Turkish rocket

Leaves and young stems can be eaten raw or cooked. The young leaves have a mild cabbage flavor and are well suited for mixed salads, but some people find them hard to digest. The leaves are somewhat hairy, making them less pleasant to eat raw on their own. Cooked leaves make an excellent vegetable. They are available from the beginning of the year, usually towards the end of winter, and the plant continues to produce leaves until late autumn, with a break when the plant flowers. Flower buds and flowering stems can be eaten both raw and cooked. They have a pleasant mild flavor with a delicate sweetness and a cabbage-like taste. They are an excellent substitute for broccoli, although they are slightly smaller.