Other names: Winter cress, Upland cress, Peppergrass, Early yellow rocket, American cress, Watercress
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Grow in any moist but well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Summer crops benefit with some shade, winter crops are best in full sun. Leaves are more pungent in hot weather. Tends to run to seed in hot weather unless kept shaded & moist.
Beds and borders, Flavouring food and drinks, Add to salads
H7
Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown
Deciduous
Rosette
Southern Europe, Western Asia
No
No
Not toxic
Leaves can be harvested as early as 15 days after sowing, when plants reach 7-10cm tall. Cut or pinch tips as needed.
Seed, Stem tip cuttings
Sow seeds in situ in succession from early spring to early autumn for a succession of leaves to harvest. Sow seed .5cm deep in rows spaced 45cm apart. Typically self-seeds in ideal conditions.
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