Land Cress.

En un coup d'œil

Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Biennial herb

Lumière

Full sun to partial shade

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 2 à 4 jours

Taille adulte

1 to 2 feet

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 5 à 9

Floraison

Mid to late spring

Entretien

Keep the soil consistently moist to prevent the leaves from becoming too spicy or tough. Watch for flea beetles which love to snack on the foliage. Harvest the outer leaves regularly to encourage new growth from the center.

Arrosage

Keep the soil damp but not waterlogged to ensure the best leaf flavor.

Engrais

Apply a balanced organic fertilizer once a month during the active growing season.

Taille

Regularly harvest outer leaves to keep the plant productive and prevent premature bolting.

Rempotage

Since it is typically grown as an annual or biennial, you will likely start fresh from seed each year.

Sol

Moist, fertile, well-draining soil

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.0

Température

-15 à 30°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Sécurité

Humains

The plant is generally considered safe to eat in moderation, though it contains glucosinolates that may cause stomach upset if consumed in large quantities.

Enfants

There are no specific safety concerns for children, though standard supervision is advised to prevent ingestion of wild plants.

Allergènes de contact

Some individuals may experience mild skin irritation from the raw sap.

Allergènes aéroportés

The pollen can trigger mild symptoms in sensitive individuals during the peak flowering period.

Comestibilité

While the leaves are edible, they can become quite bitter and tough once the plant begins to flower.

Comment l'identifier

• Dark green pinnately lobed leaves
• Forms low growing basal rosettes
• Small yellow four petaled flowers
• Peppery scent when leaves crushed

Hauteur

0,3 à 0,6m

Envergure

0,2 à 0,4m

Feuilles

dark green, semi-evergreen

Fleurs

yellow, 0,5 à 1cm

Fruits

brown, Summer

Problèmes courants

• Flea beetles — Small jumping beetles that create tiny shot holes in the foliage.
• Downy mildew — Yellowing patches on leaves caused by high humidity and poor air circulation.

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed

Quand planter

spring, early autumn

Plant this in a dedicated cool season patch to avoid competition with summer vegetables that require different soil moisture levels.

Bonnes associations

• Radish — They share similar growing requirements and timing.
• Lettuce — They make excellent partners in a cool season salad garden.
• Spinach — Both crops thrive in the cooler temperatures of spring and autumn.

Espèces similaires

• Barbarea vulgaris — It is a very close relative with similar growth habits and culinary uses.

Science

Famille

Brassicaceae

Genre

Barbarea

Ordre

Brassicales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Southern Europe and Western Asia.

Préservation

This species is considered naturalized in many areas and is not of conservation concern.

It thrives in damp, disturbed soils and colonizes open spaces quickly through prolific seed production.

Intérêt pour la faune

early season nectar source, larval host plant

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons, coléoptères

Utilisations

culinary greens, early spring salad addition, pollinator garden filler

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

Is this plant invasive?

It can be aggressive in disturbed soils and may self seed freely in the garden.

Can I eat the flowers?

Yes, the flowers are edible and have a mild mustard flavor.

D'où vient le nom

The genus name Barbarea honors Saint Barbara, as the plant was traditionally harvested around her feast day in December. The species name verna means of the spring.

Bon à savoir

• It is a member of the mustard family.
• The leaves have a spicy, peppery flavor similar to watercress.
• It is a biennial that often acts as an annual in cultivation.
• It was historically used as a scurvy preventative by sailors.