Barbarea vulgaris
Yellow Rocket, Garden yellowrocket
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Barbarea vulgaris.
General Information
Plant Properties
Growth conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Partial shade, Full sun
Usage properties
Leaves, Flowers
Bee forage
Description
Young leaves of this plant taste warm and resemble garden cress. They can be eaten raw in salads or cooked like spinach. Older leaves can be used as a vegetable, but they have a rather strong flavor and are best cooked, possibly in fresh water. These leaves are available year-round, even in winter, especially in mild weather conditions. To increase the yield of the plant, it is advisable to remove flower stalks as soon as they appear – these are edible just like the leaves. Pick the outer leaves when the plant starts to grow again. Note: please refer to information about potential toxicity as mentioned earlier. Young flower stalks of this plant can also be harvested before the flowers open and cooked, similar to broccoli.