Mustard Greens

Brassica juncea ·芥 ·갓 (Korean)

Family / Genus

Order Brassicales · Family Brassicaceae · Genus Brassica

Origin

Central Asia & the Himalayas. Established in Korea before the Three Kingdoms period

Edible Parts

Leaves · stems · seeds (gyeoja, 芥子, mustard)

Korean Growing Season

Sow in spring (Mar–Apr) and autumn (Aug–Sep); autumn mustard harvested in Nov is the classic for kimchi. Dolsan mustard from Yeosu (South Jeolla) is prized