Sinapis arvensis
charlock
A branched annual reaching 1.5m in height. Stems may be red-tinged, and leaves are dark green, toothed and veined. Four petalled, yellow flowers are borne from April to October are followed by short and cylindrical seed pods with flattened tips
Other common names
carlockcorn mustard
see morefield kale
kedlock
kerlock
kinkle
wild kale
wild mustard
California rape
Synonyms
Brassica arvensisBrassica kaber
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Native to the UK
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Climbing
- Genus
Sinapis are annual herbaceous plants and include species grown for mustard. Reaching a height of between 20cm and 1m, stems are hairy, erect and branched. Leaves are petiolate and between 1 and 4cm long. Bright yellow flowers appear from May through to August/September. The seeds follow and are dark red to brown in colour.
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Eurasia
How to grow
Cultivation
Occurs naturally on arable and waste ground. Provides a larval food source for butterflies and seed is a food source for birds
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildlife gardens
- Wildflower meadow
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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