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage TextureCoarse
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)4.0
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormSingle Crown
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Fruit/Seed ColorBlack
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorHigh
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seed per Pound283040
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Commercial AvailabilityContracting Only
Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialMedium
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanYes
Palatable Graze AnimalMedium
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductYes
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Brassica integrifolia</i> (Vahl) O.E.Schulz, non Rupr.

<i>Brassica integrifolia</i> (Vahl) O.E.Schulz, non Rupr.

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