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In stockBarbarea verna
American Land Cress
£2.25per packet
Buy 2, get a 3rd free
A really easy-to-grow substitute for water cress, which reaches maturity in 7-8 weeks. The peppery leaves are absolutely packed with calcium, iron and minerals and can be used in salads, soups and stir fries. The plant overwinters well especially if protected with a cloche.
- Common name
- Barbarea Verna, Bank Cress, Black Wood Cress, Belle Isle Cress, Bermuda Cress, Early Yellowrocket, Early Wintercress, Scurvy Cress, Creasy Greens
- Family
- SALAD LEAVES
- Packet content
- 800 seeds
- Light level
- Full Sun
- Growth habit
- Biennial
- Hardiness rating
- H5
- Pollinator-friendly
- No
- Moisture
- Moisture retentive
- Region of origin
- Europe
- Colour
- Green
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