Barbarea verna
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Barbarea verna
Also known as:
Land Cress, Early yellowrocket
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.30 m
Width:
0.30 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Shadow, Half shade, Sun
Shadow, Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves, Oil, Seed
Leaves, Oil, Seed
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Oil
Oil
Description
Young leaves can be eaten both raw and cooked or used as a flavoring in dishes. With their hot and spicy watercress flavor, they are delightful in salads. The leaves can be harvested year-round, especially from plants that were sown in the autumn and received some protection during the winter. Edible oil can be extracted from the seeds, which can also be sprouted and added to salads.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/04
End of Harvest:
31/05
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Fagus sylvatica Beech |
Fagus sylvatica provides shade and helps retain moisture in the soil, creating a beneficial microclimate for Barbarea verna. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana supplies nitrogen to the soil, enhancing the nutrient content which benefits Barbarea verna's growth. |
|
Morus bombycis Kuwa |
Helenium autumnale attracts pollinators that can aid the flowering and seed production of Barbarea verna. |
|
Gleditsia triacanthos Honey Locust |
Gleditsia triacanthos provides shelter from harsh weather conditions, protecting Barbarea verna from wind damage. |
|
Mentha aquatica Water mint |
Mentha aquatica can help control pests through its strong aroma and attract beneficial insects to the guild. |