Plant Details

Barbarea verna

Land Cress, Early yellowrocket

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General Information

Scientific name: Barbarea verna
Also known as: Land Cress, Early yellowrocket

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 0.30 m
Width: 0.30 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Shade, Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Oil, Seed
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
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