Very similar to Watercress but much easier to grow. A Rosette of dark green, glossy, rounded leaves. The young leaves make a slightly bitter substitute for Watercress in sandwiches and salads or can be steamed for a few minutes and used as a vegetable. Very slow to bolt and longstanding.
Matures 50 days from direct sowing.
6910
Barbarea verna
| OPTIMUM SOIL TEMP FOR GERMINATION | DAYS TO GERMINATION | DISTANCE APART TO PLANT SEEDLINGS | PREFERRED GROWING PERIOD | WHEN TO SOW | NUMBER OF SEEDS PER PACKET | PREFERRED GROWING METHOD | BEST USE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-25 | 5-10 |
10cm
|
Hardy | 1.2.3 | 750 |
Direct Sow
|
Salad Green
|
KEY to WHEN TO SOW |
1 Early Spring | 2 Late Spring & Early Summer |
3 Late Summer & Early Autumn |
