Lepidium sativum
Plant Details
Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.50 m
Width:
- m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
6-9
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:
Sun, Half shade
Sun, Half shade
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves, Oil, Condiment
Leaves, Oil, Condiment
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Oil
Oil
Description
Young leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. They have a spicy flavor, similar to watercress, and are a great addition to salads in small quantities. The roots of this plant are used as a spice and have a sharp taste, but they are quite small and have a woody texture. Fresh or dried seed pods can serve as a sharp flavoring. The seeds can be sprouted by giving them little light until the shoots are a few centimeters long, after which they can be added to salads. The sprouting process takes about 7 days, and the shoots have a pleasantly spicy flavor. Edible oil can be obtained from the seeds.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/04
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Brassica oleracea Perennial broccoli, collards, kale |
Brassica oleracea can help repel pests that affect Lepidium sativum, enhancing its growth and yield. |
|
Eruca vesicaria sativa Rocket |
Eruca vesicaria sativa and Lepidium sativum can complement each other in nutrient uptake and improve soil fertility. |
|
Coriandrum sativum Koriander |
Coriandrum sativum can attract beneficial insects that may help control pest populations affecting Lepidium sativum. |
|
Tilia cordata Small Leaved Lime |
Cucumis sativus can provide shade and reduce competition for resources with Lepidium sativum. |
|
Lespedeza bicolor Bush clover |
Zea mays can act as a windbreak for Lepidium sativum, protecting it from strong winds. |