Mystery vegetable

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  1. angry_potato

    angry_potato Apprentice Gardener

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    Can anyone tell me what this plant is please? I have a number of them that have been planted by the previous occupants. I don't think it's a root veg. Thanks very much


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    Mustard Greens? or another brassica sold as 'Oriental Greens'. I've got a packet of seeds for something identical somewhere.


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    Hello and welcome to the forum :)

    Are these planted in rows? (i.e. not weed or self sown).

    It reminds me of perpetual spinach but the leaf shape is not quite right for that.
     
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    I'd go with some kind of oriental mustard. Have you tasted it?
     
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    It tastes fine, a bit tangy which makes me think it's mustard greens. There was one random plant and a wee row of about 6 others. Thanks to all for your advice.
     
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