Rhynchosinapis monensis - (L.)Dandy.

(L.)Dandy.

Isle Of Man Cabbage

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Description

Rhynchosinapis monensis is a BIENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Uses

Leaves - raw or cooked. A flavour somewhere between a cabbage and a radish.

Distribution

Britain.

Where It Grows

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Cultivation

This species is endemic to Britain. See the plants native habitat for ideas on its cultural needs.

Propagation

Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. Germination usually takes place within 2 weeks. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. If you have sufficient seed then it would be worthwhile sowing it outdoors in situ in mid to late spring.