Florida Broadleaf a green staple in Zimbabwe, is pest-tolerant due to its hot mustard taste.It produces a large plant with oval leaves rich in vitamins and minerals. Florida Broadleaf can be harvested continuously and the best taste is in leaves 7 – 10 cm long. The best yields are achieved between April and August because the cold season delays the onset of flowering in the plant. It is a highly sought after crop on the local markets, making it a good income generator.
Special varietal requirements:
Tsunga Florida Broadleaf does better where soils are rich in organic matter, leaf size and quality improves where organic manure is added.
| Characteristic | Florida Broadleaf Mustard Green |
| Kind | Open pollinated Broadleaf (Brassica juncea) |
| Season | All Year round |
| Maturity | 35 – 65 days |
| Germination | 5 – 10 days |
| Sowing Depth | 0.5 – 1 cm |
| Harvest Period | 6 – 8 weeks |
| Attachment Point | Small, neat |
| Fruit Colour | Shoulder light green. Very good internal and excellent external colour |
| End Use | Fresh market |
