Cardamine hirsuta
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Cardamine hirsuta
Also known as:
Hairy bittercress
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.30 m
Width:
- m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
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:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
None
None
Description
Leaves and flowers can be eaten both raw and cooked. They have a spicy flavor similar to that of garden cress. This plant is often used as a garnish or for extra flavor in salads, but it can also sometimes be used as a leafy green. The plant usually grows easily in the autumn, making the leaves available throughout the winter.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/04
End of Harvest:
30/11
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Cynara scolymus Globe Artichoke |
Cardamine hirsuta can help suppress weeds around Cynara scolymus while benefiting from its nutrient-rich soil. |
|
Hippophae rhamnoides Sea Buckthorn |
Hippophae rhamnoides can improve the soil structure and nutrient availability, enhancing the growth of Cardamine hirsuta. |
|
Asparagus officinalis Asparagus, Garden asparagus |
Asparagus officinalis can provide shade and protection for Cardamine hirsuta, which prefers cooler conditions. |
|
Lepidium sativum Cress |
Lepidium sativum can attract beneficial insects that may also help Cardamine hirsuta by controlling pest populations. |
|
Mentha aquatica Water mint |
Mentha aquatica can enhance moisture retention in the soil, which is beneficial for the growth of Cardamine hirsuta. |