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'Florida Broad Leaf' Mustard
 
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Description: Large, semi-upright, spreading, leafy plant with oval, serrated, medium-green leaves.
Days To Maturity: 45-50
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Overall: (4.7 Stars)Overall
Taste: (4.7 Stars)Taste
Yield: (5.0 Stars)Yield
Ease/Reliability: (4.3 Stars)Ease/Reliability
 
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Reviewed on 01/05/2013 by Barcen - An intermediate gardener

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Los Angeles, California, United States
Frost Free Season: More than 203 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

This mustard is a star in the Southern California winter garden - if protected from bagrada bugs and snails by a net or cloth cage. Huge leaves, crunchy and sweet. In this climate, plant in early fall through mid-winter. The plant loves weather in the high 40s through 60s and adequate moisture.
 

Reviewed on 01/05/2013 by Barcen - An intermediate gardener

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Los Angeles, California, United States
Frost Free Season: More than 203 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

Uploading a picture of some prime leaves from young plants.
 

Reviewed on 12/29/2004 by sllarsen - A novice gardener

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California, United States
Frost Free Season: More than 203 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day

Lots of large leaves grew easily, but as the plants got older there were many problems with aphids.
 




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